Sunday, February 16, 2014

Jobs Closing in the Upcoming Week, Plus Some New Finds

Just like the title indicates, here's a run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week, followed by some new listings, including a handful the social media space.

ALS Association, DC Metro/MD/Va. Chapter – Office/Development Coordinator – $35k-$38k – Feb. 17

Nature Conservancy – Executive Assistant (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job # 41791) – Feb. 17

Prince George’s County Public Schools – Public Information Specialist (search keyword media relations) – $60k-$104k – Feb. 17

Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. – Director, Communications & Public Affairs – $124-$157k – job ID: CPAD-2014-0002 – Feb. 18

Capitol Hill
Smithsonian Institution
University of Maryland – Associate Athletic Director for Marketing – Feb. 19

United Nations Foundation – Administrative Assistant for the Nothing But Nets campaign – Feb. 19

Arlington County – Communications Specialist – full- and part-time – supporting Dept. of Environmental Services – $23-$43/hr – Feb. 20

George Mason University – Media Specialist/Art Director – Feb. 20

MoGer International – Public Affairs Specialist – supporting the National Museum of Health & Medicine – Feb. 20

National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development – Director of Policy & Civic Engagement – $70k-$85k – Feb. 21

Pew Charitable Trusts – Policy Officer and Research Officer supporting campaign to end overfishing in Northwestern Europe – Brussels, Belgium – Feb. 21
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Applied Memetics – Social Media Specialist – fluency in Russian required

DC Public Schools – Analyst, New Media – $49k-$52k

Dow Jones/Wall St. Journal (search DC location or use job #)
Inscape Publico – Development Director

Intelligent Decisions – Social Media Communicator (scroll to find)

Inovalon – Digital Content & Social Media Coordinator – Bowie, MD

Jubilee Housing – Director of Institutional Advancement – apply by Mar. 3

Mystery employer – Communications Coordinator (search category project management) – contract status – search managed by Dixon Hughes Goodman

Mystery employer – Copywriter – search managed by the BOSS Group

Mystery renewable energy conservation firm – Outreach & Events Assistant – two-month term – $16/hr

National Immigration Forum – Director of Communications (pdf)

National Public Radio – multiple Summer 2014 Internships (search all) recently added; various disciplines

Red Peg Marketing – Digital & Social Media Coordinator (scroll down)

Saylor Academy – Marketing Coordinator – part-time

Targeted Victory
The Washington Times – Product Coordinator/Assistant, Advertising Dept.

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Digging Out

Yes, we're glad to see you, too.  Lots of fine direct-to-us submissions in today's set.

National Council on Teacher Quality – Interactive Communications Coordinator – ideal candidate will have experience creating web-based interactive graphics and data visualization projects for a variety of audiences – Intern/Fellowship opportunities also available @ $12-$15/hr pay grade

MoGer International seeks Public Affairs Specialist to support the National Museum of Health & Medicine, a Silver Spring-based institution that inspires interest in and promotes understanding of medicine with a special emphasis on American military medicine – apply by Feb. 20

Latest from the Pew Charitable Trusts:
DC-based public affairs firm Story Partners is seeking a Digital Strategist to design and implement cutting-edge online communications and advertising campaigns to advance the priorities and initiatives for multiple clients – scroll down for Director of Marketing opportunity.

Our friends at Casey Trees, promoting a greener, cleaner and shadier DC, seek Communications & Marketing Associate (pdf) – minimum of two to three years’ experience in marketing and communications sought, including work managing large scale events – $41k-$43k

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is actively recruiting for these slots:
Foundation for Defense of Democracies – Managing Editor for Broadcast and Media Development (scroll down) – seeking resumes that show min. 3-5 years of experience in political, policy, association or nonprofit booking with major electronic media, or as a booker/producer for the same.

Home Depot – Intern, Government Relations – $15/hr – best candidates will demonstrate interest in and knowledge of political process, as well as political fundraising and grassroots.

Mystery employer in the nonprofit fundraising field seeks a Senior Social Media Manager for work in Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Google, blogging and YouTube arenas – New Jersey/Philadelphia-metro area location.

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia – Senior Editorial Associate (search public relations & communications category or job # 234798) – part-time w/ benefits – Philadelphia, PA

Teach For America seeks Director of Communications to lead our communication and PR strategy for the New York region, developing messages designed to share our regional stories with a wide range of constituents including but not limited to donors, corps members, alumni, school partners, and community partners – New York City-based, as you might guess.

Capitol Hill
American Gas Association – Policy Coordinator, Regulatory Affairs (scroll down) – position requires excellent written and oral communications skills; effective computer skills and internet research ability; as well as an interest in federal agencies, energy or natural gas policy.

George Mason University
University of Maryland
Aspen Institute
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Monday, February 10, 2014

More of the Same

Tuesday update: no new post today; see you Wednesday.

Hello to Monday and yet another cold week with chance of snow.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Arlington County is looking for one full-time and one part-time Communications Specialist to join the Dept. of Environmental Services communications team – $23-$43/hr – apply by Feb. 20

World Bank – Director of Corporate Communications – successful candidate will have about 12 - 15 years of relevant experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility – apply by Feb. 26

Fresh-to-us opportunities from U.S. technology trade association TechAmerica:
Global construction & engineering giant Fluor seeks Senior Communications Specialist (search job family communications or use keyword 61106BR) – CVs that show 5-to-10 years of communications, business and related management experience, preferably related to the DoD and/or DOE , move to the top of the stack
Two new ones with kglobal, the public affairs division of Zenetex:
Councilmember Roger Berliner of the Montgomery County Council is looking for an Intern to help with community outreach and administrative assistance; hours/duration flexible, but a 3 month commitment is preferred 

United Nations Foundation

HP – U.S. State and Local Regional Director, Government Relations (search communications category or job # 1219876) – minimum 5 years of demonstrated work experience on government relations required, preferably in a multi-state role

US Conference of Catholic Bishops
These opportunities w/ the Grameen Foundation, a worldwide microfinance & international development group, appear to have been on the books for a little more than a month so far:
The Brickman Group – Vice President, Corporate Communications – minimum 10-15 years’ corporate communications experience or equivalent sought 

Society for Human Resource Management
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission – Senior Public Relations Representative – $52k-$88k – proven ability to work with print, broadcast media and other news media required

American Enterprise Institute
Casualty Actuarial Society – Marketing & Communications Manager – five years work experience in marketing and/or communications sought, including background in dealing with the traditional media and social media.

National Psoriasis Foundation seeks Health Policy Manager to develop policy positions and advocate to insurers, legislative and regulatory bodies and represents the organization in strategic alliances with federal groups, state and national coalitions, and other allied stakeholders – Metro-convenient Old Town location
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Sunday, February 9, 2014

In Case You Missed It

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

British Embassy – Communications Assistant – $33k – Feb. 10

Institute for War & Peace Reporting – Director of Development – Feb. 10

George Mason University – Content Management Specialist supporting the Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching & Achievement – part-time – Feb. 11

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
Agricultural Research Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $124k-$157k – job ID: ARS-D13N-0014 – Feb. 12

DHS/FEMA – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $124k-$157k – job ID: FEMA-14-BLG-6370-DEU – Feb. 12

Smithsonian Institution – Major Gift Officer, Museum of American History (pdf) – Feb. 12

Architect of the Capital – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$138k – job ID: CCR-2014-040 – Feb. 13

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – Communications Coordinator – part-time – Harrisonburg, Va. – Feb. 14

Council of State Governments – Policy Associate, Federal Affairs & International Trade – Feb. 14 

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Public Affairs Specialist – $75k-$116k – Feb. 14

Virginia Tourism Corp. – Marketing Coordinator – $33k-$48k – Richmond, Va. – Feb. 14  

Cheetah Conservation Fund – Chapter Liaison & Communications Assistant – high $30k to low $40k – Feb. 15

Delaware Nature Society – Backyard Habitat Outreach Coordinator – Hockessin, DE – Feb. 15
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Friday, February 7, 2014

Unfortunately, You'll Miss the Toy Fair

Legal Services Corp. – Communications Writer/Manager – $75k-$90k –  a minimum of two years of experience in online editing and writing sought; familiarity with content management systems, social media tools, Excel, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and audio/video editing tools a plus.

Outreach Strategies seeks Account Manager with media relations & rapid response experience, along with exemplary writing and communications skills.  Ideal candidates will also have experience on environmental, energy and issue advocacy campaigns & familiarity with digital tools/strategies.

New with the Sierra Club since our recent environmental special:
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation – Office Assistant – seeking candidates with at least one year of experience in an administrative role – apply by Feb. 28

Public affairs & policy consulting cabal Hamilton Place Strategies has a Spring 2014 Communications & Media Relations Intern post available; duties to include media monitoring, communications & policy research, event tracking and media analytics

American University – Writer/Editor – $52k-$58k

Pew Charitable Trusts
Cigna has stopped hiring people who use tobacco products in states where that exclusion is deemed legal; but applicants who like their Skoal Fine Cut Wintergreen, Chesterfields, or Captain Black Cherry are fine for this Director of International Public Policy post, as DC is not that list.

Toy Industry Association – Director of State Government Affairs, Eastern Region – sadly, you’re probably not likely to get hired on in time to join your colleagues at the American/International Toy Fair (Feb. 16-19, New York)

Out of town fundraising position searches managed by the Batten Group:
Are you one of those folks who think they could have done a better job themselves than the Shanahans last year, for cryin’ out loud?  Well, prove it by snagging the the Head Coach job at Georgetown and leading the Hoyas to Patriot League glory.

Your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource wishes a pleasant weekend, as you contemplate the 209 days between today and the start of the 2014 NFL regular season.  On the plus side, Nationals pitchers and catchers report next week.
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Thursday, February 6, 2014

If It's Thursday, It's Just-the-Jobs Style ....

... and it is Thursday; we checked.

1-2) ACLU
3) Agricultural Research Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $124k-$157k – job ID: ARS-D13N-0014 – apply by Feb. 12

4) Airline Reporting Corp. – Director of Marketing, Communications & Brand – see also main career page

5) Alaska Wilderness League – Interns (scroll down)

6) America’s Natural Gas Alliance – Manager, State Affairs

7) Brookings Institution – Digital Outreach Assistant

8) The Century Foundation Institute – Internships – most appear to be New York-based, but the Labor Relations opportunity is in DC office – apply by Feb. 17

9-10) Council of State Governments
11) Ecohealth Alliance – Program Assistant – New York

12-13) Education Trust
14-15) Food & Friends
16-18) George Mason University
19-21) Georgetown University
22-23) Human Rights Campaign
24) Independent, mid-sized, full service government relations firm – Intern

25) Medstar Georgetown University Hospital – Administrator, Development & Fundraising

26-27) Mission: Readiness/Military Leaders for Kids
28-29) MITRE
30) Mylan, Inc. – Government Relations Coordinator

31) Mystery billion dollar financial service conglomerate – Assistant Director, U.S. Public Policy – $90k-$110k

32) National Association of Community Health Centers – Program Associate, Public Policy & Research

33) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – Policy Associate – search managed by the HR Team

34) Organic Trade Association – Associate Director of Media Relations

35) Reading is Fundamental – Public Relations/Communications Specialist – search managed by the HR Team

36) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership – Communications Intern – late February start date – apply by Feb. 14

37-41) Smithsonian Institution
42) Tax Analysts – Legal Reporter – JD required; LLM  preferred

43) TMP Worldwide – Copywriter

44) United Negro College Fund – Program Assistant supporting the Gates Millennium Scholars Program

45-46) Yahoo!
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

We See Auto Shows in Your Future

Public Justice Foundation – Communications Specialist (pdf)  – seeking  candidates w/ at least 5 years experience in communications, preferably in a non-profit or legal environment as well as strong writing skills and knowledge in news field

Trust for the National Mall
The Institute for War & Peace Reporting would like to deploy you to the front lines of fundraising as Director of Development if you possess significant experience in successfully developing and managing all aspects of complex development programs, preferably in an international organization – apply by Feb. 10

Kaiser Family Foundation
Animals Inc./Assn. of Zoos & Aquariums – Digital Media Coordinator – seeking candidates with at least one year of experience in writing for the web, along w/ work in web content management

National Aquarium – Baltimore, MD
Monsanto is in search mode for a Government Affairs Director who can leverage credibility and extensive relationships to enhance Monsanto's image and to expand the Company's networks and relationships with key legislative stakeholders.

New America Foundation
Lockheed Martin – Executive Communications Representative – duties include managing executive correspondence as well as handling scheduling & sponsorship requests

The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development seeks an experienced Director of Policy & Civic Engagement to lead work on a host of issues affecting low and moderate income Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. – $70k-$85k – apply by Feb. 21

In addition to the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer post we referenced in yesterday’s communications & media relations special, these appear to be fresh opportunities with Americans for Prosperity:
We’re guessing you’ll have a lot of auto shows in your future as Events, Budget & Fleet Communications Specialist for Volkswagen Group of America – maybe you should drive this to the interview

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Financial Planning Standards Planning Board – Director of Communications – Denver, CO – search managed by Staffing Advisors

The PR and brand-building crew at Padilla/CRT have Summer 2014 Intern opportunities available in DC, Richmond & Norfolk, New York, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles

New since early January at Edelman PR:
Capitol Hill
Virginia Tourism Corp. – Marketing Coordinator – $33k-$48k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Feb. 14
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Tuesday Special: Communications & Media Relations

For your Tuesday focused programming, we once again direct our attention to communications and media relations posts with non-profit, governmental & corporate employers.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Manager, Public Relations

Americans for Prosperity – Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Archdiocese of Washington/Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School – Communications Manager – part-time – apply by Mar. 5

Association of American Law Schools – Director of Communications

Association of Pool & Spa Professionals – Manager, Communications

Beacon Center of Tennessee – Director of Marketing & Communications – Nashville, TN – search managed by Talent Market

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – Communications Coordinator – part-time – Harrisonburg, Va. – apply by Feb. 14

Capital Caring – Communications Manager

Capital Impact Partners – Director of Communications – search managed by Commongood Careers

Child Life Council – Manager of Marketing & Communications

Communities in Schools – Director, Communications

Community Ant-Drug Coalitions of America – Communications Associate

Consumer Electronics Association
Corporation for Public Broadcasting – Vice President, Communications – $125k-$140k

Dominion Resources – Senior Communications Specialist –(search communications / public relations category or use job # 15943BR) – Richmond, Va.

Fair Labor Association – Communications Manager (pdf)

Flamboyan Foundation – Chief Communications Officer

Federal Bar Association – Communications Coordinator

Health Care Without Harm – U.S. Director of Communications – Reston, Va. or Boston, MA preferred; other locations possible

Honda Motor Company – Communications Specialist

Host Hotels – Communications Coordinator (scroll ro find of use advanced search & job # 1149)

Human Rights First – Media Relations Intern, Summer 2014 – apply by Mar. 15

KaBOOM! – Director, Strategic Communications – apply by Mar. 24

Kennedy Krieger Institute – Communications Coordinator – Baltimore, MD

Lockheed Martin – Senior Communications Representative

Medstar Health Research Institute – Marketing & Communications Officer

Montgomery College – Strategic Communications Director (scroll to find) – $71k-$96k – apply by Feb. 24

Mystery employer – Junior Communications Specialist – search managed by the BOSS Group

Mystery health-related organization – Director of Marketing & Communications – temporary post – $21/hr – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits

Mystery nonprofit – Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – search managed by the Center for Shared Services

National 4-H Council – Public Relations Manager (scroll down)

National Association of Home Builders – Director of External Communications

National Committee for Quality Assurance – see also main career page here
Nexus – Communications & Fundraising Assistant – Baltimore, MD

PATH – Communications Officer supporting the Global Health Technologies Coalition

Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute – Media Relations Specialist

Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. – Director, Communications & Public Affairs – $124-$157k – job ID: CPAD-2014-0002 – apply by Feb. 18

PETA – Media Coordinator

Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Communications Associate, Health Initiatives

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board – Director of Marketing & Communications

Prince George's County Planning Department/Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – Public Affairs Specialist – $55k-$95k

Prince George’s County Public Schools – Public Information Specialist (search keyword media relations) – $60k-$104k – apply by Feb. 17

Raytheon – Director of Communications, Middle East & North Africa – Rosslyn, Va.-based

Results Leadership Group – Communications Coordinator – part-time

Sabin Vaccine Institute – Program Officer, Vaccine Advocacy & Education

Securities Industry & Financial Management Association – Senior Associate, Communications

SEED Foundation – Director of Communications – search managed by Staffing Advisors

Society of Research Administrators International – Communications Specialist

Well-established marketing & communications firm, Alexandria-based – Communications Coordinator – $35k-$40k – search managed by Curzon Staffing

Whitman Walker Health – Director of Communications – $100k-$130k
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Monday, February 3, 2014

That Got Out of Hand Pretty Fast, Didn't It?

Broncos fans surely don't want to re-live anything from Sunday, but for the rest of you, don't forget yesterday's run previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The American Institute of Architects seeks a Manager, State & Local Relations with considerable knowledge of state government affairs program development and legislative, regulatory, and political management.

Are you well-versed in peer reviewed journalism arena?  PhD or MD and experience in the obesity field?  Congratulations, then!  You’re in the running for the inaugural Editor in Chief (pdf) post for a new open access journal to be published by the Obesity Society and the International Association for the Study of Obesity.

American Chemistry Council
Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity – Outreach & Operations Intern – Spring 2014 opportunity

FreedomWorks – Development Assistant – variety of follow-up, admin, data maangement & research duties noted

George Washington University
Discovery Communications has created a new Senior Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications post to act as a primary spokesperson and communications strategist on public policy/public affairs issues – tech industry expertise particularly welcomed

National Association of Automobile Dealers – Director, Legislative Affairs and Senior Director, Legislative Affairs – apply by Feb. 28

Advancement Project
Fellowship & Volunteer opportunities available with are available with Laurie Ann Sayles, a candidate for the Maryland General Assembly; learn more about the candidate here – apply by Feb. 17 

Share Our Strength
NAFSA/The Association of International Educators – Director, Web Editorial – seeking candidates with 7+ years of editorial leadership responsibility in a Web/communications/publications environment as an editor.

New since a while back w/ Hill+Knowlton Strategies:
BAE Systems, whose lineage includes the folks who brought you the Spitfire, seeks Communications Specialist to provide on-site program operations support for an established component of the DoE supporting Counterintelligence activities – PR Representative post in Nashua, NH also available.

American Cancer Society
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Public Affairs Specialist – $75k-$116k – apply by Feb. 14

Ketchum
ALS Association, DC Metro/MD/Va. Chapter – Office/Development Coordinator – $35k-$38k – apply by Feb. 17

And, finally – you won’t get there in time for the victory parade, but Seattle, WA might still be pretty cheerful by the time you’re hired on there at Waggener Edstrom as PR Senior Account Exec, Public Affairs or join the team as as Intern in the Spring term (Intern application deadline: Feb. 7)
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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Preview of Closing Attractions

Previously noted opportunities with deadlines in the coming week.  Enjoy your Super Sunday.

University of Maryland – Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship – $73k-$92k – Feb. 3 

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
United Way
British Embassy
United Nations Foundation
George Washington University – Director of Development, Medial School – Feb. 6 

Library of Congress – Visitor Services Specialist – part-time/intermittent – $52k-$82k – job ID: 130153 – Feb. 6

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum – Communications Officer – $62k-$83k – job ID: DON- 636-1- 2014- 0002 – Feb. 6

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation – Public Relations Specialist – Feb. 7 

Environment America
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Principal Librarian for the National Symphony Orchestra – Feb. 7
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