Another Chance

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Earth Rights Int'l – Communications Coordinator – Apr. 7

Nature Conservancy  – Project Manager, Marketing Campaign (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #42023) part-time; 5-6 month term – Apr. 7

United Nations Foundation

• Corporate Meetings & Events Associate – Apr. 8
• Senior Associate, Contracts & Budgets – Apr. 8

George Mason University – Managing Editor, Strategic Communications – Apr. 9
 
George Washington University – Associate Director, Donor Acquisition & Individual Giving – Apr. 9

KaBOOM!

• Admin Assistant, External Affairs – part-time – Apr. 9
• Director, Strategic Communications – Apr. 12

Neighborworks America – Stewardship Specialist – see also main career page – Apr. 10

Casey Trees – Development Associate (pdf) – $41k-$43k – Apr. 11 

Chevron  – International Government Affairs Representative focusing on Russia, Kazakhstan and Eurasia – DC-based – Apr. 11

City of Baltimore, MD:

• Deputy Press Secretary/Media Relations – $35k-$40k – Apr. 11
• Deputy Press Secretary/Social Media & Web Coordinator – $35k-$40k – Apr. 11
• Deputy Press Secretary/Speechwriter – $35k-$40k – Apr. 11

DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education – Director of Communications & Community Outreach – $101k-$147k – Apr. 11

Governors Highway Safety Association – Federal Affairs Manager – Apr. 11

Open Society Foundations – Deputy Director, OSI Baltimore – Baltimore, MD – Apr. 11 

Seabury Resources for Aging – Communications & Marketing Coordinator – Apr. 11

British Embassy – Learning & Development Coordinator opportunity – $38k – Apr. 13

Friday. Opening Day. Bliss.

Your job-seek week ends as the Nats home season begins; we hope both go well.

Golin Harris seeks Media Director to lead media & digital communications strategy and program development for clients in energy, health care, manufacturing, food & services – strong knowledge of national media landscape and familiarity with policy issues including energy, environment, sustainability and/or healthcare are on GH’s wish list for the position.

The American Feed Industry Association seeks Communications Specialist with 1-3 years experience and proficiency with various social media and digital tools and blogging platforms, as well as knowledge of AP style.

The U.S. China Business Council is actively seeking a Deputy Director/Manager, Business Advisory Services with relevant experience and proven research and analytical skills applied to China and/or business-related issues; advanced proficiency in Mandarin Chinese a must.

Super-fresh from our inbox to you: U.S. Travel Association – Communications Intern (scroll down) – prior experience in a political, hospitality, news or federal policy-related organization deemed a major plus – paid position

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics – Development Director – $70k-$80k

American University

• Director of Communications & Outreach, College of Arts & Sciences
• Graphic Design & Communications Specialist – part-time – $15-$17/hr

Georgetown University is seeking a Director to coordinate wide-ranging aspects of the formal launch of their McCourt School of Public Policy; seems like a great challenge for someone with experience in higher education development, donor relations, stewardship or other relevant nonprofit experience.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Communications Officer, State Public Pensions
• Senior Associate, Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative and another by that title
• Associate, State Policy/Public Safety Performance Project
• Research Associate, States' Public Sector Retirement Systems
• Associate and Senior Associate, Family Economic Stability Research
• Senior Associate/Staff Writer, Stateline
• Senior Research Associate, Family Economic Stability Research
• Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships/Environment
• Senior Associate, Communications – Sydney, Australia - apply by Apr. 21

It seems a little counter-intuitive that you would actually have to apply for this Public Affairs Specialist post at the NSA – shouldn’t they already know about you, after all?  $63k-$116k – Fort Meade, MD

Chevron seeks DC-based International Government Affairs Representative focusing on Russia, Kazakhstan and Eurasia – extensive network of senior contacts within the policy communities and/or government in the region and DC will bring your CV to the top of the pile – apply by Apr. 11

Bethesda Green brings business, government and community to promote a healthy economy and sustainable living practices in their pleasant patch of Montgomery County, and you could lord over the whole operation as Executive Director – apply by Apr. 30 – Internships also noted.

AMEC Environment & Infrastructure is currently seeking a Public Outreach Specialist on a part-time basis with experience or interest in public outreach/communications specific to governmental construction projects.

The International Monetary Fund seeks Communications Officer with experience as an interviewer and radio/podcasting-related technical skills – foreign language skills, notamment en français, would be helpful.

… and finally: all the world’s a stage, particularly Arena Stage – perhaps Events and Rentals Coordinator or a part-time House Manager post would be a good part for you while you figure out your next big role.

Work in Progress

Like your career, we suppose, today's just-the-jobs style DCPA+CJ is a work in progress.  Stay tuned for additions during the day. Alright then, that's it.

1) The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities; your place in this undertaking would be as Policy Specialist, focusing on family farm and sustainability issues – min. 3 years Hill, government, or lobbying experience on agricultural policy preferred.

2) Story Partners seeks Public Affairs & PR Intern for duties including preparing written and creative materials, monitoring news coverage, social media engagement and analysis, maintaining reporter databases, and research work.

3) American Frozen Food Institute – Vice President, Government Affairs

4) Amnesty International – Interns (scroll down and select internship category) – DC & New York

5-7) Brookings Institution

• Policy/Research Assistant for the Metropolitan Policy Program
• Research Assistant for the Hamilton Project
• Marketing Manager supporting the Brookings Institution Press

8) International Institute for Economics – Web & Multimedia Assistant

9) National Propane Gas Association – Director, Legislative Affairs

10-13) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search &job #)

• Admin Assistant, Gift Planning (42010) – apply by Apr. 4
• Managing Director, Resilient Cities (42034) – location flexible – apply by Apr. 24
• Community Outreach Intern (41992) – $14/hr – Great Barrington, MA – apply by Apr. 7
• Photography Intern (42041) – Des Moines, IA – apply by Apr. 25

14) Propane Education & Research Council – Communications Manager – $55k-$60k

15) Terrapin Bright Green – Jr. Research Analyst & Public Relations Guru (pdf) – $32k-$38k – familiarity LEED rating system beneficial – New York; local candidates only

16-17) Advisory Board Company

• Staff Writer, News Division
• Web Editor, Marketing/Online Strategy & Communications

18) American Geophysical Union – Intern, Public Information – apply by Apr. 15

19-22) Children’s National Medical Center

• Assistant Director, Foundation Relations
• Development Coordinator
• Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships
• Senior Director of Development

23) Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service – Gift Officer – Baltimore, MD

24) Holy Cross Hospital/Trinity Health – Marketing Communications Specialist and Senior Marketing Communications Specialist – see also main search page

25) SEIU – Campaign Communications Specialist
26) American Israel Public Affairs Committee – Speakers Bureau Associate

27) Edelman – Account Exec, Alliances/PR

28) Farmer’s Insurance – Federal Affairs Specialist

29) Library of Congress – Research Assistant, Foreign Policy & Transnational Issues – $52k-$67k – job ID: 140098 – apply by Apr. 25

30) UPS – Public Affairs Intern

– more to come OK, we're done –

Out to Sea

Online Strategy Writer is the latest opportunity available with our friends at the Human Rights Campaign – writing for advertising, marketing campaigns, online fundraising/advocacy, or direct/persuasion- oriented mail is strongly preferred.

Acentia seeks Public Affairs Officer to support their NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research client; your travel requirements for the post may include infrequent embarkation on a ship for an assignment at sea for periods up to a month, perhaps on this fine looking vessel

We have it on good authority that Silver Spring-based RLJ Entertainment is still in search mode for a Publicity Assistant for entities including Acorn (British TV), Acacia (fitness) and Athena (documentary) brands

Capitol Hill

• Minnesota Progressive – Intern
• Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI) – Intern
• Committee on Education & Workforce, Democratic Staff – Intern/Fellow

Just Vision, a group that seeks to increase the power and legitimacy of Palestinians and Israelis working to end the occupation and resolve the conflict nonviolently, is also seeking a superstar Development & Operations Intern who can start in May.

Booz Allen Hamilton – Senior Communications & Congressional Outreach Specialist – your ten 10 years of experience with PR & strategic communications should include congressional/legislative-related work and polished writing skills

Betwixt Harrisonburg & Staunton, in the lovely Shenandoah Valley, is where you’ll find Bridgewater College and this 10-month, part-time Athletics Media Relations Assistant post w/ a $15k pay grade (and on-campus housing, maybe) – Bridgewater, Va. – you owe us a t-shirt if you get this gig

Disability advocate TASH seeks Advocacy Communications Manager w/ a blend of digital skills and media relations, social media & event planning experience – apply by Apr. 16

The Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club appears to still be actively searching for candidates for Beyond Coal Campaign and Policy Representative – College Park located.  Also new with Sierra’s DC office since we last checked in:

• State Lobbying & Advocacy Director
• Assistant Advancement Director

Hilton Hotels – Manager, Portfolio Public Relations – extensive travel appears to be part of the bargain 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Grassroots Advocacy Manager – qualified candidates should have 5-7 years of community/political organizing, communications, fundraising, or similar experience. 

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation – Mass Communications Specialist – experience in media relations and working in or knowledge of Naval aviation acquisition environment sought – Patuxent River, MD

Animal Welfare Institute – Internships (scroll down) – undergrad and law student opportunities

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Associate Director for Reunion Giving – $47k-$55k
• Sustainability Coordinator, Outreach & Engagement – $33-$66 – apply by Apr. 15
• Research & Policy Analyst for the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service – $50k-$70k

Tuesday Focus: Communications & Media Relations

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we concentrate on a core category in the DCPA+CJ universe: jobs (and a few internships) in the media relations and communications segment.

Advancement Project – Communications Associate

American Apparel & Footwear Association – Coordinator, Communications & Marketing

American Red Cross – Program Manager, External Communications – Norfolk or Roanoke, Va.

Animal Welfare Institute – Public Relations Coordinator

Astra Zeneca – Global Brand Communications Manager

Capital One – Senior Communications Associate

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School – Director of Marketing & Communications

Chronicle of Education – Senior Manager, Communications

College of William & Mary – Communications Specialist – Williamsburg, Va. – apply by Apr. 17

DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education – Director of Communications & Community Outreach – $101k-$147k – apply by Apr. 11

Deloitte – Communications Lead, Global Financial Advisory – part-time – DC and several other locations referenced

Hilton Worldwide – Senior Director, Executive Communications

International Trade Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $52k-$67k – job ID: ITA-2014-0006 – apply by Apr. 4 

Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health – Baltimore, MD

• Director of Media & Public Relations – $62k-$85k
• Communications Coordinator – $15-$21/hr

Lieber Institute for Brain Development – Director of Communications (scroll down) – Baltimore, MD

National Association of Manufacturers – Communications Intern 

National Court Reporters Association – Communications Project Manager

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness – Director of Communications & New Media – Ambler, PA

National Parks Conservation Association – Media Relations Summer Intern

National Rural Electric Cooperative Program – Media Relations Intern and Communications Intern, International (search communications category)

Prince George’s County Public Schools – Chief Communications Officer (search administrative category) – $125k-$175k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by Apr. 18

Public Citizen – Communications Officer for Global Trade Watch

SOC – Director of Communications

Syngenta – External Communications Manager

University of Maryland, Baltimore – Public Relations Specialist, Dept. of Epidemiology & Public Health – contract status – Baltimore, MD – apply by Apr. 14

University of Virginia – Director of Media Relations, Law School – Charlottesville, Va.

Zuckerman Spader LLP – Public Relations Specialist – DC or New York

March Ends, Baseball Begins

Yes, we're happy it's Opening Day for the Nats!  And, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Hunt Alternatives Fund seeks full-time, temporary Communications Assistant to support their Institute for Inclusive Security affiliate – your min. two years’ experience should include work in developing & deploying digital content.

Join Melwood in their work providing job opportunities for people w/ disabilities in the DC area as Vice President, External Affairs – Upper Marlboro, MD

Bayer (search DC location)

• Government Relations Coordinator & Office Manager
• Director Operations, Government Relations – seeking candidates w/ 15+ years policy development experience, preferably on Capitol Hill

Car service innovator Uber looks to say “hop in” to a Communications Lead, Eastern U.S. with 8-10 years of relevant experience including work in political/policy/public affairs sphere – strong preference for DC-based candidates

Refugees International seeks a London, UK-based Senior Advocate with at least 5-7 years work experience in humanitarian advocacy and operations, as well as an established network of contacts in the key Europe-based institutions and organizations dealing with refugee, displacement, and humanitarian crises – apply by Apr. 15

InterDigital – Vice President, Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs (scroll to find) 

Industry Dive, a Dupont Circle-based media start-up focused on building mobile products for executives in specific industries seeks Business Writer/Editor and remotely based, part-time Contributing Editor; the latter to supply early a.m. submissions.  Interns in editorial, data & design segments also sought.

The Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy seeks a Conservancy Director with appropriate fundraising and nonprofit management skills.

United Nations Foundation

• Research Assistant, Family Planning 2020 Task Team – apply by Apr. 1
• Deputy Director of the Shot@Life campaign – apply by Apr. 2
• Corporate Meetings & Events Associate – apply by Apr. 8
• Senior Associate, Contracts & Budgets – apply by Apr. 8

The Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a non-partisan health research organization with particular expertise in Medicaid, seeks Policy Analyst with Master’s degree in Public Policy, Health Administration, Health Services, Public Health, Sociology, or related field and one year of experience, preferably in the U.S. health care delivery system – Baltimore, MD – apply by Apr. 15

DRC seeks Strategic Communications Planner to support the Military Health System Strategic Communications Office – ideal candidate will have five to seven years of professional experience in public relations, public affairs, or strategic communications; three years of experience working in a DoD communications or public affairs environment is required.

The Stimson Center, a think tank that conducts research and offers pragmatic policy ideas on some of the most important peace and security challenges around the world will give you until Apr. 27 to respond to their call for a Communications Director – you’ll need to get to it considerably quicker to snag one of several Intern opportunities (presumably of the Summertime sort); those sport an Apr. 1 deadline.

Society for Neuroscience

• Communications Manager
• Director of Policy & Advocacy
• Interns – communications/media, design & writer/multimedia

Grim weather here of late compels us to bring you this Los Angeles-based External Communications Manager supporting Ketchum’s U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance client.  We’re jealous already.

Hey look!  Manager, PAC & Grassroots is a job we used to have at the American Forest & Paper Association.  Had a great office; used to be the graphic designer’s office, and it was huge.  Good times. 

George Washington University

• Managing Editor for Multimedia for GW Today
• Associate Director, Donor Acquisition & Individual Giving – apply by Apr. 9
• Assistant Director of Development, Donor Relations

This is a little outside our normal area of focus, but surely someone among you has the promotional skills and hustle needed to succeed as National Business Development Manager for Arlington County – $51k-$95k – apply by Apr. 17

Got library experience?  Arlington County also has part-time Library Assistant ($29k-$52k) and Library Associate ($18-$33/hr) posts available – Apr. 3 application deadline for both

… and finally, a part-time House Manager gig with the Folger Shakespeare Library sounds kind of fun and challenging, in a jack-of-all-trades sort of fashion.

Once Again

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  Enjoy.

College of William & Mary – Director of Development for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science – Gloucester, Va. – Mar. 31 

Congressional Budget Office – Space Analyst – $90k-$115k – job ID: 14-13 – Mar. 31

Internews – Vice President, Global Development – Mar. 31

National Bureau of Asian Research – Assistant Director/Director, Congressional & Media Outreach – Mar. 31 

Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Congressional Affairs Officer – $63k-$116k – job ID: OCA-2014-0003 – Mar. 31 

Open Society Foundation – Program Officer – New York – Mar. 31 

University of Maryland – Development Officer, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources – $56k-$71k – Mar. 31

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)

• Major Gifts Manager (41998) – Omaha, NE – Mar. 31
• Gift Planning Admin Assistant (42010) – Apr. 2
• Global Conservation Strategy Advisor (42012) – location flexible; Arlington, Va. or Denver, CO preferred – Apr. 2 
• Philanthropy Assistant (42015) – part-time – Dublin, OH – Apr. 2
• Executive Assistant (41971) – London, UK – Apr. 2
• Corporate Relations & Foundations Manager (42020) – San Francisco, CA – Apr. 4
• Development Writer (41979) – $36k-$45k – Helena, MT – Apr. 6

House of Representatives, Office of the House Clerk – Archival Specialist – to $62k – Apr. 1

World Bank – Social Media Communications Officer – Apr. 1 (disregard 3/25 deadline shown at link)

Planned Parenthood – Vice President, Campaigns & Advocacy – search managed by Grossman Heinz – Apr. 3

American Public Health Association – deadlines noted are for 5:00 pm sharp

• Public Affairs Coordinator – low $40k – Apr. 4
• Junior Associate Production Editor – $40k-$45k – Apr. 4

Global Financial Integrity – Communications Associate, New Media – Apr. 4

KaBOOM! – Manager, Corporate Partnerships – Apr. 4 

Linguistic Society of America – Communications Director – part-time – Apr. 4 

Town of Vienna – Public Information Officer – $59k-$97k – Apr. 4 

Virginia Tourism Corporation – Public Relations & Communications Coordinator – Richmond, Va. – Apr. 4

James Madison University – Communications Coordinator, Dept. of Career & Academic Planning – Harrisonburg, Va. – Apr. 5

U.S. Military Academy –Assistant Coach for Sprint Football – $26k-$29k – job ID: NENAFBR141074317 – West Point, NY – Apr. 6

Who Knows Anything, Really?

Happy Friday (we hope, at least). 

The American Composites Manufacturers Association seeks Marketing & Communications Intern of the unpaid variety – preference for current upper-classman undergrad – Clarendon Metro-proximate location

National Nurses United seeks Legislative Advocate with lobbying and labor movement experience, as well as familiarity with healthcare-related issues

We have it on good authority that M+R is still actively seeking candidates for these; DC, New York, or San Francisco, CA except as noted:

• Digital Media Planner 
• Graphic Designer
• Online Associate
• Digital Media Strategist – DC, New York, or Los Angeles, CA

The Climate Reality Project, a group founded by Mr. An Inconvenient Truth himself, seeks Summer (May-August) Interns for work supporting their Climate Reality Leadership Corps and their communications dept. (scroll down).

Voto Latino, a group working to build the political capacity of the young Latino cohort, seeks Communications Intern with excellent writing, research and editing skills, as well as proficiency in social media, and Google Docs. 

American University

• Director of Communications & Outreach, Arts & Sciences – apply by Apr. 30
• Graduate Alumni Outreach Coordinator, Law School – $45k-$48k
• Operations & Communications Manager – apply by Apr. 21
• Communications Specialist, HR Dept. – part time -–$15-$17/hr

Compassion & Choices, the self-described leading end-of-life choice advocacy group, may be Communications & Marketing Intern (pdf), although the document notes this for Summer and/or Fall of 2013.  But maybe they just didn’t update it; who knows anything, really?  (Well, we’re in a mood today, aren’t we?)

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Director, Donor Relations
• Officer, State Campaigns – Governance Performance Group
• Program Assistant, Research – Governance Performance Group
• Officer, Global Ocean Legacy – London, UK
• Admin Assistant, Outback Australia – Perth AU

George Mason University – Managing Editor, Strategic Communications – five years of increasingly challenging experience in a diversified communications and/or marketing environment sought – apply by Apr. 9

Super-sized global law firm Hogan Lovells seeks Communications Coordinator (hard to open pdf link in our experience; we had to download and select file) – can also search here (scroll to bottom) – DC or New York

World Food Program USA – can also search here

• Senior Director of Development
• Manager, Corporate Partnerships
• Editorial & Digital Media Intern – apply today, Mar. 28

Your internal communications-focused Director of Employee Engagement post at BAE Systems has you reporting to the VP of Communications for Land & Armaments, which strikes us as kind of fun.

Now here’s a fun find: the British Film Commission seeks their bird or bloke in Hollywood as Executive Vice President for a 6-month term – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Mar. 30

Also offered through the auspices of the British Embassy, and closer to home, we find this Learning & Development Coordinator opportunity – $38k – apply by Apr. 13

And one more from le monde diplomatique: The Embassy of Switzerland seeks Social Secretary with protocol experience and German or French language skills

Bloomberg

• Federal Reserve Reporter
• Economy Editor
• Researcher, Government Data

Center for Strategic & International Studies – Intern, External Affairs – two posts available

Best wishes for a fine Friday & lovely weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Institute, Campaign, Council & Fund

As usual, it's just-the-jobs style for Thursday.  And it's still cold.

1-2) American Bar Association

• Senior Specialist, Public Relations – $54k-$59k
• Senior Specialist, Public Relations – $54k-$59k – Criminal Justice section

3) Bill of Rights Institute – Marketing Director – search managed by Talent Market

4-8) Brookings Institution

• Program Assistant, Communications
• Research Assistant for the Brown Center for Education Policy
• Senior Fellow, Economic Studies
• Data Visualization/Graphic Designer
• more Summer 2014 Internships recently added (see Internships tab)

9) Center for Adoption Support & Education – Communications & Donor Relations Associate (pdf) – Burtonsville, MD

10) Center for Effective Government – Interns

11) Earth Rights International – Communications Coordinator – Apr. 21 application deadline noted; however, it appears they will start looking at applications on Apr. 7

12) Ernst & Young – Public Relations Senior Associate – DC or New York

13-14) Georgetown University

• Executive Director, Center for Retirement Security
• Admin Officer, Center for Language Education and Development – $20/hr – temporary, mid- Apr. through mid-Aug.

15-18) Human Rights Campaign

• Press Secretary, Spanish Language
• Associate Director of Religion & Faith Program, Programmatic Development
• Senior International Policy Advocate
• Opposition Research Manager

 19) James Madison University – Communications Coordinator, Dept. of Career & Academic Planning – Harrisonburg, Va. – apply by Apr. 5

20) ManTech International – Public Affairs Specialist – supporting DARPA

21) National Council on Aging – Public Affairs Manager – search managed by Staffing Advisors

22) National Wildlife Federation – Campaign Manager for the Garden for Wildlife program

23-25) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Corporate Relations & Foundations Manager (42020) – San Francisco, CA – apply by Apr. 4
• Project Manager, Marketing Campaign (42023) part-time; 5-6 month term – apply by Apr. 7
• Government Relations/Forests Intern (42025) – apply by Apr. 7

26) Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein – Communications Coordinator

27-28) Ogilvy PR/ Feinstein Kean Healthcare

• Account Supervisor/Account Director
• Senior Account Exec/Account Supervisor

29) Pathways to Housing DC – Development & Communications Officer

30) Practice Greenhealth – Executive Director – location flexible/HQ in Reston – search managed by Commongood Careers

32-32) Seabury Resources for Aging

• Communications & Marketing Coordinator – apply by Apr. 11
• Communications & Development Assistant (pdf)

33) Student National Medical Association – Executive Director – apply by Apr. 30

34-37) Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

• Manager of Communications & Media Relations
• Assistant Director of Corporate Relations
• Development Operations Manager (scroll down)

37) VIP Communications – Social Media Coordinator

38) Virginia Dept. of Transportation – Communications Coordinator (search position # H9246) – $21-$34/hr – apply by Mar. 28 – can also search here (scroll to find)

39) Virginia Tourism Corporation – Public Relations & Communications Coordinator – Richmond, Va. – apply by Apr. 4

40) … and, finally: your best chance to make the Washington Nationals opening day roster is probably as Coordinator, Ballpark Enterprises – we’re rooting for you!

Wednesday

We've been particularly blocked for clever titles lately; today is obviously no exception.

The National Venture Capital Association seeks to invest in a Manager of Communications with 3-5 years experience, ideally in communications and/or media relations; Capitol Hill background strongly desired but not required.

CGI – Public Affairs Specialist/Web Content Manager – SECRET-level clearance a must

The Jewish Institute of National Security Affairs seeks National Outreach Associate for broad portfolio of responsibilities including event planning/management

Food Safety Inspection Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $63k-$116k – jpb ID: W-ECIMS- 2014-0003 – apply today, Mar. 26

Entertainment Software Association – Associate Director, State Government Affairs – seeking candidates with the gravitas/credibility required to to testify before state and local legislative bodies & proficiency with drafting legislative reports on complex issues

Natural Resources Defense Council – Legislative Advocate – Hill experience sought, preferably with strong emphasis on environmental issues, or significant experience in other positions that involve working closely with Congress.

Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights

• Program Coordinator for the Compass Conference
• Staff Writer – French, Spanish or Italian language skills appreciated

Twitter – Manager, Public Policy – personal initiative, comprehension, judgment, fortitude, and the ability to think tactically & strategically are valued

We usually save the American University finds for Friday, but we won’t make you wait for this fresh Director of Communications & Outreach post for AU’s College of Arts & Sciences

International Rescue Committee

• Policy & Advocacy Officer – temporary position
• Policy & Advocacy Intern

The Conafay Group works with life science companies and organizations to develop and implement government funding and public policy strategies; your place in this undertaking would be as Senior Government Relations Account Manager – high-level life sciences, medical or public health background required; familiarity with DoD extramural medical research programs a plus.

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) – Intern
• Senior California Democrat – Intern
• Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) – Intern
• NY Freshman Democrat – Intern
• Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) – Intern
• Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill) – Intern

Here is a very fresh Senior Media Relations Specialist post with the International Food Policy Research Institute – seeking candidates with 7 years’ experience in media relations, preferably within an international organization, or equivalent international journalism experience

Mystery Arlington-based food advocacy group seeks Manager of Member & Digital Communications – compensation up to $70k; duration noted as possible full time – search managed by Creative Circle

American Public Health Association – deadlines noted are for 5:00 pm sharp

• Public Affairs Coordinator – low $40k – apply by Apr. 4
• Junior Associate Production Editor – $40k-$45k – apply by Apr. 4

Finn Partners – Digital & Social Media Analyst – thorough understanding of data mining, testing, experimentation, measurement, and web/social media/ marketing analytics required

The Town of Vienna seeks Public Information Officer with at least four years full time marketing, media relations, organizational communications or closely related experience – $59k-$97k – apply by Apr. 4

University of Virginia – Freedom of Information Act Officer – $51k-$65k – Charlottesville, Va.

... and speaking of good old UVa., if you're planning on attending the UVa. Club of Washington's career fair this evening in Falls Church, please stop by and say hello.  We'll be there to answer questions and provide encouragement (or discouragement, where applicable) on hunting PR/public affairs jobs.  You're also free to ask us about the wisdom of purchasing 180 year old wooden houses (in a nutshell: don't).