OK, we're declaring Summer has arrived ...

... not based on the string of 80 degree days we've seen this week, but rather because we spied some happy fellow water-skiing, during this morning's commute, on the Potomac between the Memorial & 14th Street bridges.  That's it; Summer's here – and we're watching the clock until we can skip out and celebrate at our usual happy hour destination.

1) AIM at Melanoma – Development Director

2-4) American Farm Bureau Federation

• Media Specialist (pdf) – apply by May 30
• Communications Assistant (pdf) – apply by May 30
• Digital Media Specialist (pdf) – apply by May 30

5) American Occupational Therapy Association – Web & Social Media Administrator

) Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Director of Strategic Communications

6-7) Asia Society

• Senior Media Officer (pdf) – New York
• Director of Communications & Audience Engagement (pdf) – Houston, TX

8) Association for Financial Professionals – Digital Content Producer & Writer

9) Audubon Naturalist Society – Director of Development

10-13) Bloomberg

• Washington Policy Associate
• Washington Policy Analyst
• Washington Policy Editor
• Capitol Hill Reporter

14) Booz Allen Hamilton – Energy Communications Specialist

15-16) Brookings Institution

• Development Assistant – high $30k to low $40k
• Research Assistant, Governance Studies

17) Building Goodness – Communications Coordinator – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by May 30

18) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Chief Development Officer – search managed by Howe-Lewis

19) Catholic University – Admin Assistant, Law School – apply by May 21

20) Cato Institute – Senior Major Gift Officer – search managed by Talent Market

21-23) Child Care Aware

• Chief of Public Policy & Research – apply by June 9
• Deputy Chief of Public Policy & Research – apply by June 9
• Senior Director of Research – apply by June 9

24) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation – Senior Manager, Stakeholder Relations & Event Management – apply by May 28

25-26) Consortium for Ocean Leadership

• President & CEO – search managed by Nonprofit HR – apply by June 5
• Policy Intern, Fall 2014 – apply by June 19

27) Dept. of Labor, Women’s Bureau – Program Analyst – $52k-$67k – job ID: DE-14-HRC-WB-123 – apply by May 21

28) Genzyme – Senior Director, Government Affairs (search DC location or use job # 00239374-34752)

29-30) Georgetown University

• Program Manager for the Center for the Constitution
• Events Planner supporting the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies – $40k-$43k

31) Greenpeace – Senior Oceans Campaigner – DC or San Francisco, CA – apply by June 18

32) Ian, Even & Alexander Corp. – Media Relations Specialist

33) I.M. Systems Group – Communications Support Specialist for their NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System client

34-35) Loyola University – Baltimore, MD

• Media Relations Specialist
• Graphic Designer

36) Louis Berger Group – Corporate External Communications Manager

37-38) Mercatus Center @ George Mason University

• Executive Director
• Senior Director of Marketing & Communications

39) MetLife – Assistant Vice President/Lobbyist

40) Mothers Against Drunk Driving – marketing & communications work study opportunity – part-time – Irving, TX

41) Mystery politically predominant institution in the DC area – Media Relations Coordinator – search managed by Global Employment Solutions

42) Nansemond-Suffolk Academy – Director of Communications & Public Relations (scroll to find) – Suffolk, Va. – apply by May 30

43) National Academy for State Health Policy – Policy Specialist

44) National Education Association – Communications & Program Associate, Health Info Network

45) National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Manager, Grassroots Advocacy – apply by May 29

46) National Wildlife Federation – Manager, Water Resources

47-52) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)

• Senior Media Relations Manager (42049) – apply by May 19
• Coast & Ocean Partnership Coordinator (41712) – Darien, GA – apply by May 28
• Director of Institutional Giving and Philanthropy Writing, Caribbean Program (42156) – location flexible in region or Eastern U.S. – apply by May 31
• Executive Coordinator (42157) – Montpelier, VT – apply by June 1
• Assistant Director of Philanthropy (42163) – Houston, TX – apply by June 15
• Summer Assistant (42161) – Chicago, IL – apply by May 28

53-54) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

• Senior Media Relations Specialist
• Digital Media Manager

55) PICO National Network – Communications Director

56) Public Affairs Council – Assistant, Public Affairs Practice

57) Siriux/XM – Audio Archive Assistant – part-time/temporary

58) Tazhoo – Content Strategy Analyst – more available here

59) Transportation Security Administration – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $49k-$76k – job ID: HQ-OLA- 14-761358 – apply by May 21

60-62) Union of Concerned Scientists

• National Outreach Coordinator, Clean Vehicle Program – low $50k to $60k – apply by June 8
• Energy Research Associate – June-Sept. 2014 term –  $19-$21/hr – Cambridge, MA – apply by May 26
• Midwest Outreach Coordinator – low $50k – Chicago, IL – apply by June 8

63) University of Texas – Director of Public Affairs/Communications – $75k – Austin, TX

64) United Auto Workers – Legislative Intern

65) Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles – Senior Policy Analyst, Legislative Services (search position # 03464) – Richmond, Va. – apply by May 29

66) … and finally: we can’t even begin to imagine the mischief & adventure you might get into as the Bogata-based Public Policy Lead, Columbia for our friends at Uber – business-fluency in Spanish a must.

Bread, Explosives, a Typically Great Eichenwald Article & Pool-side Work This Summer

The Ethics & Public Policy Center, defenders of the rights of the faith-based community, have spots available on the roster for Event Coordinator & Administrative Manager as well as for a Legislative Assistant (scroll down) supporting their American Religious Freedom Program; they’re not actively seeking resumes for the other position noted.

Our friends at the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine seek a Director of Research Policy to lead efforts to improve research and medical training by replacing the use of animals. MD or a PhD in the life sciences desired, along with experience managing staff; background in campaigns & the media a plus. 

Odell, Simms & Lynch, Inc. is seeking professionals to help direct major donor fundraising initiatives on behalf of their clients, offering tremendous professional development opportunities and a fast-faced, highly collaborative team environment for the following:

• Account Manager (pdf)
• Sr. Account Coordinator (pdf)
• Account Coordinator (pdf)

MELTZ Communications actively seeks Summer Intern candidate with strong writing skills; Senate-side Capitol Hill location.

The American Heart Association seeks to find a Director of Development for the greater DC region to implement large corporate-based events – 4 years of relevant experience & success in fundraising arena particularly sought.

Human Rights Campaign

• Associate Director of Campus Engagement – at least 5-7 years of experience in campus organizing or youth engagement sought; remotely-based work possible
• Alabama: Faith Organizer – Field Organizer – State Director
• Mississippi: Faith Organizer – Field Organizer – State Director
• Arkansas: Faith Organizer – Field Organizer – State Director

Bread for the World – Senior Organizer for Elections Issues – minimum of ten years' organizing experience and a background related to public policy advocacy, international and domestic hunger, and congregational/denominational governance will move your CV to the top of the stack.

Communities in Schools – Digital & Social Media Intern 

Georgetown Medstar Hospital – Marketing Specialist – minimum of two years creating, writing and editing marketing communications materials for a trade association, agency or corporation required; healthcare marketing experience a plus.

Capitol Hill

• House Office of the Clerk – Reference Assistant, House Library – to $54k – apply by June 2
• Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) – Field Deputy, District Office – Los Angeles, CA
• Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) – Intern

The FrameWorks Institute, a think tank that designs, conducts, interprets and explains communications research to advance the resolution of social problems, seeks a highly organized, conceptually skilled and administratively experienced Senior Writer/Editor (pdf) to translate research findings into products appropriate to its community of NGO executives, policy leaders, scientists and funders.

We normally don’t reference accounting & budget-management posts (apply by June 1), but we’ll make an exception for the Institute for War & Peace Reporting

Dy-no-mite!  That’s our take on Manager, of Government Affairs for the Institute of Makers of Explosives – fast-burning application fuse runs out in May 23

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

• Director, Board & Major Donor Engagement
• Director, Western Partnership Office – San Francisco, CA

Via our friends at the essential Potomac Flacks operation, we see this DC-based Senior Public Relations Manager post w/ Microsoft; successful candidate will have 6+ years of experience in communications targeted to the Federal level, particularly Capitol Hill.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Supervisor, Public Communications (scroll to find or use advanced search & job # 140526) – apply by May 17

We’re slightly skeptical about this Strategic Communications Advisor, Government Relations opportunity w/ Samsung, as we couldn’t confirm it via their corporate site.  But who knows?  In any event, don’t miss this typically great Kurt Eichenwald VF article on Apple vs. Samsung.

POLITICO

• Researcher
• Journalism/Reporter Fellowship – one year term, starting in Sept. – $30k – apply by June 30

DoE/Office of Fossil Energy – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$116k – job ID: DOE-HQ-FE- 14-00136-CR – apply by May 23

Join the would-be tuberculosis-eradicators at Aeras as Director of Communications; international experience & familiarity with global health issues preferred; we also see a possibly older-vintage External Affairs Manager post, as well. 

American Rivers – Western Water Intern – DC-based – more available

The unfortunately all-too-busy Foundation for the Defense of Democracies seeks Deputy Director of Communications with at least 3-5 years of experience working in a political or policy-oriented communications capacity

LifeBridge Health/Sinai Hospital – Director, Public Relations – 5-7 years of experience in public relations with a strong focus on national, regional and local media relations required – Baltimore, MD

Global Strategy Group

• Vice President, Communications
• Associate, Communications
• several communications/public affairs opportunities also available in their New York & Hartford, CT offices, as well

National Women’s Law Center – Communications Assistant – one to two years of experience in a non-profit organization, PR agency, media outlet, Capitol Hill office or related field required, as well as a commitment to progressive women’s issues.

State Dept./ Bureau of Diplomatic Security – Public Information Specialist – $89k-$116k – job ID: DS-2014-0255 – apply by May 23

Fresh opportunities via Brainstorm Creative Resources:

• Large specialty business knowledge organization – Digital Content Manager – $73k-$80k – Falls Church location
• Advocacy/lobbying organization focused on Mideast affairs – Writer – approx three month term

Bill of Rights Defense Committee – Communications Specialist/Manager – DC, New York, or Northampton, MA – apply by May 31

We’d guess the retirement-related benefits at the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries are pretty good – Media Relations Manager

Enel Green Power – External Relations & Communications Associate – Andover, MA

Adfero Group – see also main career page

• Account Supervisor
• Account Exec, Public Sector
• Junior Graphic Designer

Pearson Education – Vice President, Media Relations – minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in media relations and/or public communications required; education industry background a plus – DC or New York

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center – Senior Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator – you’ll get us into Pose some warm Friday night, right?

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Director of Communications & Marketing for the Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy – $55k-$70k
• Assistant Vice President, Healthcare Philanthropy – $130k-$170k 
• Global Advancement Officer – $100k-$110k
• Senior Associate Director of Development, School of Nursing – $78k-$85k
• Web Content Specialist – $50k-$60k
• Sustainability Coordinator, Communications – $35k-$50k – apply by May 16
• Digital Producer for BackStory with the American History Guys, per the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities – $36k-$42k
• Historical Collections Assistant for the Moore Health Sciences Library – part-time – $11-$12/hr 

… and, finally: we can think of worse ways to while away the Summer months than as Pool Bartender at the Omni Shoreham – part-time listing also available

Special Edition: Government Relations & Legislative Jobs

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we focus on jobs in the government relations, legislative, lobbying & advocacy space.

AARP – Senior Legislative Representative

Aetna – Senior Government Relations Specialist

American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Director, Federal Government Affairs

American Motorcyclist Association – Government Affairs Manager

American Osteopathic Association (scroll to find)

• Director, Advocacy
• Congressional Lobbyist
• Director of OPAC

American Society of Civil Engineers

• Manager, Federal Government Relations – apply by May 30
• Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations – apply by June 1

Biogen Idec – Associate Director, Federal Government Affairs

Catholic Charities USA – Senior Vice President, Social Policy

Coastal Association of Realtors – Government & Community Affairs Director – Ocean Pines, MD – direct submission info can be found here 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Public Policy Coordinator

DC Department of Employment Services – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $74k-$95k – apply by May 17

Democrats for Education Reform – Director of Federal Government Affairs

DISH Network – Government Affairs Analyst

Education Trust

• Vice President, Government Affairs & Communications – search managed by Korn Ferry
• Legislative Affairs Associate

Enel Green Power – Regulatory Affairs Associate – DC or Oklahoma City, OK 

Joint Commission on Health Care – Legislative Health Policy Analyst (search position # 00069) – $54k-$119k – Richmond, Va. – can also be viewed here – apply by May 23

March of Dimes – Deputy Director, State Affairs

Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Senior Policy Advisor – DC-based

Materials Research Society – Director of Government Affairs – apply by May 28

Montgomery County Council – Senior Legislative Analyst (search keyword legislative) – $78k-$143k – apply by May 29

MultiState Associates – Manager, State Lobbying Compliance

Mystery bipartisan lobbying firm – Legislative Analyst

National Association of Realtors – Commercial Legislative Policy Representative

National Community Reinvestment Coalition – Government Affairs Manager

National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association – Policy Manager

National Parks Conservation Association – Senior Coordinator, Government Affairs

NTCA/The Rural Broadband Association – Vice President of Legislative Affairs

Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Director, Office of Congressional Relations – $120k-$174k – job ID: OCA-2014-0007 – apply by June 2

Pioneer Natural Resources – Government Affairs Director – Irving, TX

Steptoe & Johnson – Legislative Assistant (scroll to find)

United Way – Director, Public Policy & Advocacy – apply by May 30

Vanderbilt University – Assistant Director of Federal Relations – DC-based 

Virginia Economic Development Partnership – Manager of Legislation & Policy (scroll down) – at least $50k – Richmond, Va. – apply by May 20 

Visiting Nurses Associations of America – Senior Director, Policy & Regulatory Affairs

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Intergovernmental Affairs Officer

Presumably Also of the Dynamic Sort

Everybody's dynamic these days, including DCPA+CJ we'd say, given this good-sized, Big Monday loaded-with-opportunities set.  Dy-na-mic!

Speaking of super-excellent & awesome, etc., yesterday's run of previously noted opportunities closing this week is supplemented by some new finds there that the Sunday-search crowd is already ahead of you on.

Longview – Senior Communications Specialist – supporting their Dept. of Veterans Affairs client; 7+ years of comprehensive experience in marketing, writing/editing, public relations, and communications management desired.

Menlo Park, CA is the preferred location for these freshly-available Junior Communications Officer and Web & Social Media Content Editor two opportunities with the Kaiser Family Foundation, but we’re assured that DC-based candidates will also be considered

Organic Trade Association – Government Affairs/Policy Intern – $12/hr – legislative/regulatory monitoring and research-related duties predominant 

TekPro Services, a self-assessed dynamic 8(a) Alaska Native Corporation … recognized for its excellence in engineering and technical support services seeks Public & Congressional Affairs Specialist, presumably also of the dynamic sort; 3-4 years of experience as a Public Affairs Officer/Manager in the federal government arena particularly sought, can also search here, using DC location, if direct link proves vexing.

George Washington University

• Director of Government & International Relations
• Senior Associate Director of Communications, Medical School
• Assistant Director of Development, GW Museum/Textile Museum

TASC seeks Strategic Communications Professional who can distill large amounts of primarily technical information into digestible, concise messaging statements, communications materials,  and briefings.

MITRE Corp. – Senior Media & Communications Representative – focus on social and traditional media relations for several of the corporation’s federally funded research centers, and on community relations in the McLean/Fairfax area.

Lockheed-Martin (search public relations job class or use req ID)

• Media Relations Representative, Mission Systems and Training (289496BR)
• Communications Representative, Missiles & Fire Control (289871BR) – Orlando, FL

Administration for Children & Families – Public Affairs Specialist – $75k-$98k – job ID: HHS-ACF-DE- 14-1104475 – apply by May 22 

Association of American Universities

• Public Affairs Assistant – apply by May 15
• Assistant/Associate Vice President of Policy – apply by May 21

Blackboard – PR & Communications Associate – One- three years public relations/communications 

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

• Gift Planning Admin Assistant (42010) – apply by May 20
• Digital Strategist (42125) – apply by May 21
• Associate Director of Philanthropy (42135) – Louisville, KY – apply by May 16
• Donor & Community Outreach Coordinator (41927) – Louisville, KY – apply by May 16
• Director of Philanthropy (42137) – Nashville, TN – apply by May 19
• Florida State Director (42139) – Altamonte Springs, FL – apply by June 22

ASAE seeks Associate Manager, Online Communications with significant technical skills and experience writing/managing web content 

Sprint seeks Manager, Communications to support government relations/regulatory activities, and for crisis communications work – Reston-based.

Fountaine & Company – Baltimore, MD

• Campaign Director
• Campaign Coordinator

USDA/Food & Nutrition Service – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – job ID: FNCSR- 14-092-DT – deadline extended to May 20

League of Conservation Voters

• Writer/Content Manager – apply by May 14
• Colorado Field Director – temporary through mid-Nov. 2014 – $5k/mo. – field-based – apply by May 15

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now putting posted-date info on their listings (a practice we heartily endorse), so you can see that Senior Communications Officer, U.S. Education and Deputy Director, US Program Policy &Advocacy/Postsecondary Success have recently come available.

Montgomery County – Deputy Director, Office of Public Information (search managerial/executive category or use keyword IRC14509) – $78k-$143k – apply by May 28

National Endowment for Democracy

• Public Affairs Coordinator
• Event Manager supporting the World Movement for Democracy – through June 2015

This Manager, Communication Services post is new since our end-of-April check-in w/ the American Bar Association – $65k-$73k – five years managerial experience in communications/PR sought.

American Cancer Society – Digital Campaign Specialist – five years experience working in organizations or companies involved in grassroots, legislative or political campaigns particularly sought

World Resources Institute

• Communications Coordinator
• Communications Coordinator supporting the Charge energy initiative
• Transport Research Intern

Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner – Coordinator, Public Relations – we’ve always thought hospitality-related work would be fun, probably because we’ve never worked in the hospitality field.

American Traffic Safety Services Association (scroll to find)

• Government Relations Assistant
• Associate Director, Government Relations

Recently posted Intern posts at the American Institute of Architects include: Professional Development & Resources – Human Resources – Emerging Professionals & Diversity – Archives

Previously Noted Opportunties + New Stuff + Russian Travelogues + It's Mother's Day

For your Mother's Day consideration (please tell us you didn't forget it's Mothers Day!), we bring you a short run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week, followed by some new finds, largely of an online/digital communications & social media bent.  Plus, an excellent Parts Unknown tonight.

Agency for International Development – Communications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: AID-14-0172-ASH – May 12

United Nations Foundation

• Administrative Assistant supporting the Shot@Life program – May 12
• Deputy Director, Special Events – May 13
• Safe Access to Fuels and Energy (SAFE) Fellow – May 13
• Senior Communications Officer, International Development Policy – May 14

Doctors Without Borders – Operational Advocacy Researcher – high $60k to low $70k – New York – May 14

Nature Conservancy – Operations Assistant/Board Liaison (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #42121) – Hailey, ID – New York – May 14

Casey Trees – Advocacy Associate (pdf) – $40k-$45k – May 15 

DC Department of Housing and Community Development – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$95k – May 16

Supreme Court of Virginia – Director of Legislative & Public Relations (pdf) – Richmond, Va. – May 16 – application link here

University of Maryland – Director of Annual Fund – $82k-$102k – May 16 

Virginia Tourism Corporation – International Media Relations Manager – telecommuting position – $43k-$64k – functional foreign language skills in French, German and/or Portuguese preferred –  May 16

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Children’s Defense Fund – Coordinator of Online Communications & Outreach

Conservation International – Social Media Intern supporting the Ocean Health Index

DC Water – Multimedia Specialist – $64k-$108k – apply by May 21

Harvard University – Executive Assistant – DC/Dumbarton Oaks-based

Institute of International Education – Online Community Specialist

Library of Congress – Educational Resources Specialist – $63k-$82k – job ID: 140081 – apply by June 2

MarketResearch.com (scroll to find)

• SEO Specialist
• Social Media Coordinator

Mystery Chevy Chase employer – Social Media Marketing Strategist – search managed by Adecco 

NBC News – Associate Producer

Red Cross – Social Engagement Specialist

Reingold – Digital Marketing Specialist

Sirius/XM – Coordinator, IP Content

Tesla Government – Content Manager (scroll down)

Uber – Community Manager, Content/Social Focused

U.S. News & World Report (scroll to find)

• Data Collector
• Careers Editor
• Education Reporter
• Writer, Investing Section/Funds and Writer, Investing Section/529s - temporary posts

Wedding/event venue in Culpeper, Va. – Wedding Blogger – part time/telecommuting okay

WTOP – Digital Political Correspondent

From Russia, With Tony: Parts Unknown makes a timely trip to the nexus of borscht, vodka, modern-day Czars and geopolitical uncertainty.  Tonight at 9:00 pm (eastern) on CNN.

TGIF

Back to normal-ish operations for us for a while (we hope).  Large proportion of direct-to-us submissions here; send yours along; links are preferable.  We may add a few more to this set later on.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association seeks Manager, Issues Analytics & Content to monitor and help maintain the beef industry’s reputation in the digital/social space; previous experience using web & social media platforms for issues response is essential.

Our friends at the Wilderness Society seek a Digital Content Producer with at least 3-5 years of experience working in web editorial management and content strategy, as well as fluency in outreach techniques to grow social media clout – DC or Denver, CO – see also main career page

The International Food Policy Research Institute is actively seeking candidates for these two communication-related posts:

• Head of Outreach
• Senior Media Relations Specialist

Dept. of Energy – Communications Specialist with the DOE Office of Science – $52k-$82k – job ID: 14-DE-SC-HQ-010 – apply by May 21

Feeding America seeks a Director of Nutrition Assistance and Budget Policy with 10+ years’ experience in advocacy, public policy or policy analysis with a strong focus on budget, nutrition assistance and child hunger programs; significant Capitol Hill, political campaign, federal and state government and/or issue advocacy experience also required.

American Composites Manufacturers Association – Communications Coordinator – strong writing skills (including facility in AP style)required to handle considerable content development responsibilities; experience w/ publication production processes a plus

University of Maryland

• Director of Annual Fund – $82k-$102k – apply by May 16
• Development Writer – $59k-$73k – apply by May 23
• Senior Communications Associate – $60k-$75k – despite the best consideration date info noted in the description, we have it on good authority that UMD is still actively seeking candidates for this post
• Market Segmentation Analyst – $66k-$82k – supporting development dept. – apply by May 23

Stand for Children works to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, graduate from high school prepared for, and with access to, a college education – your place in this undertaking could be as Regional Digital Strategist, based in the New Orleans, LA or Nashville, TN – strong understanding of email action campaigns and writing for emails among the requirements

American University

• Online Managing Editor, WAMU 88.5 FM
• Program Coordinator, School of International Service – $38k-$42k – apply today, May 9
• Planned Giving Manager, WAMU 88.5 FM – $70k-$75k – and another w/ same title/details

British Embassy

• Communications Manager – $58k – apply by May 26
• Business Development Associate, Aid-Funded Business and Financial/Professional Services – $44k – apply by May 21
• Intern – New York – apply by May 11

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board – Public Affairs/Legislative Affairs Officer – $106k-$138k – job ID: 1109854- 14-PCLOB – apply by June 6

Jewish Social Service Agency – Development Assistant – ideal candidate will have a background in foundation and major donor fundraising, organizational development and network building.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate, State Fiscal Health and Economic Growth
• Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships, Pew Research Center
• Coordinator, Government Relations/eAdvocacy
• Administrative Assistant, Government Relations
• Administrative Assistant, Philanthropic Partnerships
• Officer, U.S. Oceans, Pacific – Portland, OR

National Housing Conference – Policy Associate

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

• Assistant Director of Medical Communications
• Public Policy Coordinator
• Social Media Manager
• assorted Development Director/Manager opportunities – Parsippany, NJ; Chicago, IL; Fort Worth, TX; Nashua, NH; Denver. CO; Omaha, NE

State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$116k – job ID: HRSC-J/TIP- 2014-0003 – apply by May 22

– more to come (probably) –

A Handful

We've got a lot going on this week, as evidenced by this mid-afternoon/shortest post in quite a while.  We hope to be back to regular form by Friday; wish us luck

1) ACLU of West Virginia – Development Specialist – Charleston, WV

2) Barbaricum – Program Manager, Communications – military healthcare experience preferred

3) Burson-Marsteller – Account Director for their Proof Integrated Communications affiliate

4) Chicago Council on Global Affairs – Program Officer, Global Agriculture & Food – DC-based

5) Crowell & Moring LLP – Marketing Assistant

6) Friends of the Earth – Online Communications Specialist

7) George Mason University – Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, Dulles Corridor – apply by May 30

8) New York Freshman Member of Congress – Intern

9) R Street Institute – Director, Governance Project – search managed by Talent Market

10) … and finally, this is probably as close as you’re ever going to get to gridiron glory: Digital Content Manager for the NFL Players Association – Fall 2014 Internships also available during a brief June 2-June 13 free agent window – see also NFLPA main career page

Today is Your Day

Happy Monday to you all!  Today is your day to find and apply for a job or internship that suits you; we hope you find one here that fits the bill.  You have to apply to at least one job today, OK?  If there's not one you like among this set (or among previously noted opportunities closing this week), keep plugging away among your other favored job resources or earlier posts here until you find one.

We have a lot on our plate this week, so we’ll be in just-the-jobs mode, and on a Monday – Wednesday – Friday publishing schedule.

But you jump into the jobs & internships du jour, some of you may appreciate this well-considered  advice on the folly of sole reliance on press releases to generate media attention and how to keep from throwing staplers at co-workers.

1) Educational technology startup TechChange delivers online courses to thousands of students in over 70 countries in support of international development and social change goals; your place in this undertaking would be as a Summer-season Educational Technologist (aka: temporary intern/extern/person) helping build these online courses – paid position.

2) You will not get to bang a gavel, but perhaps you’ll find it a little easier to get a speeding ticket disappear as Director of Legislative & Public Relations (pdf) for the Supreme Court of Virginia – Richmond, Va. – apply by May 16 – application link here

3-9) United Nations Foundation

• Grants Manager supporting the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves – apply today, May 5
• Partnerships Officer supporting the Nothing But Nets program = apply by May 7
• Campaign Officer supporting the Girl Up program – fundraising focus – apply by May 8
• Administrative Assistant supporting the Shot@Life program – apply by May 12
• Deputy Director, Special Events – apply by May 13
• Safe Access to Fuels and Energy (SAFE) Fellow – apply by May 13
• Senior Communications Officer, International Development Policy – apply by May 14

10) Agency for International Development – Communications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: AID-14-0172-ASH – apply by May 12

11) Alcoa – Manager, Government Affairs

12-14) American Academy of Physician Assistants

• Writer/Editor
• Publications Manager
• Graphic Designer

15-16) American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

• Assistant Director, Federal Government Relations
• State Associations Coordinator – Park Ridge, IL

17-18) American Jewish World Service – New York

• Social Media Associate
• Senior Development Officer

19) American Seed Trade Association – Associate Director, Domestic & Government Affairs – $40k-$45k

20-21) Bread for the World

• Government Relations Coordinator
• Director of Church Relations

22-24) Center for Clean Air Policy

• Development Assistant
• International Policy Associate, Asia
• International Policy Intern and International Policy Intern, Latin America

25) City of Falls Church, Va. – Online Communications Specialist (pdf) – $50k-$70k

26) Comcast – Senior Manager, Government/Regulatory Affairs – Baltimore, MD

27) DC Department of Housing and Community Development – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$95k – apply by May 16

28-29) Doctors Without Borders – New York

• Development Officer, Foundations – high $60k to low $70k
• Operational Advocacy Researcher – high $60k to low $70k – apply by May 14

30) International Rescue Committee – Director, U.S. Programs Policy & Advocacy

31) Institute of Current World Affairs – Executive Director – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

32) Mystery Herndon-based employer – Digital Content/PR Specialist – search managed the BOSS Group

33) National Peace Corps Association – Internships

34) Novozymes – Senior Communications Officer – apply by June 12

35-37) Samaritan’s Purse

• Marketing Director and Marketing Strategist – Boone, NC
• Senior Marketing Writer supporting Operation Christmas Child (OCC) – Boone, MC
• Media Relations Associate for OCC – temporary post, July thru Dec. – location flexible in a number of spots around the country, including Ellicott City, MD

38) Rural Housing Service – Web Content Intern – apply by May 7

39) Scott Circle Communications – Admin Assistant

40-42) Third Way

• Director of Communications
• Policy Advisor, National Security
• Senior Health Advisor, Economic Program

43) Thompson Coburn LLC – Congressional Staff Assistant

44) United Food & Commercial Workers – Research Associate – MPP preferred

45) Virginia Tourism Corporation – International Media Relations Manager – telecommuting position – $43k-$64k – functional foreign language skills in French, German and/or Portuguese preferred – apply by May 16

46-48) World Food Program USA

• Communications Associate
• Stewardship Coordinator
• Development Intern and Public Policy Intern

49) … and, finally: did you know that it’s almost Tourette’s Syndrome Awareness Month?  You should if you aspire to this Legislative Associate post with the Tourette’s Syndrome Association.

– see you again Wednesday –

Cambridge, Kauai, Kentucky & Tony in Mexico ...

... all part of your previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Embassy of Afghanistan – Public Affairs Officer – $30k-$35k – May 5

Montgomery County Dept. of Transportation – Community Relations Manager (search managerial/executive category) – $67k-$123k – May 5

Corporation for National and Community Service – Program Outreach Specialist – $63k-$67k – job ID: CNS-14-045-1103541 – May 6

British Embassy – Admin Assistant, UK Trade & Investment – $38k – Cambridge, MA – May 7

State Department – Supervisory Public Affairs Officer – $89k-$116k – job ID: CA-2014-0177 – May 7

United Way – Manager, Marketing & Event Promotion – May 7

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

• Kauai Program Assistant (42079) – Lihue, HI – May 7
• Senior Media Relations Manager (42049) – May 9
• Communications & Marketing Manager (42076) – May 9
• Corporate Partnerships Marketing Manager (42050) – May 9
• Communications Specialist, Corporate Practices (42078) – May 9
• Philanthropy Program Specialist (42103) – Indianapolis, IN – May 9
• Associate Director of Philanthropy (42109) – Rapid City, SD – May 9
• Digital Marketing Manager (42086) – Chicago, IL or Minneapolis, MN – May 9
• Federal Government Relations Director (42073) – Portland, OR – May 11

National Association of State Chief Information Officers –Senior Policy Analyst – Lexington, KY – May 8

National Transportation Safety Board – Government/Industry Affairs Specialist – $75k-$116k – job ID: OC-1095444-DM – May 8

Women in Government – Executive Director – $150k – May 8

Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation – Vice President, Education – May 9

DC Sustainable Energy Utility

• Community Outreach Manager – May 9
• Community Outreach Associate – May 9

Global Giving – Digital Unmarketing Specialist – May 9

Pan American Health Organization – Director, Communications Unit – relevant language (esp. Spanish) skills desired – $80k-$87k after-tax + local duty station adjustment – May 9 

United Nations Environment Programme – Information Officer – May 10

Anthony Bourdain and Parts Unknown visit lesser-traveled parts of Mexico, including a look at Santa Muerte, tonight at 9:00 pm (Eastern) on CNN

Essential, Strategic, Supervisory & Temporary

New since our recent check-in w/ HMS, we find this State Government Relations Senior Manager/Director opportunity – 3-7 years multi-state government relations experience required; healthcare policy experience preferred.

Support the essential air-clearing and city-greening that is abetted by the essential work of Casey Trees:

• Advocacy Associate (pdf) – $40k-$45k – apply by May 15
• Communications Intern (pdf) – $12/hr
• Development & Communications Intern (pdf) – $12/hr

Iran & Iraq Veterans of America – Political Director – expertise in military and veterans’ issues and constituencies preferred, as is past service in the region – some New York-based opportunities are also available

Americans for the Arts – Press & Media Relations Manager – 3-5 years full-time direct PR and  media relations experience that includes a record of successful national and local story pitches is requirement #1 

Northrop Grumman – Intern, Government Relations & Strategy – particularly seeking Ph.D graduate student in political science or history with focus on strategic studies/defense policy

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Officer, International Ocean Policy
• Senior Officer, Conservation Enforcement
• Senior Associate/Staff Writer for Stateline
• Senior Associate, State Fiscal Health & Economic Growth
• Senior Associate and Officer with the Philadelphia Program – Philadelphia, PA

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Director, Audience Engagement – at least 8 years of experience in audience segmentation, campaign management or marketing communications – Princeton, NJ

America’s Health Insurance Plans – Press & Research Associate (scroll down; look carefully) –
seeking candidates with 1-3 years political communications experience, preferably with a campaign, on Capitol Hill, or with a trade association

Human Rights Campaign – Communications Director – 10 years of experience within communications and media relations and a background in and/or strong passion for LGBT rights, issues, and social justice sought – search managed by Scion Staffing

National Public Radio – Community Manager – 5+ years of experience executing social media marketing & digital programs required

State Department – Supervisory Public Affairs Officer – $89k-$116k – job ID: CA-2014-0177 – apply by May 7

Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Malaria & Tuberculosis – Communications Intern

How are your unmarketing skills?  Global Giving seeks Digital Unmarketing Specialist with demonstrated excellence in digital copywriting, content creation and curation and 1-3 years experience with email marketing and managing social media accounts for an organization – apply by May 9

Raytheon – Government Relations Assistant – temporary

Catholic Partnership Schools – Development & Communications Associate – $60k-$70k – Camden, NJ

New since our mid-April check-in w/ Edelman PR:

• Assistant Account Exec, Energy/Digital
• Account Supervisor, Health/Digital
• Senior Account Exec, Energy/Digital

Westat – Health Communications Specialist (search req ID 7928BR or Rockville, MD location) – least 8 years of experience supporting public health communications programs or campaigns required.

Assorted substantive-sounding volunteer opportunities available with the Tigerlily Foundation, a group helping to educate, advocate for, empower and support to young women before, during and after breast cancer.

American Enterprise Institute

• Media Relations Associate
• Development Assistant, Events
• Development Assistant, Foundations
• research/program posts also available

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education – Media Relations Manager – $55k

Best wishes for superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.