Sunday, October 12, 2014

Look Again

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Programming note: we do expect to have a new post for you tomorrow, on Columbus Day.

Union of Concerned ScientistsWashington Representative, Climate & Energy Program – high $60k – Oct. 13 

British Embassy
DoE Office of Energy Policy & Systems Analysis Policy Analyst – $89k-$138k – job ID: DOE-HQ-EP-14-1P-007-CR – Oct. 14

George Washington UniversityDevelopment Manager, Constituent Relations for the GW Museum/Textile MuseumOct. 15 

Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaAssociate Legislative DirectorOct. 15

Rape, Abuse & Incest National NetworkCopywriterOct. 15

Maryland National Park & Planning Commission/Montgomery ParksPublic Information Specialist – part-time – $21-$36/hr – Oct. 16

National Defense UniversityDirector of the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction – $149k-$161k – Oct. 16 

Asia Society – New York
Congressional Coalition on Adoption InstitutePolicy & Programs Associate – $35k – Oct. 17

Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of ReclamationPublic Affairs Specialist – $76k-$95k – job ID: BR-WO-2014-212 – Oct. 17

George Mason UniversityPublic Relations & Marketing Specialist supporting the Green Machine athletic band operation – Oct. 17 

Nature ConservancyMajor Gifts Officer (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #42437) – Los Angeles, CA – search managed by Management Recruiters of Mid Hudson ValleyOct. 17 

Sasakawa Peace Foundation, a non-profit involved in U.S.-Japan relations, seeks Media Relations Specialist – relevant language skills preferred – Oct. 17

Sisters of MercyMarketing SpecialistOct. 17

Anthony Bourdain & Parts Unknown lives very much up to the unknown part of the equation with a look inside Paraguay – tonight at 9:00 pm (eastern) on CNN

Friday, October 10, 2014

Dude, Where's My Phone?

This morning's DCPA+CJ is brought to you in part (or at least a few minutes less late) thanks to the good people at wheresmycellphone.com, which totally helped us find the trusty-yet-easily-misplaced Samsung this a.m.

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s desired formula for Online Community Specialist (pdf) includes experience in facilitating or participation in online community and social media discussions – apply by Oct. 24

The National Summer Learning AssociationVice President of Communications (pdf) – seeking candidates with at least seven years of experience leading marketing, communications & media relations efforts in a non-profit or corporate setting – Baltimore, MD

Our friends at the Washington Post are actively seeking a Communications Coordinator to support their PR operation through a broad set of duties – attention to detail and ability to establish rapport and develop credibility among your peers & external partners desired.

Stand for Children works to ensure that all children, regardless of background, graduate from high school prepared for, and with access to, a college education – your place in this undertaking would be in Phoenix, AZ, filling their very fresh Arizona Policy Manager post – demonstrated understanding of education policy and Arizona state politics particularly sought; Spanish language skills a plus.

American UniversityDirector of Outreach & Marketing, Career Center – your CV should show experience in employer outreach or related experience that showcases your ability to oversee strategic marketing & communications.

Washington Suburban Sanitary CommissionSenior Public Relations Representative – $52k-$88k – at least 3 years of PR-related experience desired, including work in media & crisis communications; news release and other communications material development, event planning, public speaking & social media

Organization for International InvestmentVice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs – background in tax and trade considered a plus.

Association of Clinical Research ProfessionalsManager, Web & Digital Content – required minimum 3-5 years experience working in web content management role with a strong HTML and CSS skillset and experience working with content management systems; Drupal experience a plus.

Auto Care Association Political Action Committee Manager – demonstrated experience building and implementing a PAC fundraising program required – search managed by Vetted Solutions

The Pew Charitable Trusts seek to send London, UK-based Officer to support the Ending Illegal Fishing Project – experience related to international fisheries policy is important; background in marine conservation & maritime enforcement issues a plus.

Oktoberfests and the like this weekend:
Best wishes for a hassle free, cheery & pleasant weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Thursday

1) 1105 Media Editorial Intern for Defense Systems

2) American Academy of Physician AssistantsDirector, Constituent Organization Outreach & Advocacy

3) American Association for Clinical ChemistryDirector, Digital Health Communications for Lab Tests Online

4-5) American Diabetes Association
6) American Society for MicrobiologyMedia Manager

7) American Society of Interior DesignersVice President of Government & Public Affairs – search managed by Vetted Solutions

8) Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsLegislative Support Specialist – temporary – $17/hr – Annapolis, MD

9) Aspen InstituteDevelopment Assistant

10) Atlantic CouncilWriter/Editor (scroll to find) – part-time

11-14) Bloomberg
15-19) British Embassy
20) Endocrine SocietyMedia Relations Intern (scroll to find)

21) Education Finance CouncilCommunications Manager

22) Free the SlavesInternships

23-24) Georgetown University – positions supporting the Center for Social Impact & Innovation
25) Gerontological Society of AmericaCommunications Associate – supporting the Change AGEnts Inititiative

25) Green SealMarketing & Outreach Associate – apply by Nov. 1

26) International Dyslexia Association – Executive Director – search managed by Sterling Martin Associates

27) Jewish Community Relations CouncilDirector of Government & Community Relations

28) Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesSeasonal Legislative Fellow – temporary: Dec. 31 to May 5 – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 15

29) McKenna, Long & AldridgeAdmin Assistant/Scheduler

30) Mystery communications/marketing firmCopywriter

31-36) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
37-38) Penngood LLC
39) Radio Free AsiaCommunications & Outreach Coordinator – $52k-$56k – apply by Oct. 27

40-43) Rare (scroll to find)
44-45) Reingold
46) Scripps Networks Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications for the Travel Channel

47) Uber Senior Communications Associate, East – fluency in Spanish a must

48) URS Corp.Public Affairs Specialist

49) Virginia Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesPolicy Analyst (search position # 01049) – $41k-$70k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Oct. 10

50-51) Waggener Edstrom
52) Well-recognized lobbying firm boasting arguably-one-of-best-in-DC corporate cultureLegislative Executive Assistant – $70k-$85k

53-54) Wesley Theological Seminary
55) World Animal ProtectionUN Public Affairs & Policy Advisor – New York

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Nothing Will Ever be Good Again, and Our Hearts are Hardened into Cold, Black Hunks of Tar

Nothing remains but the fast-fading echo of shining promise snuffed out & tossed away with no more ceremony than than a spent cigarette, and we are escorted away from a land of ..... wait, what's that?  Oh great, the Caps are back!  OK, then, we're good.

Kglobal seeks Senior Account Exec/Account Supervisor (scroll to find) proficient in public relations, social media, digital, design & grassroots; past experience with new business development efforts also desired

The Travel Technology Association, advocates for the burgeoning online get-you-there & where-to-stay sector, seeks Vice President of Government Relations with at least 10 years of government affairs experience; knowledge of travel industry issue preferred

Insured Retirement InstituteProduct & Services Marketing Specialist – at  least five  years’ experience desired, including background in project  management, marketing  & B2B/B2C sales

The Embassy of Israel offers Intern (scroll to find) opportunities for qualified undergrads in the areas of academic affairs, inter-religious affairs, cultural affairs, and social media, and press – apply by Nov. 3 for the Spring 2015 term

Cove, a network of productive spaces (meaning: useful place to get some work done besides coffee shop or your own sofa) in DC seeks outgoing/personable part-time Brand Communicator(s) to help spread the word & build the brand – $10/hr (& Cove membership as part of the deal) – and, this is certainly a service worth considering for full-time jobs seekers, as well.

U.S. Travel AssociationCommunications Intern (scroll to find) – prior experience in a political, hospitality, news or federal policy-related organization a major plus

Widmeyer Communications seeks Account Exec for their DC PreK-12 Education team – agency background strongly preferred; strong writing & social media skills are must-haves

The Menkiti Group, a DC-based real estate services company, seeks Senior Communications & Marketing Associate of the talented & ambitious variety possessing 5-7 years of mar-com experience, preferably in a large firm and/or in the real estate sector; graphic design skills a plus.

George Washington University
American Near East Refugee Aid, a development & relief group specializing in the Middle East (& the Palestinian people, in particular) seeks Communications Assistant with strong writing & graphic design skills – apply by Nov. 13

National Association of Broadcasters
Public affairs & government relations cabal Venn Strategies seeks Vice President/Writer with extensive experience writing on business/economic policy issues; knowledge of retirement savings & tax policy a plus – $90k-$100k 

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of AmericaDirector, Communications – public affairs/PR background & prior experience related to healthcare preferred 

USA for the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees
GVH Live, a self-described media organization powered by Millennials , seeks Social Media Intern to join the crew

Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens – Pittsburgh, PA (scroll to find)
University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
… and, finally: Would you like to use a ridiculous amount of LEGO materials to teach kids how the world works?  That’s the cheery come-on from Play-Well TEKnologies for their Virginia LEGO Engineering Manager/Instructor – $47k – company site here

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

The Fruits of Lesser Travelled Byways

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we poked around some lesser-known job boards that have been off our radar screen for the most part lately, so we hope there's a promising opportunity or two here that you might not have stumbled upon in your regular search routine.  Happy hunting! 

Arlington County Dept. of Community Planning, Housing & DevelopmentCommunications Specialist/Web Producer – $39k-$74k – apply by Oct. 9

Arlington County Dept. of Parks & RecreationPublic Relations Manager – $48k-$90k – bilingual w/ Spanish required – apply by Oct. 9

BUILDDevelopment Associate

Church World ServiceDirector of Foundation Relations – location flexible; they do have a DC office – apply by Oct. 22

Climate InteractiveMedia & Project Assistant – part-time – telecommute/virtual – $14/hr

Community Action PartnershipChief Executive Officer (scroll down to partnership CEO search)

Congressional Coalition on Adoption InstitutePolicy & Programs Associate – $35k – apply by Oct. 17

Connections EducationManager of Public Relations – Columbia, MD

Crowell & Moring LLPPublic Relations & Internal Communications Specialist – DC, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Orange County, CA

Friends of the Earth – searches managed by Talent Front
Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondCommunications Manager (search by location or use job # 237714) – Richmond, Va.

Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces Vice President, Marketing & Communications – New York – search managed by FutureStep

J Public Relations
Land Trust Alliance
Leisure WorldDirector of Communications – apply by Nov. 29

LeoinieSenior Communications Professional – Secret clearance required – more communications posts available (search via Washington DC location)

Liaison Hotel Capitol HillMarketing & PR Manager

National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenStaff Assistant, External Affairs (pdf)

National Presbyterian ChurchCommunications Intern – Jan.-April term – $1,500 stipend – alternate application info here

Navy Federal Credit UnionSenior Social Media Strategist (scroll to find or use advanced search & job # 23844)

McMurray/TMGSocial Media Journalist, Travel Website (scroll down to DC office listings at lower right)

Mystery employerReceptionist – temporary – search managed by Graham Staffing

PHI Vice President of Policy (pdf) – apply by Oct. 20

Smithsonian MagazineEditorial Intern and Digital Editorial Intern – paid positions – 6 month term, starting in January – apply by Oct. 17

United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationDirector of Development – Pittsburgh, PA – search managed by Nonprofit Talent – apply by Oct. 20

Worldwide ERCDirector, PR/Marketing & Communications

Monday, October 6, 2014

Take the Bull by the Horns

Before we get into it today, we'll note the following immediate and coming-soon events that have come across our inbox.
  • Take advantage of four separate job-fairs and networking events (and more than 1,000 jobs that need filling) taking place in Tysons Corner from today through Thursday of this week (Oct. 6-9) under the umbrella of the Tysons Job Expo – all events are free.
  • Further down the calendar, see representatives from nearly 250 graduate programs in social work, public policy, nonprofit management, international affairs, public interest law, social entrepreneurship & other disciplines at the DC Idealist Grad Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Washington Convention Center.
And, of course, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

Burson-Marsteller seeks Executive Vice President to helm business development and other leadership responsibilities for their Direct Impact grassroots advocacy affiliate

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: WRE) seeks Director of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations with proven success in a corporate communications or investor relations cross-functional role within a publicly-traded company.

The George Washington University Hospital looks to admit Communications Manager to handle a broad range of media relations, publications & photography/videography duties.

Let's face it: in the back of your mind, you've always known that your career path would take you to working for a multinational pharma concern whose logo is modeled after an ancient Egyptian bronze statuette of a bull that embodies Ptah, the god of science and art – and now that feeling comes to be realized with you as Novo Nordisk's next Director of Federal Legislation .  Was there ever any doubt?

Jones Public AffairsAccount Exec – healthcare focus 

M+R Strategic ServicesSocial Media & Media Relations Senior Associate – 2-3 years of professional social media, communications or campaign experience required – DC, New York or Los Angeles, CA

Scroll down for various Intern opportunities with the Environmental Working Group; apply by Nov. 19 for Spring 2015 term – we’ll also note that the Director of Communications opportunity found there dates back to at least late August, so who knows?

This recently posted listing with General Motors would seem to indicate both a DC-based Federal Affairs Intern (scroll down) as well as Public Policy Intern and Corporate/Foundation Intern (scroll down) posts based in Detroit may be available.

SoFi, the self-assessed leader in marketplace lending & largest provider of student loan refinancing, seeks Vice President/Director of Public Relations & Communications to join them in San Francisco, CA – 8-12 years of relevant PR experience required

American Red Cross Social Engagement Strategist – ideal candidate will have min. of 5 years of experience in social engagement, media relations, public relations and/or marketing, as well as proficiency with social media applications & analytics.

Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of ReclamationPublic Affairs Specialist – $76k-$95k – job ID: BR-WO-2014-212 – apply by Oct. 17

Concentric MethodsCommunications Specialist – we think this is in support of USAID

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, a non-profit involved in U.S.-Japan relations, seeks Media Relations Specialist – relevant language skills preferred – apply by Oct. 17

Maryland National Park & Planning Commission/Montgomery ParksPublic Information Specialist – part-time – $21-$36/hr – apply by Oct. 16

C-SPAN
Food & Drug AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist/Press Officer – $76k-$138k – job ID: FDA-OEA-14-DE-1217387PW – multiple vacancies implied – apply by Jan. 2 [?]

Ogilvy PRSenior Account Executive, Corporate & Public Affairs – 3-5 years communications/PR experience sought; agency background a plus

Cancer Support CommunitySenior Director, Policy & Advocacy – 5-8 years of experience in public policy, public interest law or related field desired.

Intuit
University of Maryland Medical Center  – Senior Media Relations Manager – your . 10+ years of professional experience working in public affairs, journalism or related field should also include work in the healthcare field

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Revisited

We have a somewhat-scrawny set of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Union of Concerned ScientistsEnergy Analyst – high $50k – DC or Cambridge, MA – Oct. 6 

Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsDirector, Asia Program – $124k-$157k – job ID: CK1192203BD – Oct. 6 

City of Alexandria Dept. of Community & Human Services
Chesapeake Bay FoundationMaryland Outreach Coordinator – Annapolis, MD – Oct. 8

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
University of Maryland
Asia SocietyExecutive Associate, Office of External Affairs (pdf) – New York – Oct. 10 

NASAMedia Relations Specialist – $76k-$116k – job ID: HQ14B0073 – Oct. 10

 Smithsonian Institution
United WayDirector, State Education PolicyOct. 10

Anthony Bourdain & Parts Unknown stay close to home with a tour of The Bronx – 9:00 pm eastern, on CNN.

Friday, October 3, 2014

In Full Swing

CLS Strategies seeks entry-level Associate; prior intern or work experience in PR or politics required, and we’re told that they strongly prefer candidates with Spanish language skills for this post.

Here’s a fresh Social Media & Communications Associate opportunity with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; particular focus on Twitter and Facebook taskings among a portfolio of other communications duties – familiarity with HTML & Dreamweaver a plus.

This Associate, Public Affairs (scroll to find) opportunity is new since our Sept. 10 check-in with Amplify Public Affairs – excellent writing and online communication skills are essential for this entry-level post.

Academy Health seeks Senior Manager, State Policy & Technical Assistance (scroll to find) for work on work on two grant funded projects focusing on implementation of Affordable Care Act and healthcare payment reform – $75k-$95k

Strategic communications firm Miller Ink seeks Associate (scroll to find) to join their team in Mar Vista, CA (Los Angeles, near Santa Monica & Marina Del Ray) for an assortment of admin & project support duties; social media skills a plus, as is familiarity with Israel & Jewish community

KraftAssociate Director, Government Affairs – seeking candidates with minimum 7 years experience on Capitol Hill, at a government agency, or in a related government affairs function

AkoyaStrategic Outreach Communications Manager supporting Military Healthcare Strategic Communications office in Falls Church – minimum of five years relevant work experience & healthcare writing experience preferred

Health & Medicine Counsel of WashingtonLegislative Assistant – deemed entry-level

Pew Charitable Trusts
DELTA Resources mid-level Congressional & public affairs support staffer (search keyword congressional)  – 3-5 years experience required
The Institute for Global Engagement works with governments & religious leaders to protect the rights & fair treatment of people of religious faiths – seeking Chief Executive Officer – see more info here and apply by Oct. 31

American University
Mystery non-partisan nonprofit seeks Communications Associate to join them through the end of the year – $19/hr – search managed by TRAK

National Hispanic Council on AgingPublic Policy Associate – part-time – working knowledge of Hispanic aging issues desired
Oktoberfest season is in full swing:

Thursday, October 2, 2014

No, your Personal Assistant gig will probably not be for a family with a reality TV deal

We’ll start off Thursday’s [mostly] just-the-jobs set with a handful of tips we’ve received.

1-2) American Advertising Federation
3) The Hatcher Group, a communications firm working with national foundations, research institutions & nonprofits to advance progressive policy change, is seeking a full-time entry-level Communications Associate (scroll to find) with outstanding writing, editing, media relations & social media skills.

4) HDMKCommunications Associate (scroll to find) – your 1-3 years of relevant experience should demonstrate a strong skill-set in written/verbal communications, as well as research & critical thinking abilities.

5) NASAMedia Relations Specialist – $76k-$116k – job ID: HQ14B0073 – apply by Oct. 10

6-9) AARP (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)
10-11) ACLU
12) Alabama Policy InstituteSenior Policy Analyst – Birmingham, AL – search managed by Talent Market

13) American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAnnual Meeting Project Manager

14-15) American College of Physicians
16-17) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
18) Association of Women's Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses Director of Marketing & Social Media (scroll to find)

19) Boscobel Communications Office Admin/Social Media Assistant – $10/hr

20-22) Brookings Institution
23) Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsCommunications Associate

24) Carmen Group Intern info

25) Change.org Communications Manager – DC, New York or San Francisco, CA

26) Concerned Veterans of AmericaOhio Local Director (scroll to find) – Cincinnati, OH – search managed by the Center for Shared Services

27) Dept. of Health & Human ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $106k-$138k – job ID: HHS-OS-ASPR-DE-14-1199488 – apply by Oct. 3

28) Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. SenateCommunications Coordinator

29) Environmental Defense FundCommunications Manager, Natural Gas – 8-month temporary position – DC, New York or Austin, TX

30-31) Georgetown University
32) International Women’s Media FoundationDirector of Communications – apply by Oct. 31

33) Library of Congress Chief Communications Officer – $124k-$157k – job ID: 140232 – apply by Oct. 23

34) Mount VernonCommunications Coordinator (scroll to find)

35) National PTA Director of Government Affairs – search managed by Staffing Advisors

36-39) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search & job #)
40) New America FoundationCommunications Manager supporting the Open Technology Institute

41-47) POLITICO
48) Providence Hospital Vice President, Marketing/Communications

49) Public Interest Research GroupCampaign Director – apply by Oct. 5

50) Refugees InternationalInterns – apply by Nov. 15

51) Sabin Vaccine InstituteCommunications Officer

52) Sierra ClubSenior Communications Coordinator supporting Our Wild America campaign

53) StratacommCommunications Manager

54) The Trevor ProjectSenior Government Affairs & Policy Manager

55) The Washington BalletReceptionist (scroll down) – part-time

56) Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsDirector, Asia Program – $124k-$157k – job ID: CK1192203BD – apply by Oct. 6

57) World Resources InstituteCommunications Intern

58) … and, finally: a prominent Kalorama family is seeking an experienced, accomplished Personal Assistant to join their household team – probably not as thrilling as the LA version of this profession, which is all for the better, we think – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Jobstoberfest!

Several direct-to-us submissions kicking off your October job search efforts; we'll probably add a few more today [edit: not going to happen], and (hopefully) have a big just-the-jobs set for you tomorrow.

Potomac-based PR, marketing & branding firm is actively seeking CVs for a dynamic Marketing & Public Relations Specialist with 3-5 years relevant experience and strong writing skills.

The Washington Post is in search mode for a Video Producer to join their Post TV operation –position requires knowledge of key players/issues in the political sphere, script-writing & interview savvy, and video graphics/editing tools.

A global company known for creative solutions to worldwide population challenges seeks Executive Assistant to support the VP of government affairs – minimum of five years’ experience in a professional setting supporting high level executives is required – $80k-$90k – search managed by TRAK Services.

Fresh opportunities with CureSearch for Children’s Cancer:
Since 1993, Women for Women International has provided life-changing & -saving support to hundreds of thousands of marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict.  They seek a persuasive & effective writer of impact stories using journalistic approach for Digital Storyteller post; media relations experience/skills required.

Here’s a recently-launched Social Media Coordinator (pdf) post with the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics – in depth knowledge of social media platforms, tools & strategy a must

The Golden Triangle Business Development District, the folks who promote and prettify a central swath of downtown DC, seek Digital Marketing Specialist with at least three to five years of professional experience working with online social networks & producing creative content in support of marketing initiatives – search managed by Arthur Diamond

Capitol Hill
Chesapeake Bay FoundationMaryland Outreach Coordinator – duties include planning & managing oyster restoration events & activities, which we wholeheartedly support – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 8