Friday, June 3, 2016

Whatcha Got?

Social media skills?  Healthcare-related government affairs experience?  Well developed fundraising & philanthropy vision?  Compulsion for tidiness?  We hope one of Friday's finds fits what you bring to the table, resume-wise.  Happy hunting!

FLIR, a global leader in the design, manufacture & marketing of sensor systems, seeks Vice President, Government Affairs – your skill-set should include knowledge in the areas of tax, trade regulation, military procurement & medical devices – the kids will love it when you bring home one of these, we suspect.

Cardiac assistance innovator Abiomed seeks Director, Government Relations – healthcare-related government affairs experience particularly sought. 

The Hatcher Group is actively recruiting for a Digital Media Strategist with 3-5 years of experience in the digital & social media space – strong knowledge of social media management tools, analytics & online grassroots strategies desired.

Per Monday’s comments field, we (and now, you) are apprised of this Account Director opportunity with kglobal, leading the media research, assessment & evaluation team in the public affairs division of a major DoD client – 7-10 year’s relevant experience & expert knowledge of tier one media outlets and defense publications earns you consideration.

Powell Tate
The American Academy of Physician Assistants seeks a Marketing Copywriter/Consultant (scroll to find) on a temporary basis from to cover a staff leave of absence from early August (or perhaps sooner) through November – part- or full-time engagements possible

Sierra ClubAssociate Advancement Director, Gift Planning – 3-5 years’ experience in development, major gift fundraising, or related non-profit engagement desired

American University
Freddie MacSenior Internal Communications Staffer – your 7+ years of job-related experience should demonstrate superb writing, editing/proofreading skills & attention to detail.

Bloomberg GovernmentLegislative Analyst – ideal candidate will have legislative, lobbying or reporting experience

International Campaign for TibetAdvocacy/Communications Intern (full-time) and Development Intern (part-time) posts noted

New since last month’s check-in with Ketchum:
Ogilvy PRAccount Supervisor, Social Change (search DC location or req ID 4511BR) – 5+ years of PR and/or marketing experience required, preferably in a PR/mar-com or government agency environment 

British Embassy (internships noted have an Aug. 22 start date)
Here’s a pretty-fresh Intern, Office of Policy & Representation opportunity with the Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association – health care-related or political science majors preferred

College of William & MaryDirector of Development, Business School – strategic thinker with a well-developed vision and philosophy for fundraising particularly sought – Williamsburg, Va. – apply by June 23

Pew Charitable Trusts
American Association of University WomenEditorial Assistant – strong writing, editorial & organizational skills required – Intern (scroll to find) posts also noted

… and finally: Is your home, your refrigerator, really neat and tidy?  Does it make you upset when things are out of place?  If you’re nodding your head, and also have experience in the areas of golf operations & staff supervision, please take a look at this Golf Locker Room Manager post at the storied Congressional Country Club – apply by June 25

Best wishes for a lovely hey, it's finally really Summer weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

League, Union, Federation & Fund

1) We’ll start your Thursday set with this Congressional Champions Project Assistant opportunity from the League of Conservation Voters – experience working on political outreach for an elected official, candidate, or organization is desired – apply by June 15

2-4) Despite the dates noted in these, we’re assured that Baltimore’s KOFA Public Affairs is active recruiting for:
5) Nobody loves me takes on a cheerier cast if that’s the result of your application for Community Manager with decidedly opaque brand/ad/communications enterprise NOBODY– 2-4 years’ experience in social media is just a sliver of their detailed wants/needs for the post.

6) Airline Owners & Pilots AssociationVice President of Government Affairs, Federal & State

7) America’s Future FoundationDirector of Development – DC or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

8) American Association for Cancer ResearchSenior Manager of Science Policy Communications (scroll to find)

9) American Geophysical Union Editorial Assistant

10-12) American Jewish World Service
13) American Medical Informatics AssociationCommunications Specialist (scroll down)

14) ApplePolicy Analyst & Program Manager, Government Affairs

15) American Wind Energy AssociationFederal Legislative Associate

16) Arizona State UniversitySpecial Events Manager supporting the McCain Institute for International Leadership – $65k-$75k – apply by July 5

17) Association of Public & Land-grant UniversitiesAssistant Director for International Issues, Congressional & Government Affairs – $70k+

18) Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsAfrica Program Intern – foreign language skills, especially French, strongly preferred

19) Children’s Hospital AssociationManager, Public Policy Communications

20-21) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
22-23) Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence/Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
24) Environmental & Energy Study InstitutePolicy Associate, Energy & Climate Program – apply by June 10

25-26) Georgetown University
27-28) Harbour Group
29-31) Howard Consulting Group (scroll to find)
32) JP Morgan ChaseHead of State & Local Government Relations

33) ICF InternationalChild Welfare Policy/Regulatory Associate

34) IQ SolutionsHealth Communications Associate

35) Mystery DC-based trade associationPR Intern – $14-$15/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

36) National Council for Behavioral HealthDirector of Communications supporting Mental Health First Aid program

37) National Wildlife FederationCommunications Coordinator

38-41) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)
42-43) No Kid Hungry
44) Public Citizen Lobbyist, Access to Medicines Program (pdf)

45-46) Ripple Effect Communications
47) SAICLegislative Affairs Specialist supporting the United States Cyber Command – Top Secret clearance required – Fort Meade, MD

48) Stanton Communications PR Intern

49) United Negro College FundWriter/Editor

50) Urban InstituteProject Manager, Communications

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Job-search and Reward

USAC administers the $10 billion Universal Service Fund, which the FCC created to address serious gaps in needed broadband and telephone coverage – their next Director of Stakeholder Engagement will be responsible for digital marketing, training, direct relationship building with key stakeholders, content development, and print/collateral materials – search managed by LeaderFit.

Honda Motor Co.Senior Government Relations Specialist – 4-6 years’ public policy experience required; knowledge of auto industry & motor vehicle technology issues a plus

Broadcasting Board of GovernorsDirector of Public Relations – $120k-$160k – apply by June 10

New with the Human Rights Campaign since our early-May check-in:
National Association of RealtorsPAC Fundraising Specialist –  experience in association PAC fundraising is a plus, but not required.

Alzheimer’s AssociationSenior Associate Director, Federal Affairs – 8-10 years’ Congressional experience and/or healthcare lobbying experience required.

Assorted far-flung opportunities with ACLU affiliates:
A mystery patient advocacy organization is looking for a Development Associate to join them in their Silver Spring HQ on a long term temporary basis – $13-$14/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

Washington State UniversityFederal Relations Policy & Affairs Coordinator – DC-based position

Northwestern UniversityDirector, Federal Relations – approximately five years of professional experience in government, academe, or other relevant experience required – DC-based position

New with the Aspen Institute since our late-April visit:
Virginia Railway ExpressManager of Public Affairs & Government Relations – $91k-$120k – 8-10 years of related professional experience required, preferably in the transportation industry – apply by June 17 – scroll to bottom for info on Policy Transit Fellow opportunity

Capitol Hill:
United Nations FoundationCommunications Officer supporting FP 2020 – your 2+ years in communications and/or public relations should demonstrate your interest in and passion for global campaigns related to international development issues.

The CME Group (as in Chicago Mercantile Exchange) seeks Manager, Government Relations & PAC with 2-3 years’ experience with political fundraising along with 5-10 years overall experience – DC or Chicago, IL

Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Commonwealth ConsultantsDirector of Public Relations – $70k – 4+ years of demonstrated experience in public relations required

Howard UniversitySenior Marketing & Communications Specialist supporting the Office of the President – at least 5 years’ marketing and communications experience sought, preferably related to health care.

C-SPAN
Mystery employer working to inspire and strengthen movements that expand opportunity for all seeks Communications Manager with 7-10 years’ experience in communications including work in support of electoral, labor or issue campaigns – search managed by Staffing Now

George Mason University
Reward your job-search efforts by taking a few special beer events today and tomorrow with our friends at Rustico – TONIGHT: there's 20 rare brews on tap at their Alexandria location, and a Maui Brewing tap takeover at the Ballston outpost – and on Thursday, a large selection of hard-to-find barrel-aged brews is available – scroll to find info on all here.

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Fifty to Start Your Shortened Job-Search Week & End Your May

Just the good stuff today: 50 jobs + internships in just-the-jobs format.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week, and, if you weren't around late last week, we did rally for a Friday set with a lot of direct-to-us submissions.

1-2) Alliance of Community Health Plans
3) American College of Obstetricians & GynecologistsMedia Relations Manager

4-6) American Enterprise Institute
7) Association of Public Health LaboratoriesSpecialist, Communications

8) Bladder Cancer Advocacy NetworkDevelopment Director

9-11) Booz Allen Hamilton
12-14) Catholic Relief Services
15-16) Catholic University
17-21) Conservation International
22) Council on Social Work EducationVice President of Communications & Marketing (pdf)

23-24) Defenders of Wildlife
25) This Partnership Development Manager listing with EveryoneOn, a nonprofit working to make high-speed, low-cost Internet service and computers, and free digital literacy courses accessible to all unconnected Americans notes a May 30 application deadline, but we just received it, with May 30 described to us a priority date, so get at it – search managed by ReWork

26) HargroveVice President, Marketing & Communications

27) Hill+KnowltonAccount Exec, Digital Advocacy

28) IntelsatDigital Marketing Manager

29) Mystery (but well-known) DC nonprofitCommunications Associate – search managed by the BOSS Group

30) Mystery nonprofit advocacy groupCommunications Director – experience working with foreign policy journalists & mainstream media required

31) Mystery public affairs firmCommunications Professional

32) National Apartment Association Director, Political Affairs

33) National Business Officers Association Manager, Editorial Content

34) National Catholic Educational AssociationMarketing Communications Manager

35) National Psoriasis FoundationDevelopment Coordinator – Portland, OR

36) NBC NewsProducer for Meet the Press

37-38) Out & Equal
39) Planned ParenthoodDirector of Brand Engagement

40-42) PBS
43) SAGE PublishingEditorial Assistant

44-45) Smithsonian Institution
46-47) Structured Finance Industry Group
48) Venable LLPLegislative Practice Group Assistant

49) VOX GlobalAssistant Account Exec

50) Women’s Basketball Coaches AssociationManager of Marketing Communications (scroll to find) – Lilburn, Georgia – apply by June 21

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Enchanting – we like the sound of that

Hello Sunday stoppers-by!  Here are your previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  We're taking Memorial Day off, and will be back with a new set on Tuesday.

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)
American Council for an Energy-Efficient EconomyFreelance Copy EditorMay 31

U.S. Air ForcePublic Affairs Specialist – $92k-$119k – (status candidates only) – May 31

League of Conservation Voters
American Near East Refugee Aid Media Relations OfficerJune 3

Chesapeake Bay FoundationExecutive Assistant (scroll to find) – Annapolis, MD – June 3

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Dept. Public Safety Information Officer – $64k-$108k – June 3

This week takes Tony and Co. to Senegal, a destination he deems enchanting.  Parts Unknown – tonight at 9:00 pm on CNN.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Been Away So Long I Hardly Knew the Place...

... and yes, it's good to be back home.  We're clearing the inbox with these great direct-to-us-submissions now, and will probably add any opportunities with the Wed/Thur/Fri usual suspects later on.  We'll have previously noted opportunities closing in the coming week on Sunday, and return again to normal-ish operations on Tuesday, we suspect.

Help spread the word about PCI’s efforts to empower people to enhance health, end hunger & overcome hardship as Social Media & Digital Marketing Officer – demonstrated record of success in developing and executing successful online marketing strategies & fundraising campaigns desired – DC or San Diego, CA

Take part in the truly essential work of the Washington Humane Society/Animal Rescue League as their next Digital Director (scroll to find) – minimum 5 years of experience in digital communications, including in supervisory & leadership roles overseeing both technical and content-focused capacities.

The Center for Strategic & International Studies is looking to bring aboard a Program Manager for Executive Education, also supporting the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy – seeking candidates with 3-4 years of related experience in program/project management, learning and development, educational and instructional design, curriculum design, community management, and facilitating training programs.

Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in WashingtonStaff Assistant – strong organizational skills & an interest in ethics and money in politics issues sought

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Director of Educational Media Communications – seeking candidates with demonstrated experience across a range of communications functions, including PR, marketing, social, and internal communications.

U.S. Air ForcePublic Affairs Specialist – $92k-$119k – for special status candidates only (military, veteran, disability and other Federal categories) – apply by May 31

Zero/the End of Prostate Cancer is actively recruiting for:
Our friends at the British Embassy have passed along this Internal Communications Intern post, starting in late August, for currently-enrolled undergrads or graduate students – apply by June 22

Lovely Annapolis, MD is your workday home as Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Communications (scroll to find) for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation – at least five years of relevant experience supporting a senior management exec in a fast-paced setting required – apply by June 3

Service Year AllianceCommunications & Marketing Intern – $1,500 stipend for Summer term – 1-2 years of experience working or interning in communications and/or marketing desired; political campaign experience, Hill experience, or nonprofit experience preferred. 

Hamilton Place StrategiesPublic Affairs Intern – Fall 2016 – full-time, paid position – we’re told that you had best apply by June 3.

Advancement Project
Brookings Institution
Capitol Hill
Georgetown University
Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)
Pew Charitable Trusts
University of VirginiaSenior Associate Director for Community Fundraising & Engagement – $65k-$85k – Charlottesville, Va.

Best wishes for a refreshing, relaxing and appropriately reverent Memorial Day weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. 

Monday, May 23, 2016

Hello Again

Hi, we're back.  Well, we were actually back yesterday with previously noted opportunities closing this week.  And now we're gone again, until Wednesday; see you then, we hope.

1) National Home Infusion AssociationPublic Affairs Coordinator – strong project management skills particularly desired – experience using iMIS association management system helpful – Metro-convenient Old Town Alexandria location

2-4) The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is actively seeking candidates for:
5-6) ACLU of the Nation’s Capital
7) Alarm.comPublic Relations & Communications Manager

8) American Society of Cataract and Refractive SurgeryManager of Communications

9) American Veterinary Medical AssociationGovernment Relations Communications Liaison/Writer – apply by June 20

10) AstraZenecaFranchise Communications Director

11) BozzutoDirector of Corporate Communications & Marketing

12-14) British Embassy
15) Brookings InstitutionDirector of Development for Strategic Initiatives

16) Child Trends Senior Communications Manager (scroll to find)

17) DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesArts Communications Specialist – $78k-$101k – apply by May 25

18) Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Dept. Public Safety Information Officer – $64k-$108k – apply by June 3

19-22) Georgetown University
23) George Washington UniversityDirector of Development, Law School – apply by June 10

24) Global Zero (as in, zero nuclear weapons) – Communications Director

25) Heritage FoundationAdmin Assistant supporting the Davis Institute for National Security & Foreign Policy

26) Honda Motor CompanyAnalyst, Government Relations

27) ICF InternationalHealth Communications Specialist

28) MomsRisingCampaign Director, Workplace Justice

29-30) National Apartment Association – see also main career page
31-38) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)
39-42) Pew Charitable Trusts
43-45) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)
46-48) Special Olympics (scroll to find)
49) Treasury Dept. Legislative Analyst – $141k-$249k – apply by June 7

50-51) United Nations Foundation

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Your Sunday Set

Here's a smaller-than-usual run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  And speaking of next week, we'll once again be on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday publishing schedule (we hope).

Global Fairness InitiativeProgram Assistant (pdf) – see also main career pageMay 23

National Conference of State LegislaturesPolicy Associate – $45k – May 23

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search by DC metro area or state location as noted)
Broadcasting Board of GovernorsDirector of Global Communications & Public Affairs – $123k-$170k – May 25 

United Way
Association of Jesuit Colleges & UniversitiesExecutive Assistant to the PresidentMay 27

Jubilee Housing
Lucas Public AffairsSr. Account Executive/Account Supervisor – Sacramento, CA – May 27

Opportunity Finance Network Director, Government RelationsMay 27

British Embassy Projects Coordinator, Global Issues Team – $19/hr – May 29

Tony takes in Georgia (the post-Soviet one, not the midnight-train-to or home to Falcons & Bulldogs one, etc.) with Parts Unknown – tonight at 9:00 pm on CNN

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

And the Wizards select ... you?

Thursday update: Friday is looking like a no-go; we're just swamped.  Maybe we'll catch up this weekend.  Sorry.

A lot of direct-to-us submissions today (all the way up to the Hill opportunities).  See you again Friday.

kglobalAccount Director, Media Research & Assessment – expert knowledge of tier one media outlets & defense publications required, along with proven digital media thought leadership

Collaborative Communications GroupCommunications & Media Project Manager – seeking candidates with at least 3 years of communications/PR experience, including planning, writing, editing and production of newsletters, press announcements, social media posts, op-eds & the like

Fresh opportunities from the Climate Reality Project:
Banner Public Affairs checks in with PR Counselor, Junior Level and PR Counselor, Mid-level (scroll to find) opportunities – media relations skills required & agency background preferred for both posts

Energetically named communications cabal Crosscut Strategies has passed along this Strategic Communications Manager (scroll to find) opportunity for candidates with 4-6 years of strategic communications or campaign experience Vice President/Director and Associate [edit: we're told they're all set for the Associate opportunity] also noted.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions to international development challenges in 70 countries and the U.S. – your potential spot in this undertaking would be as Editorial Manager.

90-years-young pluralistic Jewish teen movement BBYO seeks Marketing Communications Manager with background in creative content development and experience leading email, direct mail & especially social media communication strategies across multiple platforms

BAE SystemsCreative Communications Specialist/Public Affairs (scroll to find) – social media & digital content focus

Association of Jesuit Colleges & UniversitiesExecutive Assistant to the President – admin/scheduling Administrative experience in higher education, association, or government preferred – apply by May 27

Georgetown University Center for Children & FamiliesExecutive Policy Assistant – one to two years of work experience in an office setting desired.

The Generic Pharmaceutical Association is looking to hire a Communications & PR Intern (pdf) to work with its communications team during the Summer term – strong writing, social media & research skills desired.

Capitol Hill
  • Senior DemocratStaff Assistant
  • California DemocratIntern – paid position, running through July 2016
Air Line Pilots Association, International Director of Communications – seeking candidates with min. 10 years of experience in a senior communications management role, in-house or with an agency.

American Near East Refugee Aid
General Services AdministrationCongressional Relations Officer supporting the GSA OIG – $108k-$160k – apply by May 19

Volkswagen Group of AmericaMedia Relations Specialist – your 3-5 years of experience should include work in events & vehicle logistics –Herndon location 

University of VirginiaCommunications Manager supporting UVAFinance – $80k-$110k – Charlottesville, Va.

…. and finally: the Washington Wizards have no first round draft pick this year, so maybe you’ll be top new acquisition for the 2016-17 season as Director, Media Relations – and yes, we’d love some choice seats to a game next year, thanks!

Monday, May 16, 2016

Start Your Monday With Some Good Advice

Tuesday update: no new post today.  We'll be on an M-W-F publishing shcedule this week and next week; see you again Wednesday.

Welcome to your job-seek week.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Ceres is in search mode for a Senior Associate, Digital Communications with excellent writing skills and 3-4 years’ experience using email marketing programs to facilitate online campaigns – facility with using HTML, InDesign and/or other digital design applications also desired.

The National Association of Biomedical Research has just sent along this Summer Intern opportunity supporting PR & outreach, government affairs & communications functions – downtown location

Lucas Public Affairs seeks a Sr. Account Executive/Account Supervisor and proven leader to support the firm’s strategic, results-oriented approach with clients and its continued growth and success – Sacramento, CA – apply by May 27 (5:00pm PST, to be exact)

Life is short...work somewhere awesome!  We can’t argue with that concise counsel from Rockville-based medical software provider DrFirst; we hope your experience as Corporate Marketing Communications Manager/Director fulfills that fine ideal; Marketing Communications Manager post also noted.

Spitfire Strategies – see also main career page
The Newspaper Association of America is seeking an experienced and digitally-savvy Manager, Trends & Insights to write, edit and produce multimedia content for the association's communication platforms – 3+ years of experience required.

Alice Ferguson FoundationGrant Writer – $50k range – at least 3 years of grant writing experience is required

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has Communications/Public Affairs Intern and Public Policy Intern posts available for the Fall 2016 term – apply by June 30

American Society of Hematology (scoll to find)
Entertainment Software AssociationExecutive Assistant, Government Affairs (pdf) – minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in similar capacity required

U.S. Agency for International Development Director, Office of Legislative Affairs – $128k-$160k – apply by May 19

The Washington Office on Latin America, a research & advocacy group working to advance human rights in the Americas, seeks Executive Director (pdf) with a demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice in the region – Spanish language skills required; Portuguese a plus – apply by July 1

The LIBRE Initiative (scroll to find) – searches managed by Freedom Partners Shared Services:
Minneapolis, MN-based opportunities with Wellstone, self-assessed as the progressive movement’s premier center for public and political leadership development, seeks Principal, Public & Political LeadershipPrincipal, Movement BuildingPrincipal, Movement Technology (all three noted in each PDF link) – see also main career page

The Washington Center Assistant, State Relations – part-time, temporary post – late May through August 2016 – $16/hr

Prevent Cancer Foundation
Population Services International seeks Communications Consultant to help support ACTwatch, a multi-country research project designed to fill evidence gaps on malaria diagnostics, antimalarial medicines and fever case management in the private and public sectors.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is looking for a Freelance Copy Editor with at least 15 years of experience editing long, fairly technical research reports – apply by May 31

U.S. Military AcademyAthletic Communications Assistant – work schedule described as intermittent – $10/hr – West Point, NY – apply by May 18

Northern Virginia Chamber of CommerceEvent Manager (scroll to find) – 1-3 years of experience with event planning and management desired