Thursday, April 13, 2017

Just the Jobs

Thursday finds us in just-the-jobs mode, as this lovely day unfolds.  And a happy 274th birthday to Thomas Jefferson

1) Civic tech startup POPVOX is seeking a new Content Lead, Capitol Hill Liaison. POPVOX is a nonpartisan platform for legislative information, advocacy, and civic engagement.  Successful candidate will be attending congressional hearings, writing legislative explainers, and posting to social media platforms.

2) The National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association is seeking an Advocacy & Communications Associate with 2+ years communications/public affairs experience & facility in web content design; knowledge of health policy & association background a plus.

3-5) The Wilderness Society is actively recruiting for the following – see also main career page
6-10) Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
11-12) Brookings Institution
13-14) Charles Koch Institute – searches managed by Talent Market
15) Georgetown UniversityData & Research Associate supporting the Initiative on Innovation, Development & Evaluation at the McCourt School of Public Policy

16) Leadership Greater WashingtonMarketing Communications Specialist – apply by May 11

17-20) Main Street Alliance (scroll to find)
21) Nature ConservancyDigital Acquisition Specialist – fundraising-related – apply by May 11

22) Network of Enlightened WomenDirector of Programs & External Affairs – search managed by Talent Market

23-24) Washington Performing Arts (scroll to find)
25) World BankCommunications Officer supporting the Independent Evaluation Group – apply by May 2

26) Dept. of Defense Lead Public Affairs Specialist, Social Media – $94k-$123k – Ft. Meade, MD – apply by Apr. 19

27) FEMACongressional Affairs Specialist – $79k-$103k – apply by Apr. 19

28-29) Qorvis/MSL Group – see also main career page
30) TwitterAssociate Director, Policy Communications

31-32) ACLU
33) American Association for JusticeLegal Associate Editor for Trial magazine

34-35) Emily’s List – see also main career page
36) Greenberg Quinlan Rosner ResearchIntern, Domestic Team – $11/hr – starting ASAP or by May 15 – see also main career page

37) KetchumAccount Coordinator, Social Marketing

38) Migration Policy InstituteResearch Assistant supporting the National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy – apply by Apr. 21

39) Mystery international consulting firmMarketing Assistant – contract status – $14-$18/hr – search managed by Alijon

40) Mystery medically-related associationCommunications Associate – $36k-$42k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

41) Adventist HealthcareGovernment Relations Analyst

42) GolinManager, Social Media

43) MicrostrategyDirector, Social Media & Content Marketing

44) Mystery biotech companyCorporate Communications Specialist (scroll to find) – search managed by Schechter Reed

45) Optical Society of America – PR & Government Relations Intern – paid position

46) Perkins Eastman – Communications Coordinator

47) UN Association of the USAAssociate Digital Producer, Communications & Digital Media

48) United Nations FoundationExecutive Assistant, Communications & Public Affairs

49-50) U.S. Chamber of Commerce
more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

What's on Our Mind This Morning?

First off, we're sorry to hear that guitarist John Geils (as in J. Geils Band) has left the stage.  In happier and more-relevant-to-this-site's-focus news, the new Administration's federal hiring freeze is thawing.  And finally, it appears that you can start printing those Ahmadinejad in 2017 t-shirts.  Enjoy the day and the jobs.

You can discount the Nov. 2016 date noted in this listing for an Online Communications Coordinator with our friends at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, as we’ve been assured they are actively recruiting for this post – experience in communications, public relations, or issue advocacy is highly desirable, as well as facility in social media & related applications.

The New America Foundation has passed along this entry-level Graphic Designer opportunity with an Apr. 21 application deadline and has also let us know that they are still looking to fill a few Summer 2017 Intern (scroll to find) posts noted.

We have it on good authority that microfinance & development group Accion is actively seeking a Social Media Strategist with 5+ years of experience in independent daily management of social media for a medium-to-large organization, preferably in the international development or finance sector.

The Maryland Democratic Party is seeking a Digital Communications Manager to join their Annapolis-based team; your 2+ years’ relevant experience should demonstrate your abilities in social media, web management & producing audio/visual content for online purposes. 

International Monetary Fund (scroll to find or search using job #)
SamsungU.S. Government Relations Senior Manager – 12+ years in advocacy role required, preferably in the tech industry with an emphasis on building Democratic relationships in the House & Senate.

The Children’s Partnership – see also main career page
Global Network Initiative Policy Director – at least 5 years’ experience in international human rights law or policy, corporate social responsibility, or technology policy desired – apply by Apr. 24

Northrop Grumman
Executive Communications Manager – exceptional speech-writing and presentation development skills – Linthicum, MD – can also search here, using req ID 16012906

New at with the Kennedy Center since our mid-March check-in:
Leadership RoundtableCommunications & Marketing Manager – 5+ years’ relevant mar/comm experience required

DC Dept. of General ServicesPublic Information Officer – $110k-$154k – apply by Apr. 14

Capitol Hill
  1. North Carolina DemocratLegislative Director
  2. Midwest RepublicanDeputy Press Secretary
  3. Senior RepublicanMilitary Legislative Assistant
  4. Energy & Commerce Committee, Democratic StaffPress Assistant
  5. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) – Staff Assistant – based in Northern KY district office
  6. E&C Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, Democratic Staff Legal Fellow
  7. Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH) – Intern
  8. Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) – Intern
  9. Committee on Oversight & Reform, Democratic StaffDigital Intern
Government IT services provider CSRA seeks Communications Specialist with 3+ years’ relevant experience and a Secret-level security clearance.

Opportunities with early childhood nutritional health advocate 1,000 Days:
Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsPublic Affairs Specialist/Web Communications – $66k-$126k – apply by Apr. 21

United Way
University of VirginiaAssistant Director of Development, Healthcare Philanthropy – $55k-$62k – described an entry-level gift officer position – Charlottesville, Va.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Hey! We Got One Right!

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

As predicted Thursday on these very pages, Sergio Garcia is your 2017 Masters champ.  We'll readily admit that our call was based on rooting interest rather than analytics; we're just happy to see Sergio break through.  In other sports-rooting news, we loved seeing Irish War Cry bounce back on Saturday and we're getting gray hairs on account of the Nats bullpen.

On to the main event: here is your start-the-week set of jobs, the rest is up to you.  And, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

African Wildlife Foundation
Senior Media Relations Officer – 4-6 years of corporate & public relations agency experience required; existing top-tier media contacts in the conservation arena a strong plus.

The American Academy of Physician Assistants is actively recruiting for these:
ASHRAE, advocate for the heating/cooling sector, seeks Director of Government Relations (pdf) with at least 5-7 years’ Capitol Hill or lobbying experience; familiarity with commercial and residential building and/or engineering communities preferred – search managed by Vetted Solutions

Leidos seeks Customer Relationship Manager with previous experience with business consulting & administration of CRM and marketing automation systems, as well as background utilizing campaign management software.

Fresh design opportunities with the Hatcher Group:
 CAMRIS International seeks Senior Communications & Engagement Lead to support USAID’s Promoting Excellence in Private Sector Engagement program – your 7+ years’ relevant experience would be enhanced by previous international/USAID work

The Hoover Institution seeks External Affairs Manager with 5+ years’ relevant experience in public policy, government relations or media relations

College BoardPolicy & Government Relations Specialist – 3+ years of related experience required; background working in a staff role in a Congressional or State Legislative office preferred.

Securing America’s Energy Future Manager, Media Relations – 5+ years of media relations experience in an advocacy, trade association, policy, or political organization required – search managed by Expand HR

Human Rights First (scroll to find)
American Public Health Association Communications Specialist – low $50k – duties include a range of media relations, writing & social media activities – apply by Apr. 21

George Washington UniversityDevelopment Director, School of Medicine & Health Sciences – 6+ years’ experience required; major gifts background preferred

Lockheed MartinSenior Communications Representative – exceptional writing & editing skills and media relations experience desired.

Share our Strength
WalmartDirector, Federal Government Affairs – 8+ years’ Congressional or Executive Branch experience preferred, as well as strong relationships w/ Senate Commerce Committee principals

American Society for NutritionDirector, Foundation & Corporate Affairs – 7+ years of successful fundraising experience desired – see application info here

Arlington County Police Dept.Communications Specialist – $42k-$82k – apply by Apr. 13

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Mystery employerMedia Assistant – contract status – search managed by the Midtown Group 

Fairfax County Office of Emergency ManagementCommunications Intern, Summer 2017 (scroll to find) – apply by May 26

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Your Sunday Once-Agains

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Open Society Foundations Policy AssociateApr. 10 

Smithsonian Institution Digital Content Specialist – $54k-$71k – Apr. 10

Chesapeake Bay FoundationVice President of Communications (scroll to find) – Annapolis, MD – Apr. 11

DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & JusticeLegislative Analyst – $81k-$104k – Apr. 11

George Washington UniversitySustainability Associate, Stakeholder EngagementApr. 13

Library of Congress Analyst, Health Insurance & Financing – $94k-$123k – Apr. 13
University of Maryland Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, School of BusinessApr. 13
Doctors Without BordersAssociation Coordinator (scroll to find) – low- to mid-$70k – New York – Apr. 14

House of Representatives, Office of Legislative OperationsAssistant Bill Clerk – to $74k – Apr. 14

League of Conservation Voters:
Raise DCSpecial AssistantApr. 14

Center for Auto SafetyExecutive Director (pdf) – Apr. 15

DC Office on AgingCommunity Outreach Coordinator – $70k-$89k – Apr. 15 

U.S. Association for the UN High Commissioner on RefugeesCommunications Coordinator (pdf)  – see also main career page  – Apr. 15 

United Nations Environment ProgrammeRegional Director Apr. 15

British EmbassySenior Policy Advisor on UN Peacekeeping Issues – $65k – New York – Apr. 16

Nature Conservancy Federal Campaigns CoordinatorApr. 16

Friday, April 7, 2017

Friday at Your Favorite

We're hoping for a fairly chill and catch-up-on-stuff-we've-been-putting-off sort of Friday ourselves; we hope you have an easy day, as well.

FHI 360 has passed along this USAID-supporting Communications Specialist post suited for aspirants with 4-10 years of communications experience, including at least one year’s work related to the international development field.

Our friends a capitalization-eschewing communications cabal kglobal have shared fresh Visual Designer post – 2-4 years of experience in visual & interactive design, especially in an agency setting, will merit you consideration.

North Old Town Alexandria-based communications & public affairs firm the Black Rock Group seeks Mid-Level Communications Professional with 2-3 years of PR, media, government or campaign-related experience

The National Women’s Business Council seeks full-time Summer Fellow (scroll to find) to handle a range of communications, social media & research-related duties – apply by Apr. 24

PR Collaborative is in search mode for an Intern (scroll to find) of the dynamic variety to assist with PR, marketing, and outreach – proficiency with design programs such as PhotoShop, InDesign or Canva a plus.

Hattaway Communications is actively recruiting for paid Communications Fellow and Operations Fellow opportunities – a 6 month commitment is desired for both posts, preferably on a full-time basis.

My Sister's Place has been protecting domestic violence victims since 1979; your role in this essential work could be Development & Communications Coordinator – experience with DonorPerfect or other donor database solution strongly preferred

Social Driver Social Media Strategist – 2 - 5 years of relevant communication agency and/or social media experience desired

AAAProgram Coordinator, AAA Foundation – seeking candidates with 1-3 years of experience in managing multiple tasks and working with professionals who have diverse technical backgrounds

American UniversityCommunications & Outreach Assistant supporting the Center for Diversity & Inclusion – part-time – $15/hr – knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite & social media platforms required

Atlantic Media

British EmbassySenior Policy Advisor on UN Peacekeeping Issues – $65k – New York – French language skills preferred – apply by Apr. 16

Heritage FoundationDevelopment Writer – at least 4-5 years of experience required; background in fundraising and/or journalism preferred.

Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Research CenterResearch Associate, Global Religious Demography – relevant PhD & proven experience in undertaking research involving demographic data analysis required

Best wishes for a fantastic & winning weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Golf, Work-in-Progress, Looks Like the LoC is Hiring, Some other Neat Jobs, Etc.

First, a bold Masters prediction: Sergio finally breaks through this year.  Also, we're a work-in-progress today; more to come.  Enjoy your rainy-around-here day.

1) BayerGovernment Relations Representative

2) BrazenCommunications Coordinator

3) Children’s Hospital AssociationSpecialist, Policy Analysis

4) Children’s Inn at NIHAssistant Director of Communications – see also main career page

5) DC Office on AgingCommunity Outreach Coordinator – $70k-$89k – apply by Apr. 15

6) FOX/National Geographic PartnersAdmin Assistant, Communications

7) Georgetown UniversityEvents & Communications Coordinator supporting the BMW Center for German & European Studies

8) Grossman-HeinzAssociate/Exec Assistant – $48k-$55k

9-16) Library of Congress
17) Mystery economic consulting firmSenior Media Relations Manager – Boston, MA – search managed by Chaloner

18-19) National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors
20) Nature ConservancyDonor Communications Officer – apply by May 1

21) Novo NordiskSenior Associate, Public Policy

22) ServiceSourceDirector of Public Affairs & Strategic Communications

23-24) United Nations Foundation
25) U.S. ArmyCongressional Operations Analyst – $66k-$103k – 2 posts available – apply by Apr. 25

26) U.S. Association for the UN High Commissioner on RefugeesCommunications Coordinator (pdf)  – see also main career page  – apply by Apr. 15

27) World BankCommunications Advisor, Climate Change – apply by Apr. 17

28) Americans for ProsperityVirginia State Director – location unspecified

29) American Institute for ArchitectsDirector, Marketing Content

30-31) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
32) Conservation InternationalCoordinator, Global Public Partnerships

33) Corporate Council on AfricaInterns

34) Destination DCInternational Media Relations Intern – apply by Apr. 28

35) National Apartment AssociationContent Writer/Editor – search managed by Staffing Advisors

36-37) American Bankers Association
38) Mystery downtown PR & public affairs firmPR Associate

39) Norfolk Southern Corp.Management Trainee, Government Relations

40) Third WayWriter

more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Innovation, Conservation, Public Safety & Justice

We hope you're in a good place as you hit the mid-point of your job-seek- and/or work-week Snag one of these and make it even better.

America’s Promise Alliance has shared this Senior Editor & Writer post suited for candidates with 10+ years of journalism or writing/editing experience, preferably including experience at a news service, nonprofit, or government agency.

The State Innovation Exchange, a resource & strategy center supporting state legislators who are advancing & defending progressive policies, is in search mode for a Press Secretary (pdf) – $55k-$60k – 3-5 years communications & public affairs experience desired, including media relations background.

The Animal Welfare Institute has let us know they’re looking for a Public Relations/Communications Intern (scroll to find) for the summer term, and we see several more Intern opportunities in other policy-related disciplines noted – apply by Apr. 30

Fresh opportunities from the League of Conservation Voters:
A mystery reputable research center in Ashburn, Va. is seeking a Director of Communications with 8+ years of communications experience within a science environment; we’re betting it’s the same terrific-sounding opportunity as this one that we noted in mid-February – search managed by Profiles

American Society of Health System PharmacistsVice President, Marketing, Communications & Sales (scroll to find)  – 15+ years of marketing, communications, sales, & brand management experience required, including at least 5 years in a senior management role – see also main career page

Capitol Hill
Coalition to Transform Advanced CareCommunications Coordinator – 1-2 years of relevant communications and/or advocacy experience desired
 
Advancement Project – Communications Intern – paid position

Discovery Communications
Here’s a fresh Policy Analyst post with UnitedHealth Group – firm understanding of various health policy topics and a successful track record of clearly articulating policy solutions in that arena desired.

Mystery Alexandria-based membership organizationCommunications Contractor – 5+ years of relevant communications/marketing experience required; membership association background a must – search managed by TorchLight Hire

We see several new opportunities with the Sierra Club since our Mar. 10 check-in:
DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & JusticeLegislative Analyst – $81k-$104k – apply by Apr. 11

MetLifeIntern, Global Government Relations – current undergrad status a must

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Public Relations Jobs XV

For this week's specialty/focused programming, we present what we believe to be our 15th iteration of PR jobs and internships available.

300 Brand
Abel Communications (scroll to find) – Baltimore, MD
Adfero
Allison & Partners (select U.S. openings; scroll to find)
APCO Worldwide
BGR Group Interns – Fall 2017 

Blue State Digital
BrandLinkDC (scroll to find)
Broduer Partners
Brotman/Winter/FriedInterns

Burson-Marsteller
CHIEF
CLS Strategies
Crosby Marketing
Crosby~Volmer International CommunicationsAccount Supervisor

Cyphers AgencyAccount Exec (scroll to find) – Annapolis, MD

DCI GroupAccount Exec, Research

DKCPublicity Assistant 

DPR GroupInterns – Frederick, MD 

Edelman PR
FentonSocial Change Fellow – DC, New York or Los Angeles, CA – apply by Apr. 21

FleishmanHillard
FP1 StrategiesStaff Assistant

Glover Park GroupResearch Intern

gmmb
Golin Harris
Hager Sharp (scroll to find)
Hattaway CommunicationsCreative Intern

Hill+Knowlton StrategiesFellow, Corporate Advisory Practice – 6-month term – $15/hr

Hillmer Strategic Communications Support Consultant

IMRE – Baltimore, MD
JANSON Communications
JPA Health Communications
Ketchum
kglobal
LEVICK (select openings; scroll to find)
Links Media – these are described as common job opportunities:
Live Wire Communications
Lyons PRAccount Exec

M+R Strategic Services – all are listed as for DC, New York & San Francisco, CA locations
Maroon PRInterns – Baltimore, MD

McCabe Message Partners Account Manager

McKinney & Associates Office Administrator (scroll to find)

Mystery nationally-recognized PR firmSenior Account Supervisor – search managed by Paladin 

Mystery PR agencyAccount Manager – government technology/security focus – search managed by Paradigm Staffing 

NPJ Advertising & PR (scroll to find)
Octagon Sports MarketingCelebrity Procurement Trainee

Qorvis/MSL Group Senior Account Supervisor, Technology – see also main career page

Ogilvy PR (search DC location or use req ID)
Outreach Process Partners (scroll to find)
PadillaCRT Marketing Content Creator – Richmond, Va.

Pinkston GroupInterns – Fall 2017

Podesta Group (scroll to find)
Political MediaEmail Campaign Coordinator 

Powell Tate
Porter-Novelli
Rendon GroupSenior Media Strategist (scroll to find) 

Rep Equity
RH Strategic Communications Account Exec 

Sage Communications (scroll to find)
Signal Group Senior Manager, Communications

Spectrum Science Communications
Stanton Communications Account Supervisor

Strauss Media Strategies (scroll to find)
Susan Davis International
Van Eperan & Co.
Vitamin – Baltimore, MD
VOX GlobalDigital Producer

Xenophon Strategies (scroll to find)
Warchawski – Baltimore, MD
Widmeyer Communications – see also main career page

Monday, April 3, 2017

Take a Swing at These

We're happy to see the Nationals & the estimable Dusty Baker back in action (even if our schedule precludes us from actually seeing them in action today; perhaps we'll be able to sneak some occasional check-ins with Charlie & Dave).  And as always, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

Partnership for Public ServiceVice President, Communications – significant experience leading and managing a sophisticated communications, media relations & marketing efforts required – see also main career page –  search managed by Chaloner.

The Edison Electric Institute has let us know these are currently available (scroll to find):
Food Research & Action CenterGovernment Relations Associate (pdf) – commitment to working for social justice & at least 4 years of nonprofit or legislative advocacy experience required

American Legion Deputy Director, Media Relations (scroll to find) – background in journalism or writing for news media publication deemed essential, as is extensive knowledge of the social media space

Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
(scroll to find)
International Finance Corp.Communications Officer/Sr. Communications Officer – 12+ years’ relevant experience required – apply by Apr. 19

Bethesda-based real estate finance company Walker & Dunlop seeks Vice President, Communications & Corporate Marketing with 7-10 years of experience in marketing & communications 

University Research Corp.
Lockheed MartinSocial Media Manager – 5-10 years of B2B or B2G marketing and/or public relations experience required, including some emphasis on digital.

Guttmacher InstitutePolicy Manager – 3+ years’ policy analysis & issue advocacy experience required; background in sexual & reproductive health & rights policy preferred.

These intern posts with Management Sciences for Health appear to be new since our early-March check-in:
George Washington UniversitySustainability Associate, Stakeholder Engagement – 2+ years of experience involving management of projects & personnel, research, analysis and coordination of business projects required – apply by Apr. 13

Here’s a very fresh Government Relations Assistant, Foreign & Defense Policy opportunity with the American Enterprise Institute – strong familiarity with issues in foreign and defense policy & experience working in list management or government relations are preferred.

U.S. News & World Report

DowDirector, Northeast State Government Affairs – 5+ years job experience in state government, government relations, public affairs or related business activities required; extensive travel envisioned

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Proctor & GambleGlobal Government Relations Admin Assistant – 2-5 years admin experience required; Capitol Hill, government or trade association experience preferred.

Feeding AmericaGovernment Relations Intern

National Building Museum
We see multiple opportunities supporting fundraising events (scroll to find) at in various locates for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, but nothing in the DC Metro area – see also main career page.

... and finally: speaking of Opening Day, perhaps the Nationals haven't fully filled out the roster and this Intern, New Media Production post is still available.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

One More Time

We're channeling the Fleshtones as we put together today's run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week

Americans for Informed Democracy/AMP Global YouthProject Coordinator – part-time; 6-month term – Apr. 3

British Embassy Trade & Investment Advisor, Creative & Media – $65k – San Francisco, CA –  Apr. 3 

International Labor Rights ForumDevelopment & Communications Associate (scroll to find) – Apr. 3

City of AlexandriaSustainability Coordinator – $72k-$116 – Apr. 4

Smithsonian Institution
Nature Conservancy
Bread for the World  – Lobby Day Assistant (pdf) – May 1 through June 16 term – Apr. 7 

Council of State Governments Policy AnalystApr. 7 

National Defense Industrial AssociationSocial Media & Digital Marketing SpecialistApr. 7

Open Society Foundation Senior Digital Editor – New York – Apr. 7 

Prevent Cancer FoundationDirector, Policy & AdvocacyApr. 7

University of Maryland Baltimore CountyCommunications Manager – Baltimore, MD – Apr. 7