Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Your Mid-Week Set

We are once again challenged for a clever/apt title for today's edition.

The Financial Services Forum has passed along this Director of Strategic Services (pdf) opportunity – at least 5-7 years of experience in PR, marketing, communications, or related field required, as well as expertise in social media

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a DC-based Communications Coordinator supporting their Advanced Academic Programs – $16-$23/hr – academic background in marketing, advertising, communications or related area preferred.

Association management firm Kellen is actively recruiting for a Director Communications/Public Affairs with 5+ years’ experience in similar capacity & a portfolio demonstrating a spectrum of communications work.

Hamilton Place Strategies is seeking a starting-ASAP Scheduler & Operations Associate with 1-3 years of administrative and/or executive support experience & a working knowledge of the political spectrum.

Bully Pulpit Interactive
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Senior Media Relations Advisor – $134k-$164k – apply by June 25

AAA Project/Program Coordinator, Public Affairs – knowledge of public relations & advocacy preferred [thanks to a helpful tip from the comments field, it appears that this opportunity has been filled/pulled]

FintracCommunications Manager supporting the Feed the Future program – s 5-7 years of relevant experience desired.

North American Securities Administrators AssociationCommunications & Outreach Coordinator (pdf) –  2+ years related experience and proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop & content management systems desired – see also main careers page

Perkins Eastman
United WayManager, Content Marketing & Communications – demonstrated excellence in writing, storytelling & content creation required – apply by July 11

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Media Placement Coordinator – position entails securing gratis or reduced-rate placement for PETA ads and PSAs

Constitutional Accountability Center
National Electrical Manufacturers Association/Medical Imaging & Technology AllianceManager, Government Relations (scroll to find) – government relations & health policy health policy experience desired

Capitol Hill
Unisys Communications Specialist – 5 years of related analyst relations experience required 

Van Ness Feldman, LLPExecutive Assistant for Former MoC – Hill experience preferred; maybe this is your potential future boss 

University of Virginia Communications Assistant, Radiology Dept. – $34k-$40k – social media & desktop publishing experience a must – Charlottesville, Va.

Monday, June 11, 2018

Illin'

We're late to the game to start your job-seek week thanks in large part to some sort of stomach bug.   We appear to be on the road to recovery, but we'll be skipping tomorrow's edition.  And we'll be adding a few more to today's set later on [update: that's been completed].  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Digital creative agency Ghost Note has shared this Digital Marketing Manager post suited for candidates with 3-5 years’ digital marketing & communications experience

The Brookings Institution has passed along this very fresh Communications Manager opportunity supporting their Global Economy and Development Program – 3+ years’ relevant communications or online experience preferred, as well as familiarity with research-oriented work environments.

This Advancement Communications Specialist (pdf) opportunity supporting the National Portrait Gallery is new since our Tuesday check-in with the Smithsonian Institution – experience writing materials in support of fundraising activities & an exceptional eye for detail & design are among their wants for the post – see also main career page – apply by July 5

World Food Program USADirector, External Affairs (scroll to find) – 8-10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated success in all or most of the functional areas of communications/external affairs sphere.

Public Interest NetworkCommunications Manager – 8+ years of experience in public/media relations, marketing and/or journalism merits you consideration.

Johns Hopkins University
The United Nations Foundation has fresh Communications Manager and Communications Associate opportunities supporting the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

George Washington UniversityAlumni Relations Assistant – at least 1.5 years of relevant professional experience or related academic background desired.

George Mason University
San Antonio Housing AuthorityDirector of Communications & Public Affairs – $88k-$134k – San Antonio, TX – search managed by Narloch & Associates – apply by June 17

Per the comments field, we see that the Maryland Women's Business Center in Rockville is looking for a part-time Training & Events Manager – Metro-convenient location.

RGS Inc.Junior Strategic Communications Specialist – U.S. Navy experience & an Active Secret Clearance preferred.

Latham & Watkins
Public Relations Coordinator – 1-4 years of related public relations experience is desired.

Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Communications Associate – (scroll to find) background in U.S. foreign policy & current affairs as it relates to the Middle East is desired

Mystery employer Website Development/Content Manager – full- or part-time – search managed by the Midtown Group

Berlin Rosen

Hilton HotelsManager, Focused Services Communications – 7+ years years of experience, background in hospitality, and fluency in Spanish required

more to come OK, we're done; see you again Wednesday –

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Here's Your Repeats

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

George Mason University Development Assistant, College of Visual and Performing Arts – part-time – June 11 

Washington Performing Arts – see main career page for application info
Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find, where applicable)
Nature Conservancy
British Embassy Marketing Associate, Dept. for International Trade – 6-month term – $22/hr – New York – June 12

McCain Institute for International LeadershipContent & Marketing SpecialistJune 13

DC Dept. of Insurance, Securities & BankingPublic Information Officer (search keywords media relations or 3471) – $102k-$143k – June 14

Northern Virginia Community CollegePublic Safety & Media Relations Specialist – $55k-$70k – June 14

Land Trust AllianceFoundation & Corporate Relations ManagerJune 15

League of Conservation Voters Candidate Recruitment & Training ManagerJune 15

NETWORK/Catholic Social Justice Lobby
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) – Communications DirectorJune 15

Sandy Hook Promise State Policy Director, Gun Violence PreventionJune 15

American Society of Civil EngineersSocial Media SpecialistJune 16 

Dept. of Health & Human ServicesAssistant Commissioner, Office of Media Affairs – $126k-$189k – June 16 

Giant Food External Communication & Community Relations CoordinatorJune 16

University of Maryland Coordinator, Marketing & CommunicationsJune 16

Open Contracting PartnershipContent & Communications ManagerJune 17

There's a lot to unpack as we note tonight's Parts Unknown in Berlin.  9 pm on CNN.

Friday, June 8, 2018

This Guy!

Finally, some Russian collusion we can all get behind!  Congrats to this guy & his co-workers for fulfilling a dream & taking Capitals fans on a fun, fantastic playoff ride!  Happy Friday, and best of luck with whatever you aspire to for today & beyond.

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is actively recruiting for a Communications Director with 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, journalism, or related field that includes work in digital strategy and developing digital content across platforms; grant writing skills a plus.

The McCain Institute for International Leadership is seeking a Content & Marketing Specialist with experience in writing and editing online content as well as facility with social media & graphic design applications – DC-based – apply by June 13

The American Association for Justice has passed along this very fresh Political Outreach Manager opportunity suited for candidates with 3-4 years of experience in political fundraising & knowledge of federal campaign law. 

American University
CLS StrategiesSenior Associate – at least 2-4  years of experience in public relations, public affairs and/or politics required; background in litigation and/or crisis communications a plus.
British Embassy Press/Communications & International Trade Internships (search Intern position type) are available in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Miami & San Francisco for late-Aug. thru mid-Dec. term – apply by June 20

Recent opportunities with McLean-based investment brokerage FOLIOfn:
Hager SharpAccount Exec, Education (scroll to find) – 2 years of communications experience or other relevant background desired; proficiency in Spanish a plus.


Heritage Foundation
Land Trust AllianceFoundation & Corporate Relations Manager – 3+ years of progressive experience in corporate-focused fundraising desired – apply by June 15

ACT-IAC/American Council for TechnologySenior Manager of Government Initiatives – must possess interpersonal skills to deal professionally and effectively with a broad spectrum of business representatives, ACT-IAC members and government organizations; project management experience/certification a plus.

Mystery Annapolis-based employer(s) – searches managed by the Creative Group
Conservation InternationalData Analysis InternMedia Asset Ingestion InternResponsible Mining & Energy Intern

Atlantic Media
ASIS InternationalDigital Communications Manager – 5+ years’ experience in a digital communications post required.
Center for American Progress
Pew Research CenterContent Analysis Intern, Religion & World Affairs – mid-July thru mid-Oct. term – multiple posts available

… and finally: Museum Assistant – you could handle that, right?  See if the Phillips Collection agrees with that assessment – $12-$13/hr

OK, one more – that's Ovie parading the cup through the MGM lobby last night.  Best wishes for an awesome weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, June 7, 2018

50 on a Thursday

1) The Society for Science & the Public is actively seeking a problem-solver & self-starter with 1-3 years of experience for a Communications Associate post –  duties include developing online/social content as well as media pitching & research.

2-4) AFL-CIO
5) Arabia Foundation Director of Communications – proficiency in Arabic preferred – apply by June 30

6) Bipartisan Policy CenterDirector of Digital Media

7-9) Burson-Marsteller
10-13) CHIEF
14) Climate Nexus Senior Communications Associate

15) Congressional Research ServiceLegislative Analyst – $81k-$106k – apply by July 2

16-17) Council on Foreign Relations
18) Council on FoundationsCommunications Associate

19) DyneticsSenior Legislative Analyst – apply by June 25

20) Food & Drug Administration Public Affairs Specialist – $81k-$126k – apply by June 18

21-23) Friends Committee on National Legislation – Quaker public interest lobby
24-25) Georgetown University
26) Giant Food External Communication & Community Relations Coordinator – apply by June 16

27) Issue One Development Associate – $42k-$50k

28) Johns Hopkins UniversityCommunications & Admin Intern, SAIS – $13/hr – DC-based

29) Mystery employerSocial Media Specialist – search managed by the BOSS Group

30) Mystery Reston-based association in the insurance arenaPolitical Affairs Manager – $70k-$80k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

31) National Association of Workforce BoardsAssociate, Communications & Membership

32) National Community Reinvestment CoalitionMedia Manager – apply by June 22

33-34) National Public Radio
35-39) Nature Conservancy
40) Overseas Private Investment Corp.Intern, External/Public Affairs – student/non-paid post – apply by July 13

41) Philanthropic Initiative for Racial EquityCommunications & Program Manager – $60k-$80k

42-43) University of Maryland
44-47) Washington National Cathedral
48-50) World Resources Institute

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Here's Your Jobs

We're blocked for a clever or relevant headline this morning, so just enjoy the jobs.

This Media Relations & Marketing Associate opportunity with the American Enterprise Institute appears to be new since Monday’s set.

Hill+Knowlton StrategiesU.S. Communications Manager – 6-8 years of communications/public relations/marketing experience required; agency background preferred.

League of Conservation Voters
  • Candidate Recruitment & Training Manager – seeking candidates with at least two cycles of political or campaign experience, preferably at the non-federal level – apply by June 15
  • Chispa Digital Campaigns Manager – 2-4 years’ experience in online organizing, email advocacy, and/or online fundraising required, along with fluency in Spanish; political background, preferably in a Latino, progressive, or environmental organization, is strongly preferred – apply by June 18
Fluor Corp. – Riverdale, MD
Primerica Government Relations Analyst – 2-5 years’ experience in financial services policy, congressional and/or regulatory affairs preferred; knowledge of PAC management a plus.

Consumer Federation of AmericaCommunications Coordinator (scroll to find) supporting the America Saves program – 2-3 years of experience in public relations/communications, journalism, financial capability, or personal finance desired.

Search for Common Ground – DC or New York
National Society of Professional EngineersAssociate Director, Advocacy & Government Relations – $65k-$70k – minimum 4-6 years of experience in federal government relations desired – Metro-proximate Old Town location

Schrayer & AssociatesCommunications & Events Associate – 2 years of relevant experience required; background in political organizing or engaging grasstops advocates a plus.

Porter Novelli
Bloomberg Government/BNAElections & Lobbying Reporter – 4 years’ related experience in journalism required.

The Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies, a non-profit working to improve the socioeconomic status & civic engagement of African Americans, seeks Policy Analyst, Workforce Development with a relevant post-graduate/advanced degree & think tank or journalist background.

Portland Cement Association
Goldman Sachs seeks to fill an unspecifically titled executive office/government affairs role suited for strategic thinkers with 3-7 years of experience in a relevant field, esp. government, political campaigns, or financial services.

Office of the DC Deputy Mayor for Health & Human ServicesPolicy Advisor supporting the Interagency Council on Homelessness – $98k-$127k – apply by June 20

American Society of Anesthesiologists
Here’s a super-fresh Public Affairs Director opportunity in the DC offices of insurance giant Cigna – 10+ years of experience that includes communications or public affairs work in a trade association, corporate, or Capitol Hill setting desired.

Capitol Hill
National Rural Electric Cooperative AssociationLegislative Affairs Director – 5-7 years of Capitol Hill experience desired.
University of VirginiaAssistant Director, Web Development supporting the McIntire School of Commerce – $70k-$90k – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Here We Are

A little late today, and just-the-jobs style.

1-5) The anti-slavery/trafficking stalwart International Justice Mission has passed these along:
6) New Heights Communications has Summer 2018 Intern posts available to help support their progressive/public interest-oriented clientele – $1,000/mo. stipend – academic background in communications, political science or related field & strong writing skills will merit you consideration.

7-8) American Red Cross
9-10) Armed Forces Services Corp.
11) BAE SystemsDirector, Executive/Legislative Branch Government Relations

12) Bat Conservation International Director of Communications – $70k-$80k – DC or Austin, TX – apply by July 31

13) DHS/ICEWriter/Editor – $56k-$88k – apply by June 8

14) Food & Drug AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by June 18

15-17) Habitat for Humanity
18) The Herald GroupPublic Affairs Director

19) Island PressDevelopment Coordinator

20-21) Lockheed Martin
22) Mystery non-profit in the conservation fieldSocial Media Manager – 4-month term – search managed by The Choice, Inc.

23) National Marine Fisheries ServiceCommunications Specialist – $68k-$106k – apply by June 7

24) National Sustainable Agriculture CoalitionPolicy Specialist (pdf) – $55k+ – 3 positions available – see also main career page

25-31) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find, where applicable)
32) StratacommPublic Affairs Director

33) U.S. Campaign for Palestinian RightsCommunications Associate – knowledge of Arabic and/or Hebrew preferred

34-35) Washington Performing Arts – see main career page for application info
36-37) World Wildlife Fund
38-39) … and finally: we’re on Cloud Eight as the Caps inch closer to maybe something super-great, so of course we’ll end with DC-based opportunities with the National Football League (scroll to find or search WA location):
40) … and finally, part 2: OK, this is more like it, with a chance to join Ted’s team at Monumental Sports & Entertainment as Manager, Guest Relations – and more importantly, your opportunity to score us a major seat upgrade from our perch in Section 409 one of these days.

Monday, June 4, 2018

Academy, Project, Alliance & Group

Hello Monday!  Let's get to it, and don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Human Rights Campaign has let us know they are still actively seeking candidates for this State Advocacy Director post – 7-10 years’ experience in the areas of political organizing and advocacy required, including direct management experience.

A New England Senate Democrat seeks a Digital Manager with 2-4 years’ relevant experience,
strong communications and writing skills years, and demonstrated awareness of trends & innovations in the social media space.

Action Center on Race & the EconomyCommunications Director – extensive experience pitching stories to local & national press outlets required – location flexible; DC, New York, or Chicago, IL preferred.

Fresh opportunities with LMI supporting the DoD SMART Scholarship Program:
National Academy of SciencesEditorial Assistant supporting Proceedings of the NAS – described as a clerical & administrative support role assisting the editorial staff

American Health Care Association Public Affairs Manager – 3-4 years’ experience required; background in a PR agency, trade association, or Capitol Hill setting & work in the long-term field preferred.

The Hub Project
Open Contracting PartnershipContent & Communications Manager – demonstrated track record of top-notch public communications work & content creation required, along with a clear understanding of how to utilize digital communications & social media – apply by June 17

United Launch AllianceGovernment Affairs Specialist – 10+ years of U.S. Government launch or related experience desired.
ICF International
Cigna Government Affairs Director – at least ten 10 to 15 years’ experience in government & government affairs/lobbying required.

Open Government Partnership Program Assistant, Global – 2-3+ years of relevant experience in working in or with governments & civil society desired – apply today, June 4
Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
DoE/Office of Fossil EnergySupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by June 7
Fresh opportunities supporting the Nothing But Nets campaign with the United Nations Foundation:
American Enterprise Institute Foreign and Defense Policy Communications Assistant – ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in & knowledge of foreign and defense policy with experience in public relations, new media, and communications.

George Washington University
Sidwell Friends SchoolMajor Gifts Officer – 2+ years of experience successfully cultivating & personally soliciting leadership or major gifts and planned gifts preferred.

Co-Star Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel GroupCommunications Coordinator – seeking candidates with at least one year’s experience in marketing or related function at agency or in a marketing communications dept. – New York

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Beast Mode

Before we get to Sunday's run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week, we'd like to let you know that a date's been set for Snallygaster 2018 (Oct. 13) and tickets are already on sale.

DC Office of the State Superintendent of EducationDirector of Communications & Community Outreach (use keyword media relations or 3551 in search-box) – $113k-$159k – June 4

Library of Congress Legislative Information Specialist – 120-day initial recruitment term; permanent status possible – $56k-$73k – June 4

University of MarylandCommunications & Media Manager, School of Public HealthJune 4

British Embassy
Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)
Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of ReclamationCongressional Affairs Liaison – $114k-$148k – June 6

Dept. of Veterans AffairsCongressional Relations Specialist – $96k-$148k – June 6; subject to early closure

Nature Conservancy
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) – Legislative AssistantJune 8

City of RockvilleTV Production Assistant – temporary position – $11/hr – June 9

United Way
Tony in Hong Kong.  Need we say any more?  Parts Unknown, tonight at 9:00 pm on CNN. 

Friday, June 1, 2018

Late to the Game & Abbreviated

We follow on yesterday's big set with a fairly slim (and late) set.  We'll add a few more later today.

Fresh opportunities with the Human Rights Campaign:
The Brookings Institution is recruiting for several Fall 2018 Intern posts, including this Events & Communications Intern supporting the Economic Studies team – $13/hr – apply by June 22, as noted here

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Communications Manager – 5+ years relevant experience required, such as handling press & communications on Capitol Hill or for a professional or trade association – see also main career page

These appear to be new with FleishmanHillard since our end-of-April check-in:
British EmbassySenior Policy Advisor supporting the Management Reform & Finance Team at the UK Mission to the UN – $72k – 5+ years of relevant experience required – New York – apply by June 6

American University
National Propane Gas Association Director of Communications – 5+ years’ experience in media relations required; background as Congressional press secretary highly desirable.

Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Research CenterAdmin Coordinator – at least 1 year of relevant office experience required; facility with Workday, Peoplesoft, Visio & MS Project are checks in the plus column.

Bureau of Land ManagementSupervisory Public Relations Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by June 29

TripAdvisor Senior Director of Public Policy – seeking candidates with a significant track record within government, trade association, and/or corporation, preferably with experience of the issues affecting the technology, travel, Internet and/or media sectors. 

Share Our Strength
Council for Opportunity in EducationDirector, Congressional Affairs – 3-5 years of relevant policy experience required; Capitol Hill background preferred – apply by June 30

National Restaurant Association
Coordinator, Development Marketing Communications – 3-5 years of experience in marketing preferred

American Urogynecologic SocietyMarketing & Communications Assistant – $40k-$45k – familiarity and/or interest in website content editing & database management required; experience with graphic design & video production preferred – Silver Spring location

OK, all done – which means it's time pass along best wishes for a cheery & great weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.