Thursday, October 11, 2018

60 on a Thursday

Here's a good-sized just-the-jobs set to turbocharge your search on this rainy Thursday.

1) American RiversOnline Communications Manager

2) American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationDirector of Federal & Political Affairs – $143k-$159k

3) American Urological AssociationDigital Communications Specialist (scroll to find) – Linthicum Heights, MD

4) American TowerHead of DC Government Affairs

5) America VotesPolitical & Communications Internship

6) Association for Accessible MedicineManager, State Government Affairs (pdf) – see also main career page

7) Association for Research in Vision & OphthalmologyMarketing & Communications Coordinator (scroll to find)

8-10) Audubon Society
11-12) Beauvoir/National Cathedral Elementary School (scroll to find)
13) Brookings InstitutionDirector/Senior Director of Development

14-15) Conservation International
16) Corporation for National & Community ServiceWriter/Editor – $68k – apply by Oct. 19

17) CropLife AmericaCommunications Coordinator (pdf) – see also main career page

18) DC Office of PlanningPublic Affairs Specialist – $83k-$107k – apply by Oct. 24

19) Dept. of TransportationWriter – $68k-$106k – apply by Oct. 18; subject to early closure

20) Dept. of the Treasury/U.S. MintPublic Affairs Specialist – $56k-$88k – apply by Oct. 25

21) Food & Drug AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $81k-$126k – apply by Oct. 24

22) General ElectricGovernment Affairs Coordinator

23) George Mason UniversityDirector of Communications & Marketing, Division of University Life – mid-$60k to high-$70k – apply by Nov. 2

24-25) Georgetown University
26-29) George Washington University
30) GreenpeaceSenior Oceans Campaigner

31) Heartland InstituteMarketing Director – Arlington Heights, IL or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

32-36) The Herald Group (scroll to find)
37-39) International Justice Mission
40) International PaperDirector, State Government Relations

41) Mathematical Association of AmericaMeeting & Events Coordinator (scroll to find) – $45k-$47k

42) Mystery construction trade associationDirector of Legislative Affairs

43) Mystery DC public policy agencyCommunications Coordinator – search managed by Profiles

44) National Coalition of STD DirectorsCommunications Manager

45) National Society of The Colonial Dames of America Campaign Coordinator (scroll to find) – one-year term

46-52) Nature Conservancy
53-54) Patriot Strategies (scroll to find)
55) Prince William Public Library SystemMarketing & Public Relations Specialist – $55k-$75k – Woodbridge, Va. – apply by Oct. 24

56) Rainforest AllianceCommunications Associate, Accountability Framework Initiative

57-59) Third Way
60) World BankProgram Assistant – apply by Oct. 22

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Institute, Federation, Programme & Group

The International Council on Clean Transportation is actively recruiting for a Communications Associate with 5–10 years relevant experience and familiarity with climate issues & transportation-related policy

Fresh opportunities with the Washington Center for Equitable Growth:
Don’t miss this closing-soon Special Events Coordinator opportunity with the McCain Institute for International Leadership – 3 years of administrative/coordinating experience or other relevant background required; background in event planning/promotion & social media preferred – apply by Oct. 11

The American Counseling Association has just passed these along:
Here’s a new Director, Media & External Affairs post with the World Wildlife Federation – 10+ years of professional experience in PR or journalism required; background in communications related to environmental issues or other scientific field preferred.

The United Nations Environment Programme has passed along this Nairobi, Kenya-based Communications Officer post – 5+ years o experience in media relations, a digital newsroom, editorial production or journalism required, including some work at the international level – apply by Nov. 3

Closer to home with the United Nations, we find this New York-based Political Affairs Officer job – a temporary position running through March 2019 – apply by Oct. 16

New opportunities with downtown DC-based communications firm Glen Echo Group:
  • Vice President – 10+ years’ communications experience required
  • Director – 7+ years’ communications experience required
This Social Strategy & Web Publishing Manager (scroll to find) post with the Trust for America’s Health is new since our mid-Sept. check-in.

Grant Thornton Senior Communications Associate – your 2+ years of communications experience should include duties updating web content and using electronic publishing & graphics applications.

These government relations posts with the National Council on Urban Indian Health are new since our early-Sept. visit (scroll to find):
ONE CampaignSpecial Advisor to the Executive Director, Global Policy – seeking candidates with 8+ years of experience providing senior-level management support, project management, budget experience & advising the direction of work

Opportunities to support a U.S. Navy command with new-to-us communications, consulting & media relations company Vox Optima (scroll to find):
Tremont StrategiesVice President, Federal Relations – 5-7+ years’ relevant experience in government relations required, either on Capitol Hill, within a trade organization or public affairs firm, or in-house setting – Boston, MA location preferred; frequent travel throughout the Northeast & the DC area are also part of the bargain.

Capitol Hill
Office of the Director of National IntelligenceChief of Public Affairs – $126k-$174k – apply by Oct. 11

National Association of Home BuildersDirector, External Communications (scroll to find)

Delta Resources Inc.Junior Marketing/Public Relations Specialist – strong writing, organization & planning skills desired

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Public Relations Jobs 16

We return to Tuesday specialty program with our 16th iteration of jobs and internships available at PR & communications firms.

300 Brand

Abel Communications – Baltimore, MD
Adfero
Allison+PartnersAccount Coordinator (select Americas, scroll to find)

APCO Worldwide
Blue State Digital
BrandlinkDC (scroll to find)
Brotman/Winter/Fried Interns

BurnessCommunications Coordinator 

Burson Cohn & Wolfe
CHIEF
CLS Strategies (scroll to find)
Crosby Marketing
Crosby~Volmer International CommunicationsAccount Supervisor – DC or San Francisco, CA

DCI Group
DPR GroupAccount Exec (scroll to find)

Edelman PR
FentonSenior Account Exec, Digital 

Finn Partners
FleishmanHillard
FP1 Strategies
Glover Park GroupVice President, Digital & Social

gmmb
Hager SharpAccount Supervisor, Education

Hattaway CommunicationsExecutive Assistant/Office Manager

IMRE – Baltimore, MD
JANSON Communications
JPA Health Communications
Ketchum
kglobal
LEVICK (scroll to find)
Live Wire Communications
M+R
Mystery tech PR agencySenior Account Exec – DC or San Francisco, CA – search managed by Paradigm Staffing

NPJ Advertising & PR (scroll to find)
Ogilvy PR
Outreach Process Partners (scroll to find) – Annapolis, MD except as noted otherwise
PadillaAccount Supervisor supporting their FoodMinds affiliate – DC, New York, or Chicago, IL

Pinkston GroupAssociate Video Director 

Political Media (scroll to find)
Powell-Tate – Interns, Spring 2019: Communications & EngagementPlanningCreative – apply by Oct. 31

Qorvis/MSL Group Vice President, Media Relations

Reingold
Rendon GroupMedia Monitoring Analyst (scroll to find)

Rep Equity
RH Strategic CommunicationsInterns

Sage Communications
SIGNAL Group
Spectrum Science Communications
Strauss Media Strategies (scroll to find)
Susan Davis International (scroll to find)
Van Eperan
VitaminProject Manager – Baltimore, MD

VOX Global
Xenophon Strategies (scroll to find)
Warschawski – Baltimore, MD

Monday, October 8, 2018

Let's Get Your Job Search Off to a Good Start

Here's a healthy-sized Columbus Day set to get you on track for a great week of job-searching.  Also, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Per a comments field nudge, we’ll lead off with this Digital Marketing Assistant opportunity with the Council on Foreign Relations – at least one year of experience in marketing, social media management, advertising, audience development, brand strategy, or related role required.

Forbes-Tate Partners is recruiting for a Research Associate with 1-2 years of public or private sector legislative or policy experience, and a demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative research are required.

Arlington County Dept. of Environmental ServicesCommunity Relations Specialist – $53k-$93k – experience developing & implementing community engagement strategies for capital programs & projects desired – apply by Oct. 18

JPMorgan Chase
United Nations FoundationSenior Campaign Associate supporting the Shot@Life campaign – suited for candidates with 3-4 years of experience that includes work engaging diverse grassroots constituencies, such as university students, civil society groups, faith-based communities, professional association members, etc.

We won’t make you wait until our usual Thursday look-in at jobs with the Nature Conservancy to see this Content Specialist & Writer post there – apply by Nov. 4

Humane Society of the U.S.

Americans for Financial ReformCampaign & Communications Associate – 2+ years of experience in issue advocacy, organizing, or communications work required, as well as familiarity with financial system and/or consumer financial protection issues – apply by Oct. 14 

American Institute of Architects Writer/Editor Member Communications – experience in editorial project management and managing writers, editors & designers required; knowledge of architecture a big plus.

Johns Hopkins University
– Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted
Truman Center for National PolicyMajor Gifts Officer (scroll to find) – 3-5 years of experience in development with an emphasis on individuals and with proven success in securing five and six figure level gifts. 

Cato Institute
(scroll to find)
DeloitteStrategic Communications Lead – supporting Military client; here’s some guesses on the DMOC acronym noted

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
GFG Health NetworkCommunications Manager – 5+ years of related experience required, including at least two in a management role

Wounded Warrior Project
Lockheed MartinInternal Communications Representative – requires superior writing, editing and oral communications skills with the ability to convey highly complex information in clear, compelling ways.

Muslim Advocates
Lockheed MartinInternal Communications Representative – requires superior writing, editing and oral communications skills with the ability to convey highly complex information in clear, compelling ways.

Small Business Majority
MacFaddenCommunications & Outreach Specialist – 10 to 15 years of experience working in strategic communications and developing/executing branding strategy desired.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Repeated for Your Convenience

Here's your Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Flamboyan Foundation –  Communications Associate, Web & DesignOct. 8 

International Center for Journalists
Nature Conservancy
Food & Drug AdministrationSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – Oct. 9

National Alcohol Beverage Control AssociationCommunications AssociateOct. 10

University of Maryland Communications Specialist, College of EducationOct. 10

World BankCommunications Consultant supporting Climate Investment FundsOct. 10 

George Mason University
Coptic OrphansCommunications DirectorOct. 12

House of Representatives/Office of the ChaplainStaff Assistant – to $44k – Oct. 12

World Affairs Councils of AmericaCommunications & Marketing Officer (pdf) – Oct. 12 

British Embassy Regional Crisis Adviser, North America/Caribbean & Bermuda – $67k – Oct. 14

Parts Unknown continues with a journey to Indonesia; will be gorgeous no doubt – tonight at 9:00pm (eastern) on CNN.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Stay Tuned

Hello Friday job-wanters & beer-festival enthusiasts.  We have a few more that we'll add in near the end, [edit: all done now] but we wanted to get all these first seven neat direct-to-us listings (and your weekend fun guide) to you now.

The National School Public Relations Association has just passed along this Manager: Seminar, Partnerships & Programs (pdf) opportunity suited for aspirants who are who are highly organized with experience in event/convention planning & coordination – $55k-$70k – while an Oct. 8 deadline is currently noted, we’re told they will take applications through Oct. 15.

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging are recruiting for two Communications Associate posts – ideal candidates will be passionate communicators with solid writing/editing, web and social media expertise, as well as a strong interest in older adults, aging and disabilities, health care and/or social services – apply by Oct. 19

Creative communications company Rive seeks go-getter-type, problem-slaying Account/Project Manager (scroll to find) with 5+ years of professional experience; preferably some of those years in a communications/PR/marketing/advertising agency or consultancy.

Charles County is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator with 3+ years’ experience working in community engagement & public affairs – $48k – La Plata, MD – apply by Oct. 23

The Flamboyan Foundation, a group working to improve educational outcomes for kids in the U.S., with a focus on DC and Puerto Rico, is seeking a Communications Associate, Web & Design with proven graphic design ability with strong Adobe Creative Suite skills as well as experience w/ WordPress; proficiency in Spanish preferred; we’ve noted this earlier, but our friends at FF tell us that they had some technical difficulties w/ the application process – apply by Oct. 8

Creative advocacy firm Subject Matter has a fresh Executive Assistant, Government Relations post available – Capitol Hill/political background a plus.

Here’s an interesting opportunity for super-early riser or a student currently studying abroad in Europe, the Middle East or Asia: Crosscut Strategies seeks a Media Monitoring Intern who can devote at least two hours daily to create a media monitoring report before 8:00am ET – strong research skills & understanding of Boolean search terms a must.

British Embassy
American University
Forbes-Tate Partners Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2019 term – apply by Nov. 23

Marriott Corp.Senior Program Specialist, BMSC Strategic Communications – experience in corporate communications & hospitality/lodging industry background preferred – we think that BMSC stands for Brand, Marketing, Sales & Consumer Services

Pew Research Center
Rational 360PR Director – 3-5 years of communications or public relations experience that includes working with reporters desired. 

Atlantic MediaGraphic Designer – expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications as well as Microsoft Office programs (including PowerPoint) on a Mac platform desired.

Pew Charitable Trusts
Florida Apartment AssociationGovernment Affairs Director – background in government, politics & fundraising required; working knowledge of property management a plus – Orlando, FL

Children’s National Medical CenterCorporate Communications Specialist – 2+ years’ communications/PR experience required

Best wishes for a splendid weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here your run of beer-festive happenings this weekend; look for more in the coming weeks here:

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Hangover?

Just like the cheerful fellows pictured at left, we had a lovely time getting back to real-stakes hockey last night at Cap One Arena.  No hangover yet from the defending champs (of course, they may still be a little drunk).


1) Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsPublic Affairs Specialist/Digital Communications Analyst – $68k-$129k – apply by Oct. 15

2) American Association of Community CollegesDirector of Corporate & Foundation Giving $115k-$120k

3) American Bankers AssociationDirector, Grassroots

4) American Chemistry CouncilDirector, Product Communications

5) American Society of Landscape ArchitectsDevelopment Manager

6) Apartment & Office Building Association of Metropolitan WashingtonDirector of Communications – apply by Oct. 15 [this listing appears to have been pulled]

7) AstellasDirector, State Government Affairs

8-10) Brookings Institution
11) Capital OneSenior Associate, Communications/Technology

12) Certified Financial Planner Board of StandardsWeb Communications Specialist (pdf) – contract status – see also main career page

13) The Common ApplicationPublic Relations Manager

14) Coptic OrphansCommunications Director – apply by Oct. 12

15) Council of Chief State School Officers Press Secretary

16-17) Exelon
18) Food & Drug AdministrationSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by Oct. 9

19) Georgetown UniversityCommunications Coordinator supporting the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform

20) International Institute for Ammonia RefrigerationCommunications Specialist

21) Inova Health System Foundation Development Writer

22) Marsh & McLennan CompaniesPublic Affairs Manager

23) National Alcohol Beverage Control AssociationCommunications Associate – apply by Oct. 10

24) National Confectioners AssociationContent Specialist

25) National Public Radio – numerous Winter/Spring 2019 Intern (scroll to find) posts recently added

26-32) Nature Conservancy
33) Northrop Grumman Photographer & Videographer, Executive Communications

34) Shine Consulting GroupMarketing & Communications Associate (scroll to find)

35) Society for NeuroscienceWriter/Editor

36) Society for Science & the PublicReceptionist

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Over the Transom, Metaphorically Speaking

Lots of direct-to-us submissions today.

Subject Matter, a creative advocacy firm serving governmental as well as commercial & non-profit organizations, is in search mode for a Project Manager with 2+ years of advertising project or account management, marketing or communications experience.

Jobs with Justice is actively recruiting for a Communications Director with 8+ years of experience in strategic communications, with some of it in a management capacity, working in nonprofit, advocacy, or union organizations – $90k – we recommend not waiting until the Nov. 15 application deadline noted.

Pre-K education group Jumpstart seeks Senior Manager, Policy & Government Relations with approx. 5 years of experience in the public policy, government, or non-profit sector, including engagement with Capitol Hill & the Executive Branch – $60k-$65k

The Hatcher Group, a communications agency that focuses on progressive social issues related to education, the environment, public health, poverty & social justice has passed along three opportunities to work with education clients:
Anthology Communications has shared this Account Exec/Senior Public Relations Account Exec post suited for candidates with strong & speedy research skills & 3-5 years of experience in public relations and/or external communications – $50k-$75k

National Association for Environmental Management
Digital Content & Website Manager – 2-4 years of web content management experience desired.

The U Street Music Hall has passed along this Marketing Assistant post – ideal hire will be a promoter through and through who has a deep passion for dance and electronic music, building communities, and engaging with fans.

Fresh opportunities to join Nyhus Communications at their Seattle, WA HQ:
The Washington Ballet is looking to fill part-time Marketing & Communications Intern (select internships tab; scroll to find) roles, starting as soon as possible – best suited for candidates who are currently enrolled or recently completed coursework in arts administration or related field of study; strong writing, research & social media skills also desired.

Capitol Hill
Institute of International EducationCoordinator, Campus & Alumni Engagement – 2+ years of related experience required.

United Food & Commercial Workers
Smithsonian Institution/Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture GardenSupervisory Communications & Marketing Specialist – $96k-$126k – apply by Oct. 16

Here’s your chance to join the Obama Foundation’s efforts to empower & inspire civic & community leaders:
This Communications Specialist post w/ the Society for Neuroscience is new since our mid-Sept. check-in – 4+ years of communications experience desired, preferably w/ an emphasis on grassroots advocacy or federal public policy communications.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Improvement, Management, Fellowship & Impact

No specialty programming today; just 29 job and 4 intern posts to keep your search moving along.

Downtown DC’s Golden Triangle Business Improvement District is recruiting for a Senior Manager of Communications & Marketing (pdf) with 5+ years of experience across marketing, public relations, electronic communications, & publication production disciplines, including staff management work – search managed by Arthur Diamond, Inc.

ScoutComms, a national communications & marketing firm specializing in the veteran & military communities, is hiring a Senior Manager who can tell compelling stories, lead client engagements & build media relationships – Fredericksburg, Va.

The DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency seeks Public Affairs Intern (pdf) candidates for the Winter (mid-Jan. to mid-Apr.) 2019 term – open to current junior & senior undergrads – see additional Intern posts & program info here – apply by Oct. 25

We had the wrong link for this Communications Coordinator opportunity with Child Trends for most of the day yesterday, so we'll give it a fresh mention again here – $50k-$60k – seeking candidates with 2-4 years of experience conducting traditional & social media outreach for a research institution, nonprofit organization, association, or government entity. 

Epilepsy Foundation
Modern anti-slavery stalwart Polaris seeks Director of Foundation Relations with 8+ years of experience in a foundation & government funding capacity & proven track record securing six- & seven-figure institutional grants – search managed by Development Resources Inc.

CoreCivicGovernment Relations Manager – at least one year of experience in a DC government relations position or in a Congressional staff or intern position desired.

GuidehouseCommunications Liaison/Senior Associate, Legislative Affairs – knowledge assisting in the design & delivery of complex human capital change management programs preferred.

New with the Council on Foreign Relations since this mid-Aug. check-in:
Tesla MotorsAssociate, Policy & Business Development – duties include tracking legislation & policy proposals, developing summary reports & memos on current policy & industry, and admin support.

Phi Delta Kappa InternationalMarketing & Communications Manager – 3+ years of marketing & communications experience in the non-profit or K12 education sector desired.

ERPi
Mystery Falls Church employerCommunications Specialist – 6+ years of experience required; knowledge of Section 508 compliance or WCAG 2.0 a plus, as is facility with Drupal-based websites – search managed by Quadrant Inc.

Environmental Defense FundProgram Assistant, Climate – 2+ years’ relevant experience required; proficiency in Portuguese & Spanish desired.

Historical Society of Washington, DC
American Apparel & Footwear AssociationCommunications & Government Affairs Interns – Spring 2019

The Franciscan Mission Service offers one-year volunteer opportunities through their DC Service Corps program working at their HQ or with other DC-area non-profits – starting 2019 

Prison Fellowship – Landsdowne, Va. – see also main career page
Mystery Northern Virginia financial services organizationInternal Communications Writing Contractor – 7+ plus years of writing & editing experience required – search managed by Torchlight Hire 

Stimson CenterIntern supporting the Just Security 2020 program – Spring 2019 – full-time preferred – apply by Oct. 20

New with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since our mid-Sept. check in:
World BankCommunications Consultant supporting Climate Investment Funds – experience developing & implementing communication strategies at corporate and project level required, as well a background in environmental & socio-economic assessment for large projects – apply by Oct. 10

impactXdesign
seeks a Communications Associate on a part-time consultant basis – 2-5 years of experience and skills in social media & Adobe Creative Suite required.

Monday, October 1, 2018

It's Jobstober!

We start the workweek and this fun month w/ some excellent direct-to-us submissions.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Children’s Defense Fund has shared this super-fresh Digital Communications Manager opportunity – experience creating and executing digital strategies to engage & mobilize audiences required; understanding of child health/welfare issues a plus.

Newly added opportunities with CLS Strategies (scroll to find):
The Alliance for Aging Research is actively recruiting for a Communications Associate with 2-4 years of experience to help with all aspects of their communications & marketing efforts, including traditional & digital PR, online community & social media engagement, content creation, branding & media relations.

Workforce education & training advocate the National Skills Coalition is in search mode for these:
New development opportunities available with the Trust for the National Mall since last Monday’s check-in:
Our friends at Brainstorm Creative Resources have passed along this Graphic Designer post with a foreign affairs-focused advocacy & lobbying organization – $55k-$67k – 3+ years of relevant experience in a corporate, non-profit or creative agency setting desired, including skills working on both print & digital projects. 

Children’s National Medical Center
Independent energy services provider Ameresco seeks Director, Government Relations & Public Policy with 5-7 years’ government relations, public affairs, or media representation experience

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted
Child TrendsCommunications Coordinator (note: link now fixed) – $50k-$60k – seeking candidates with 2-4 years of experience conducting traditional & social media outreach for a research institution, nonprofit organization, association, or government entity.

United Nations Foundation
 American Nurses Association (scroll to find)
APCO WorldwideAssociate Director, Digital Strategy – 7 years of experience in a digital environment required, ideally in consulting, business development or strategy

George Washington University
George Mason University