Thursday, October 25, 2018

Set for Further Expansion

Our big week of just-the-jobs week programming continues, and we plan on making it even bigger before we hang it up for the day [edit: and now we've wrapped up for today w/ 60 listings]

1) International exchange stalwart Cultural Vistas is seeking a Communications+PR Manager with at least 4-5 years of marketing & communications experience and strong skills in storytelling, social media & pitiching.

2-3) Our friends at CLS Strategies are actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):
4) AARPSenior Media Relations Associate

5) American Association for the Advancement of ScienceSocial Media & Audience Development Coordinator – see also main career page – apply by Nov. 19

6) Aspen InstituteCommunications Coordinator, Financial Security Program

7-8) Brookings Institution
9-10) Carnegie Institution for Science
11) Center City Public Charter SchoolsCommunications & Development Manager

12-13) CLEAR
14) CollabraLinkCommunications Specialist supporting the NOAA

15) DC Dept. of Human ServicesLegislative Specialist – $100k-$129k – apply by Oct. 28

16) Environmental Working GroupCommunications Intern – paid position

17) Georgetown UniversityStewardship Coordinator

18) Global Business Travel AssociationCommunications Coordinator

19) Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScience Writer

20) INNOVIM, LLCCommunications Specialist supporting to work with our NOAA’s Weather Ready Nation program

21) International Association for the Study of PainEditorial Coordinator – apply by Nov. 12

22-23) Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment – Annapolis, MD
24) Microsystems Automation GroupDigital Media Specialist supporting the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

25) National Farm to School NetworkPolicy Specialist – apply by Nov. 16

26) National Safety CouncilGovernment Affairs Specialist – $60k

27-32) Nature Conservancy
33) Pacific Legal FoundationDevelopment Research Manager – search managed by Talent Market

34-35) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
36) ReThink MediaSenior Associate, Rights & Inclusion Collaborative – $60k-$70k

37-39) Smithsonian Institution
40) Society for NeurosciencePolicy & Advocacy Fellow – 6-month term; preferably Jan.-June

41) SpectrumVice President, External Affairs

42) Suburban Hospital/Johns Hopkins MedicineManager, Strategic Public Relations & Communications

43) Tax FoundationVice President/Director of State Projects – search managed by Talent Market

44) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipChief Communications Officer – apply by Nov. 16

45) Tuvli Public Affairs Specialist

46-47) charity: water – New York
48) Management Sciences for HealthSenior Communications Specialist

49) Mystery DC nonprofitDevelopment Associate – temporary post – $16-$19/hr – search managed by Professionals for Nonprofits

50) TigercommAccount Associate

51-52) Edelman PR
53) Northern Virginia Community College Social Media Manager – $60k-$70k – apply by Nov. 16

54) RaytheonPublic Relations Representative

55) U.S. Institute for PeaceVice President of External Relations

56) Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & DarbyPublic Relations Representative

57) Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism AllianceSocial Media & Public Relations Specialist (select GO to bring up listing) – Williamsburg, Va.

58-59) Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
60) Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Communications Specialist – part-time

more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Campaign, Council, Corporation & Chamber

1) American ForestsSocial Media Coordinator

2) American Physical Therapy AssociationMarketing Specialist

3) American Society of Clinical OncologyCommunications Intern – Spring 2019

4-5) Americans United for the Separation of Church & State
6) Anheuser-Busch InBevGovernment Affairs Coordinator – $52k-$58k

7-9) Booz Allen Hamilton
10) (c) Management Inc. Senior Writer/Editor

11-12) Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
13) Capital Area Food BankPublic Relations & Outreach Specialist

14-16) Capitol Hill
17) Clean Choice EnergyPublic Relations Manager (scroll to find)

18-20) Consumer Federation of America (scroll to find)
21) Conway Strategic Communications Associate – $44k-$52k

22-23) Council for Exceptional Children – see also main career page
24) Dominion NationalMarketing Communications Specialist

25) FOCUSManager of Strategic Communications (scroll to find)

26-27) Friends Committee on National Legislation
28) KPMG Director of Government Affairs

29) Make-A-Wish Mid-AtlanticMarketing and Communications Manager (scroll to find)

30) Mystery Arlington-based employerCommunications Specialist – temporary position –  $25/hr – search managed by Randstad

31) National Association of Black Journalists Communications Director (scroll to find) – apply by Nov. 15

32) National Federation of Independent BusinessSocial Media Marketing Manager

33-35) Perkins Eastman – see also main career page
36) Polsinelli PCLegislative Director

37) Rape, Abuse & Incest National NetworkVice President of Public Policy – apply by Dec. 21

38) St. Andrew’s Episcopal SchoolDevelopment Coordinator

39) Travel Leaders GroupPR Manager

40) United Nations Foundation/UNA-USA Communications Associate

41) University Corporation for Atmospheric ResearchGovernment Relations Associate

42-46) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va. except as otherwise noted
47) U.S. Chamber of Commerce Associate Manager, Global Partnerships & Marketing

48) US PharmacopeiaSocial Media Manager

49) Viasat Government Relations Specialist

50) World Resources InstituteCommunications & Social Media Specialist, Climate Program

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

49 More

Hey look – more jobs!  We hope one of them works for you.

1) We’ll lead you off with this new Communications & Marketing Officer post with the international landmine-removal stalwart HALO Trust – 1-3 years’ experience of marketing, digital fundraising, communications, or related fields desired, as well as the ability to coordinate campaigns that inspire sharing, giving & boost e-newsletter subscriptions – apply by Nov. 4

2) PR & public affairs firm Rasky Partners is recruiting for an Account Coordinator (scroll to find) with 1-3 years of experience related to communications and/or government affairs & exceptional writing skills – Metro Center-proximate location.

3) The Center for Science in the Public Interest has passed along this fresh Policy Associate opportunity –3+ years of legislative, public policy, and/or regulatory experience in food, nutrition, health, and/or science space desired, as well as a relevant graduate degree, such as an MPH, MPP, or JD.

4) Per the comments field, we see that Whiteboard Advisors is seeking an Admin Associate/Scheduling & Events Coordinator with top-notch  logistical & project management skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

5-6) American Chemistry Council
7) American Councils for International EducationCommunications Officer supporting the Future Leaders Exchange and the Youth Exchange & Study programs

8) American Hotel & Lodging AssociationDirector of Communications (pdf)

9) American for the ArtsDirector of Federal Affairs – $90k – apply by Nov. 2, as noted here

10-12) Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
13-14) Brady Campaign & Center to Prevent Gun Violence
15) Defense Security ServiceCongressional Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by Oct. 29

16) Defense Threat Resolution AgencyLegislative Liaison – $96k-$126k – apply by Oct. 28

17) Democracy CollaborativeManager, Healthcare Engagement – $67k

) Dept. of EducationCongressional Liaison Specialist – $96k-$126k – apply by Oct. 30

18-19) Defenders of Wildlife
20) DynCorpSenior Government & Public Affairs Representative

21) First BookInterns, Spring 2019 – development and marketing & communications specialties noted

22) Food & Drug AdministrationCongressional Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – apply by Oct. 29

23) Foundation for Food & Agriculture ResearchCommunications & Legislative Affairs Officer – see alternate description/application address here – apply by Nov. 2

24) Greater Reston Arts CenterAdvancement Officer

25) Hill+Knowlton StrategiesPublic Affairs Associate

26) Microsoft Government Affairs Coordinator

27) Millennium Challenge Corp.Social Media Manager – $58k-$99k – apply by Nov. 9

28) Mystery DC-based law firmEvents Coordinator – search managed by R&W Group

29) Mystery medical sector associationMeeting & Event Coordinator – $45k-$52k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

30) National Academies of Sciences/Engineering/MedicineSenior Editor, Policy & Global Affairs

31) National Institutes of HealthPublic Affairs Specialist – $81k-$126k – apply by Oct. 26

32-35) National Trust for Historic Preservation – see also main career page
36) Palladian PartnersCommunications Associate

37) Population Association of AmericaCommunications & Membership Manager

38-39) Sabin Vaccine Institute
40) SEIUDeputy Director of Communications – $125k

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

42) Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster AssistanceSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $68k-$88k – apply by Oct. 24$134k-$164k – apply by Nov. 2

43) TanagerCommunications & Partnerships Director – French or Hindi language skills a plus

44) U.S. Global Leadership CoalitionInterns – Spring 2019 – apply by Nov. 1

45) U.S. Marine Corp.Editor supporting the Marine Corps. University Press – $68k-$88k – apply by Oct. 24

46) World Food Program USAWriter (scroll to find)

47-48) World Wildlife Federation
49) … and finally: perhaps you can carpool to work with co-workers Stras, Zim, Max – or Bryce, we hope – in one of several 2019 Intern (scroll to find) roles with your Washington Nationals – opportunities include communications, payer development, scouting, operations & even grounds-crew posts.  And yes, we’d love a couple nice seats for a Friday night tilt in the coming season.

Monday, October 22, 2018

Big Week

Hello Monday!  The finally crisp Fall weather has given us a jolt of energy, which we are channeling towards a big week of just-the-jobs programming to jump-start your job search!  So get to it – and don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1) Energetic-sounding, progressive-focused communications cadre UpShift Strategies is recruiting for a Strategist with 1-3 years’ experience that demonstrates a strategic mindset, strong writing skills, and attention to detail.

2) The League of Conservation Voters has passed along this fresh Youth Digital Campaigns Manager opportunity – 2-3 years of proven experience in online organizing, email advocacy, and/or online fundraising desired – apply by Nov. 15

3-4) The National Multifamily Housing Council has shared a couple fresh opportunities since our check-in with them last Monday:
5) Seattle/Western U.S.-based public affairs firm Strategies 360 is seeking a starting-ASAP Intern to support their DC outpost – duties to include legislative monitoring, media tracking, research, social content development, Congressional hearing analysis & admin/office support – paid position.

6) U.S. PIRG is seeking starting-Aug. 2019 Fellows to run grassroots campaigns and canvass operations in DC, Portland, ME, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver, Baltimore, Chicago & Madison, WI – 2 year term – $27k

7) Bechtel – Corporate/Public Affairs Interns: Student Intern and Graduate Intern – Summer 2019

8-9) CARE – see also main career page
10-16) Center for Community Change
17) Center for Reproductive Rights Senior Federal Policy Counsel – apply by Nov. 23

18) Common CausePhilanthropic Advisor

19) Corporation for Public BroadcastingExecutive Coordinator – $40k-$50k – apply by Oct. 23

20) George Mason UniversityEvents Coordinator, Admissions Office – low to mid $30k – apply by Nov. 2

21) George Washington UniversitySenior Constituent Records Coordinator, Alumni Relations

22) GTLDirector, Corporate Communications – see also main career page

23) Human Rights First – Interns, Spring 2019 (scroll to find) – DC & New York – apply by Dec. 4

24-27) ICF International
28-30) MITRE Corp. – McLean, Va. or Bedford, MA
31) Mystery DC-based trade associationExecutive Assistant/Scheduler – $60k-$65k – search manager by the Creative Group

32) Mystery Reston-based associationDigital Marketing & Communications Assistant – search managed by the BOSS Group

33-37) Nature Conservancy
38) OceanaCampaign Director, Plastics

39-41) People for the American Way
42) Reading is FundamentalSenior Director of Philanthropy & Corporate Fundraising – search managed by the HR Team

43) Results for DevelopmentGlobal Program Communications Director

44) Share Our StrengthSenior Project Manager supporting the No Kid Hungry campaign

45) Sierra ClubPeer-to-Peer Fundraising Intern – Feb.-May 2019 term – DC or Oakland, CA

46) Union for Concerned ScientistsFederal Defense Campaign Director – $100k – apply by Nov. 1

47-49) United Food & Commercial Workers
50-53) University of Maryland
54) Washington Institute for Near East PolicyDevelopment Assistant – search managed by the HR Team

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Look Again & Look West

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

DC National Guard Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$126k – Oct. 22

Historical Society of Washington, DC Communications Manager (pdf) – $50k-$60k – Oct. 22

Smithsonian Institution
World BankProgram AssistantOct. 22

Nature Conservancy
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – – Development Writer/EditorOct. 23

Charles CountyCommunity Engagement Coordinator – $48k – La Plata, MD – Oct. 23

House of Representatives/Office of the Clerk
British Film Commission Office Assistant – $20/hr – Los Angeles, CA – Oct. 24

DC Office of PlanningPublic Affairs Specialist – $83k-$107k – Oct. 24

Food & Drug Administration
Prince William Public Library SystemMarketing & Public Relations Specialist – $55k-$75k – Woodbridge, Va. – Oct. 24

World Health OrganizationAdmin Assistant – strong Spanish language skills required – Oct. 24

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

Parts Unknown takes to the expansive skies of West Texas – tonight at 9:00pm (eastern) on CNN.

Friday, October 19, 2018

We're Back With the Good Stuff

Hello Friday job-search enthusiasts!  We're back from Atlanta – and a visit to this old friend – with a few days' worth of terrific direct-to-us submissions.  We'll add some Friday usual suspects later, but we wanted to these great opportunities out to you now.

Young Invincibles
, a non-profit research & policy organization working to expand economic opportunity & political engagement for young adults, is seeking a Communications Director with 5-8 years of communications, political strategy, or campaign experience, as well ability to translate complicated policy into compelling content – see also main career page.

The American Red Cross has passed along this very fresh Communications Specialist, Biomedical Services opportunity – 5-7 years of communications experience & excellent writing skills required; background working in a regulated industry preferred.

Opportunities to support the work of Ceres in tackling sustainability challenges such as climate change, water scarcity & pollution, and human rights abuses – 5+ years of relevant communications, PR or journalism experience desired for both:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is in search mode for a Public Affairs Associate with 3-5 years experiencing managing public affairs activities for a non-profit, mission driven organization, including work managing relationships with high-profile leaders & celebrities – apply by Nov. 2 

Resources for the Future is seeking an entry-level Marketing Specialist to help develop digital marketing & social media campaigns, newsletters & invitations, and marketing materials – 2+ two years’ marketing experience preferred – see also main career page

Healthcare access advocate United States of Care has let us know they have several posts to fill – these can all be based in DC or Minneapolis, MN, with the exception of the DC-only Spring 2019 Intern slots:
The American Association of University Women has shared this Digital Director opportunity suited to candidates with 8+ years of experience in digital media and communications, journalism or web design, or related fields, as well as proven ability to create multimedia content.

The Project On Government Oversight is looking for a Deputy Director of Investigations to help conduct, oversee, and execute hard-hitting investigative journalism to shine a light on waste, corruption & abuse of power – $85k-$95k – 5+ years of significant investigative experience involving government and/or corporate accountability required, as well as a background managing investigative/research teams – search managed by Ettleson & Associates

Our friends at the U.S. Travel Association have tipped us off to three opportunities to join their downtown DC-based team (scroll to find):
Nestlé is looking for a Video & Design Specialist, Digital Media supporting the Corporate & Brand Affairs team in their new office in Rosslyn – 3+ years of hands-on video & graphic experience for digital & social distribution required, as well as a strong command of visual design & strong image editing skills.

American University
Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Research CenterResearch Analyst, Internet & Technology – 2-6 years of opinion research experience desired

Atlantic Media
Center for American Progress
Best wishes for a fabulous & victorious weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Beerfest season is morphing into oysterfest season, it appears – more ahead here.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Data, Democracy, Politics & Contemplative Sciences

We might add a few more to this one, but it's not certain,  See you again Friday.

1) American Forest FoundationDigital Communications Coordinator – apply by Oct. 30

2) American Immigration Lawyers AssociationLegal Editor – apply by Oct. 31

3) BoeingSenior Communications & Branding Specialist

4) Brookings Institution Research Assistant, Economic Policy

5-9) Capitol Hill
10) Convention Data ServicesPublic Relations Specialist – contract status

11) Exelon Corp. Senior Business Analyst, Government Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy – DC or Baltimore, MD – apply by Oct. 20

12) Georgetown UniversityCommunications & Policy Associate supporting the Center on Poverty & Inequality

13) LeidosDirector, Media Relations

14) MSL GroupVice President, Media Relations

15) National Alliance for Public Charter SchoolsCommunications Coordinator

16) National Endowment for DemocracyChief Operating Officer – search managed by Korn Ferry

17-20) Refugees International
17-24) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
25) World Health OrganizationAdmin Assistant – strong Spanish language skills required – apply by Oct. 24

Monday, October 15, 2018

OK, Let's Get to It!

Hello Monday!  Busy week for us, so we're on a M-W-F publishing schedule.  Don't miss previously noted opportunities closing this week, and we'll see you again on Wednesday.

1) AbbVieDirector, Reimbursement/Federal Government Affairs

2-3) ACLU
4-5) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
6-9) American Diabetes Association
10-11) American Enterprise Institute
12) Capital One Brand Strategy Senior Associate, Community Management/Social Media Marketing

13) Dept. of Homeland SecurityWriter/Editor – $96k-$126k – apply by Oct. 18

14-16) Fannie Mae
17-20) George Washington University
21) GoogleDirector, Public Policy/Government Affairs/Strategy & Campaigns; YouTube – DC or San Bruno, CA

22) HWCCommunications Associate – see also main career page

23-24) Information Technology Information Council
25-29) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
30) National Association of ManufacturingManager, Strategic Messaging

31) National Geographic/21st Century FoxCommunications Specialist

32) National Housing Conference Director of Communications & Marketing

33-34) National Multifamily Housing Council
35-37) National Wildlife Federation
38) PBSSenior Manager, Social Media – see also main career page

39-42) Smithsonian Institution
43-44) Social Driver – see also main career page
45-47) TDS Public Affairs
48) Wilmer Hale Public Relations Coordinator

49) … and finally: we’re guessing this is one of the colorful channels you’ll be running as Social Media Manager for Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants – see also main career page

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Yes, You've Probably Seen These Before

Here's your Sunday rundown of previously noted opportunities closing in the coming week.

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

Audubon Society Campaign Director, Arctic Refuge Defense CampaignOct. 15
National School Public Relations AssociationManager: Seminar, Partnerships & Programs (pdf) – $55k-$70k – despite deadline noted in listing, we're told they will consider applications through Oct. 15 

Patent & Trademark OfficePublic Affairs Specialist – $56k-$73k – Oct. 16

Smithsonian Institution
United NationsPolitical Affairs Officer – temporary position running through Mar. 2019 – New York – Oct. 16

DC Dept. of Behavioral HealthPublic Affairs Officer – $83k-$107k – Oct. 17

Nature Conservancy Loyal Donor Officer – Tucson or Phoenix, AZ – Oct. 17
Arlington County Dept. of Environmental ServicesCommunity Relations Specialist – $53k-$93k – Oct. 18

Conservation Voters for Idaho Conservation Fellow (pdf) – 2 year term – $35k – Boise, ID – Oct. 19 

Corporation for National & Community ServiceWriter/Editor – $68k – Oct. 19

George Mason University
National Association of Area Agencies on AgingCommunications Associate – two posts available – Oct. 19

British Embassy Trade & Investment Associate, Defence & Security – $24/hr – Oct. 21

Parts Unknown takes a diversion from the usual formula an discussing Tony's outsized impact – tonight at 9:00pm (eastern) on CNN.

Friday, October 12, 2018

Finally, a Fall Friday

Hello Friday job-seekers!  Finally, some crisp Fall weekend weather arrives; where the heck did we put our sweaters?  Hope you have a cheery day & fruitful search.

Our friends at CLS Strategies have a very fresh Managing Associate (scroll to find) role to fill – 3-6 years’ experience in journalism, political campaigns, on Capitol Hill, a PR agency, or association setting desired.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington has shared this fresh Major Gifts Officer opportunity – 5+ years of experience in major gift fundraising & developing complex fundraising strategies desired – we also see an Institutional Giving Associate post available – see related LinkedIn post that was also passed along

Convé Communications has passed along this Associate post suited for candidates with 1-3 years communications experience; agency background preferred – position to focus on health care & non-profit clientele – Downtown/Dupont Circle location

Per Wednesday’s comments, we bring you this Consultant, Public Affairs/Strategic Communications post with FTI Consulting – at least one year of communications agency and/or state/federal government experience required; Capitol Hill background a plus.

The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities is actively recruiting for these:
The National Council on Teacher Quality is seeking analytical people to join our dynamic team of remote-based Policy Analysts. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy conducting research, they would like to hear from you.  Part-time position w/ flexible hours, and opportunity to improve education for all students – pay starts at $20/hour.

The National Women’s Health Network is seeking a Communications Intern for the Winter term w/ strong writing & research skills & facility w/ social media platforms; familiarity w/ graphic design programs, WordPress, and/or Blackbaud NetCommunity a plus – January 2019 start date, we’re told.

The Hatcher Group is seeking a college senior or grad student for a paid part-time Communications Intern in its Annapolis, MD outpost – Jan.-Apr. 2019 term – outstanding writing, editing, media and social media skills & passion for progressive policy issues desired.

Heritage FoundationJunior Graphic Designer – 1-3 years of experience in graphic or visual design desired, as well as facility w/ Adobe Creative Suite applications

League of Conservation Voters
Atlantic MediaEditorial Director supporting their Atlantic 57 consulting division – 8+ years of experience in digital media & communications required, including at least 4 years in a newsroom setting.

Center for American Progress

Food & Drug AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $144k-$148k – apply by Oct. 24
Pew Charitable Trusts
Patent & Trademark OfficePublic Affairs Specialist – $56k-$73k – apply by Oct. 16
American University
… and finally: Dreaming of life in L.A. & the movie business?  Perhaps this Office Assistant post at the British Film Commission’s Los Angeles, CA outpost will start you on your path to becoming a genuine player – $20/hr – apply by Oct. 24

Best wishes for a wonderful & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Your beer-festive happenings this weekend are headlined by the always-amazing Snallygaster extravaganza on Saturday; look for more in the coming weeks here: