Off Schedule

We’re a bit off schedule today, so today’s set is a work-in-progress.  Check us out later for more finds. [edit: all done now, ended up with a pretty substantial haul!]

1) Let's start with a fresh Media Relations Officer opportunity from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine suited for excellent writers who can translate complex info to a lay audience across a variety of multimedia platforms.

2) The National Alliance on Mental Illness has shared this Senior Manager, Social Media post – 5 years' experience in social media, digital asset and content production & digital marketing required, along with strong knowledge of major social platforms & analytics tools – apply by Jan. 31

3-4) Our friends at the U.S. Travel Association have passed these along this morning:

• Manager, Industry Communications
• Manager, Grassroots and PAC

5) You’ll help Fintrac show how they develop agricultural solutions to end hunger & poverty in your role as Communications Specialist/Designer – 3+ years of professional design experience, demonstrated fluency in Adobe design software, strong design sense, and the ability to synthesize complex and text-heavy requests into compelling visualizations required.

6) LMI is seeking a Multimedia Producer with 5+ years of professional experience in multimedia design & a deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud & digital video production applications.

7) New America is looking for a resourceful and creative Data Visualization Developer to help build engaging interactives & data visualizations – strong design sensibilities & 1-2 years’ experience in front-end website development using JavaScript, HTML5 & CSS3 desired

8) The Atlantic is launching 3-month Masthead Reporting Residency program to help cultivate a new generation of public-service journalists. They seek emerging writers who are interested in working with Atlantic editors to report and write a portfolio piece or series – $15k stipend – make your pitch by Jan. 27

9) The Institute for Justice has let us know about this Chicago-based Policy Fellow opportunity – best candidates will have exceptional research and writing skills, a substantial background in policy (through academic or work background) and a strong commitment to individual freedom and economic liberty – 2-year engagement preferred – apply by Jan. 28

10) Booz Allen Hamilton – Energy Communications Consultant

11) Brookings Institution – Assistant to the VP, Metropolitan Policy Program

12) Comcast – Director, Government Communications

13) Deloitte – Lead Marketing & Communications Specialist supporting ConvergeHEALTH

15) North Carolina Healthcare Association – Vice President of Communications & Public Relations – Cary, NC

15) Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville – Marketing Manager (scroll to find)

16-20) World Food Program USA (scroll to find)

• Social Media Manager
• Digital Fundraising Associate
• Associate, Development Operations
• Director, Individual Giving
• Director, Corporate Relations

21-26) Authentic Campaigns (scroll to find)

• Advertising Associate – $48k
• Advertising Strategist – $60k
• Digital Associate – $48k
• Advertising Measurement & Analytics Strategist – $60k
• Digital Strategist – $60k
• Senior Digital Strategist – $75k

27-28) Georgetown University

• Director, Donor Communications & Recognition
• Assistant Director, Donor Relations and Engagement

29) Ketchum – Account Exec, Consumer Practice

30) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Prince George's County Dept. of Parks & Recreation – Marketing Manager – $59k-$80k – apply by Feb. 20

31) DC Office of Employment Services – Deputy Communications Manager – $91k-$127k – apply by Jan. 19

32) Every Woman Treaty – Manager of Engagement & Outreach – remote/flexible location

33) George Mason University – Senior Engagement and Advancement Officer – apply by Jan. 22

34) Montgomery County Planning Dept. – Senior Graphic Designer – $53k-$91k – apply by Jan. 24

35) Monumental Sports & Entertainment – Communications Coordinator

36) Mystery association – Digital Communications Manager – search managed by TorchLight Hire

37) National Center for Lesbian Rights – Director of Communications

39) National Defense Industrial Association – Director, Legislative Policy – apply by Jan. 20

40-49) Nature Conservancy

• Vice President for Corporate Engagement – apply by Feb. 4
• Designer – apply by Feb. 7
• Development Program Specialist – Hailey or Boise, ID – apply by Jan. 15
• Communications Manager – San Francisco, Sacramento or Los Angeles, CA – apply by Jan. 15
• Director of External Affairs, Colorado River Program – location flexible in AZ, CO, NM, NV, UT or WY – apply by Jan. 17
• Development Program Associate – Wilmington or Milton, DE – apply by Jan. 18
• Executive Assistant/Board Liaison – Phoenix, AZ – Jan. 25
• Development Coordinator – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Feb. 6
• Associate Director of Development – Reno, NV – apply by Feb. 8
• Loyal Donor Officer – Durham, NC – apply by Feb. 11

50) Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – DoD Safe Helpline Communications Liaison – apply by Feb. 6

51) Research!America – Director of Communications – apply by Jan. 31

52-55) University of Maryland

• Director of Development – apply by Jan. 18
• Development Coordinator, School of Journalism – apply by Jan. 25
• Assistant Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations, School of Engineering – apply by Jan. 29
• Executive Director of Development – apply by Jan. 30

56-60) Washington Post

• News Designer – apply by Jan. 18
• Global Opinions Editor – apply by Jan. 22
• Lifestyle Editorial Aide – apply by Jan. 23
• Food Editorial Aide – apply by Jan. 28
• Copy Aide – part-time –  apply by Jan. 18

– more to come OK, we're done –

Your Mid-Week Set

Education innovation proponent iNACOL has shared this Policy Associate opportunity suited for candidates with knowledge of K-12 education policy; familiarity with personalized & competency-based learning particularly valued, as is strong writing skills.

Clean Fairfax, a non-profit focusing on focuses on sustainability in Fairfax County is seeking an Assistant Coordinator/Assistant Director on a part-time basis (at least to start) – while we’re told the position is primarily suited to individuals with a science-oriented background, a “great communicator that's familiar with the issues could be of great value” to the group – apply by Jan. 25

The Hatcher Group is actively recruiting for these posts:

• Production Manager – 3-5 years of project management experience desired, preferably working with creatives
• Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer – Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency in Mac environment sought
• Mid- to Senior-Level Communications Professional – Annapolis, MD

The Clyde Group has passed along this call for a Senior Associate with 2-3 years of political communications work in both digital and traditional environments plus a solid understanding of, and experience in, state and federal public affairs and advocacy.

While the original listing for this Legislative Director opportunity with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities shows a preference for applications received by Jan. 10, we’re told they will consider candidates at least through Jan. 18 (and possibly beyond that) – deep familiarity with legislative & regulatory processes required, ideally from having worked on Capitol Hill or in a similar advocacy role.

Per the comments field, we bring you opportunities with National Nurses United/California Nurses Association:

• Researcher/Corporate Campaign Specialist – DC, Oakland or Los Angeles, CA
• Social Media Specialist – Oakland, CA
• Organizing Staff – it appears these are national/field-based opportunities

DGC Communications – Army Communications Strategist – proven experience developing and implementing external communications planning across multiple communications channels and platforms required; previous engagement supporting federal programs/clients highly desired – see also main career page.

NORC – Digital Communications Associate – 5+ years’ experience in communications & media relations, digital communications or marketing, or related field desired.

Ketchum

• Account Supervisor, Retail
• Account Coordinator
• Fellows – Summer 2019 – DC; New York; Raleigh, NC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan. 27

PotomacWave Consulting – Social Media/Communications Analyst – 3-5 years of communications experience desired, along with an agency background in integrated marketing, public relations, advertising or digital communications.

CVS Health – Federal Government Affairs Director – 5+ years of Congressional /lobbying experience required, including healthcare related work.

America’s Charities – Marketing & Communications Intern – available now through Summer 2019 – Chantilly, Va.

Silverline Communications (scroll to find) - Tysons Corner-based

• Senior Account Exec
• Account Exec

FleishmanHillard – Public Relations Intern – Summer 2019 – fill-time; paid positions – apply by Mar. 7

Mystery Alexandria employer – Email Marketing Specialist – part-time; 2-month term – to $33/hr – search managed by Creative Circle

National Institutes of Health – Health Communications Specialist – $96k-$126k – apply by Jan. 11

Fresh opportunities with the Bipartisan Policy Center

• Policy Analyst, Energy Project
• Public Engagement Coordinator supporting the Funding Our Future campaign
• Director of Events

The Small Business Administration has opportunities for part-time/on-call & home-based Public Affairs Specialist hires who can spring into action in post-disaster situations – multiple vacancies available – apply by Jan. 22

BMW Group – Government & External Affairs Intern – Summer 2019 – paid position – apply by Jan. 21

Our friends at the University of Virginia appear to have changed up their career page – Charlottesville, Va.

• Marketing Director – $85k-$105k
• Director of Development supporting the Cooper Center for Public Service
• Director of University Arts Development – $81k-$162k
• Assistant Director of Development, Medical Alumni – $60k-$70k
• Associate Director of Development, Medical Alumni

Special Edition: Government Relations & Lobbying

For your Tuesday focused programming, we once again bring you jobs (plus a few intern opportunities) in the government relations & lobbying space.

ACLU – Intern, Political Advocacy Dept. – Summer 2019

ALS Association – Associate Director, Grassroots Advocacy

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Manager, Government Affairs

American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery – Grassroots Advocacy Specialist

American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers

• Manager, Government Relations
• Coordinator, Government Relations

American Rivers – Associate Director, Policy & Government Relations

American Society of Anesthesiologists – Senior PAC Specialist

Cargill – Director of Federal Government Relations

Center for American Progress – Director of International Climate Policy

Cerner Corp. –  Senior Government Strategist

Defense Security Cooperation Agency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $68k-$126k – apply today, Jan. 8

DJI – Head of Latin American Public Policy

Ebay – Manager, State Government Relations

Embassy of Switzerland – Advisor for Congressional Affairs – apply by Jan. 15

Exelon – Government Affairs Intern – Summer 2019

Federation for American Immigration Reform

• Government Relations Manager
• Government Relations Associate

Food Marketing Institute – Manager, Labor Policy & Sustainability

Grant Thornton – PAC & Grassroots Manager

H&R Block – Director, Government Relations

Health Management Academy – Director, Health Policy & Strategy

Honeywell – Government Relations Analyst

Howard University – Vice President of External Affairs

Inter-American Foundation – Managing Director, External & Governmental Affairs – $114k-$164k – apply by Jan. 11

Microsoft – Director, Congressional Affairs

National Cooperative Business Association – Government Relations Manager

Natural Resources Defense Council – Congressional & External Affairs Advocate

Partnership for Public Service – Manager, Government Affairs

Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville – Government Relations Manager (scroll to find)

Platte River Power Authority – Director of Community & Government Affairs – Fort Collins, CO

Samsung

• Director, Government Affairs
• Manager, Government Affairs

Share Our Strength – Advocacy & National Partnerships Associate

Stateside

• Legislative Associate
• Legislative Research Assistant

Tesla – Government Relations & Policy Intern – Summer 2019

Trust for Public Land

• Legislative Director, Federal Affairs
• Senior Legislative Representative

U.S. PIRG – Federal Legislative Director

Visa – Senior Director, Global Government Relations

Voices for Progress – Policy & Activation Associate – apply by Jan. 14

Can You Bring the Happiness?

Welcome back to what is probably the first full work week of the year for many of us; we hope you (and we) make it though OK.  Don't forget the fairly healthy selection of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Alliance of Community Health Plans has passed along this Communications Manager opportunity suited for candidates with 5+ years’ communications experience in complex settings; health care and/or nonprofit communications background a plus

Affordable healthcare proponent Families USA has let us know they are looking to fill this Senior Communications Manager post sporting a $60k-$65k pay grade & and requiring 4-5 years of relevant experience.  And while we usually don’t feature jobs in the HR segment, we’ll make an exception to spread the potential happiness of a $95k-$115k pay grade that goes with their ambitiously named Director of Talent & Happiness role.

Our friends at the Children’s National Health System have let us know they are actively recruiting for this Development Coordinator opportunity and suggest that candidates with 2-4 years’ experience in traditional & social media experience, non-profit communications, project management would be a good fit.

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children has passed along this Executive Director post suite for candidates with 7+ years of progressive experience in leadership and management in nonprofit organizations and/or public policy, as well as familiarity with the early childhood services arena – remote-based in New Orleans or Baton Rouge area – search managed by KEES/Kistner Eddy Executive Services

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is seeking a Scheduler to set up appointments for an upcoming Hill fly in – temporary, full-time position running from mid-February to mid-April, 2019 – candidates must be able to work independently, be detailed-oriented and organized, proficient in MS Office, and confident in calling for appointments & working with web-based programs.

mdg – Reston-based opportunities

• Account Director
• Copywriter

National Cable & Telecommunications Association – Director, Digital Strategy (scroll to find) – seeking candidates with 5-7 years of experience managing digital content and social media platforms for campaigns, brands or businesses.

People For the American Way – Senior Communications Coordinator supporting the YP4 program – 3-5 years related experience required in communications or social media work, and/or grassroots, political, student or youth organizing.

Nixon Peabody – Senior Manager, Media Relations – 10+ years of experience in journalism and/or public relations experience required, preferably in a public relations agency or professional services environment – DC, Boston, MA or Chicago, IL

George Washington University – Special Assistant to the VP of Development & Alumni Relations – $54k-$74k – 2+ years of relevant experience required.

gmmb – Account Supervisor – 6+ years of experience in project management and/or client management in communications, advertising, public relations, public policy or related field required, as well as interest in public health and/or healthcare

IEEE – Public Affairs Associate Manager, Standards –5+ years’ experience in public affairs or policy required, preferably in a global context – Piscataway, NJ

U.S. Green Building Council

• Federal Policy Intern – Winter/Spring 2019
• Law & Policy Intern – Summer 2019
• Green Schools Marketing & Communications Intern – term unspecified

GSA/Federal Acquisition Service – Events Management Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by Jan. 9

United Nations Foundation – Development Manager supporting the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data – experience cultivating & securing five figure+ gifts required – London, UK – apply by Feb. 4

The Washington Post is seeking a Berlin Bureau Chief for with the skill to conceive big stories and the gifts to present them in surprising & memorable ways – German-language ability, while extremely valuable, is not a must-have – apply by Jan. 14

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging seeks a Communications Associate with strong writing skills, web & social media expertise, and a strong interest in older adults, aging & disabilities – apply by Jan. 31

Johns Hopkins University

• Director of Marketing & Communications, School of Education – $68k-$94k
• Communications Specialist, Radiology Dept. – $43k-$59k
• Communications Associate, School of Public Health
• Communications Associate, Student Wellness
• Online Community Manager
• Senior Associate Director of Development, Business School
• Senior Associate Director of Development, Dept. of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Associate Director of Annual Giving, School of Engineering – $58k-$68k
• Development Writer, School of Public Health – $43k-$59k
• Assistant Director of Alumni Relations – $43k-$49k
• Senior Alumni Relations Coordinator – $38k-$47k
• Annual Giving Writer – $33k-$40k

Sexual and reproductive health rights advocate Engender Health seeks Communications Manager with 8+ years of relevant experience in communications, PR, or international development.

Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – social media focus – Fort Meade, MD – apply by Jan. 22

Mystery global professional services management consulting company – Public & Analyst Relations Manager – temporary, but runs through at least Aug. 2019 – to $54/hr – 7+ years of public relations industry experience, including working with or for the federal government, is required – search managed by Paladin

DC Housing Finance Agency – Public Relations Intern – $15-$17/hr – for students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university seeking a undergrad and/or graduate degree

Second Time Around

Here's a Sunday run of 25 previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Dept. of Labor – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $96k-$126k – Jan. 7

League of Conservation Voters – Candidate Recruitment & Training Manager – Jan. 7 

University of Maryland – Director, University Communications – Jan. 7 

University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Associate Director of Web Strategy & User Experience – Baltimore, MD – Jan. 7

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Administrative & Travel Specialist – $55k-$70k – Jan. 7

Defense Security Cooperation Agency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $68k-$126k – Jan. 8

National Automobile Dealers Association – Manager, Legislative Affairs – Jan. 8

U.S. Agency for International Development – Press & Public Outreach Officer (pdf) – $96k-$126k – see also main career page – Jan. 8 

Nature Conservancy

• Director of External Affairs, Colorado River Program – location flexible in AZ, CO, NM, NV, UT or WY – Jan. 8
• Philanthropy Writer – $51k-$57k – Seattle, WA – Jan. 10
• Development Manager – Lansing, MI – Jan. 11
• Executive Assistant/Board Liaison – Phoenix, AZ – Jan. 11

U.S. Army – Editor/Publication Specialist supporting the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction – $56k-$016k – Jan. 9

World Bank

• Board Operations & Events Assistant supporting the Global Partnership for Education – Jan. 9
• Senior Communications/Media Relations Officer – Jan. 11

Council for Christian Colleges & Universities – Legislative Director – Jan. 10

United Nations – Political Affairs Officer, Afghanistan Team – temporary post – New York – Jan. 10

United Way

• Director of Advocacy Engagement & Capacity – Jan. 10
• Videographer/Photographer/Producer – Jan. 10

Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Senior Writer – Annapolis, MD – Jan. 11

National Indian Gaming Commission – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – Jan. 11

U.S. Agency for Global Media – TV Production Specialist – $81k-$106k – Jan. 11

American Association for the Advancement of Science (scroll to find)

• Digital Marketing Specialist – Jan. 12
• Major Gifts Officer – Jan. 13

Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Associate, National Zoo (pdf) – Jan. 13

Going to Extremes?

Hello Friday job-investigators!  We hope one of these is a good fit for you.

National Association of Social Workers – Director of Public Policy – 10+ years’ experience in public policy development & government relations required.

SourceAmerica helps connect government & commercial contractors with nonprofits representing workers with disabilities and the AbilityOne Program; your role as Director of Marketing for the company will be devoted to building & enhancing their brand.

California progressive Rep. Ro Khanna is seeking a Digital Specialist/Press Aide with 2+ years of relevant experience in a legislative office, political organization or progressive advocacy group; as well as proficiency in video filming/editing, graphic design & live-streaming – apply by Jan. 6 

National Association of Realtors

• Vice President, Public Relations & Marketing Communication Operations
• Director, Federal Legislative & Political Affairs

Home Care Association of America – Manager, Marketing & Communications – 3-5 years’ experience in marketing & communications, preferably within the association industry and/or health or home care sector.

Defense Security Cooperation Agency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $68k-$126k – apply by Jan. 8

SEIU – Senior Digital Specialist – $76k – 3-5 years of experience in social media/digital communications desired

American University

• Associate Editor for the Current
• Event Coordinator, WAMU
• Event Coordinator, Business School – part-time – $20/hr

Motley Fool – Communications Specialist – experience in distributed workforce communications required; social media skills a plus 

Society for Human Resource Development – Senior Specialist, Media Relations – 5+ years’ experience in a media relations, public relations or media capacity desired.

United Nations – New York

• Senior Political Affairs Officer, Peacebuilding Strategy & Partnerships – apply by Jan. 27
• Political Affairs Officer, Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch – apply by Feb. 11
• Political Affairs Officer, Afghanistan Team – temporary post – apply by Jan. 10

Heritage Foundation – Research & Administrative Assistant supporting the Thatcher Center for Freedom – 1-3 years of research & writing experience desired.

Mystery Old Town Alexandria non-profit – Communications Coordinator – $40k-$50k – hands-on experience with web content management tools such as WordPress desired; Adobe Creative Cloud skills a plus.

Public Citizen

• Medicare-for-All Organizer (pdf)
• Competition Policy Advocate (pdf)
• Major Gifts Officer (pdf)

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – Executive Assistant to the President/CEO – 5-7 years of experience required; solid communications & interpersonal skills deemed essential.

British Embassy – Executive Assistant, International Trade – $26/hr – New York – apply by Jan. 16

… and finally: the National Geographic Society is looking for a Vice President to oversee their Life at the Extremes initiative, an effort to explore & understand Earth’s poorly known life support systems, document how they are changing; and define the implications for people and wildlife – 10+ years’ experience with a strong background in science & background managing teams in highly strategic roles desired.

... and finally, part 2: we think this unique Lighthouse/Bed & Breakfast Operator opportunity at the East Brother Light Station in the San Pablo Bay is also kind of extreme, but possibly pretty attractive – $130k, split between two individuals – Richmond, CA

Best wishes for a fabulous & festive first weekend of 2019 from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Mystery Abounds

1) The International Women’s Forum has shared this fresh Communications Manager opportunity suited for highly-organized individuals with 4+ years of relevant experience that demonstrate top-notch project management, writing & critical thinking skills.

2) The Aspen Institute is in search mode for a Digital Associate/Producer to plan & develop content for social & digital channels – we’re told that podcasting experience would be particularly valued here.

3-4) The Grocery Manufacturers Association has just passed along these opportunities:

• Director, Media Relations – $100k-$120k
• Manager, Digital Communications – $70k-$75k

5) The Atlantic Council offers unpaid, part-time Fellowships for current Capitol Hill staffers looking to participate in off-the-record roundtables on Eurasian economic & security issues; a trip to the Ukraine is also part of the experience – see also main career page – apply by Jan. 5

6) Amazon Web Services – Internal Communications Specialist

7) American Institutes for Research – Research Associate, Digital Communications

8) American Veterans Center – Donor Relations Officer – search managed by Talent Market

9) America’s Promise Alliance – Director of Content

10-11) ANSER – Secret clearance or ability to gain clearance required

• Public Affairs Analyst
• Communications Analyst

12) Brookings Institution – Senior Research Assistant supporting the Future of the Middle Class Initiative – part-time; one year term

13-14) Camris International

• Communications & Public Affairs Analyst
• Public Affairs Assistant

15-16) Center for Public Integrity

• Environment Reporter
• Audience Engagement Editor – social media focus – apply by Jan. 25

17-18) Community Change

• Senior Policy Advisor
• Director of Public Policy

19) Consumer Healthcare Products Association – Interns, Summer 2019 – apply by Feb. 28

20) Democracy Initiative – Digital Campaigner – $50k-$60k

21) Enterprise Community Partners – Senior Graphic Designer

22-24) Goucher College – Baltimore, MD

• Social Media & Marketing Manager
• Major Gift Officer
• Associate Director of Development

25-26) FleishmanHillard

• Government Contracts Director
• Account Lead, Social Media Analytics supporting their Methods+Mastery affiliate

27) General Services Administration – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$122k – Philadelphia, PA – apply by Jan. 16

28) Gensler – Public Relations Manager

29) MicroStrategy – Communications Specialist

30) Mystery Alexandria employer – Marketing Communications Manager – to $65k – search managed by Creative Circle

31) Mystery Bethesda  communications agency – Social Media Manager – search managed by Profiles

32) Mystery Prince George’s County area employer – Communications Specialist – search managed by Top Talent

33) Mystery Vienna employer – Content Strategist – search managed by the BOSS Group

34) National Communication Association – Media Relations & Public Outreach Manager

35-36) National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (scroll to find)

• Communications Manager
• Digital Fundraising Manager – DC or New York

37) National Immigration Forum – Director of Development & Marketing (pdf) – apply by Jan. 4

38-40) Nature Conservancy

• Digital Producer – apply by Feb. 1
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Seattle, WA – apply by Jan. 25
• Director of Government Relations – Lansing, MI – apply by Jan. 26

41) New Virginia Majority – Communications Director – $60k-$80k – Northern Virginia or Richmond, Va.

42) Opportunity at Work – Senior Communications Manager

43) Seminar Network – Events Associate

44-45) SGR LLC (scroll to find)

• Senior Lobbyist/Director of Government Relations
• Junior Lobbyist/Government Relations Associate

46-47) Smithsonian/National Portrait Gallery

• Public Affairs Specialist (scroll to find) – fluency in Spanish required
• Associate Director of External Affairs – fundraising focus – apply by Jan. 21

48) Strategy & Management Services – Communications & Marketing Manager

49) Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund – Communications & Digital Specialist

50) Tuvli – Public Affairs Specialist

51) University of Maryland – Development Coordinator – apply by Jan. 4

52) U.S. Army – Editor/Publication Specialist supporting the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction – $56k-$016k – apply by Jan. 9

53) U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission – Congressional Fellow – $46k-$56k – apply by Jan. 15

54) Voices for Progress – Policy & Activation Associate – apply by Jan. 14

55) Washington Post – National Correspondents – opportunities available in Kansas & South Texas – apply by Jan. 18

Two Oh One Nine

Hello New Year! Don't miss previously noted opportunities closing (or even already closed) this week.

Lets start your job-search year by steering your towards the distinctive Annapolis, MD headquarters of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and this Senior Writer opportunity suited for candidates with 8+ years’ experience, exceptional content development portfolio, and a firm grasp of the issues facing the Bay – apply by Jan. 11

Early childhood development nonprofit ZERO TO THREE has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:

• Communications Manager supporting the HealthySteps program
• Multimedia Production & Design Specialist
• Editorial Specialist

NACHA/The Electronic Payments Association – Assistant Director, Design & Digital Engagement – 2+ years of direct design & social media management experience required; facility w/ Drupal 8 CMS a plus

American Council of Engineering Companies – Director, Strategic Communications – previous Capitol Hill, association and/or media experience preferred

Signal Group (scroll to find)

• Executive Vice President
• Digital Project Manager

National MS Society – Manager, Government Relations (search DC location) –  experience in & Congressional or state legislative office required; background in healthcare and/or disability policy preferred.

1,000 Days – Admin & Development Assistant – knowledge or demonstrated interest in nonprofit fundraising a plus

American Heart Association

• Development Director
• Director of Development/Gala

Visit Loudoun – Vice President of Marketing Communications – 10+ years of experience in leisure tourism, convention planning, convention and tourism promotion, marketing, communications, and/or public relations desired – Leesburg, Va. – apply by Jan. 18

DDC Public Affairs – see also main career page

• Associate Vice President, Client Relations
• Client Relations Associate

National Apartment Association – Manager, Public Policy (pdf) – 3+ years of relevant experience in public policy, research or advocacy required – see also main career page

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore. MD

• Executive Director for Strategic Communications, Business School
• Communications & Marketing Manager supporting the Wilmer Eye Institute
• Digital Marketing Specialist – $58k-$60k
• Communications Specialist, Dept. of Radiology – $43k-$59k
• Social Media Associate, Business School – $42k-$58k
• Assistant Director of Constituent Engagement supporting the Peabody Institute – $43k-$49k
• Assistant Director of Development, Regional Programs
• Development Coordinator, JHU Medicine
• Communications Specialist supporting the Center for Health Disparities Solutions – on-call status – $22-$25/hr

American Israel Public Affairs Committee – Deputy Political Director – 3+ years of political experience required – Los Angeles, CA

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) – Legislative Director
• Texas Democrat – Legislative Assistant/Grants Fellow

League of Women Voters – Executive Assistant – 5+ years of executive assistant experience desired.

Epilepsy Foundation

• Community Manager
• Corporate Alliances Coordinator
• Senior Director of Philanthropy Operations
• Special Event Intern

KaBOOM! – Manager, Strategic Communications (scroll to find) – $60k-$75k – 7+ years of marketing & communications experience desired.

Out & Equal

• Director of Communications
• Director of Stakeholder Engagement

Volkswagen Group of America – Public Affairs Consultant – 7+ years working in political, campaign and/or legislative sphere desired

Spitfire Strategies

• Vice President (pdf) – $120k-$168k – DC or New York
• Senior Account Manager (pdf) – $65k-$85k – DC or San Francisco, CA
• Senior Account Exec – $55k-$64k – DC or San Francisco, CA
• Vice President (pdf) – $120k-$168k – San Francisco, CA
• Intern (pdf) – mid-Feb.-May 2019 – $18/hr – DC or San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan. 4

MetLife – International Government Relations Coordinator – 2+ years of experience in advocacy management desired; Spanish language skills preferred

Volunteer Fairfax (scroll to find)

• Communications & Marketing Director
• Corporate Services & Events Coordinator

Izaak Walton League of America – Communications Associate – 3-5 years of experience managing social media channels & websites desired, preferably in a nonprofit.setting.

Out With the Old, with this exception, of course

New Year's is a time to shed the year behind and focus on the future – except when it involves looking backwards to reconsider this fulsome set of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  Happy re-hunting!

DOT/Surface Transportation Board – Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – Dec. 31

Library of Congress – Analyst, Veterans Policy – $56k-$73k – Dec. 31

Smithsonian Institution

• Director for Constituent Engagement, Office of Advancement (pdf) – apply by Dec. 31
• Advancement Specialist, National Air & Space Museum (pdf) – apply by Dec. 31
• Advancement Assistant, National Zoo (pdf) – Jan. 2

   Nature Conservancy

• Director of Donor Engagement – Dec. 31
• Digital Designer – Jan. 3
• Digital Producer – Jan. 4

American Enterprise Institute – Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellows/Scholars – starting Fall 2019 – $60k-$80k – Jan. 1

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust – Director of Philanthropy – $50k-$70k – Wenatchee, WA – Jan. 1

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Health Communications Specialist – $64k-$100k – Atlanta, Ga. – Jan. 2

DHS/Citizenship & Immigration Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – Jan. 2

Search for Common Ground – Fundraising Consultant – Jan. 2

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research – Writer/Editor supporting the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research – $66k-$70k – Jan. 2 

Patent & Trademark Office – Visual Information/Infographics Specialist – $81k-$106k – Jan. 3

Peace Corps – Congressional Relations Specialist – $58k-$105k – Jan. 3

American Association of State Colleges & Universities – Vice President for Communications & Public Relations (pdf) – search managed by Academic Search – Jan. 4

Brookings Institution – Global Economy & Development Fellow – 2-year term; starting Sept. 2019 – Jan. 4

City of Harrisonburg, Va. – Director of Communications – $75k-$100k – Jan. 4

Gunston Hall Plantation – Director of Marketing & Public Relations – $32k-$50k – Jan. 4

League of Conservation Voters – National Press Secretary – Jan. 4

Promundo – see also main career page  

• Digital Engagement & Content Assistant (pdf) – $40-$45k – Jan. 4
• Editorial & Brand Management Assistant (pdf) – $40-$45k – Jan. 4

University of Maryland – Coordinator, Principal Gifts – Jan. 4

Washington Post

• Assignment Editor, Outlook & PostEverything – Jan. 4
• Asia News Editor – contract status – Jan. 4

Blue Green Alliance – Outreach Specialist, Building Green – Jan. 5 
 
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – Community & Campus Outreach Coordinator – Jan. 5

British Embassy – Office Manager, National Crime Agency – $44k – Jan. 6

New America – Communications Associate supporting their Education Policy Program – Jan. 6 

Union of Concerned Scientists

• Outreach Coordinator, Clean Vehicles Program – one-year term – $52k – Jan. 6
• Fellowship: Understanding Scientific Activism – 2-year term – $72k-$82k – DC or Cambridge, MA – Jan. 6

No new posts on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.  Have fun ringing in 2019 and we'll see you again on Jan. 2!

Yes, We're Still at It!

Hello Friday year-end clearance sale job shoppers!  Finish the year by applying for one of these and perhaps you'll have a new cube (or, dare to dream: an office!) to inhabit by late January!

AMDEX seeks Communications & Outreach Manager to support their U.S. Census Bureau client – background/knowledge of economic/census data & proven ability to develop outreach programs desired.

Latin American Youth Center – Director, Digital Marketing & Communications –  at least 5-7 years of experience in digital marketing, website design, content management & organizational leadership desired; fluency in Spanish a plus

Union of Concerned Scientists

• Outreach Coordinator, Clean Vehicles Program – one-year term – $52k – apply by Jan. 6
• Fellowship: Understanding Scientific Activism – 2-year term – $72k-$82k – DC or Cambridge, MA – apply by Jan. 6
• Federal Defense Outreach Coordinator – 2-year term – $52k – apply by Jan. 20
• Senior Campaign Coordinator, Climate & Energy – $58k – DC or Cambridge, MA – apply by Feb. 18
• Midwest Senior Outreach Coordinator, Climate & Energy – Chicago, IL – apply by Jan. 21
• Western States Outreach Coordinator – $52k – Oakland, CA – apply by Feb. 3

DHS/Citizenship & Immigration Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by Jan. 2

Smithsonian Institution

• Director for Constituent Engagement, Office of Advancement (pdf) – apply by Dec.31
• Advancement Specialist, National Air & Space Museum (pdf) – apply by Dec. 31
• Advancement Assistant, National Zoo (pdf) – apply by Jan. 2
• Advancement Associate, National Zoo (pdf) – apply by Jan. 13
• Advancement Assistant, National Air & Space Museum (pdf) – apply by Jan. 25

Brady Campaign & Center to Prevent Gun Violence

• Social Media Associate
• Director/Manager, Institutional Giving

DoD/Stars & Stripes – Web Copy Editor – 47k-$54k – apply by Jan. 16

TDS Public Affairs

• Director, Public Affairs
• Associate, Public Affairs
• Director, Digital

American University

• Director of Strategy & Communications, University Library
• Senior Managing Editor, WAMU
• Major Gifts Officer, WAMU
• Associate Director of Prospect Management

The American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics is seeking a Staff Reporter for their flagship outlet, Aerospace America – 1-2 years writing experience for print or online publication desired

Atlantic Media

• Congress Reporter for The Atlantic
• Manager/Associate, Editorial & Social Media supporting Atlantic 57
• Content Marketing Associate supporting Government Executive Media Group

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate, Institutional Giving/Philanthropic Partnerships
• Senior Officer, Business Partnerships & Conservation Finance/Intl. Conservation Unit

MSP Global – Public Relations & Communications Assistant – entry level position

Maryland Institute College of Art – Baltimore, MD

• Public Relations Manager
• Campaign Development Writer
• Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation & Government Relations – fundraising focus
• Director of Major & Planned Giving
• Director of Annual Giving, Alumni Relations & Parent Engagement
• Campaign Prospect Researcher
• Development Coordinator

Destination DC seeks Creative Project Manager with 4-6 years of project management experience, preferably in an agency or in-house creative environment, demonstrating a strong knowledge of commercial printing & publication processes

Sidwell Friends School

• Writer
• Senior Graphic Designer – temporary through early May 2019

OK - that's it for 2019 (except for a Sunday listing of jobs closing in the next week).  So, get your champagne shopping list in order or make plans to celebrate Ovie-style – but most importantly, please just be safe and we'll see you with new jobs again on January 2.  Can't wait!