Appeal, Campaign, Service & Way

We're glad to be back.  Hope one of these piques your interest and/or matches your skill set.

1) The League of Conservation Voters has let us know that they have extended the application deadline for this Legislative Director post to Feb. 15 – 7-10 years of related experience required; background working on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, or at an advocacy or political organization strongly preferred

2-3) The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee has just passed these along:

• National Press Secretary (pdf) – apply by Feb. 15
• Senior Advisor and Independent Expenditure Director (pdf) – apply by Feb. 15

4) The Appeal, the journalism arm of the Justice Collaborative, is seeking a Senior Editor with 5+ years’ experience as an editor & deep background knowledge of the criminal justice system – apply by Feb. 11

5-8) The Society for Neuroscience has let us know they are actively recruiting for all of these:

• Senior Director of Marketing
• Advocacy Communications Specialist
• Digital Communications Manager
• Multimedia Associate

9) This is a bit outside our usual wheelhouse, but we’re happy to accommodate the Human Rights Campaign’s request that we note this Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense opportunity – 2-4 years of relevant work experience in a nonprofit preferred.

10) Active Minds – Director of Communications & Marketing

11) American Chemistry Council – Manager, Product Safety Communications

12-13) Brookings Institution

• Graphic & Data Visualization Designer
• Metropolitan Policy Fellow – 2-year term; starting Sept. 2019 – apply by Feb. 14

14) Erimax – Public Affairs Specialist opportunities supporting the Census Bureau

15) Export-Import Bank of the United States – Public Affairs Specialist – $56k-$88k – apply by Feb. 12

16) Foundation for Economic Education – Marketing Manager/Senior Marketing Manager – Atlanta, GA – search managed by Talent Market

17) Friends of the National Arboretum – Manager of Institutional Relations – apply by Feb. 15

18-19) Georgetown University

• Development Associate supporting the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Senior Research Fellow supporting the Bridge Initiative

20) Horizon Foundation – Chief Financial & Administrative Officer – Columbia, MD – apply by Feb. 15

21-23) Howard University

• Director, Strategic Communication
• Program Director, WHUR FM
• Afternoon Show Producer, WHUR FM

24) Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service – Annual Giving Manager – Baltimore, MD – apply by Feb. 28

25) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Prince George's County Dept. of Parks & Recreation – Marketing Manager – $59k-$80k – apply by Feb. 21

26-36) Nature Conservancy

• Vice President for Corporate Engagement – apply by Feb. 18
• Loyal Donor Officer – Durham, NC – apply by Feb. 11
• Montana State Director – Helena, Bozeman or Missoula, MT – apply by Feb. 18
• Events & Admin Assistant – temporary position – Shelter Island, NY – apply by Feb. 27
• Associate Director of Development – Phoenix or Tucson, AZ – apply by Feb. 28
• Director of External Affairs – Boise, ID – apply by Mar. 1
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Mar. 3
• Donor Relations Manager – Hailey, ID – apply by Mar 5
• Event Planning Assistant – temporary post – Wilmington, NC – apply by Mar. 6
• Communications Program Manager – Lansing, MI – apply by Mar. 7
• Director of Strategic Communications – Brunswick, ME – apply by Mar. 8

37-38) The Optical Society

• Director, Public Relations
• Deputy Senior Director, OSA Brand Marketing

39) Potomac Conservancy – Communications Manager (pdf) – $36k-$39k – see also main career page – apply by Feb. 13

40) Public Affairs Council – Events Associate

41) SEIU – Assistant Director of Communications

42) Smithsonian Institution – Director, Office of Government Relations – $137k-$206k – apply by Feb. 15

43-45) Union of Concerned Scientists

• Senior Campaign Coordinator, Climate & Energy – $58k – DC or Cambridge, MA – apply by Feb. 18
• Organizer – two-year term – $41k-$52k – DC or Cambridge, MA – apply by Feb. 23
• Partnerships & Community Advocate – $66k – Oakland, CA

46) United Nations – Political Affairs Officer, Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch – New York – apply by Feb. 11

47) United Way – Manager, Public Relations – apply by Feb. 16

48-50) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Digital Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, School of Architecture
• Events Manager, Law School
• Donor Relations Intern – $9/hr

51-52) Washington Post

• Post Production Editor/Videographer – apply by Feb. 22
• Digital Designer, Events

53) World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization – Specialist, Health Emergencies Communication – $60k+ – apply by Feb. 26

Some More Great Jobs

Tuesday afternoon update: we won't have a new post on Wednesday; see you again Thursday.  Unfortunately, it's not because we're out having fun in the delightful weather.

A lot of great direct-to-us submissions on today's set.  And it's warm out!

Feeding America has passed along this Senior Advocacy Associate post suited to candidates with 3-4 years’ experience in grassroots & digital organizing, policy media work, issue advocacy or political campaigns – contract post through Feb. 2020

Here’s a fresh Communications Assistant opportunity with American Honda Motor Co. – 2-3 years of experience in a corporate, NGO, public affairs/relations agency or government communication office desired, along with facility with social media supporting a corporate or public policy initiatives. 

Collaborative Communications, a communications consulting firm specializing on education issues, is in search mode for an Associate with 4-6 years of communications and public relations experience.

Here’s title we haven’t seem before: Manager, Industry Narrative with the Grocery Manufacturers Association, which was described to us as perfect for someone with 2-3 years of communications experience and excited about telling the story of an industry that is in the homes and touches the lives of Americans every day.

The Fairness Project, a group spearheading ballot initiatives to make gains for working people, is seeking an Operations Manager with at least one year of experience in operations or assistant-based work, preferably in a non-profit or campaign setting, as well as a deep commitment to economic fairness.

TNR Campaigns – Senior Digital Strategist – 3-5+ years’ experience in digital communications with an agency, non-profit or campaign desired.

The National Democratic Institute is seeking a Communications, Video & Design Specialist with 2+ years of experience with content creation and communications strategies plus strong knowledge of graphic design & video creation/editing applications.

American Constitution Society

• Press Secretary
• Director of Strategic Engagement – JD required

DC Vote seeks Director of Communications to support their advocacy for DC Statehood & full voting rights for DC citizens – 5-7+ years’ experience in communications desired, preferably in progressive advocacy and/or campaign environments – apply by Mar. 4

Facebook is seeking a Public Policy Manager, Dangerous Organizations to focus on understanding violent & extremist movements and will use that knowledge to shape Facebook policy & operations – seems like potentially great & challenging gig.

DC Dept. of Small & Local Business Development – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$109k – apply by Feb. 6

Smithsonian Institution

• Associate Director, Regional Council Program (pdf) – apply by Feb. 11
• Gift Officer, National Air & Space Museum (pdf) – apply by Feb. 14

Wells Fargo – Federal External Relations Coordinator – 4+ years of experience in government relations or public affairs required.

The Aspen Institute seeks fundraising-savvy Executive Director and Deputy Director candidates to manage their Society of Fellows program.

Federal Emergency Management Agency – all three of these are subject to potential early closure:

• Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$126k – apply by Feb. 11
• Public Affairs Specialist/Social Listening – $68k-$88k – apply by Feb. 11
• Public Affairs Specialist, Social Content – $68k-$88k – apply by Feb. 11

Fairfax County – Health &Human Services Public Policy/Legislative Analyst – $67k-$112k – apply by Feb. 22

National Education Association – Federal Lobbyist – $82k-$135k – 5+ years’ professional lobbying experience required.

Wrong, but Not Surprised

Congrats once again to Brady, Belichick, Gronk, et al., on climbing to the Super Bowl mountaintop yet again.  Pretty, pretty good.


Now, on to winning your next job-move – and don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week (plus our not-even-close prediction for yesterday's game)

Here's a newly opened Policy Analyst post with the DC Dept. of Transportation – $85k-$109k – duties include researching best practices and drafting proposed program regulations and/or legislation to help address emerging transportation issues – apply by Feb. 24

The Clyde Group has passed along this Senior Associate post suited for candidates with 2-3 years of political communications work in both digital & traditional environments

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is recruiting for Summer 2019 Public Affairs Intern and Social Media Intern posts – full time posts; compensation commensurate with education level – Laurel, MD

State Farm – Senior Consultant, Government & Industry Relations – broad range of legislative & regulatory duties noted

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

• Media Relations Specialist
• Media Relations Coordinator
• Social Media Specialist

Heart Failure Society of America – Director of Communications & Marketing – 5+ f years’ experience in marketing, communications & public relations required.

Hamilton Place Strategies – Public Affairs Intern – Summer 2019 – full time; paid position

German Marshall Fund – External Affairs Officer supporting the Alliance for Securing Democracy – 5+ years of related experience required, preferably with some in a government setting; proficiency in a European language also a plus. 

National Public Radio

• Senior Editor for Interviews
• Newsdesk Reporter
• Supervising Editor and Editor for Weekend All Things Considered
• Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer
• Marketing Coordinator – temporary position

This Account Coordinator, Public Affairs post is new since last Tuesday’s check-in with Ketchum – previous internship experience in a public relations agency or a similar position will merit you consideration

Radford University – Assistant Director of Advancement Communications – 3+ years’ related experience & strong writing, editing & social media skills desired – Radford, Va. – apply today, Feb. 4

League of Women Voters

• Executive Assistant
• Legal Interns, Voting Rights/Litigation & Advocacy – Summer 2019 – for current law students – apply by Mar. 15

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association – Director of Legislative Affairs – 5 years of applicable experience within the construction industry sought. 

PenFed Credit Union – Senior Manager, Corporate Communications – seeking candidates with 10+ years’ experience in media relations/corporate communications for a publicly traded company or public relations firm supporting a consumer-facing organization.

Tax Foundation

• Media Relations Manager – $60k-$85k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Excise Tax Issues – $75k-$95k

National Alliance to End Homelessness – Digital Communications Specialist – 3 +years working in a front-line professional digital & strategic communications capacity or related background desired.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted

• Social Media Associate, Business School – $42k-$58k
• Communications Specialist, Radiology Dept.
• Communications Specialist supporting the Center for Health Disparities Solutions – $22-$25/hr
• Online Community Manager
• Senior Director of Development, School of Advanced International Studies – DC-based
• Associate Director of Annual Giving, School of Engineering – $58k-$68k
• Associate Director of Development, School of Nursing
• Alumni Relations Writer – $33k-$40k
• Senior Alumni Relations Coordinator
• Senior Special Events Coordinator, School of Public Health – $19-$27/hr
• Special Events Coordinator, Alumni Relations

Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research – Director of Communications & Membership – 5-7 years’ experience desired, preferably in an advocacy/research-oriented setting.

George Washington University – Director of Alumni Relations, School of Business – 6+ years of relevant experience required; background in volunteer management preferred

Economic Policy Institute

• Communications Assistant – $45k-$47k
• Senior State Policy Coordinator supporting the Economic Analysis Research Network – $80k-$90k
• Economist/Researcher supporting the Program on Race, Ethnicity and the Economy – $100k+

Spina Bifida Association – Marketing & Communications Coordinator – min. of 1-3 years’ experience working in a marketing or communications position required.

Ad Council – Campaign Development Intern – Summer 2019 – paid position – for undergrad-level student, ideally with a concentration in the social sciences, communications, marketing or advertising.

Instant Replay

Here's your Super Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  Our prediction for SB 53: Rams 30–Patriots 22

Defense Health Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – Feb. 4

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. – Director, Office of Communications – $210k-$273k – Feb. 4

Washington Post

• Travel Operations Editor – Feb. 4
• Travel Video Editor – 2 positions available – Feb. 4
• Travel Photo Editor – Feb. 4
• Travel Staff Writer – Feb. 8
• Travel Rapid Response Reporter – Feb. 8
• National Health Policy Reporter – Feb. 8

Dept. of Defense – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – Fort Meade, MD – Feb. 5 

International Association of Chiefs of Police – Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator – Feb. 5

National Institute of Food & Agriculture – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – Feb. 5

World Bank

• Communications Officer, Digital Governance – Feb. 5
• Principal Communications Officer, Media Relations – Feb. 5
• Senior Communications Officer, Editorial Content – Feb. 5
• Senior Communications Officer, Branding & Publications – Feb. 5

Nature Conservancy

• Development Coordinator – Los Angeles, CA – Feb. 6
• Designer – Feb. 7
• Associate Director of Development – Reno, NV – Feb. 8

British Embassy

• Trade & Investment Associate, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing & UN Trade – $26/hr – New York – Feb. 6
• Programme Support Officer, Military Personnel Exchange – $20/hr – Feb. 10

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Writer/Editor – $68k-$106k – Feb. 7

Office of the Secretary of the Army – Writer/Editor – $96k-$126k – Feb. 7

Prince George’s County Office of Human Resources Management – Communications & Strategic Partnerships Officer – $79k-$155k – Feb. 7

AOAC International – Communications Manager – Feb. 8

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School – Director of Communications & Development – Feb. 8

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Public Affairs Specialist – $91k-$119k – Atlanta, GA – Feb. 8

Montgomery County Office of Human Resources – Program Manager, Internal Communications (search keyword IRC35905) – $64k-$107k – Feb. 8

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Strategic Communications Officer – $61k-$126k – Springfield Va. or St. Louis, MO – Feb. 9

Office of Congressional Ethics – Investigative Counsel – Feb. 9

United Way – Director, Digital Marketing & Communications – Feb. 10

Protection, Prevention, Pinterest & Football

Hello Friday job-scrutinizers! We hope one of these helps you wrap up the week on a positive note.

The National Geographic Society has let us know they are looking for a Manager, Marketing & Engagement with 5+ years of experience in public relations, communications, outreach, marketing or similar field, as well as the ability to work with a range of constituencies including scientists, engineers, explorers, photographers & journalists.

McCabe Message Partners has shared this call for high-energy, well-organized Account Director with 7-10 years of related experience; agency background and work in health arena also desired.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the development of marketing and communications strategies and tactics in support of NAMI state and affiliate offices, organizational partners & targeted professional groups – 5-8 years’ experience in B2B marketing & communications in a non-profit or mission driven organization required; background in mental health or disability issues highly desirable – apply by Feb. 20

APIA Scholars, the nation's leading non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Pacific Islander Americans, as let us know they are actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):

• Vice President of Development & Programs
• Communications Director
• Scholarships Manager

You need to apply today, Feb. 1 for this Government Information Specialist post with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, where you’ll serve as the senior technical and program expert for CFPB’s privacy programs – $111k-$203k

American University

• Communications Coordinator supporting the Justice Programs Office
• Associate Director, Prospect Management

Office of the Secretary of the Army – Writer/Editor – $96k-$126k – apply by Feb. 7

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Communications Manager
• Communications Associate 
• Manager, U.S. Oceans – Puerto Rico-based 
• Coordinator, Philadelphia Program – Philadelphia, PA

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Public Affairs Specialist – $91k-$119k – Atlanta, GA – apply by Feb. 8

Heritage Foundation

• Vice President, Institute for Family, Community & Opportunity
• Digital Associate
• Research Assistant, Middle East

British Embassy – Political Officer – $72k – 5 years’ experience in the public sector, a foundation, an NGO, academic or advocacy role desired, along with political expertise related to the NY, NJ, PA and Fairfield County, CT regions – New York – apply by Feb. 24

Opportunities with global health innovation accelerator PATH supporting the Global Health Technologies Coalition:

• Policy & Advocacy Officer
• Policy & Advocacy Associate

Pinterest – Public Policy & Social Impact Manager – 6+ years of relevant work experience spanning government, community affairs, nonprofit or public policy desired – remote-based in DC area

Atlantic Media – opportunities supporting their Atlantic 57 creative consulting division:

• Insights Editor
• Insights Reporter & Storyteller

Embassy of Canada – Senior Public Affairs Officer – $90k – 3-5 years’ experience working in international relations or in an advocacy/policy /media relations oriented sector required – New York – apply by Feb. 13

Congressional Budget Office – Interns, Summer 2019 – paid positions – apply by  Feb. 28 

Verizon

• Director, External Affairs – focus on managing relationships with national civil & human rights organizations and diversity advocacy groups
• Director, Government Relations
• Director, State Government Relations

AOAC International, a Rockville-based nonprofit scientific association working to advance food safety, food integrity & public health, seeks Communications Manager with 4-6 years’ experience in marketing, communications, journalism or a similar field & background in managing web content, preferably on RiSE & WordPress platforms – apply by Feb. 8

U.S. Naval Academy Foundation – Annapolis, MD – see also main career page

• Major Gifts Officer (pdf)
• Associate Director of Annual Giving Programs (pdf)
• Assistant Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship (pdf)
• Communications Intern (pdf)– Summer 2019

… and finally: with Super Bowl 53 on tap this weekend, we thought we’d check to see if there was anything of interest with the National Football League and came away with this Midtown Manhattan-based Vice President, Brand & Consumer Marketing post – 15+ years of world class consumer brand marketing experience required. 

Best wishes for a fantastic & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – beers from Oskar Blues & a special Mexican-inspired menu tonight at Rustico Alexandria could get you off to a good start, as could Port City Brewing's 8th Anniversary fest today & tomorrow.

Warmer, Sunnier

Before we get to today's substantial just-the-jobs set, we'd like to brighten today's single-digit-temps morning by reminding you that temperature averages (at DCA) traditionally begin to climb around Jan. 23, we should be seeing average daily highs of 50+ starting on Feb. 25 (this year's NHL trade deadline day, coincidentally), and we have 46 minutes, 24 seconds more daylight today than we did on Dec. 21 (and are adding more than 2 minutes more to that tally each day now).  If that's still not enough to keep your spirits up, there's a couple opportunities in warmer climes at the end of today's set.

1) Research & intelligence cabal Morning Consult is seeking a Director of Communications to drive communications & media relations strategy related to the company’s political polling data and products  – 3-6 years in a political media or press role, knowledge of polling, and proven ability to secure high-impact media coverage and broadcast bookings will merit you consideration.

2-5) The American Nurses Association has just shared these with us –  see also main career page

• Associate Director, Government Affairs
• Assistant Director Policy & Regulatory Advocacy
• Senior Policy Advisor
• Legislative Coordinator

6) Per the comments fields, we see that the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is recruiting for a Research Manager with strong research capabilities including the ability to conduct literature searches; background in tobacco control or public health preferred.

7) AARP – Communications Manager, State & Community Engagement

8) Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety – Senior Manager of Communications – apply by Feb. 28

9) American Dental Association – Manager, Legislative & Regulatory Policy

10) American Society of Anesthesiologists – State Affairs Associate/Senior State Affairs Associate

11) Amazon Web Services – U.S. Public Policy/Issues PR Manager

12) Astrellas Pharmaceuticals – Director, State Government Affairs

13) BAE Systems – Media Relations Lead – Austin, TX

14) Black Rock Center for the Arts – Graphic Designer/Marketing Associate (scroll to find)

15-17) Brookings Institution

• Development Officer/Senior Development Officer, Global Economy & Development
• Senior Research Analyst supporting the Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking
• Assistant to the President

18) Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School – Director of Communications & Development – apply by Feb. 8

19) Centra Technology – Outreach & Strategic Communications Specialist – current Top Secret clearance required

20) Children’s Law Center – Communications Director

21) The Conference Board – Senior Communications Manager supporting the Committee for Economic Development

22) DDC Public Affairs – Coordinator, Political Operations & Media Strategy

23) Delta – Senior Analyst, Government Affairs

24) Dupont – PAC Manager & Office Administrator

25-26) Eno Center for Transportation

• Communications Manager
• Policy Analyst – $55k-$65k

27) Environmental Defense Fund – Communications Manager, Ecosystems – DC or New Orleans, LA

28-29) Georgetown University

• Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving Direct Mail Marketing & Operations
• Associate Director of Development, Western Region

30) Global Witness – Communications Officer – one-year contract – $46k – apply by Feb. 18

31) Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz – Development Specialist, Education & Outreach

32) Institute for College Access & Success – Research Analyst (scroll to find) – DC or Oakland, CA

33) Johns Hopkins Health System – Senior Communications Specialist – temporary post – Baltimore, MD

34) Library of Congress – Public Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – apply by Feb. 13

35) Microsoft – Government Affairs Policy Director

36) Mystery Beltsville employer – Social Media & Digital Web Specialist – search managed by the BOSS Group

37) Mystery law firm (search DC location) – Marketing Events Coordinator – search managed by the R&W Group

38) National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention/Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Senior Communications Specialist – DC or Waltham, MA

39) National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies – Director of Public Policy (scroll to fond)

40) National Governors Association – Director of Government Relations & Advocacy

41) National Institute of Food & Agriculture – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by Feb. 5

42) National Kidney Foundation – Health Policy Analyst

) National Quality Forum

• Director of Marketing
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator

43) National Wildlife Federation – Manager, Conservation Communications

44-47) Nature Conservancy

• Director of External Affairs – Brunswick, ME – apply by Feb. 21
• Policy Advisor – Albany, NY – apply by Feb. 24
• Marketing & Communications Manager – Las Vegas, NV – apply by Feb. 25
• U.S. Government Relations Lands Policy Intern – Summer 2019 – DC-based; for currently enrolled students of Michigan State University or Mississippi State University – $12/hr – apply by Mar. 1

48) Primary Care Coalition – Development Manager for Individual Giving

49) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board – Communications Writer

50) Rare – Development and Communications Officer supporting the Center for Behavior & the Environment

51) Riverside Research – Marketing & Communications Specialist

52) Specialty Graphics Imaging Association – Director, Public Relations & Communications

53) Unity Health Care – Internal Communications Specialist

54) University of Maryland – Senior Communications Manager, Division of Administration & Finance – apply by Feb. 15

55) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Research Assistant, Fundraising & Development

56) U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants – Director of Communications (scroll to find) – see also main career page

57-61) Washington Post

• Travel Staff Writer – apply by Feb. 8
• Travel Rapid Response Reporter – apply by Feb. 8
• Digital Producer, Opinions – apply by Feb. 12
• Subscriber-First Editor – apply by Feb. 13
• Subscriber-First Reporter – apply by Feb. 13

62-64) … and finally: on this coldest (we hope) day of 2019, we give you one opportunity to stick it out locally with our friends at Marriott International, along with two options to take off for points delightfully far beyond the reach of arctic-influenced weather:

• Manager, Graphic Design & Creative Communications
• Communications Coordinator at the Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Public Relations & Marketing Manager at the oh-wow-this-looks-awesome! W Maldives/Fesdu Island

Here Are Your Jobs

We are blocked for a clever/apt headline today; perhaps it's impending brain-freeze.

Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Senior Communications Manager with 7-10 years’ experience developing integrated communication strategies; familiarity with WordPress, MailChimp or other email/direct marketing platforms preferred – see also main career page

Here’s a fresh Project Communications Specialist post supporting the World Wildlife Fund’s newly-launched Targeting Natural Resource Corruption project – 4+ years’ experience leading & executing international development-related communication, or relevant similar work, is required; familiarity with USAID audiences, projects & policies a plus – apply by Feb. 21

Wireless communications industry advocate CTIA has just passed these along:

• Manager, Public Affairs
• Coordinator, Public Affairs

The New America Foundation is seeking a Front End Developer/Designer with 4+ years’ experience on a design team with a strong focus on digital products & front-end website development skills using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 – Summer 2019 Intern posts also available: Communications – Legal/Public Policy – Data Journalism – $14/hr

The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, the folks who manage George Washington’s home & keep open to the public, are looking for a part-time Graphics Design Intern with strong InDesign & typography skills – facility with digital photography a plus – paid position; available ASAP.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Writer/Editor – $68k-$106k – apply by Feb. 7

American Farmland Trust

• Mid-Atlantic Regional Director – apply by Feb. 13
• Development Coordinator
• Donor Relations Coordinator
• Director of Institutional Partnerships

Kellen – Executive VP for Government Relations & Policy Development supporting the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association – 5+ years’ experience working on health care policy issues desired

GE – Government Relations Manager – seeking candidates with 8+ years of relevant experience in a government role, or working public policy issues for another company, trade association or a government affairs firm

National Conference on Citizenship – Director of Communications – 10+ years in the communications field desired – search managed by LeaderFit

Merritt Group

• Account Manager
• Senior Account Exec
• Writer
• Marketing Manager

Montgomery County Office of Human Resources – Program Manager, Internal Communications (search keyword IRC35905) – $64k-$107k – apply by Feb. 8

Cultural Vistas – Communications + PR Manager – web‐savvy with a knack for creating compelling stories & content desired

Anti-human trafficking stalwart Polaris seeks a Director of Foundation Relations with 8+ eight years of experience in a foundation and government funding capacity & proven track record securing six- & 7-figure institutional grants.

University of Virginia – Events & Operations Coordinator, Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy – $40k-$45k – experience in event planning & management required, as well as working knowledge of email marketing platforms – Charlottesville, Va.

Surgery, Jazz, Defense & Smart Power

No specialty Tuesday programming today; just a regular set.

Association of American Railroads – Communications Specialist – some PR agency, Capitol Hill, non-profit and/or administration experience desired.

Our friends at the U.S. Travel Association tell us these are still fully available:

• Manager, Industry Communications
• Manager, Grassroots & PAC

The HR Certification Institute is in search mode for a Director, Partnership Marketing with 5+ years of marketing experience, as well as previous work managing strategic alliances/partnerships; knowledge of HR sector a big plus – see also main career page

The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities tells us they are recruiting for all of these posts:

• Director of Media Relations
• State Communications Manager
• State Network Communications Manager
• Development Writer/Editor
• Health Projects Manager
• State Project Associate/Assistant
• Project Director: Safety Net Initiative

Potomac Plastic Surgery has passed along this part-time Community Outreach Marketing Specialist with marketing and communications experience & strong knowledge and expertise in community outreach – here’s their website.

While this Corporate Partnerships Director post with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is technically a development role, the Institute is seeking candidates with significant experience (7-10 years’ worth) in marketing and/or public relations to fill the role.

Ketchum

• Account Exec, Consumer Practice
• Digital Producer

Prince George’s County Office of Human Resources Management – Communications & Strategic Partnerships Officer – $79k-$155k – apply by Feb. 7

Ogilvy PR – Senior Account Exec – 5-7 years of public relations experience required, preferably in a public relations firm or government agency setting.

New with the National Association of Realtors since our early-January check-in:

• Legislative Representative
• Political Representative

Suburban Hospital Foundation – Events & Marketing Coordinator – 3-5 years’ experience in development or related field desired.

Defense Health Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – apply by Feb. 4

Voto Latino

• Digital Director
• Special Assistant/Scheduler

Open State Institute – Campaign Coordinator supporting the Outdoors America Campaign – 2 years of communications & research experience required; public policy background & knowledge of environmental issues preferred – apply by Feb. 1

Smart Electric Power Alliance

• Director, Communications & Marketing
• Communications Manager – $65k-$75k
• Content Intern and Research Intern

MITRE Corp. – Strategic Communications Intern – suited for current undergrads specializing in communications, business, public relations, marketing or journalism

NBC/Universal

• Senior White House Reporter, NBC News Digital
• Producer, White House Unit
• Digital Campaign Manager, WRC/Channel 4

YWCA National Capital Area – Manager, Communications & Advocacy – 5+ years’ experience in communications, public policy or advocacy in a nonprofit setting desired.

… and finally: we were unaware that Architect of the Capitol (scroll to find) is a Presidential appointment; strategic visionary & transformative leader with 20+ years of experience in facilities operation & construction management sought – $172k – search managed by JDG – apply by Feb. 15

We're Glad That's All Done ... wait, what? Only to mid-February?

We're relieved the USA is fully back in operation and we're confident (OK, hopeful) we can avoid a reprise shutdown come Feb. 15.  Speaking of things reprised, don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Plastics Industry Association is actively recruiting for a Digital Communications Specialist (scroll to find) with 3-5 years of experience in writing for communications, marketing & storytelling as well as facility with social media.

The Environmental Working Group is seeking a Digital Production Associate with 1 to 3 years’ work experience in digital marketing; background in email marketing preferred.

The International Council for Clean Transportation has just shared these with us:

• Editor
• Digital Communications Associate

Clean Water Action – National Communications Manager – experience with strategic communications for short term & long term advocacy campaigns plus a passion for social & environmental justice and protect clean water required – can be based in DC or at one of several regional outposts – apply by Jan. 31

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Strategic Communications Officer – $61k-$126k – Springfield Va. or St. Louis, MO – apply by Feb. 9

Aspen Institute – opportunities supporting Weave: The Social Fabric Project

• Director of Communications
• Digital Media Manager

United Nations Foundation – Development Manager supporting the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data – background cultivating & securing 10k+ gifts required

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Executive Director for Strategic Communications, Business School
• Communications & Marketing Director, School of Public Health – $68k-$94k
• Communications & Marketing Manager supporting the Wilmer Eye Institute
• Social Media Associate, Business School – $42k-$58k
• Digital Marketing Specialist, Office of Annual Giving – $58k-$60k
• Development/Events Coordinator

United Nations Foundation – Development Manager supporting the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data – background cultivating & securing 10k+ gifts required

American College of Emergency Physicians – Public Relations Director – 5+ years’ managing public PR programs or agency accounts with an emphasis on media relations required. 

APCO Worldwide

• Associate Director, Media Relations
• Health Communications Consultant
• Research Field Manager – DC; New York; Chicago, IL or Raleigh, NC

Behavior/social marketing agency Rescue seeks Field Organizing Fellow to drive implementation of youth-targeted tobacco control and nutrition/obesity prevention policy campaigns across Virginia – significant travel required.

Oncor seeks Senior Communications Advisor with 7-10 years in media, media relations, public relations or related field; background in energy or knowledge of the Texas electric market preferred – Dallas, TX – apply by Feb. 15 

Obama Foundation

• Communications & Media Relations Associate
• Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations – DC or Chicago, IL
• Regional Development Analyst – DC, Chicago, IL or San Francisco, CA
• Development Communications Associate – Chicago, IL

CHIEF seeks Communications Lead to support a public sector client in the earth sciences field – 8+ years of strategic communications or marketing experience required, preferably in a management or leadership role involving multiple stakeholders.

Here’s a very fresh Public Relations Coordinator opportunity with U.S. News & World Report supporting their Money, Travel & Autos channels – one+ years of media relations experience and strong research & writing skills required.

New with the Washington Post since our check-in from just last Thursday:

• Travel Operations Editor – apply by Feb. 4
• Travel Video Editor – 2 positions available – apply by Feb. 4
• Travel Photo Editor – apply by Feb. 4
• National Health Policy Reporter – apply by Feb. 8

GlobalGiving facilitates crowdfunding & fundraising for thousands of projects & non-profits worldwide – and we’d guess your work promoting their good works as Director of Marketing would be super-interesting & rewarding – $100k-$110k

Tiger Woods Foundation – Development Coordinator (pdf) – 1-2 years’ experience working in fund development required, preferably with an education nonprofit – Irvine, CA

George Washington University

• Assistant Director, ESIA Annual Giving
• Development & Alumni Relations Assistant, Law School

Salvation Army – Director, Digital Fundraising Systems (scroll to find) – $91k-$103k – 5-7 years of progressive experience as an online fundraiser, web developer/analyst, or similar internet-related experience desired.

Urban Institute

• Project Coordinator, Communications
• Research Analyst, Justice Policy Center
• Research Assistant, Justice Policy Center
• Policy Assistant, Justice Policy Center
• Senior Research Associate, Housing Finance Policy Center
• Policy Assistant supporting the Research to Action Lab

American Institutes for Research – Communications Assistant/Intern - Summer 2019 – suited for candidates currently seeking a degree in such fields as communications, graphic design, technical communication & marketing.

Again & Again

Here's a nice-sized set of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Institute for Justice – Policy Fellow – Chicago, IL – Jan. 28 

Federal Highway Administration – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $114k-$148k – Jan. 28 

Washington Post – the first four opportunities noted are supporting a new a new digital travel initiative at the Post:

• Deputy Editor – Jan. 28
• Multiplatform Editor – Jan. 28
• Designer – Jan. 28
• Design Editor – Jan. 28
• Food Editorial Aide – Jan. 28
• News Designer, Opinions – Jan. 31

British Embassy:

• Chief Communications Officer, Prosperity – $58k – Jan. 28
• Digital & Social Media Officer, Military/Defence – $58k – Jan. 29
• Policy & Communications Manager supporting UK Research & Innovation USA – $58k – Jan. 30
• Defence Capability Advisor – $58k – Jan. 31

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – Jan. 29

University of Maryland

• Director of Development Communications & Marketing, Athletics – Jan. 29
• Graphic Designer – Jan. 29
• Assistant Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations, School of Engineering – Jan. 29
• Executive Director of Development – Jan. 30
• Public Relations Specialist, Engineering Dept. – $38k-$45k – Jan. 31
• Marketing & Communications Assistant – $35k-$42k – Feb. 1

George Mason University – Associate Director of Development for Major Gifts – Jan. 30

Northern Virginia Community College – Graphic Designer – part-time – $25/hr – Jan. 30

Airlink – Communications Manager – $50k-$80k – Jan. 31

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Senior Manager, Social Media – Jan. 31

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging – Communications Associate – Jan. 31

PAE/MacFadden – Policy Coordinator supporting USAID’s Office of Food for Peace – Jan. 31

Research!America – Director of Communications – Jan. 31

DC Dept. of Health Care Finance – Policy Analyst – $92k-$118k – Feb. 1

Fairfax County Health & Human Services – Public Information Officer – $63k-$112k – Feb. 1 

Household & Commercial Products Association – Communications Content Specialist – Feb. 1

Nature Conservancy – Digital Producer – Feb. 1

Union of Concerned Scientists – Western States Outreach Coordinator – $52k – Oakland, CA – Feb. 3