Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Sciences, Technology, Oversight & Welfare

Planned Parenthood of DC has let us know they are still looking to fill this Director of Communications post suited for candidates with 5-7 years’ experience in communications, preferably in progressive advocacy and/or health care.

Koch Industries – Manager of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement – 6+ years’ experience in the communications field required.

The Episcopal Church is recruiting for a full- or part-time Environmental Fellow (shown at right) with a background in environmental policy, public health & the environment, conservation, regulations, or in the legal field – 6-month term, starting in March

Gilead Sciences – Executive Director, Government Affairs – Executive Branch experience or a background engaging it, is desired

House Radio/TV Gallery – Media Logistics Assistant – $51k – apply by Feb. 28

United Planning Organization – Director, Communications & Development Division (pdf) – 10+ years of experience in development & communications desired

EarthShare – Communications & Online Manager – duties include managing their WordPress website & social channels – Bethesda location

Northern Virginia Technology Council – Director of Communications & Public Relations – experience in public speaking and building relationships with press, other regional organizations desired.

UL – formerly known as Underwriters Laboratories
Wells Fargo – Government Relations & Corporate Philanthropy Public Relations Consultant – 5+ years of communications experience required – DC, Charlotte, NC or Minneapolis, MN

Boeing – Communications Specialist – duties to include developing speeches, videos, leadership messages, social media, internal news articles, presentations & digital content

Bart & Associates – Communications Specialist – 3-5 years of web content & web editing experience desired

Capital One – Principal Associate, Corporate Communications/Diversity & Inclusion and Workplace Culture – 3+ years of experience in communications, journalism or PR desired.

National Milk Producers Federation – Communications Coordinator – $40k-$60k – 1-3 years of related work experience sought, preferably in a trade association, media organization, government agency or Capitol Hill setting.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board – Corporate Liaison – at least 5-10 years’ experience in corporate/business relations or similar outreach functions preferred.

PBS – Director, Philanthropy Communications & Stewardship – 7+ years of experience in communications and/or stewardship required.

International Fund for Animal Welfare – Mid-Level Giving Manager – 5-7 years of mid-level donor experience focusing on portfolio management required, along with skills in event planning

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
… and finally: this Communications Specialist opportunity with the Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union appears to be more of a bank operations post than our usual sort of communications opportunity, but perhaps one of you will find it fits your interests.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Special Edition: Communications & Media Relations

We return to Tuesday focused-programming with a selection of opportunities in our core category here: media relations & communications jobs.

AARP – Director, Media Relations/Financial Security

American Association for the Advancement of Science (scroll to find)
American Council of Trustees & Alumni – Program Officer for Communications (scroll to find)

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages – Marketing & Communications Manager

American Gaming Association – Manager, Strategic Communications

American Psychological Association – Creative Communications Manager

Anne Arundel County – Public Information Officer – $83k-$148k – Annapolis, MD

Association of American Railroads – Communications Associate

Atlas Research – Lead Communications Consultant

BSI – Public Relations Manager

Capital Electric – Marketing Communications Manager – Upper Marlboro, MD

Capital One – Senior Manager, Corporate Communications/Public Relations

Center for Global Development – Communications Associate/Deputy Press Secretary

DC Child & Family Services Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$118k – apply by Mar. 12

DC Dept. of Small Business & Local Business Development – Public Affairs Specialist – $73k-$94k – apply today, Feb. 12

Democracy Initiative – Communications Strategist

Disabled American Veterans – Associate National Communications Director – $50k-$58k

EverFi – Senior Director of Communications

Exelon/PEPCO – Senior Communications Specialist

Federal Occupational Health – Strategic Communications Manager

Global Financial Integrity – Media Coordinator (scroll to find)

National League for Nursing – Director, Communications & Marketing

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Communications Specialist – $56k-$106k – apply by Feb. 18

National PTA – Associate Manager, Marketing & Communications – apply by Mar. 4

NuScale Power – Communications Specialist – Arlington, Va., Portland, OR or Corvallis, OR

Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Communications

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – Press Secretary – apply by Apr. 11

Raventek Solutions – Strategic Communications Coordinator – Secret clearance required

SAIC – Corporate Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required

Smithsonian Institution/Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden – Supervisory Communications & Marketing Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by Feb. 13; subject to early closure

Strategic Education, Inc. – Manager, Public Relations & Communications

Urban Institute – Media Manager

Washington Center for Equitable Growth – Communications Director

Women for Women International
World Bank – Communications Officer supporting PROBLUE – apply by Feb. 19

World Resources Institute – Communications Manager supporting the Global Commission on Adaptation
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Monday, February 11, 2019

Here We Go

Hello Monday!  Don't forget this super-sized run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Our friends at the Center for Science in the Public Interest have let us know they are actively recruiting for all of these:
As the principal architect for the design and development of the Library of Congress' agency-wide fundraising campaign, the Director, Development Office will be responsible for engaging the agency, its volunteer leadership and donors in building consensus for the campaign and the agency’s mission – $126k-$189k – apply by May 20

The League of Conservation Voters has passed these along:
Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative is seeking a Program Associate to support a grant-funded program to further promote their research initiative to drive clinical practice & policy change – 3-5 year’s relevant experience desired – $50k-$60k

CropLife America – see also main career page
U.S. Army/Military District of Washington – Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$126k – apply by Feb. 20

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
American Enterprise Institute – Data Analyst, Education Policy Studies – excellent quantitative skills, as well as high writing, research, communication, and organization proficiencies required; demonstrated interest in and knowledge of education policy preferred.

George Washington University
Capital One – Senior Manager Brand Media – seeking candidates with 8+ years of experience in a media planning or buying role at an advertising agency or in a corporate environment – McLean or Richmond, Va.

Edelman PR
Mystery marketing firm in the travel space – Communications & Development Associate – temporary post – $16-$17/hr – facility with Salesforce or a CRM system preferred – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

Environmental Defense Fund – remote/home-based roles

Camris International – Principal Communications & Strategy Advisor supporting USAID’s Bureau for Global Health – 11+ years of relevant experience providing strategic communication advice in the health & development sectors required.

Burson Cohn Wolfe
Conservation International – Executive Coordinator, Global Policy & Government Relations – 5+ years of executive assistance to senior level personnel required – Seattle, WA

Spectrum – Legal Intern, Government Relations – for current law or grad students – paid position
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Sunday, February 10, 2019

Now This is a Super Sunday

Sure, the big game was last week, but this 33-job extravaganza of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week is the real high-scoring & potentially life-enriching Sunday you need.

The Appeal – Senior Editor – Feb. 11

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

Federal Emergency Management Agency – all three of these are subject to potential early closure:
Nature Conservancy
Smithsonian Institution
Export-Import Bank of the United States – Public Affairs Specialist – $56k-$88k – Feb. 12

Washington Post
American Farmland Trust – Mid-Atlantic Regional Director – Feb. 13

Embassy of Canada – Senior Public Affairs Officer – $90k – New York – Feb. 13

Library of Congress – Public Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – Feb. 13

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

Brookings Institution – Metropolitan Policy Fellow – 2-year term; starting Sept. 2019 – Feb. 14

British Embassy – New York
U.S. Congress – Architect of the Capitol (scroll to find) – $172k – search managed by JDG – Feb. 15  

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
Friends of the National Arboretum – Manager of Institutional Relations – Feb. 15

Horizon Foundation – Chief Financial & Administrative Officer – Columbia, MD – Feb. 15

League of Conservation Voters – Legislative Director – Feb. 15 

Oncor – Senior Communications Advisor – Dallas, TX – Feb. 15 

Public Religion Research Institute – Manager of External Affairs – Feb. 15

University of Maryland
United Way – Manager, Public Relations – Feb. 16
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Friday, February 8, 2019

It's Time

Hello Friday job-wanters!  We feel it's time to finally end a standoff that has kept Washington & the rest of the nation on edge for months – so we're predicting Bryce Harper finally chooses his home today, or at least by this weekend.  We love him to stay here, but aren't optimistic about it.

Digital creative agency Ghost Note has passed along this Digital Marketing Manager/Analyst position suited for candidates with 5+ years digital experience, including social media, email, SEM, technical SEO, paid media & analytics; agency background a must.

Terrific & fresh opportunities with the Motion Picture Association of America:
Progressive communications firm Feldman Strategies seeks full- or part-time Communications Fellow with at least one year of communication experience either in an agency, organization or campaign setting; substantive internship engagement also applicable.

Public Religion Research Institute
Fairtrade America – Media Manager – 5+ years' relevant experience with a focus on successfully placing earned media desired.

Opportunities with global pharma giant AbbVie
FP1 Strategies
Pew Charitable Trusts – Communications Associate, Health Programs/Antibiotic Resistance – seeking candidates with one+ years’ experience in a nonprofit or public policy organization, including work in communications.

American University
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists – Vice President for Development – 5+ years of fundraising experience required; CFRE designation preferred – see also main careers page

British Embassy
New with SEIU since we put together yesterday’s set:
Physicians for Responsibility – Grassroots Coordinator, Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program – 2-3 years’ experience in organizing and/or in coordinating grassroots campaigns & coalitions desired.

Pew Research Center
U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission – Policy Analyst, Economics & Trade – $46k-$88k – Mandarin language skills preferred – apply by Feb. 18

Freddie Mac
Center for American Progress
American College of Nurse-Midwives – Communications Intern – $10/hr – Silver Spring location

Best wishes for a delightful weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource and welcome back to operation Rustico Ballston!
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Thursday, February 7, 2019

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

21-23) Howard University
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
37-38) The Optical Society
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
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.
51-52) Washington Post
53) World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization – Specialist, Health Emergencies Communication – $60k+ – apply by Feb. 26
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

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
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
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:
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.
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Monday, February 4, 2019

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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Sunday, February 3, 2019

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
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
Nature Conservancy
British Embassy
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
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Friday, February 1, 2019

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

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

Heritage Foundation
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:
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:
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
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
… 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.
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