See These Again

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

Note: no new post on Columbus Day – see you again Tuesday.

American Association for the Advancement of Science – Deputy Director, Science Press Package –  Oct. 14 

National Indian Gaming Commission – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $137k-$166k – Oct. 14

University of Maryland – Communications Coordinator, Engineering School – Oct. 14

DHS/Immigration & Customs Enforcement – Public Affairs Specialist – $64k-$99k – New York; New Orleans, LA; San Francisco or Sacramento, CA – Oct. 15

Nature Conservancy – Development & Operations Associate – Baton Rouge, LA – Oct. 16 

NASA – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$152k – Oct. 17

Critical Exposure – Communications Coordinator – $40k – Oct. 18 

Federal Housing Finance Agency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $94k-$182k – Oct. 18

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations – Director of Communications (scroll to find; may have to download to open) – $80k-$90k+ – Oct. 18

Library of Congress – Legislative Data Specialist – $69k-$90k – Oct. 18

Carpenter’s Shelter – Communications & Development Associate (scroll to find) – Oct. 19

Alexandria Dept. of Parks & Recreation – Digital Marketing Specialist – $46k-$61k – Oct. 20

Americans for Safe Access – Manager of Government Affairs – Oct. 20

British Embassy – Strategic Communications & Outreach Officer, Northern Ireland Bureau – $25/hr – Oct. 20

Monster

Hello Friday job-and-beer-happening searchers!  Take a look at these and be forewarned: something liquid this way comes!

Consumer brand giant Unilever has passed along this fresh Associate Manager, External Affairs & Issue Management post suited for born leaders and paradox navigators with 3-5+ years’ experience in public policy, legislative or issue management.

The National WIC Association, the education arm & advocacy voice for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children, is in search mode for a Marketing Communications Manager with 3+ years of relevant experience, top-notch writing skills & proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has let us know they are still looking to fill Fall 2019 Intern posts in communications/public affairs and government relations.

Association of American Medical Colleges

• Public Relations Manager
• Digital Copy Editor
• Lead Writer, Executive Communications

Pew Research Center – Associate Digital Producer supporting their Fact Tank data journalism blog – 3-5+ years online production experience and a track record of conceiving & writing articles desired.

Northern Virginia Community College – Director of Communications – $85k-$95k – significant professional experience and leadership in a communications position in the post-secondary education, government or business sector desired – apply by Oct. 31

American University

• Staff Writer for the DCist
• Digital Content Coordinator, Office of Campus Life
• Assistant Director of Alumni Outreach
• Graphic Design Coordinator

United Health Group – Associate Director, Media Relations – 6+ years of experience as a media relations/public relations professional required – DC or Minnetonka, MN

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Officer, Advertising Strategy
• Senior Associate, Project on Student Borrower Success

Berman Hebrew Academy – Director of Marketing & Communications – 3-5+ years of experience in marketing & communications and strong writing skills required

POLITICO

• Publicist
• Tech Reporter
• Regulatory Research Analyst
• Editorial Intern – Spring 2020 – Albany, NY

Arlington County – Public Relations Intern – one-year term – $32k-$63k – apply by Oct. 24

Best wishes for a grand & glorious Fall weekend your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here's what's on tap for this weekend – search here for more festivities in the near future:

• Baltimore Hard Cider & Doughnut Festival – Fells Point – Oct. 11
• Old Town Oktoberfest – Winchester, Va. – Oct. 11-12
• Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 11-12
• Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Oct. 11-13 
• Snallygaster – Penn Quarter NW DC – Oct. 12 
• German International School 5k & Oktoberfest – Potomac, MD – Oct. 12 
• Germania Lodge Oktoberfest – Cockeysville, MD – Oct. 12 
• All Things Go Fall Classic – Union Market NE DC – Oct. 12-13 
• Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival – Amherst, Va. – Oct. 12-13 
• Salt Line Oyster Wars – Nats Park Waterfront – Oct. 13 
• Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaitherburg, MD – Oct. 13

"Pretty Great, Thanks for Asking"

A flurry of late- and extra-inning home runs and resulting Nationals series win has us in a cheery mood this morning.  In baseball and job-search (and pretty much everything else), we ask you to #stayinthefight!

1-2) Fresh C-suite opportunities from our friends at the League of Conservation Voters:

• Chief of Staff – apply by Nov. 4
• Chief Operating Officer – apply by Nov. 4

3) American Academy of Otolaryngology – Grassroots Advocacy Specialist

4-5) American Hotel & Lodging Association

• Director, State & Local Government Affairs (pdf)
• Interns (pdf) – Spring 2020 – $15/hr – apply by Nov. 1

5) Association of Proposal Management Professionals – Director of Content

6-8) Brookings Institution

• Vice President/Director, Global Economy & Development – search managed by Russell Reynolds Associates
• Project Coordinator/Research Assistant, Global Economy & Development
• Fellow/Senior Fellow supporting the Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy

9) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – Communications Associate

10-16) Council on Foreign Relations

• Senior Editor/Writer, Global Health
• Research Associate, Climate Change Policy
• Assistant Director, Fellowship Affairs
• Research Associate, Japan Studies – proficiency in Japanese required
• Event Assistant
• Defense Policy Fellow – DC or New York
• Research Associate, Women & Foreign Policy – part-time

17) DC Dept. of Public Works – Director of Communications – $116k-$162k – apply by Oct. 13

18-21) Democracy Fund

• Program Associate, Elections & Voting
• Program Associate, Elections Policy
• Program Associate, Public Square
• Senior Advisor, Government Accountability

22) EveryMind – Manager, Development & Communications/Foundations & Giving

23) FleishmanHillard – Interns, Spring 2020: Public Relations – Social & Innovation – Graphic Design – apply by Nov. 5

24-32) Georgetown University

• Senior Director for Strategic Communications
• Director of Internal Communications, Law School
• Communications & Marketing Coordinator, GU Library
• Creative Content Manager, Athletic Dept.
• Senior Associate Director of Analytics & Strategy, Office of Advancement
• Senior Director, Annual Giving Marketing Operations
• Director, Medical Center Campaign Planning
• Senior Director of Development, School of Public Policy
• Special Assistant to the VP of Advancement

33) Hispanic Access Foundation – Communications Manager – apply by Nov. 11

34) Human Rights Campaign – Policy Coordinator

35) International Association for Impact Assessment – Communications & Development Specialist – $43k-$46k – apply by Oct. 25

36-37) Ketchum

• Account Coordinator, Public Sector & Government
• Junior Designer

38) LeadingAge – Senior Vice President, Communications & Marketing

39) Management Sciences for Health – Board Liaison

40) National Immigration Forum – Communications Assistant (pdf) – apply by Oct. 21

41) National Sleep Foundation – Marketing & Communications Manager

42-46) Nature Conservancy

• Development Coordinator – New Haven, CT – apply by Oct. 31
• Associate Director of Events – location flexible among major California cities – apply by Oct. 31
• Executive Assistant – New York – apply by Nov. 3
• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy – Anchorage, AK – apply by Nov. 5
• Associate Director of Development – flexible in NYC area or Long Island – apply by Nov. 14

47) Philanthropy Roundtable – President & CEO – search managed by Talent Market

48) SAIC – Communications Specialist

49) Siemens – Media Relations Manager

50-52) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Deputy Director of Government Relations
• Development Associate
• Outreach Assistant

53-54) U.S. Pharmacopeia

• Global External Affairs Director
• Director, External Communications

Jobs + Mezcal

So we have some great jobs plus a couple opportunities to enjoy Latin American culture, food & drink, including some mezcal-focused fun.  Just what you were expecting, of course.

Here’s a fresh Vice President of Communications post with the Aerospace Industries Association – 3 years’ experience in a primary/senior communications role sought.

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions is recruiting for an Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator with 3+ years related experience; background supporting CEO/Exec Director & political savvy preferred.

Credit Union National Association is seeking an experienced, creative Social Media Strategy Manager – successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of robust, integrated social media strategies – 5+ years of experience in social media and communications sought – search managed by the QTI Group.

Speechwriting & communications cabal West Wing Writers seek a Director with 3+ years of relevant experience and exceptional & versatile wiring skills to join their collaborative team – an Associate role is also available for strong-writing & deadline-meeting candidates – either post can be based in DC, New York, or San Francisco, CA

World Wildlife Federation

• Communications Director, Forests
• Government Relations Intern – Spring 2020

League of Conservation Voters – Vice President of Campaigns – 10+ years of issue and/or electoral campaign experience, including work in message development, budgeting, campaign plans, paid media & voter contact – apply by Oct. 11

Sunshine Sachs – Media Relations Manager, Social Good & Issues Advocacy – 6+ years of PR and media relations experience in community engagement, non-profit, public sector, politics or regulatory matters sought.

University of Maryland Medical System – Baltimore, MD

• Vice President Media Relations & Corporate Communications
• Senior Director, Media Relations & Corporate Communications

National Electrical Contractors Association – Director of Communications – 4+ years of experience in the communications field desired.

National Trust for Historic Preservation – Public Affairs Manager – 5+ years of experience in communications, media relations or public affairs desired, ideally in a matrixed & geographically dispersed non-profit.

Federal Housing Finance Agency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $94k-$182k – apply by Oct. 18

Amputee Coalition

• Director of Government Relations
• Director of Communications
• Director of Development

Opportunities with College to Congress, a group supporting Congressional intern aspirants with limited financial means & no political connections, seeks a Communications Director with 2+ years of Capitol Hill or equivalent professional organization communications experience – Development Intern also sought – and applications to join their 2020 Hill Intern Class are now open.

Better Markets – Director of Communications & Public Relations – $100k – 7-12 years of multifaceted communications experience desired, including extensive pitching & media relations work.

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

• Regional Political Director (pdf) – $85k-$110k – apply by Oct. 21
• Compliance Assistant/Coordinator (pdf) – $45k-$60k – apply by Nov. 1

Dept. of Transportation – Visual Communications Specialist supporting the DoT OIG – $69k-$109k – apply by Oct. 22

National Council of Jewish Women – Legislative Associate – $50k-$55k – demonstrated commitment to social justice and strong writing + communication skills desired.

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va. except as otherwise noted

• Director of Marketing & Communications, School of Continuing & Professional Studies – Northern Virginia-based
• Associate Director for UVA Clubs/Signature Programs & Global Engagement
• Assistant/Associate Director for UVA Clubs & Global Engagement
• Associate Director of Donor Relations, UVa Library – $67k-$80k

Make plans now for tomorrow's (Oct. 10) food, drinks, music & dance action at Noche Iberoamericana 2019 and next Tuesday's (Oct. 15) Mexico in a Bottle mezcal + other spirits fest – both taking place at the Mexican Cultural Institute in DC.

Gaming, Therapy, Community & Enforcement

NAFSA/Association of International Educators – Senior Director, Public Policy & Legislative Strategy – 8+ years of experience in advocacy or public policy required.

BerlinRosen – Account Exec, Issue Advocacy – 2-3+ years of experience in PR, public affairs, media relations, journalism, issue advocacy, political campaigns or related field desired – DC or New York

Bennet for America seeks a detail-oriented superior writer to take on a Press Assistant role at their Denver, CO campaign HQ – previous congressional or campaign experience preferred.

Access Intelligence – see also main career page

• Content Manager, Events
• Events Marketing Director

This Assistant Director of Communications for Digital Strategy post with SEIU is new since our two-weeks-past check-in – $105k – 8-10 years of related experience desired.

National Indian Gaming Commission – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $137k-$166k – apply by Oct. 14

American Cancer Society

• Media Advocacy Manager
• Policy Team Intern and Regional Media Advocacy Intern – these Fall 2019 posts appear to have been added on Oct. 4

American Society for Microbiology – Advocacy Coordinator – 4+ years' experience in media outreach, science policy communication & executive relations required.

American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy – Advocacy Coordinator – at least one year of advocacy experience and knowledge of health issues & of federal/state legislative & regulatory processes desired.

Motion Picture Association of America (scroll to find) – see also main careers page

• Director, Digital Content & Social Media
• Manager, Events

NASA – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$152k – apply by Oct. 17

Capital One – Community Affairs Engagement Strategist, Staff Groups – 3+ years of experience in community relations that includes volunteer program management sought; familiarity with the Community Reinvestment Act preferred.

Hager Sharp – see also main career page – you may have to scroll down a good way to see descriptions on links below:

• Senior Account Exec, Health
• Account Coordinator, Health
• Opportunities at various levels supporting their National Institutes of Health client are available in Writing, Social Media, Media Relations & Partnerships and in Web Development & Graphic Design

Independent Women's Forum/Independent Women's Voice – Director of Communications – 7+ years’ relevant experience required.

Center for Community Change

• Director of Policy & Advocacy
• Senior Policy & Advocacy Manager
• Media Relations Manager
• Digital Campaigns Specialist

American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Science Communicator (pdf) – advanced biochemistry education & experience disseminating content of peer-reviewed journals preferred.

DCG Communications (scroll to find)

• Art Director
• Associate Writer/Account Exec
• Communications Account Manager
• Communications Consultant/Project Manager
• Communications Program Director
• Communications Specialist
• Communications Specialist/Senior Account Exec
• Graphic Designer, Army
• Health Communications Consulting Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Senior Event Manager
• Senior Strategic Planner
• Senior Writer/Editor
• Speech Writer
• Web Content Specialist

DHS/Immigration & Customs Enforcement – Public Affairs Specialist – $64k-$99k – New York; New Orleans, LA; San Francisco or Sacramento, CA – apply by Oct. 15

… and finally: CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company tangentially associated with the Ukrainian whistleblower contretemps, is seeking a Communications Associate with 3+ years of corporate communications or PR experience; technology background preferred.

Let's Get Your Job-Seek Week Off to a Strong Start

Hello Monday!  That was a less-than-good Sunday for the Skins & Nats (on the heels of a Caps letdown on Saturday night). On a cheerier note: we've got some great jobs this morning – make one yours!  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics is seeking a Press Secretary with 3-8 years’ experience that includes on-the-record work & pitching ability.

Progressive digital campaign group ACRONYM has passed along this Campaign Director post suited for candidates with 5+ years’ experience leading electoral campaigns or politically minded advocacy campaigns & low-ego mindset – $100k

The American Academy of Physician Assistants is recruiting for a Social Media Manager with 5+ years’ experience coordinating & managing social media, communications, marketing & writing & editing for an organization or entity – we’re told a $65k-$85k pay grade applies.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is seeking a Accounting & Finance Manager with 3+ years’ experience in accounts payable & receivable, general ledger, budgets, cash flow & tax areas, plus strong knowledge of GAAP.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees has let us know they are still recruiting for a Fall 2919 Digital Communications Intern – $15/hr – facility with Adobe Creative Suite a must.

National Association of Manufacturers

• Policy Coordinator
• Tax & Domestic Policy Coordinator
• Digital Content Editor
• Paid Digital Media & Data Manager

Yelp is seeking a Public Policy Associate with related experience in government or with a tech company; background executing successful policy-based events a plus.

American Hospital Association – Media Relations Coordinator – 1-2 years’ experience in communications and/or media relations sought.

George Washington University

• Director, Athletics Communications – $68k-$98k
• Senior Communications Associate, Alumni Relations – $58k-$80k
• Senior Graphic Designer, Business School – $47k-$64k – apply by Oct. 10

Warner Bros. – Director, Public Policy – 6+ years of relevant private sector experience desired, including at least 2+ years of handling policy work relating to the media industry, particularly for film, TV & video games sector.

CDRF Global – Communications Associate – top-notch writing & editing skills required; facility with Drupal or Adobe Creative Suite a plus. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

• Director, Government Relations
• Regional Development Officer
• Government Relations Intern – Spring 2020

Riverside Research – Marketing & Communications Specialist – 2-5 years of experience & proficient in various social media platforms desired.

Marriott International – PR Manager/Media Relations Specialist at their Gaylord National Harbor outpost – experience in public relations, sales, marketing, digital or related professional area required; hospitality marketing or PR agency preferred

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Communications Specialist supporting the Center for Health Disparities Solutions – $43k-$59k
• Editor supporting Jhpiego
• Senior Director of Development, School of Arts & Sciences
• Senior Associate Director of Development, Dept. of Neurology
• Associate Director of Annual Giving supporting Jhpiego

Washington Post – Newsroom Internships – Summer 2020 – additional details here – apply by noon (ET) on Oct. 9

Capital One – Communications Manager – 5+ years’ experience in developing & implementing communications strategies desired.

Booz Allen Hamilton

• Director of Media Relations
• Senior Executive Communications Professional/Speechwriter

RAND Corporation – Media Relations Officer – 6 years of related experience and superior news writing skills, judgment & understanding of news media operations sought.

United Nations Foundation

• Manager, Digital Development supporting the Girl Up initiative
• Associate Social Media & Digital Producer supporting the Digital Impact Alliance
• Senior Partnerships Associate supporting the Shot@Life campaign

George Mason University – Major Gifts Officer – 5-7+ years of prior fundraising experience in securing major gifts of $25k+ – search managed by Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates – apply by Oct. 29

In closing, Go Nats! Stay in the Fight!

Soon Unavailable

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

CareFirst/Blue Cross-Blue Shield – Senior Communications Consultant-Medicare Advantage – Owings Mills, MD – Oct. 7

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship –  Fellowships – starting Spring 2020; 6-9 month term – $3,300/mo. – see also program FAQs – Oct. 7

Nature Conservancy

• Donor Relations Manager – Nashville, TN – Oct.7
• Events & Stewardship Coordinator – Nashville, TN – Oct. 7
•  Executive Assistant, Gift Planning – Oct. 9
• Associate Director of Development – $75k-$90k – Minneapolis, MN – Oct. 11

 League of Conservation Voters

• Campaigns Coordinator – Oct. 7
• Vice President of Campaigns – Oct. 11

World Bank – Senior Communications Officer/Communications Officer, Editorial Content with the International Finance Corp. – Oct. 8

Census Bureau – Media Specialist – $57k-$108k – home-based; must reside within commuting distance of Fairfax County – Oct. 9

George Mason University – Deputy Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Relations – search managed by Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates – Oct. 9

Millennium Challenge Corporation – Communications Specialist – $65k-$101k – Oct. 9 

University of Maryland – Communications Specialist supporting the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering – $25/hr – Oct. 9

Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – Oct. 10; subject to early closure

U.S. Marshals Service – Congressional Affairs Analyst – $99k-$128k – Oct. 10

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board – Communications Director – $68k-$114k – Oct. 11

Fisher House Foundation – Senior Communications Specialist – Oct. 11

Library of Congress – Event Assistant – $57k-$74k – Oct. 11

U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation – see also main career page

• Chief Executive Officer (pdf) – Oct. 11
• Digital Marketing Coordinator (pdf) – Oct. 11
• Meetings & Events Assistant (pdf) – Oct. 11

Washington Post – Classical Music Critic – Oct. 11

National Fair Housing Alliance – Associate Director of Communications – Oct. 13

University of California – Communications & Promotion Coordinator – $83k-$95k – DC-based – Oct. 13 

Late to the Game

Like the National's bats last night and genuinely pleasant Fall weather, we've failed to show up on time.  We hope this Friday set gets everyone back in the game ... and if not, there's always plenty of festival fun this weekend.  And don't even get us started on the Skins.

The Patient Access Network Foundation is seeking a Manager, Digital Marketing & Communications (scroll to find) with of 2-5 years CMS experience, such as with WordPress, Drupal or Joomla – strong writing & editing skills a plus.

Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications is actively recruiting for these:

• Public Affairs Account Supervisor
• Public Affairs Associate

George Washington University is in search mode for a Program Associate & Director of Outreach (scroll to find) supporting the Digital Trade & Governance Hub – background of working with policymakers in the legislative and/or Executive branch required, as well as experience in outreach including preparing /maintaining websites, newsletters, press releases & social media accounts.

British Embassy

• Strategic Communications & Outreach Officer, Northern Ireland Bureau – $25/hr – apply by Oct. 20
• Programme Manager – $60k – policy, trade, investment & knowledge exchange focus – apply by Oct. 24

Ethanol & biofuel advocate Growth Energy has shared this Director of Government Affairs post suited for candidates with 7+ years of experience that includes some time working on Capitol Hill or with Congressional offices or in a related advocacy setting.

Herndon-based opportunities with China Telecom Americas:

• Web Content Marketing Specialist
• Digital Marketing Specialist

Herndon is also where you’ll find this Media Relations Specialist post with Volkswagen Group of America – 3-5 years of relevant experience required; existing relationships with automotive, general market, consumer & social media outlets a preferred. 

Atlantic Media – opportunities supporting the National Journal Group

• Health Policy Research Analyst
• Qualitative Research Associate
• Senior Research Associate, Policy & Data Visualization
• Research Associate, Policy & Data Visualization

Fresh opportunities with the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (scroll to find)

• Director of Advocacy & Communications
• Vice President for Development

Center for American Progress

• Executive Vice President, Policy
• Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Energy & Environment
• Senior Policy Analyst, Legal Progress

POLITICO is seeking a Policy Editor to join their evening/night-shift crew – experience as an editor covering policy & political news is, quite reasonably, required.

American University

• Social Media Coordinator, School of Business
• Major Gifts Officer, WAMU

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate supporting the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy
• Creative Associate
• Senior Admin Assistant, Environment

Heritage Foundation – Gradate Fellow, Health Policy and Gradate Fellow, Welfare Policy – Spring 2020

Mystery fast-growing, DC-based PR firm – Digital Media Director – 3-5 years of proven experience executing digital campaigns required; facility with Drupal, WordPress & social media analysis tools also sought.

… and finally: even if the relevant term here wasn’t in the news right now, we think this Whistleblower Ombudsman opportunity with the U.S. House of Representatives would be a pretty interesting post – a strong command of relevant laws & policies and experience conducting trainings and educational outreach desired.

Best wishes for a winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource, which could include lot of great opportunities to enjoy some festival fun as the weather actually becomes seasonally appropriate – find more opportunities in the upcoming weeks here.

• OktoBEARfest – Red Bear Brewing, NE DC – Oct. 4 
• Unite the District Fest – Audi Field – Oct. 4-5   
• Richmond Oktoberfest – Richmond Raceway – Oct. 4-5   
• Rustico Old Town Oktoberfest – Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 5 
• Rustico Ballston Allagash Seafood Festival – Arlington, Va. – Oct. 5 
• Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 5 
• Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 5 
• Hops & Harvest Festival – Columbia, MD – Oct. 5 
• Taste of Annandale – Tom Davis Drive, Annandale, Va. – Oct.5 
• Prince Georges Fall Fest – Bowie, MD – Oct.5 
• Crabtoberfest – Cambridge, MD – Oct. 5 
• St. Nicholas Lutheran Church Oktoberfest – Huntingtown, MD – Oct. 5 
• Rotary of Carroll County Oktoberfest – Westminster, MD – Oct. 5-6  
• Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, DC/MD – Oct. 6

Your Thursday Set is Set to Increase

We're a work-in-progress today; check back for more. [edit: all finished]

1) The Learning Policy Institute is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications with 10+  years of experience in a senior communications & management role, including team management; strong knowledge of k-12 education issues & existing relationships in the field preferred – DC or Palo Alto, CA

2) Sinclair Broadcasting/WJLA-TV has shared this Digital Account Manager post supporting their Government Matters platform – 2-3+ years of experience, relevant technical skills, and team player orientation desired.

3-5) Brookings Institution

• Research Analyst supporting the Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy
• Fellow/Senior Fellow and Director supporting the Center on Regulation & Markets
• Assistant to the EVP/VP & Chief of Staff

6-7) Carpenter’s Shelter (scroll to find)

• Communications & Development Associate (scroll to find) – apply by Oct 19
• Admin Assistant

8-9) Children’s Defense Fund

• Poverty & Health Policy Associate – New York
• Policy & Legislative Affairs Director – St. Paul, MN

10) Colorectal Cancer Alliance – Email Marketing Manager

11) DC Public Service Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$109k – apply by Nov.1

12-14) Recent searches via Talent Market:

• Capital Research Center – Managing Editor & Director of Content
• State Policy Network – Director of Philanthropic Development – remote based
• Texas Public Policy Foundation – Director of Digital Communications – Austin, TX or remote-based

15-18) University of Maryland

• Communications Specialist supporting the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering – $25/hr – apply by Oct. 9
• Communications Coordinator, Engineering School – apply by Oct. 14
• Communications Manager, Office of International Affairs – apply by Oct. 21
• Director of Annual Giving – apply by Oct. 21

19-20) University of Maryland/Capitol Region Health – Laurel, MD

• Donor Relations & Communications Manager
• Development Specialist, Institutional Gifts

21) American Petroleum Institute – Communications Intern (scroll to find)

22-24) Carbon180 – see also main career page

• Senior Communications Associate (pdf)
• Senior Policy Advisor (pdf)
• Chief of Staff (pdf) – DC or Oakland, CA

25) Defense Information Systems Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$152k – apply by Oct. 24

26) Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Oct. 10; subject to early closure

27-34) Georgetown University

• Strategic Communications Coordinator, GU Medical Center
• Communications Associate supporting the Center on Poverty & Inequality
• Publicist supporting the GU Press
• Director, Donor Communications & Recognition
• Associate Director of Family Philanthropy
• Associate Director, Donor Relations & Engagement, Northeast Region
• Associate Director of Development, Law Center
• Senior Development Associate, Gift Planning

35) University of California – Communications & Promotion Coordinator – $83k-$95k – DC-based – apply by Oct. 13

36-38) American Association of University Women

• Director of Federal Policy – $85k-$100k
• Public Policy & Research Assistant – $45k-$55k
• Development Associate – $42k-$48k

39-40) American Counseling Association

• Government Affairs Representative
• Public Affairs Coordinator

41) Assurant – Vice President of Federal Affairs

42-43) Earthjustice

• Legislative Director, Lands, Wildlife & Oceans – $130k-$144k
• Policy & Legislation Intern – Spring 2020 – apply by Dec. 1

44-48) Nature Conservancy

• Senior Policy Advisor for Climate – apply by Oct. 24
• Communications Project Manager supporting the Nature4Climate Coalition – Arlington, Va. or other Eastern U.S. major city -– apply by Oct. 24
• Conservation & Climate Policy Analyst – apply by Oct. 27
• Development Coordinator – Omaha, NE – apply by Oct. 31
• External Affairs Associate – Oklahoma City, OK – apply by Nov. 1

49) Walmart – Director, Federal Government Affairs

50) Washington Post – Classical Music Critic – apply by Oct. 11

– more to come OK, we're done –

Game 163 and Game 1

We're starting Wednesday on a cheery note in the wake of a superb & script-flipping Nationals' rally and in anticipation of another Capitals season opener.  And this guy looks like he had a pretty great time in Nats Park last night, even if he surely wishes he was off to St. Louis, instead. 

Freedman Consulting is recruiting for a Project Director (scroll to find) with 9+ years of policy, legislative, consulting, communications, and/or research experience is preferred – downtown DC location.

Forbes-Tate Partners has shared this Director, Social & Earned Media Insights (scroll to find) opportunity suited for candidates with 3-5 years of, relevant experience in an agency, professional services firm, campaign, government agency or corporate setting & excitement at the prospect of helping build a smart, strategic social and earned insights function for the firm.

Here’s a very fresh Communications Coordinator opportunity with our friends at the Washington Post – grace under pressure, attention to detail, and 1-3 years related experience desired.

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is seeking a Manager, Communications & Media Relations with 2+ years of experience in media relations or journalism, communications, public affairs, project management, and/or social media – apply by Oct. 31

Critical Exposure, a group helping DC youth harness the power of photography & their own voices to fight for educational equity & social justice, seeks Communications Coordinator with strong communications & engagement skills, as well as some facility in photography & videography $40k – apply by Oct. 18

The Institute of International Finance is seeking a candidates with experience or academic background in communications, journalism, marketing, economics, public policy or a related field for this Corporate Communications Intern opportunity.

University of Virginia – note: two of these are locally based

• Assistant Director of Program Marketing & Outreach supporting the McIntire School of Commerce – Northern Virginia-based
• Director, Corporate Relations, School of Continuing and Professional Studies – Northern Virginia-based
• Associate Vice President, Development – Charlottesville, Va.
• Advancement Coordinator, Annual Giving & Digital Engagement – Charlottesville, Va.

Food Marketing Institute – Senior Vice President, Communications, Marketing & Consumer/Community Affairs – seeking candidates with 10-15 years prior communications and media relations experience, including managerial duties.

Wounded Warrior Project – Government Affairs Director – 5+ years of legislative, advocacy & policy experience desired.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations – Director of Communications (scroll to find; may have to download to open) – creative thinker with 8-10 years of experience in strategic communications & marketing desired – $80k-$90k+ – apply by Oct. 18

Inter-American Development Bank

• Social Media & Content Marketing Consultant – apply by Oct. 4
• Strategic Communications Intern – mid-Jan. to mid-Mar. 2020 term – apply by Oct. 19

Twitter is seeking a Policy Communications Fellow to support the platform’s efforts ahead of the 2020 elections – 2-3+ years of experience in communications, PR, public policy & media relations sphere sought.

This Communications Specialist role with anti-slavery stalwart Polaris notes a Sept. 5 revised date, but perhaps they’re still waiting to see a resume that’s as good a fit as yours.

Aira, a service that leverages technology to provide real-time assistance to blind & low-vision people, seeks a Director of Public Policy & Organization Engagement with of 3-5 years in government relations, policy advocacy or government program development/administration – see also main career page

Fox Corp.

• Guest Greeter, Fox News – freelance position
• Intern – Feb.-Apr. 2020 term

Mystery employer – Public Relations Manager – 3-5 years of relevant PR agency and/or in-house corporate or higher education experience desired – Columbia, MD – search managed by the BOSS Group 

Consumer Technology Association – Specialist, Political Programs – 2-3 years of experience working in government affairs, on Capitol Hill or in a legislative environment – see also main career page

Alexandria Dept. of Parks & Recreation – Digital Marketing Specialist – $46k-$61k – 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations, public information & graphic production or publications editing work sought – apply by Oct. 20

U.S. Marshals Service – Congressional Affairs Analyst – $99k-$128k – apply by Oct. 10

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) – Legislative Assistant
• Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) – Legislative Assistant
• Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) – Communications Assistant – $32k-$38k
• Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) – Intern
• Financial Services Committee, Republican Staff – Legal Intern – for 2nd or 3rd year law students

Summit School – Development Assistant – proficiency with fundraising software/platforms desired;  facility with eTapestry preferred – Edgewater, MD

DHS/Customs & Border Protection – Public Affairs/Social Media Specialist – $37k-$49k – for recent graduates – apply by Oct. 4