You Say it's Your Birthday

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

Programming note: we will be skipping publishing on what is variously known as Presidents, President's & even Presidents' Day, even as the official Federal holiday is Washington's Birthday.  And if that's not already too much to keep track of, the esteemed GW's real birthday is Feb 22. (b. 1722).  See you again on Tuesday.

House of Representatives/Office of the CAO – Communications Specialist – $60k-$68k – Feb. 17 

George Mason University

• Development Event Coordinator, Hylton Performing Arts Center – part-time – Manassas, Va. – Feb. 17 
• Development Event Coordinator, College of Visual & Performing Arts – part-time – Feb. 17
• Digital Marketing Specialist, Law School – Feb. 18
• Communications Director supporting GMU’s Arlington Innovation District – Feb. 19

Council of Large Public Housing Authorities – Research & Policy Analyst – Feb. 18 

National Center for Health Statistics – Public Affairs Specialist – $59k-$93k – Feb. 18

Smithsonian Institution – Gift Officer, American Art Museum (pdf) – Feb. 18 

Washington Post – Researcher supporting the Daily 202 – Feb. 18

Nature Conservancy

• Global Managing Director, Climate – Feb. 18
• Fundraising Director – Feb. 23
• Director of Philanthropy Enrichment – Feb. 23

British Embassy – Head of Politics, Press & Public Affairs – $72k – Chicago, IL – Feb. 19

World Bank – Senior External Affairs Officer, Health/Nutrition & Population – Feb. 19

DC Dept. of Employment Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$79k – Feb. 20

Compassion & Choices – Digital Content Program Manager – see also main career page – Feb. 21 

Harm Reduction Coalition – Government Relations Manager (pdf) – $60k-$75k – see also main career page – Feb. 21

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Prince George's County Planning Board Office – Public Affairs & Marketing Officer – $85k-$146k – Feb. 21

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) – Legislative Correspondent (scroll to find) – $50k – Feb. 21

U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission – Research Assistant, Security & Foreign Affairs – $35k-$45k – Feb. 21 

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

• Editor – $72k-$133k – Feb. 22
• Public Affairs Officer – $64K-$133K – Springfield, Va. or St. Louis, MO – Feb. 22

We Heart U

Happy Valentine's Friday!  We hope you find something to love in today's set.

Academy Health has passed along this call for an Associate, Digital Content Strategy with 3-4 years of online communications, website & marketing experience, plus demonstrated success leading traditional & online marketing efforts.

In addition to the Democracy Fund post we noted at the top of yesterday’s set, we’re told the organization is also actively recruiting for:

• Partnerships Assistant
• Just & Inclusive Society Project Assistant
• Receptionist

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research remains in search mode for this Senior Director of Communications post suited for aspirants with 8+ years’ experience in communications, strategic media relations or public relations, including service at leadership/executive level – $110k-$130k

Red Hat – Public Policy Director – 10-12 years of relevant experience required; background in the software or IT field a plus.

Atlantic Media

• Public Policy Research Analyst supporting the Network Science Initiative
• Assistant Editor supporting Defense One
• Associate Editor, Branded Content supporting the Government Executive Media Group

Convention & sports authority Events DC is seeking a Director, Communications (pdf) with 6-7 years of experience with responsibility in communications/PR; background in sports or entertainment a plus – see also main career page

AARP – Vice President of External Relations – 15+ years’ experience & demonstrated success in marketing, communications, legislative, or campaign-related grassroots development, public affairs, public relations, or branding desired.

American University

• Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, School of Public Affairs
• Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
• Associate Director of Development
• Advancement Writer

Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Prospect Research – four years of experience required as well as background in donor research.

Pew Research Center – Associate Director, Science & Society – 12+ years’ experience in social science research & analysis required.

POLITICO

• News Editor – White House & international news focus
• Reporter supporting Legislative Compass

Public Citizen

• Worker Health & Safety Advocate, Congress Watch 
• Digital Content Creator for the Declaration for American Democracy campaign

Check out this Marketing & Communications Coordinator post with landscape architecture cabal OEHME, VAN SWEDEN, or just browse their lovely & calming portfolio. 

… and finally: what could be a more romantic way to close out your Valentine’s Day job search than with this From Fairfax, with Love spy-game-supportive Director of Communications post with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence – $121k-$170k – just don’t use your new role to snoop on your any of your exes!

Best wishes for a fabulous weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Your Thursday Set

1) The Democracy Fund is recruiting for a Senior Communications Associate with 7-10 years of relevant experience including managing the development and execution of high-impact issue or advocacy campaigns.

2) Amalgamated Transit Union – Communications Specialist – $66k-$70k

3-7) American Chemistry Council

• Director, Product Communications
• Manager, Product Communications
• Director of Plastics Digital, Media & Public Affairs
• Manager, Plastics Media Relations
• Senior Director, Plastics Outreach & Public Affairs

8-9) American Constitution Society

• Director of Strategic Engagement
• Vice President of Development

10) American Federation of Government Employees – Political Director (pdf) – see also main career page

11) Brookings Institution – Program Assistant, Executive Education

12) Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Supervisory Media Relations Officer – $142k-$170k – apply by Feb. 26

13) The da Vinci Alliance – Social Media Community Manager – $44k – remote-based

14) Employment Policies Institute – Research Manager – search managed by Talent Market

15-17) Georgetown University

• Director of Research and Advocacy supporting the Center on Privacy & Technology
• Digital Communications Specialist
• Assistant Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns

18) Institute for Humane Studies – Digital Specialist

19-20) Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America – DC or New York

• Communications Associate (scroll to find)
• Interns

21) March of Dimes – Director, Consumer Health Information

22) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Prince George's County Planning Board Office – Public Affairs & Marketing Officer – $85k-$146k – apply by Feb. 21

23-25) Meals on Wheels America

• Major Gifts Officer
• Manager Cause Marketing
• Development Associate

26) Medstar Health – Reputation Management Specialist – Columbia, MD

27) Mystery DC employer – Senior Copywriter – part-time; 12-week term – to $40/hr – search managed by Creative Circle

28) Mystery global construction & commercial real estate development company – Director of Communications – search managed by Paladin

29) Mystery non-profit – Director of Communications – search managed by Cella

30) National Association of Letter Carriers – Political Representative

31) National Retail Federation – Interns – Summer 2020 – multiple disciplines noted, including communications/public affairs & government relations – apply by Mar. 6

32-35) Nature Conservancy

• Government Relations Coordinator – apply by Mar. 6
• Director of External Affairs – Wilmington, DE – apply by Feb. 27
• Grant & Donor Communications Writer – part-time – $30k-$35k – St. Louis or Columbia, MO – apply by Mar 6
• External Affairs Advisor – Portland, OR

36) One Campaign – Policy Intern

37) Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions – Vice President of Advocacy – search managed by Staffing Advisors 

Equitable, Behavioral, Global & Social

We originally posted the wrong link for this Communications Assistant opportunity with the Washington Center for Equitable Growth; we’re told the Center is still actively recruiting for the post – 1-2 years of experience (including internships) required, preferably in a nonprofit, think tank, communications/public relations, or journalism setting.

The National Retail Federation has just shared these opportunities – see also main career page

• Manager, Social Media & Digital Communications
• Manager, Web Content

The Aspen Institute is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to support the American Talent Initiative and play a significant role in their work to expand access & opportunity to talented lower-income students – 5+ years’ experience implementing communications strategy at a mission-driven nonprofit, higher education institution, or similar setting desired.

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has passed these along these fresh opportunities – see also main career page

• State Campaigns Specialist
• Research Assistant/Research Associate, Family Income Support

The Association for Behavioral Health & Wellness is seeking a Policy & Communications Intern (pdf) for Summer 2020 (May-Aug. term preferred) – knowledge of health care issues desired; understanding of mental health & addiction issues a plus – apply by Mar. 15

Congressional Budget Office – Communications Intern – Summer 2020 – $18-$24/hr – apply by Feb. 26

MDG – Public Relations Strategist – 10+ years of PR, marketing or content development experience is required, including some work in a supervisory role.

Fannie Mae – Senior Specialist, Social Media Marketing – 3-5 years of social media marketing strategy, management & brand-building experience required.

Global Cold Chain Alliance – Marketing & Communications Coordinator – 2+ years’ experience in marketing or communications sought.

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) – Legislative Correspondent (scroll to find) – $50k – apply by Feb. 21
• Ohio Republican – Legislative Correspondent
• Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) – Staff Assistant (scroll to find)
• Florida Republican – Staff Assistant
• Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) – Intern (scroll to find) – can start as soon as mid-March

National Association for Biomedical Research – Communications & Marketing Manager – 4+ years of experience in communications/marketing & WordPress expertise desired.

Social Driver – Social Media Specialist – 1-5 years of experience in digital/social media marketing required; agency or client services background preferred

Mystery Employer – Health Communications Specialist – 4-7 year’s health communications experience desired – search managed by RCS Corp.

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Marketing/PR Specialist, UVa Health System – $49k-$79k
• Communication and Event Coordinator supporting the Project on Lived Theology
• Associate Director, Graphic Design

Fifty-Five

Ok, we're back. Hope one (or more) of these fits your skills & passion.

1) The Amputee Coalition is actively recruiting for a Government Relations Manager with 5+ years of experience in government relations position; non-profit health-related background preferred.

2) The Brand Guild is seeking a Senior Public Relations Manager to support a portfolio of real estate clients – 6+ years of public relations agency experience & expertise in finding & developing stories & driving visibility sought – see also main career page

3) Forbes-Tate Partners has shared an Analyst, Public Affairs (scroll to find) role suited for candidates with Strong research, writing, and editing skills; previous work on political campaigns, in private sector communications, on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, or for trade associations a plus.

4-10) Our friends with Defenders of Wildlife have passed a wealth of opportunities that they are actively recruiting for:

• Vice President, Landscape Conservation – to $125k
• Senior Representative, Government Relations – to $73k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Federal Lands/Refuge Systems Defense – to $78k – DC or Denver, CO
• Coordinator, Integrated Marketing – to $45k
• Field Conservation Policy Fellow – 6-month term – $24/hr
• Multiple non-public-affairs roles also noted: Director, Human Resources – Application Developer, Center for Conservation Innovation – Senior Accountant, Database Administration – HR Generalist – Admin Assistant, Finance
• Summer 2020 Intern opportunities: Communications – GIS – Endangered Species Policy – User-Centered Design – Conservation Science – Geoinformatics & Data Science – Mar. 15 deadline noted for most of these

11-18) AFL-CIO

• Communications Director
• National Campaign Manager – $123k
• Director of Speechwriting & Publications – $123k
• Internal Communications Specialist – $106k
• Regional Field Director, West Region – $116k
• Senior Digital Strategist – $96k
• Senior Editor & Speechwriter – $106k
• Senior Field Representative – 5 positions available – $96k

19) Alliance for Health Policy – Health Policy Analyst

20) Cambridge Global Advisors – Communications & Project Associate

21) DC Dept. of Employment Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$79k – apply by Feb. 20

22-29) Edelman PR

• Vice President, Digital Crisis
• Senior Account Supervisor, Public Affairs
• Senior Account Supervisor, Digital Corporate B2B
• Senior Copywriter
• Copywriter
• Executive Assistant
• Digital & Integrated Marketing Interns – Summer 2020
• Interns – Summer 2020

30) Evidence Action – Senior Manager, Communications

31) George Mason University – Digital Marketing Specialist, Law School – apply by Feb. 18

32) George Washington University – Assistant Director, Digital Marketing – $82k-$116k

33-34) Internal Revenue Service

• Field Media Relations Specialist – $76k-$133k – DC, Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL or Cincinnati, OH – apply by Feb. 24
• Media Relations Specialist – $86k-$137k – fluency in Spanish required – DC or New York – apply by Feb. 24

35) International Trade Administration – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $121k-$157k – apply by Feb. 13

36-38) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Communications Specialist supporting the Cochlear Center for Hearing & Public Health – $43k-$59k
• Associate Director of Development, JHU Libraries
• Communications Coordinator supporting the International Vaccine Access Center – 6-month term – $17-$23/hr

39-41) JPMorgan Chase

• Vice President, PR/Corporate Responsibility
• East Region Executive, Corporate Responsibility
• Associate Grants Manager

42) Leidos – Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations

43-48) MWWPR – DC or New York except as otherwise noted

• Account Supervisor, Corporate Communications
• Senior Account Exec, Corporate Communications
• Account Exec, Corporate Communications
• Associate Account Exec, Corporate Communications
• Account Coordinator, Corporate Communications
• Vice President, Corporate Communications – New York

49-50) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

• Editor – $72k-$133k – apply by Feb. 22
• Public Affairs Officer – $64K-$133K – Springfield, Va. or St. Louis, MO – apply by Feb. 22

51-52) Nuclear Energy Institute

• Media Relations Manager
• Senior Manager, Content & Digital Strategy

53) United Nations Foundation – Communications Fellow supporting the Girl Up campaign

54-55) U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission

• Research Assistant, Security & Foreign Affairs – $35k-$45k – apply by Feb. 21
• Director, Congressional Affairs & Communications – $58k-$95k – apply by Feb. 28

Repeat Performances

Monday update – We're swamped! No new post today; see you Tuesday.

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

NASA – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $142k-$170k – apply by Feb. 10

Partnership for Public Service – Junior Web Developer – Feb. 10

Project on Middle East Democracy – Communications Associate – Feb. 10

Washington Post

• Political Photographer – Feb. 10
• Science Reporter – Feb. 14

Nature Conservancy

• Development Assistant – temporary; 4-month term – San Francisco, CA – Feb. 10
• Donor Relations Manager – Nashville, TN – Feb. 11
• Social Content & Audience Engagement Manager – Feb. 12
• Senior Policy Advisor for Oceans & Coasts – Feb. 14
• Managing Director, Corporate Engagement – Feb. 16

Public Knowledge

• Director of Finance and Administration – Feb. 11
• Director of Government Affairs – Feb. 15

DHS/TSA – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $102k-$158k – Feb. 12

Confucius Institute U.S. Center – Digital Media Project Assistant – part-time – Mandarin language skills a plus – Feb. 12

Prince George’s County Police Dept. – Media Relations Manager – $89k-$173k – Feb. 12

Center for Civilians in Conflict

• Center for Global DevelopmentProgram Coordinator, Migration/Displacement & Humanitarian Policy – Feb. 13
• Research Assistant, Migration/Displacement & Humanitarian Policy – Feb. 14

Association of American Colleges & Universities – Content Manager – Feb. 14

George Mason University – Events Assistant, Law & Economics Center – Feb. 14

House of Representatives/Office of the Clerk – Publications Specialist – Feb. 14 

Hudson Institute – Political Studies Summer Fellowship – June-July 2020 – $3,000 stipend – Feb. 14

Malaria No More – see also main career page

• Development Manager (pdf) – Feb. 14
• Manager of Strategic Initiatives (pdf) – DC or Seattle, WA – Feb. 14

Smithsonian Institution – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Smithsonian/Harvard Center for Astrophysics – $116k-$151k – Cambridge, MA – Feb. 14 

Peace Brigades International – Director of Grassroots Fundraising & Communications (pdf) – part-time – $25k – Feb. 15

What a Week

Hello Friday job-scourers!  We're glad you've made it to the end of this week of caucus meltdowns, blockbuster baseball trades, Super Bowl parades, scorned handshakes & ripped speeches, and hat tricks.  It's almost enough to make you forget Presidential acquittals & emerging pandemics. We're already looking forward to happy hour, if the meteor strike will hold off that long.

Educational media/publishing giant Pearson has shared this Media/Public Relations Manager post with 3-5 years’ media relations and/or public relations experience, including on-the-record experience – we’re told post can be based in DC or Hoboken, NJ.

Our friends at DC-based communications cabal the Clyde Group have shared these roles:

• Digital Manager –  5-7+ years of communications work in both digital & traditional environments required
• Manager – 4-6+ years of experience & outstanding command of media relations required.
• Senior Associate – 2-4+ years of experience & demonstrated ability to create & execute social media campaigns required.

Fresh opportunities to join the work of the Flamboyan Foundation supporting families & students in DC & nationwide, with a special emphasis on Puerto Rico:

• Associate, External Affairs – duties include drafting policy memos & conducting research; described as a good fit for entry-level candidates who excel at logistics & project management.
• Manager, Design + Digital Communications – role will grow Flamboyan’s profile and bring our story to life through graphic design and photography, and through managing our major digital assets & social media – 1-3 years of experience desired.
• Manager, Resource Design + Analytics – this role will lead feedback cycles on our latest products & conduct research to improve our strategies and test new ideas – seeking candidates early in their career who have experience with content creation, research & analytics.

Climate Nexus is recruiting far a Manager, Communications Campaign & Strategies with 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field & knowledge of climate change, fossil fuel, and/or clean energy issues – $67k-$82k – apply by Feb. 29

Per the comments, we see that the National Association of County & City Health Officials is seeking a Marketing/Communication Specialist, Preparedness & Publications with at least 2–5 years of relevant experience, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications, and meticulous copyediting skills.

Colley Intelligence is seeking a part-time Social Media Investigator with 2+ years’ experience as an investigator, paralegal, researcher, or analyst in a legal, research, or risk environment, as well as a background in conducting & supervising social media investigations for use in complex litigation – DC or Columbus, OH

American University

• Senior Public Relations Manager
• Social Media Manager, School of Business
• Director of Development
• Host for WAMU/1A
• Digital News Producer supporting WAMU/Guns & America – temporary post though Oct. 2020

Charles Schwab – Director of Public Affairs & Issue Management – 10+ years communications experience within a large corporation or agency required, along with exposure to regulatory issues, crisis management, and technology/cyber security/innovation.

Anti-child abuse advocate Zero Abuse Project seeks Director of Communications (pdf) with 10+ years related experience – $85k-$100k – see also main career page

British Embassy

• Admin & Governance Officer, Northern Ireland Bureau – $21/hr – apply by Mar. 1
• Head of Politics, Press & Public Affairs – $72k – Chicago, IL – apply by Feb. 19

Mystery DC law firm – Marketing Communications, PR, & Digital Content Coordinator – 5+ years of law firm or professional services communications experience desired – search managed by R&W Group

Center for American Progress – Interns – Summer 2020 – $15/hr – multiple disciplines/specialties noted – apply by Feb. 14 

Brookings Institution

• Program Manager, Governance Studies
• Senior Director of Development supporting the Metropolitan Policy Program
• Executive Assistant

Pew Charitable Trusts – Development Associate – at least one year of relevant experience desired, preferably in a fundraising or development environment.

Pew Research Center – Research Assistant, Internet & Technology – background in data management & analysis required, as well as facility with SPSS or other statistical software. 

POLITICO

• National Correspondent, Federal Law Enforcement
• Senior Director, Marketing

Council of Foreign Relations – Global Communications & Media Relations Intern – more Summer 2020 Intern (scroll to find) posts available in DC & New York

Nature Conservancy

• Media Relations Manager – apply by Mar. 6
• Development Assistant – temporary; 4-month term – San Francisco, CA – apply by Feb. 10
• Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy – Honolulu, HI – apply by Mar. 8

Mystery DC non-profit – Public Affairs/Media Relations Assistant – temporary position – familiarity w/ Cision & Critical Mention a plus

… and finally: speaking of this week’s various dramas, here’s some opportunities with the interesting-sounding, Panic! At the Caucus-adjacent crew at progressive digital campaign group Acronym:

• Chief of Staff
• Content Producer
• Video Editor
• Interns – Summer 2020 – $15/hr – apply by Feb. 15
• more posts available

Best wishes for a really great weekend your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  We suggest starting yours out at Bluejacket's celebration of International Clash Day (yes, that Clash) today, Feb. 7, in their Southeast DC Navy Yard location.

40 for 40

Ovie gets the hat trick to reach 40 goals last night and we bring you 40 jobs & internships today ... coincidence?  (Yes, yes it is a coincidence).  See you again Friday.

1) Scott Circle Communications is seeking a Director, Business Development with 7+ years of public relations experience, including work in account management – knowledge of Insight.ly a plus.

2) The House of Representatives/Office of the CAO is seeking a Communications Specialist with 4+ years of experience in a marketing/communications role on the Hill, with an IT or financial services company, ad agency, or in a marketing department – $60k-$68k – apply by Feb. 17

3) The Pacific Legal Foundation is actively recruiting for this Arlington-based Deputy Legal Policy Director role – 3-10 years’ experience & a proven record of impacting policy or legal reform in the political branches desired – legal degree a plus – search managed by Talent Market

4-5) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery – see also main career page

• Manager, Corporate Development (pdf)
• Corporate Development Coordinator (pdf)

6) American Foreign Policy Council – Interns – Summer 2020 – knowledge of Russian, Mandarin, Arabic or Farsi a plus – apply by Mar. 15

7-8) Aspen Institute

• Content Manager & Media Producer supporting Weave: The Social Fabric Project
• Brett Scowcroft Fellow supporting the Aspen Strategy Group – 6-month term, starting late-Feb/early-Mar. 2020

9-11) Atlantic Council of the U.S.

• Media & Communications Coordinator, Middle East Programs
• Editorial Assistant, Communications
• Executive Assistant to the VP of Communications

12-14) Center for Law & Social Policy

• Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce Development – $69k-$106k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Postsecondary Education – $69k-$106k
• Policy Analyst, Child Care & Early Education Team – $57k-$84k

15) Environmental Law Institute – Development Intern – May-Oct. 2020 term – see also main career page – apply by Feb. 28

16-18) Georgetown University

• Director of Strategic Communications supporting the O'Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law
• Director of Digital Engagement & Social Media
• Senior Development Associate, Institutional Partnerships

17-22) Greenpeace

• Senior Communications Specialist – one-year contract – DC or New York
• Media Relations Manager – one-year contract – DC or Oakland, CA
• Climate Campaign Manager – DC or Oakland, CA
• Senior Campaigner – DC or Oakland, CA
• Senior Forest Campaigner – DC or Oakland, CA
• Senior Foundations Relations Manager – DC, New York, Los Angeles or Oakland, CA

22-24) Hudson Institute

• Digital Media Manager
• Donor Relations Manager
• Political Studies Summer Fellowship – June-July 2020 – $3,000 stipend – apply by Feb. 14

25-28) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Assistant Manager, Advertising Communications
• Vice President, Individual Campaigns
• Director, Individual & Planned Giving
• Video Producer/Editor, Media Brand

29) Mystery DC-based tech company – External & State Affairs Coordinator – $42k-$45k – search managed by Ajilon

30-31) New America – see also main career page

• Donor Relations Associate
• Communications Intern – Summer 2020 – paid position

32) PBS – Communications & Social Media Intern – Summer 2020 - $15-$17/hr

33) Prince George’s County Dept. of Transportation – Media Manager – $63k-$102k

34-35) Third Way

• Political Analyst
• Digital Media Advisor

36) University of Maryland, Baltimore – Senior Communications & Events Specialist supporting the Center for Global Engagement – Baltimore, MD

37-38) Washington Post

• Science Reporter – apply by Feb. 14
• Researcher supporting the Daily 202 – apply by Feb. 18

39-40) World Bank

• Manager, External Affairs supporting the Africa External Communications unit – French language skills preferred – apply by Feb. 7
• Senior External Affairs Officer, Health/Nutrition & Population – apply by Feb. 19

220 Days

Hello Monday &  Hail to the Chiefs! Enjoy your 220-day break until regular season NFL action returns.  And don't forget this pretty good-sized run of previously noted opportunities closing this week. 

Programming note: Speaking of much-needed breaks, we'll be publishing on an M-W-F schedule this week – see you again Wednesday!

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth has shared this Communications Assistant opportunity suited for aspirants with 1-2 years of experience (including internships), preferably in a nonprofit, think tank, communications/public relations, or journalism setting.

The Harbour Group is actively recruiting for a Senior Associate with 3-5 years of experience in public relations or international affairs; familiarity of the Middle East region preferred.

Per the comments, we see that international development group Bluemont is seeking a Communications Associate with demonstrated ability to write engaging content targeted to varied audiences & strong research skills – see also main career page.

The Governors Highway Safety Association is in search mode for an Admin Assistant – 2+ years of applicable experience required; nonprofit or an association background as well as familiarity with an association management systems desirable.

Our friends at Grossman Solutions are leading the search for these West Coast posts with the Energy Foundation:

• Senior Director, States & Regions Program – San Francisco, CA
• Campaign Strategist, States & Regions Program – San Francisco, CA
• Program Director, West Campaigns – Las Vegas, NV or San Francisco, CA

Mystery Democratic political media firm – Executive Assistant – suited a detail-oriented, independent worker with a strong interest in Democratic politics & learning how campaign media is developed. 

Merck

• Vice President & Head of Corporate & Government Relations
• Director, Government Policy for their EMD Serano biopharma affiliate
• Associate Director of Global Regulatory Affairs, EMD Serano
• Project Manager, Global Policy & External Affairs

Qualcomm – Government Affairs Manager – 5+ years relevant Capitol Hill or Administration experience & familiarity with telecommunications industry issues required.

United Nations Foundation – opportunities supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance

• Communications Director
• Research Analyst

Anti-child abuse group SCAN of Northern Virginia seeks Communications & Public Education Manager with academic or work experience in graphic design, communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations; recent grads encouraged to apply.


Campaign Legal Center

• Digital Strategist – $55k-$65k
• Foundations Manager – $80k
• Communications Fellow – one-year term – $52k

George Mason University

• Events Assistant, Law & Economics Center – apply by Feb. 14
• Development Event Coordinator, College of Visual & Performing Arts – part-time – apply by Feb. 17
• Development Event Coordinator, Hylton Performing Arts Center – part-time – Manassas, Va. – apply by Feb. 17

NASA – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $142k-$170k – apply by Feb. 10

DuckDuckGo – Senior Public Policy Manager – 4+ years of relevant experience & background working on legislative issues relating to privacy, technology & human rights desired.

George Washington University

• Executive Director, Major & Principal Gifts – $125k-$181k
• Senior Associate Director, Constituent Giving – $65k-$89k
• Development Assistant, Law School – $19-$25/hr
• Alumni Relations Assistant – $19-$25/hr

Project on Middle East Democracy – Communications Associate – familiarity with issues & political development in the Middle East & North Africa desired – apply by Feb. 10

Confucius Institute U.S. Center

• Digital Media Project Assistant – part-time – Mandarin language skills a plus – apply by Feb. 12
• Digital Marketing & Social Media Intern – paid position – apply by Feb. 12

Project on Middle East Democracy – Communications Associate – familiarity with issues & political development in the Middle East & North Africa desired – apply by Feb. 10

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Communications Specialist, Bloomberg School of Public Health – $43k-$59k
• Director of Development, Business School
• Senior Director of Strategic Prospect Information
• Senior Associate Director of Development, Division of Pediatric Oncology
• Senior Development Coordinator, International Programs

Exponent Philanthropy

• Grants & Corporate Operations Manager (pdf) – $60k-$75k
• Digital Communications (pdf) – $45k-$55k
• Operations Associate (pdf) – $45k-$55k

American Rivers – Director of Mid-Level Giving – $70k-$80k – 3-4 years’ development experience required, specifically securing annual donations from individuals.

Winning on Sunday

Be your own MVP on Super Bowl Sunday: land one of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  Also, Go Caps!

Aga Khan Foundation – Digital Communications & Content Officer (pdf) – see also main career page – Feb. 3

Chesapeake Bay Trust – Development Associate (scroll to find) – $46k-$54k – Annapolis, MD – Feb. 3

Tennessee Valley Authority – Manager, Strategic Communications – Chattanooga, TN – Feb. 3 

Nature Conservancy

• Executive Assistant to the Chief Development Officer – San Francisco or Santa Cruz, CA – Feb. 3
• Director of Major Gifts – Dallas, TX – Feb. 5
• Climate & Energy Policy Manager – New Haven, CT – Feb. 7
• Associate Director of Philanthropy – 2 positions available; Des Moines & Sioux City, IA – Feb. 7
• Senior Media Relation Manager – San Francisco, Los Angeles or Sacramento, CA – Feb. 7
• Director of External Affairs – Wilmington, DE – Feb. 9

Smithsonian Institution – Director of Advancement (pdf) supporting the Anacostia Community Museum – Feb. 4 

UNICEF – Communication Officer/Digital Content Producer – fluency in Arabic required – New York – Feb. 4 

Washington Post – Editor for Carolyn Hax – Feb. 4 

Public Knowledge – Events & Administration Manager – Feb. 5 

U.S. Forest Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $59k-$71k – Juneau, AK – Feb. 5 

Goethe-Institut – Social Media Coordinator – part-time – strong German language skills required – Feb. 6 

International Monetary Fund – Communications Officer – Feb. 6, as noted here.

Peace Corps – Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$111k – Feb. 6

DHS/TSA – Public Affairs Specialist – $68k-$129k – Feb. 7

Embassy of Canada

• Program Assistant – $60k – Feb. 7
• Admin Assistant – $52k – Feb. 7

Fairfax County – Public Information Officer supporting County Health & Human Services operations – $75k-$125k – Feb. 7

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Service Board – Communications Specialist – $56k-$99k – Feb. 7

Free the Slaves – Program Assistant (pdf) – see also main career page – Feb. 7 

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship – Fellowships (pdf)  – 6-to-9-month term – $3,300/mo – Feb. 7

State Voices

• State Capacity Building Deputy Director – $75k-$90k – Feb. 7
• State Capacity Building Manager – $65k-$75k – Feb. 7