Friday, August 13, 2021

Hot as F

Hello hot-as-fire Friday job-lookers! Here's 40 finds to boost your career-search efforts before you hit the pool or happy hour or whatever.

41) Friday a.m. update: The National Health Council has shared this Senior Associate, Digital Media & Communications opportunity suited for candidates with 2-4+ years of experience in communications with a focus on social media & proficiency w/ WordPress; familiarity w/ Microsoft CRM & Click Dimensions preferred.

1) The ALS Association is seeking an Associate Director, Public Policy Meeting & Initiatives with 3-5 years of experience in healthcare government affairs & advocacy, as well as a background in putting together advocacy events & grassroots campaigns – see also main career page

2) The Flamboyan Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Managing Director of External Affairs (scroll to find) with considerable experience leading advocacy strategy, communications/messaging skills, and contacts in the DC & national education sector; disregard deadline noted in description.

3-5) Anti-corruption advocate & watchdog group Accountable.US has shared these opportunities to help shine a light on government officials & corporate special interests:

6-7) American Petroleum Institute – see also main career page

8-12) American University

13-15) Arena Stage

16-17) Aspen Institute

18) Audubon SocietySenior Associate, Communications & Engagement – part-time – Anchorage, AK (today’s forecast high temp: 60°)

19) Center for Budget & Policy PrioritiesVice President for State Partnerships

20) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSupervisory Media Relations Officer –  $144k-$172k – apply by Aug. 17

21) Child TrendsMedia Relations Coordinator (scroll to find)

22) City of AlexandriaStrategic Communications Manager – $76k-$125k – apply by Sept. 12

23-24) Council on Foreign Relations

25) Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.Public Affairs Specialist – $113k-$183k - apply by Aug. 17

26-27) Freddie Mac

28-29) Georgetown University

30) House of Representatives, Office of the ClerkPublic Information Specialist – to $62k – apply by Aug. 27

31) Lockheed MartinMedia Relations Spokesperson

32-34) National League of Cities

35) New American LeadersPolitical Intern and Digital Engagement Intern – Fall 2021

36-38) Washington Post

39) …. and finally: like the idea of fresh air & physical labor three days a week?  Garden Assistant with our friends at the British Embassy would seem like a good choice (except on hot-as-F days like today) – $15/hr – apply by Aug. 16

40) … and finally, part 2: also on the landscape-themed employment front we find this fresh Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator post at the University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm & State Arboretum in Boyce, Va., (about 30 miles west of Leesburg).

The curse-worthy delta variant will probably put a damper on festival season, but we'll try to keep you up to date again on this year's late-summer/fall beer-fests and other happenings, stating with this weekend's Wunder Garten SausageFest 2021 in NOMA DC – Aug. 14-15 – we hope to post a full collection of these at the start of September; for now, here's a couple mark-your-calendar happenings ahead:

Best wishes for a safe Friday-the-one-three & a cheery weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

People Are Hiring!

Some great jobs out there; claim your new office, cubicle, and/or spot on the weekly Zoom staff meeting today.  And happy birthday + many more, JAB!

1) The International Downtown Association is recruiting for a Senior Communications & Marketing Manager (pdf) with 2-3 years+ related experience, strong writing & editing skills, and facility with social media, content management & email marketing and graphic design applications – $60k-$75k – heart-of-downtown (naturally) Farragut North Metro-adjacent location.

2) Destination DC is in search mode for a Trade Media Relations Manager – ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of PR experience, be a master writer and be passionate about promoting our city, specifically focused on a convention and travel trade audience

3) Story Partners is in search mode for an Account Executive with 1-3 years communications experience & strong writing skills; background in public affairs, PR, journalism, or on Capitol Hill, preferred

4-10) BerlinRosen has let us know that they are recruiting for multiple PR account management roles:

11) The American Clinical Laboratory Association has let us know that they are still looking to fill this Director, Public Affairs (pdf) post suited for adept multi-taskers with  5-7 years of work experience; background in healthcare, public affairs, campaigns, or nonprofit communications a plus.

13-15) African Wildlife Foundation

16-17) APCO Worldwide

18-20) College of William & Mary

21-24) Fox News

25) Freedman Consulting Senior Associate (PDF) – see also main career page

26-27) George Mason University

28) George Washington UniversityDevelopment Campaign Operations Coordinator – $42k-$58k

29) ICF InternationalMeeting & Events Associate

30) Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationSocial Media Coordinator – New York

31) Loudoun CountyTransit Marketing Specialist – $62k-$108k – apply by Aug. 17

32-37) National Public Radio

38-40) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find as required)

41) STGInterns – Fall 2021 – $15/hr – see also main career page

42) Subject MatterMedia Coordinator

43-44) United Nations Foundation

45) Weber ShandwickResearch Director

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

55 for You

1) Educational testing & solutions provider ACT is seeking a Media Relations Strategist with at least 3 years of experience; bonus point for a background in education & social media savvy.

2) Lina Roth PR has passed along this Publicist role suited for aspirants with 2-4 years of in-house or agency experience and a passion for hospitality, events, or digital marketing – heart of Adams Morgan location.

3) The University of Virginia has shared this call for a DC-based Executive Director of Federal Relations & Special Assistant to the President – established bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill and knowledge & understanding of the major issues affecting higher education desired – you owe us a beer or two if you snag this post thanks to our-heads up!

4) From the high-profile employer department, we highlight this Chief of Communications post with the U.S. Secret Service – $132k-$199k – apply by Aug. 30

5) American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryDirector of Government Affairs

6) AmgenSenior Manager, Health Policy & Reimbursement

7) Associated Builders & ContractorsSenior Writer/Editor

8) AT&TAssistant Vice President, Federal Relations

9-10) Audubon Society

11-13) Brookings Institution

14) Chick-fil-AStaff Communications Lead, Chick-fil-A Supply – Atlanta, GA

15-16) DC Dept. of Health

17) Food Marketing InstituteVice President, Government Relations – see also main careers page

18-21) Georgetown University

22) GlaxoSmithKlineDirector, Federal Government Affairs

23) GordianFederal Government Affairs Specialist

24-29) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find) – see also main career page

30-31) ICF International

32-33) Immigration Hub – see also main career page

34-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

38) Mystery education groupMarketing/Communications Manager – temporary post – search managed by Robert Half

39) Oxfam USASenior Policy Advisor, Climate Change & Energy

40-41) Searches managed by Profiles:

42) ShellSenior Director, US/International Government Relations

43-45) Sierra Club

46) Vizient Sr. Advocacy Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

47) WalmartDirector, Global Communications – Bentonville, AR

48-52) World Resources Institute – see also main career page

53-55) ... and finally: maybe you'll be on board in time to catch a screening of Star Wars w/ the NSO playing live (Aug. 27) or the Darius Rucker show (Sept. 4) if you get your application in quickly for this awesome Marketing Director opportunity with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsLeadership Giving Coordinator and part-time Development Assistant (Aug. 2021-Apr. 2022) roles also noted – see also main career page.

Friday, July 30, 2021

West Coast Time

Hello Friday job-searchers! You might think we're just late in posting a couple hours past our usual 9:30am publishing slot, but we'd prefer to think of it as a nod to the sad-but-happy departure of our friends Max and Trea for points West. Just don't think about it too hard and focus on the jobs.

1) The German Marshall Fund has passed along a Press Officer post suited for aspirants with knowledge of the media landscape and established network amongst Washington-based foreign policy media, as well as interest in American and European foreign policy.
 
2) MFGS is seeking a highly motivated Digital & Content Marketing Manager with 5+ years of relevant experience and a passion for marketing, branding and demand generation – McLean, Va., Colorado Springs, CO or Roseville, CA

3) The International Council on Clean Transportation is recruiting for a Communications Manager with 7+ years’ experience and knowledge of/experience with environmental issues related to climate change, transportation or energy – $106k-$112k – DC or San Francisco, CA – see also main career page

4-6) In addition to the Communications Manager role we noted Monday, the Signal Group has confirmed that they are also looking to fill these roles (scroll to find):

7) Speaking of life in the Pacific timezone, Mighty PR has shared an Account Coordinator post for DCPA+CJ viewers who live in (or wish to relocate to) the San Francisco Bay area – some work/intern experience & interest in tech sector desired.  You can also apply via careers@mightypr.com.

8) American Hospital AssociationSenior Associate Director, Federal Relations

9-11) Booz Allen Hamilton

12) DC Child & Family Services AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $94k-$122k – apply by Aug. 12

13) DC Dept. of HealthPublic Affairs Specialist – $103k-$133k – apply by Aug. 6

14) Heritage FoundationAssistant to VP of Policy Promotion

15-17) Innovations for Poverty Action – DC, New York, or New Haven, CT

18) Instagram Policy Communications Manager – DC, New York, or San Francisco, Los Angeles or Menlo Park, CA

19) KPMGDirector, Corporate Communications/Change Communications – DC, McLean, Va. and other major cities

20) Meritus HealthDirector of Corporate Communications – Hagerstown, MD

21) Mystery Montgomery County business organizationMeetings & Communications Manager – $55k+

22) National Credit Union AdministrationsLegislative Affairs Specialist – $133k-$201k – apply by Aug. 2

23) National Safety CouncilGovernment Affairs Manager – see also main career page

24) National Wildlife FederationFoundation Relations Officer – low $70k-S80k – apply by Aug. 15

25-26) Obama Foundation – DC or Chicago, IL

27) ONE CampaignAssociate Director, Global Foundation Partnerships

28) OppFi Director of Congressional Affairs

29-30) Pew Charitable Trusts

31-32) POLITICO

33) Population Services InternationalDirector, External Communications

34) RBCDirector, Regulatory and Government Affairs

35-37) S&K Engineering & Research

38-39) Taxpayers for Common Sense (scroll to find)

40) Washington Legal FoundationManager of Marketing & Communications – search managed by Talent Market

Wherever you're headed, best wishes for a lovely weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Monday, July 26, 2021

Get to It

Welcome to your job-seek week. We hope to pick up the pace on these posts; there's certainly plenty of opportunities out there to accommodate it.  Happy hunting!

1) The Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges is ready to offer admission to a  Public Policy & Strategic Communications Associate (pdf) with 3+ years’ related experience; background in higher education, public policy, communications, public affairs, or association work preferred – see also main career page

2) The World Resources Institute is seeking a Communications Associate to support the Center for Sustainable Business – 3+ years of experience working in public relations, journalism, or communications desired, along with demonstrated knowledge, interest, or commitment to corporate sector sustainability or environmental issues.

3) The Signal Group is seeking a tech/social media-savvy Manager, Communications (scroll to find) with 4+ years of PR agency, in-house, or government communications experience & facility with pitching & reporter engagement

4-5) International development firm DT Global has passed these opportunities along:

6) The ALS Association is in search mode for a Director, Government Affairs & Policy with 4-8 years of work experience in healthcare government affairs & advocacy along with a strategic-thinking mindset.

7-8) Communications cabal kglobal has shared two more opportunities with us:

9) The Climate Breakthrough Project is seeking a Communications Officer with top-notch writing & editing skills and 4+ years of experience in a strategic communications field such as journalism, digital media, multimedia production, or PR – search managed by CEA Consulting

10) AJW Partners Government Relations Associate

11) American Constitution SocietySocial Media Manager (pdf) – $60k

12) American Planning AssociationState Government Affairs Associate

13) Association of American Medical CollegesInternal Communications Specialist

14-15) Bread for the World

16-17) British Embassy

18-20) Catholic Mobilizing Network

21) Centers for Disease Control & PreventionAssociate Director for Communication – $132k-$199k – Atlanta, GA – apply by Aug. 6

22) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $103k-$134k – apply by July 30

23) Chesapeake Bay FoundationCommunications Operations Associate – $43k-$48k – Annapolis, MD

24) Economic Development AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist/Media Relations & Events Coordinator – $87k-$113k – apply by Aug. 2

25-27) Fleishman Hillard

28) Food CorpsPolicy Director – $95k-$112k – see also main career page

29) Fred Hollows FoundationHead of North America – search managed by Koya/Diversified Search

30) Freedom ForwardDigital Campaigner – Aug.-Dec. 2021 term – $70k-$80k

31-33) Georgetown University

34) Glen Echo GroupDesign Intern/Fellow – Fall 2021

35) Georgetown Preparatory SchoolManager of Alumni Engagement (scroll to find)

36) Local Solar for AllFederal Director – $100k-$140k

37) Mortgage Bankers AssociationAssistant PAC Director

38) Mystery healthcare agencyPR Coordinator – part-time – through Nov. 2021 – to $28/hr – search managed by Creative Circle

39) PBSSenior Manager, Publicity

40) PolarisAssociate Director of Public Policy & Strategic Advocacy

41) Recovery Centers of AmericaRegional Alumni Relations Coordinator – Waldorf, MD

42) Smithsonian InstitutionAdvancement Assistant (scroll to find) supporting the Archives of American Art – apply by Aug. 17

43-45) Solar Electric Light Fund

46-47) Stand Together

48-49) UnidosUS – Spanish language skills a plus

50-51) United Nations Foundation

52-53) University of Maryland

Monday, July 19, 2021

Hiring Spree in Effect

A lot of great jobs out there – claim yours!

Monday afternoon update
– We inadvertently left this out while formatting today's set: the Washington Center for Equitable Growth is seeking a Deputy Communications Director with 5-7+ years of communications & media relations experience; knowledge of economics media landscape a plus.

1) kglobal has shared this Digital Senior Account Executive post suited for aspirants with 3-5 years of relevant digital experience & proven facility in social advertising and search advertising preferred – Google Ads certification for search campaigns a plus.

2) The American Nurses Association is in search mode for a Senior Policy Advisor with 8+ years’ experience providing high-level analysis & research in health care coverage and reimbursement for private and public payers.

3) The American Society of Human Genetics has let us know they are looking to add a Communications Marketing Coordinator (pdf) to their Rockville-based team – 2+ years’ experience in communications, marketing, advertising, or related field desired; background in writing for digital platforms also sought – see also main career page – we're advised you should send letter & resume to hrsupport@ashg.org.

4) The Center for the Study of Social Policy is recruiting for a Program Analyst/Senior Program Analyst (pdf) to support their racial equity work – $50k-$90k – expertise in expertise in racial equity, inclusion, child welfare, anti-poverty & related issues desired – see also main career page – apply by July 30

5) The World Wildlife Fund is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to join their Oceans team – 6-8 years of experience in mission-oriented strategic communications desired.

6) American Jail AssociationMarketing & Communications Director – Hagerstown, MD

7) American Society of Civil EngineersManager, Federal Government Relations – transportation focus

8) American Sportfishing Association – Vice President of Communications

9) Arlington CountyCommunications & Engagement Manager supporting the Dept. of Community Planning, Housing & Development  – $91k-$139k – apply by July 30

10-11) Climate Action Campaign

12-14) Council on Foreign Relations

15) Energy Futures InitiativeAssociate Media Director (pdf) – $75k – see also main career page – apply by July 30

16-17) FairVote (scroll to find)

18-22) George Mason University

23-28) George Washington University

29) Gilead SciencesDirector, Congressional Affairs

30) Information Technology Industry Council Public Affairs Coordinator – search managed by Cessna & Associates

31-42) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – see also main career page

43-44) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

45) National Building MuseumDigital Marketing Manager

46) National Communication AssociationExecutive Director (pdf) – search managed by Sterling Martin Associates

47-48) National Geographic Society

49) National History DayDirector of Communications – $85k-$90k

50-52) Nature Conservancy

53-55) OED Solutions

56-58) ONE Campaign

59-61) Pew Charitable Trusts

62) PREITMarketing Manager for Springfield Town Center – see also main career page

63-65) Prometheus Federal Strategies – see also main career page

66) Walt Disney CompanyManager, Government Relations – Lake Buena Vista, FL

67-68) … and finally: The David Lynch Foundation (yes, that David Lynch), a group working to cleanse trauma & toxic stress from under-served populations via Transcendental Meditation, may be envisioning you as their new Senior Manager, DC & Government Operations or Government Affairs Manager teammate.

Monday, July 12, 2021

Strategic, Confidential, Legislative & Creative

1) International development contractor Cardno is recruiting for a Strategic Communications Manager with 8+ years of experience in communications; international development background strongly preferred – see also main career page.

2) Confidential is a digital news startup that we know nothing about beyond this tweet – but we’re still happy to reference this Communications Director post and multiple editorial/reporting opportunities (scroll to find) with them.

3) MACPAC, a legislative branch agency that advises Congress on Medicaid and CHIP policy issues, is seeking a Graphics Designer with 3+ years’ experience and skills in InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator & WordPress.

4) The World Wildlife Fund is seeking a Social Media Associate with 2 to 4 years’ experience in social media, storytelling & communications experience and facility with Adobe Premiere & Photoshop.

5) American Retirement AssociationDigital Marketing Coordinator

6) Chesapeake Bay FoundationFederal Legislative & Policy Attorney – $105k

7) Council of Chief State School OfficersSenior Marketing Specialist

8) Fannie MaeCommunications Strategy Associate

9) Freddie MacSenior Strategic Communications Professional

10) Georgetown UniversityMarketing & Communications Manager, Business School

11-12) Healthcare Distribution Alliance (scroll to find)

13) Juul LabsSenior Manager, State Government Affairs – see also main career page

14) KPMGSenior Associate, Federal Strategic Communications

15) MotoRefi Social Media Specialist – see also main career page

16-18) Nature Conservancy

19-21) Network Runners, Inc.

22-23) POLITICO

24-31) Precision Strategies (scroll to find)

32) Taoti CreativeMarketing & Communications Specialist – see also main career page

33-35) United Nations Foundation

36-38) Washington Post

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

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Hello Tuesday! Here's a short set to start off your shortened mid-summer job-seek week.

1) The Solar Energy Industries Association is seeking a Communications Manager for a range of duties that include supporting for press, newsletter & social media efforts – 3+ years’ experience in advocacy communications desired.

2-4) The American Council on Renewable Energy (scroll to find):

5) Credit Union National Association is looking for an early-career journalism, public relations, or communications professional to join our team in an entry-level (new grad to 3 years experience) Communications Coordinator role – focus on supporting social media, media relations, newswriting & video production efforts – search managed by the QTI Group.

6) Schmidt Public Affairs is looking for an Account Manager with 4+ years of experience managing bioscience and/or health policy communications, strong writing skills & a strategic mindset – $65k-$85k – note: we received this July 1, so we're guessing the 7/5 deadline listed isn't being enforced

7-8) The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation has shared these two terrific roles for candidates with 5+ years of related experience with us – North Chinatown/Convention Center area:

9) 340B Health is seeking a Communications Coordinator (scroll to find) with at least one year of experience (internships count) in communications, PR and/or content management; healthcare background a plus.

10-11) American Enterprise Institute

12) Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationDeputy Director, Program Advocacy & Communications/Vaccine Delivery – Seattle, WA

13) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesCongressional Liaison/Appropriations Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by July 13

14-17) FreedomWorks (scroll to find)

18-23) George Mason University

24) George Washington UniversityAssistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving for Health & Medicine – $42k-$58k

25) Internal Revenue ServicePublic Affairs Specialist/National Media Relations Analyst – $108k-$172k – apply by July 14

26) Steel Manufacturers AssociationDirector, Government Affairs – $115k-$150k

27) UNICEPTA USAMedia Monitoring Specialist – part-time – $17/hr

Monday, June 28, 2021

Significant, Corporate, Social & Charitable

Hello Monday! We hope one (or more) of these is worth pursuing for you.

1) The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine is seeking a Communications/Media Associate with at least one year of related experience & top-notch writing skills – Capitol One Arena/Judiciary Square-proximate location.

2) Consumer Brands is seeking a Specialist, Communications to be a go-to partner for high quality communication deliverables that promote the association’s advocacy agenda and tells the food, beverage and household product industry’s story – 3+ years related experience desired.

3) Historically significant and still-in-the-headlines St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square is seeking a part-time Communications Manager with 2+ years of relevant experience, working knowledge of the Episcopal Church, and a heart for building Christian community in a church setting.

4) The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is searching for a Director of Government Affairs to lead their policy-related initiatives. 5+ years of experience in government affairs & an interest in plant-based (vegan) nutrition move your resume to the top of the stack.

5-8) Consensus Digital Media offers these remote-based opportunities to join their startup operation; they plan to establish DC offices in the near future (scroll to find):

9) Want to make a few more friends?  The Friends of the Columbia Gorge are seeking a new pal in the form of a Community Engagement Specialist – 4-6 year working or demonstrated experience in planning and implementing effective public engagement strategies could earn you a sport in in Portland or Hood River, OR; or in Washoughal, WA – $19-$21/hr – apply by July 28

10) Waxman Strategies has passed along this Senior Associate, Marketing & Client Relations role suited for aspirants with 3+ years of relevant experience and a background in marketing, communications, and/or client relations programs – Spanish language skills a plus – $56k-$75k

11) Time to up your game and apply for this recently up-leveled Associate Director of Communications role supporting the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute – 10+ years’ experience developing and executing communications strategy at a mission-driven nonprofit, communications firm, higher education institution, media organization, or similar setting desired.

12) The Association of Corporate Counsel is actively recruiting for this Communications Manager post with 3+ years of relevant experience in media and/or agency environments & excellent writing and presentation skills – second language skills a plus

13) The Center for the Study of Social Policy is recruiting for a Program Analyst/Senior Program Analyst (pdf) to support their racial equity work – $50k-$90k – expertise in expertise in racial equity, inclusion, child welfare, anti-poverty & related issues desired – see also main career page – apply by July 30

14) American Forest & Paper AssociationSenior Director, Energy & Environmental Policy

15-28) American University

29) Consumer ReportsStrategic Communication Associate, Social Impact – DC; Yonkers, NY or San Francisco, CA

30) DC Central KitchenDirector of Marketing & Communications – $80k-$95k

31) Federal Reserve Board of GovernorsMedia Relations Specialist

32-33) Georgetown University

34-38) Heritage Foundation

39) Internal Revenue Service Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$146k – apply by July 7

40) kglobal/ZenetexAccount Associate, Media Relations + Public Affairs

41-42) Maryland-National Capital Park &Planning Commission

43) MGM Resorts Communications Specialist at MGM National Harbor

44) Nestlé USACommunications Manager

45) Oxfam AmericaMedia Officer

46-49) Pew Charitable Trusts

50-53) University of Maryland

54) Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsProgram Assistant, Communications – $49k apply by July 5; subject to early closure

55) World Bank External Affairs Officer – apply by July 16