Sunday, December 8, 2013

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow Sleet

Monday update: Snow, ice and rampant failure conspired to make our Sunday a mess, so we won't have a fresh post for you until Tuesday.  See you then.

Alternate title: Ice, Ice, Maybe.  Snuggle up by the fire (that is, unless your house is actually on fire) for today's roster of previously noted opportunities closing on the upcoming week.

Government National Mortgage AssociationSupervisory Communications Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: DE14-037-gt – Dec. 9

International Wood Products AssociationManager of Government & Public AffairsDec. 9

Maryland Department of Health & Mental HygieneDirector, Office of Governmental Affairs – $57k-$92k – Baltimore, MD – Dec. 9 

British Embassy Regional Head of Learning & Development – $88k – Dec. 10

Loyola UniversityMarketing Specialist – Baltimore, MD – Dec. 10

Office of Personnel ManagementCongressional Relations Officer – $74k-$115k – job ID: 14-009-KSR-DE – Dec. 10

Maryland Health Benefit ExchangeCommunications Coordinator – $39k-$62k – Baltimore, MD – Dec. 10

Coalition on Human Policy NeedsSenior Policy Writer (pdf) – Dec. 11

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search # job #)
Maryland JudiciaryGovernment Relations Specialist (pdf) – $54k-$65k – Annapolis, MD – Dec. 12

United We DreamCommunications DirectorDec. 12

Christopher Columbus Foundation – Executive Director – $75k-$95k – job ID: CCF-14-993149 – Dec. 13

Maryland Behavioral Health AdministrationDirector, Governmental Affairs & Communications – $54k-$86k – Catonsville, MD – Dec. 13

Open Society FoundationsCommunications Officer, Human Rights InitiativeDec. 13

Smithsonian InstitutionDirector, Individual Giving (pdf) for the National Museum of American HistoryDec. 13

Fairfax CountyDirector, Office of Public Affairs – $93k-$156k – Dec. 14

Eurasia FoundationProgram Development Officer, Eurasia & AsiaDec. 15

Friday, December 6, 2013

Stay Cozy; Find Jobs

The Center for the Study of Social Policy, a group working to secure equal opportunities & better futures for all children and families nationwide, is seeking a Program Analyst (pdf) with interest and experience in analyzing and addressing racial disparities and other inequities – apply by Dec. 16

The brave-new-worlders at the American Society of Human Genetics doesn't come right our and say that you'll be asked to provide a DNA swab should you snag an interview for Communications Manager (pdf) there, but we don’t see anything in the ad that rules it out, either.

Plasma Protein Therapeutics AssociationManager, State Affairs – experience in state Medicaid policy, legislature or Medicaid administration desired – Annapolis, MD

Advancement ProjectCommunications Specialist – 3-5 years experience in communications, campaign experience helpful; background in racial justice and social change issues preferred – Spring & Summer 2014 Legal Internships also available

American University
They had us at travel like a European diplomat: Uber seeks Public Policy Associate – DC or Chicago, IL

Strategic Communications, LLC is looking for current grad or undergrad student for part-time Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Intern opportunity in the Spring term – $3,500 stipend – apply by Dec. 15

The Chronicle of Higher Education, fine source for jobs in its own right, is searching for a Senior Manager, Communications with 5-10 years of experience in media relations – additional marketing/editorial posts also noted.

IMRE seeks Social Marketing Program Director with 7-10 years social/digital marketing experience to join them in Baltimore, MD – Internships (scroll down) available in Baltimore, New York & Los Angeles, as well.

National Governors AssociationLegislative Coordinator – admin experience and a working knowledge of the federal legislative process are desired

Opportunities with ASCD, formerly known as the Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development – see also main career page here
Stanton CommunicationsMedia Relations Specialist – track record of successful media outreach and story placement is requirement #1 on their list

Office of Personnel ManagementCongressional Relations Officer – $74k-$115k – job ID: 14-009-KSR-DE – apply by Dec. 10

This position will implement a digital media strategy that factors in parallel efforts to engage the audience via social media and other points of distribution in the network – so says Discovery Communications about their San Francisco, CA-based Content Optimization Coordinator post.

Various mystery employers – searches managed by McKinley Marketing Partners
The Christopher Columbus Foundation, a federal agency founded in 1992 to encourage and support research, study, and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor, with an emphasis on nurturing and recognizing pioneering individuals and programs that reflect the visionary spirit and pioneering heritage of Christopher Columbus, is seeking a new helmsman for the group – Executive Director – $75k-$95k – job ID: CCF-14-993149 – apply by Dec. 13

HCD InternationalJunior Public Relations Specialist – experience writing/editing a variety of communications materials a must – Lanham, MD

Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland ChapterCommunications Coordinator – working knowledge of Adobe Indesign, RedDot CMS software, and Constant Contact online marketing deemed highly desirable – Timonium, MD – apply by Dec. 23

… and finally: how about Europe this Summer?  The World Health Organization has spots available in various old country capitals & burgs for Interns studying in medical or social science areas or a field related to the work of WHO, along with limited possibilities for students from disciplines such as IT, media relations, HR, business or public administration – apply by Jan. 31

Best wishes for a low- or no-hassle Friday and a dry, cozy weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Dynamics, Solutions, Rights & Play

1) ACLU of New JerseyDevelopment Officer – Newark, NJ – apply by Jan. 4

2-4) American Association for the Advancement of Science
5) American Society of Civil EngineersGovernment Relations Coordinator

6) Casey TreesDevelopment & Communications Intern (pdf) – 412/hr

7) Coalition on Human Policy NeedsSenior Policy Writer (pdf) – apply by Dec. 11

8-9) DAI
10) DBC PR+New MediaIntern

11) Dynamics Research CorporationSenior Media Relations Lead, Military Healthcare

12) Fannie MaeSocial Communications Specialist

13) Flamboyan FoundationChief Communications Officer – Spanish language skills required

14-15) Georgetown University
16) Global Policy SolutionsMedia Relations Manager – apply by Dec. 20

17-18) IQ Solutions
19-20) Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
21) Leadership Program of the RockiesDevelopment Manager – Denver, CO – search managed by Talent Market

22) Mystery employer, Vienna-basedCommunications Specialist – part-time

23) Mystery employer with Society in titleCommunications & Web Program Coordinator – search managed by Hire Strategy

24-27) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #)
28) Open Society FoundationsCommunications Officer, Human Rights Initiative – apply by Dec. 13

29-30) PBS
31) The Press Play CompanyMarketing & Public Relations Databank

32-34) Sierra Club
35) Society for Human Resource ManagementDirector, Development

36) Tissue Banks InternationalMarketing & Communications Intern – paid position – Baltimore, MD

37) Truck Safety CoalitionCommunications Manager

38) URS CorpPublic Affairs & Outreach Coordinator

39) USO of Metro WashingtonSpecial Events Specialist

40-41) Wider Opportunities for Women

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

For Once, Go Ahead and Wait Until the Last Second ....

... but, really, you probably shouldn't.

International marine conservation advocate Oceana seeks Federal Policy Director with at least seven years of advocacy or legislative work, preferably at the federal level and on ocean protection issues.

We have it on good authority that NACHA/The Electronic Payments Association is still actively searching for an Assistant Director, Content & Integrated Communications with very strong writing & editing skills, as well as proficiency in design.

The Glen Echo Group seeks part-time, starting-January Interns (pdf) for a variety of media relations, research & admin-related duties – $10/hr – apply by Dec. 20

You have until the very last second (December 31, 11:59:59 PM) of 2013 to throw your application into the ring for Senior Director, Government Relations with packaged food mainstay Kellogg

Mercy CorpsDirector of Policy & Advocacy – 5 to 10 years relevant experience in the public policy and international development arenas required; background in relief and development fieldwork, working with the US Administration or Congress, and/or development-related advocacy preferred.

Here’s a fresh-from-the-smelter Director, Government Affairs opportunity with Alcoa with a state government affairs focus

Human Rights First is looking for Interns who are currently enrolled in law school, have a strong interest in and commitment to human rights, are fluent in a relevant second language, and want to work on behalf of asylum-seekers.

The National Association of Railroad Passengers is looking for a Coordinator of Outreach, Marketing & Communications – please note the magic words: this is an entry-level position – $30k-$35k

Norwegian energy giant Statoil seeks Government Relations Intern – we’re not sure if it’s for the Spring or Summer term – apply by Dec. 20

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation seeks a Marketing Manager for brand management, fundraising and other related communications & marketing duties – relevant marcom experience and strong knowledge of public policy & political environment will look good on your CV.

Opportunities with research, messaging & communications strategy cabal Penn Schoen Berland:
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts is seeking a self-starting professional to serve as Director of REITPAC & Political Outreach – candidates should have a minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience working with fundraising and the PAC community

National Institutes of HealthHealth Communications Specialist – $62k-$97k – job ID: NIH-NIAID-DE-14-998080 – apply by Dec. 6

Centers for Disease ControlHealth Communications Specialist – $62k-$97k – job ID: HHS-CDC-D2-14-1001016 – apply by Dec. 6

Government National Mortgage AssociationSupervisory Communications Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: DE14-037-gt – apply by Dec. 9

Capitol Hill
  • Rep. Jay McNerney (D-CA) – Communications Director
  • Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN) – Intern – apply by Dec. 13
  • Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) – Intern
  • Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) – Intern – Spanish language skills highly preferred
Maryland Department of Health & Mental HygieneDirector, Office of Governmental Affairs – $57k-$92k – your experience should include responsibility for drafting legislative language, analyzing proposed legislation, testifying before the General Assembly or communicating a position on legislation to members of the Legislature and/or community – Baltimore, MD – apply by Dec. 9 

Maryland Behavioral Health AdministrationDirector, Governmental Affairs & Communications – $54k-$86k – seeking candidates relevant master’s degree or JD and at least two years of  local, state or federal legislative or congressional experience or health care policy analysis impacting legislative issues – Catonsville, MD – apply by Dec. 13

Maryland Insurance AdministrationDirector of Government Relations & Policy Development – 8 to 10 years of experience in policy development, in a government agency or in the insurance industry, is desired – Baltimore, MD – apply by Dec. 20

Yes, it’s the former head-of-DHS Chertoff running the show at the Chertoff GroupInternships – DC & New York

Peace Brigades International deploys teams of international observers providing protective accompaniment to threatened human rights activists in areas of conflict, and you could be the gal or guy who holds it all together as part-time Executive Director – location flexible

This Senior Account Exec, Corporate Communications is new since our couple-weeks-back check-in with Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Haiti Partners seeks Storyteller & Communications Director with strong writing skills and experience in at least a couple of these areas: photography, video production, website development, or graphic design. – some French/Creole language skills helpful – location flexible.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Tuesday Special: Communications & Media Relations

For your Tuesday focused programming, we direct our attentions to communications and media relations posts with non-profit, governmental & corporate employers.

Addx Corp. – Junior Communications Specialist – 4 month term, extension possible

Advisory Board CompanyAssociate Director, Public Relations

American Enterprise InstituteIntern, Media Relations/Public Affairs – Summer 2014

American Society of Clinical OncologyProgram Administrator, Policy Communications

American Red CrossCommunications Associate 

Avalere HealthManager, Communications

Chertoff GroupStrategic Communications Associate – search managed by Insperity

Dominion ResourcesSenior Communications Specialist (search communications & public relations category or use job # 15672BR) – Richmond, Va.

Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchDirector of Communications – part-time – $22k-$28k – apply by Jan. 6

EverFiDirector, Public Relations

Faith & Politics Institute
Communications Director – $50k-$60k – apply by Dec. 6

Ferguson EnterprisesCommunications Specialist – Newport News, Va.

FoliofnMedia Relations Manager (scroll to find)

General Services AdministrationCommunications Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 1400030BHDE – apply by Dec. 4

Howard Community CollegeExecutive Director of Public Relations & Marketing – Columbia, MD – apply by Dec, 20

ICF InternationalCommunications Manager (scroll down)

IntelsatCommunications Specialist

Inter-American Development BankCommunications Consultant – proficiency in Spanish required

Johns Hopkins University
Communications Specialist, School of Public Health – $39k-$53k – Baltimore, MD

Laborers' International Union of North America, Mid-AtlanticMedia Relations Director – $50k

Lockheed Martin (search public relations category or req id #)
Loews Philadelphia Hotel Manager of Public Relations – Philadelphia, PA

Madison Square Garden CompanyManager, Communications – New York

Mandiant Director, Public Relations

Maryland Health Benefit ExchangeCommunications Coordinator – $39k-$62k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Dec. 10

Municipal Securities Rulemaking BoardCommunications Specialist and Senior Communications Specialist

Mystery employer, McLean locationPublic Relations Manager – contractor post, 3-4 months’ duration – $35-$42/hr – search managed by CoreStaff

Mystery organization supporting Federal employeesCommunications Specialist – search managed by Hire Strategy

PactExternal Relations Officer

Salamander Hotels & ResortsPublic Relations Manager – Middleburg, Va.

Sierra ClubSenior Communications Strategist, Democracy Initiative

SiteworxCommunications Manager

Shakespeare Theatre Company
Associate Director of Communications

Trout UnlimitedVice President of Marketing & Communications – apply by Dec. 27

United We DreamCommunications Director – apply by Dec. 12

University of MarylandCommunications Coordinator, School of Engineering – apply by Dec. 18

University of Virginia Health SystemMarketing/PR Specialist – $48k-$77k – Charlottesville, Va.

Vinyl Siding InstituteManager, Communications

Virginia Beach Sheriff's OfficeMedia & Communications Coordinator – $53k – Virginia Beach, Va. – apply by Dec. 20

Whitman-Walker ClinicDirector of Communications – $100k-$130k

Yoga AllianceVice President, Marketing & Communications

Monday, December 2, 2013

Speaking of Disaster Response & Recovery

We're back after a lovely holiday break with fresh finds for you.  Scroll back to Sunday or click hereabouts for previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Maryland JudiciaryGovernment Relations Specialist (pdf) – $54k-$65k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Dec. 12

Did you know that the swank Ritz Carlton hotel brand is part of the Marriott empire?  We didn’t until we saw this listing for a Communications Coordinator with the locally based hospitality giant.

Preparedness, crisis management, and disaster response & recovery contractor Witt/O’Brien’s has a very fresh call for a Legislative Assistant; they probably could have used you out at FedEx Field last night – see also main website here – apply by Dec. 16

We first noted this Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations post with the Independent Community Bankers of America way back in September – and now we see it surfacing again, per the good folks at the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Environmental Defense Fund
National Trust for Historic PreservationCoordinator, Stakeholder & Internal Communications – 3-5 years of experience required, preferably in a PR, internal communications or public affairs-related setting

At least 1-2 years of relevant experience & familiarity with or interest in public health, international relations, international development, or related field might merit you consideration for Program Coordinator, Program Implementation & Country Management with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
 
American Occupational Therapy Association
Friends of Choice in Urban SchoolsDevelopment/External Affairs Assistant – duties include a mix of fundraising support and other marketing/promotional & outreach activities

World BankSenior Communications Officer – a sound understanding of financial issues is (quite reasonably) expected of you – apply by Dec. 18

Dept. of CommercePublic Affairs Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: OS/IO-2014-0002 – apply by Dec. 3

George Washington University
 Coalition for Smarter GrowthDevelopment & Outreach Associate – positive, proactive problem-solvers especially prized

The Institute for Natural Medicine seeks Director of Development on a part-time basis – at least two years of fundraising experience sought.

Current inexplicable football powerhouse Duke University seeks Director of Development Communications, Content Strategy and Marketing (search keyword communications or req ID 57313BR) to join the team down in Durham, NC.  Also seeking Development Officer (57312BR) to focus on prospecting efforts.

Mystery major business trade association seeks an experienced and highly capable Executive Assistant to support the President & CEO – $55k-$60k

Loyola UniversityMarketing Specialist – knowledge of and commitment to Loyola's mission as a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education is required of thou – Baltimore, MD – apply by Dec. 10

Join Share our Strength in their campaign to end childhood hunger in America as Communications Coordinator

University of Maryland
Scroll down to find these we-think-they’re-new Associate Director, Corporate Relations and Intermediate Webmaster/Content Manager posts with the Atlantic Council.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Opportunities Abound

.... of the previously noted, closing in the upcoming week variety, to be precise.

Aga Khan FoundationCivil Society Program Assistant (pdf) – Dec. 2

University of WashingtonAssistant to the Director, Office of Federal Relations (search req # 102403) – DC-based – Dec. 2

Capitol Hill
Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search # job #)
Smithsonian Institution
British Embassy
Council of State Governments
Association of Public Television StationsLegislative Assistant – through June 2014 – Dec. 4 

BPCommunications & External Affairs Coordinator (search search communications & external relations category or req ID: 50543BR) – Dec. 4

United Nations FoundationOperations Director, Global PartnershipsDec. 4

World Bank – Senior Communications Officer, Program on ForestsDec. 5 

Arlington Partnership for Affordable HousingCommunications & Development AssistantDec. 6

Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsAdmin Assistant to the National Symphony Orchestra – $27k-$30k – Dec. 6

USDA/Food & Nutrition ServiceSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: FNCSR-13-012 – Dec. 6

Virginia TechCommunications Coordinator, School of Medicine/Research Institute – Blacksburg, Va. – Dec. 6

Young Playwrights Theatre – Communications Associate – $30k – Dec. 6

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Wednesday at Your Favorite

See you again on Sunday with jobs closing in the coming week, so until then, best wishes for easy travels and a lovely holiday from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

1-5) Glover Park Group
6-8) Institute for Justice
9) NAFSA/Association for International EducatorsSenior Director for Strategic Communications & Policy Advocacy

10-14) AARP (scroll to find or use advanced search & job #, except as noted)
15-17) Alzheimer’s Association
18-23) Capitol Hill
24-27) SOS Children’s Villages
28-29) American University
30) Foundation for Government AccountabilityDigital Outreach Director – Naples, FL or virtual/flexible location – search managed by Talent Market

31) National Council on AgingSenior Communications Coordinator – search managed by Staffing Advisors

32) National Retail FederationDirector, Original Content (scroll down)

33-35) Brookings Institution
36-40) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search # job #)
41-43) Pew Charitable Trusts
more to come OK, we're done –

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

More jobs, sans clever title. Enjoy.


1-6) United Nations Foundation
7-8) American Petroleum Institute (scroll down)
9-10) American Public Power Association
11) American Religious Freedom ProgramDeputy Legislative Director – a program of the Ethics & Public Policy Center

12-13) Association of Public Television Stations
14) BPCommunications & External Affairs Coordinator (search search communications & external relations category or req ID: 50543BR) – apply by Dec. 4

15-16) Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
17) British American Security Information CouncilInternships – DC and London, UK

18-20) Burson Marsteller
21) Center for Economic DevelopmentVice President & Director of Economic Studies

22) FacebookManager, Public Policy

23-24) George Mason University
25) International Wood Products AssociationManager of Government & Public Affairs – apply by Dec. 9

26) Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsAdmin Assistant to the National Symphony Orchestra – $27k-$30k – apply by Dec. 6

27) KetchumOnline Strategy Intern and Brand Intern

28) Mystery employerSpecial/Executive Assistant to the President – $40k-$50k

29) Mystery employer of the free-thinking, liberty-loving varietyCommunications & Writing Associate – search managed by the Center for Shared Services

30) Ocean ConservancyProgram Coordinator, Ocean Acidification

31) U.S. Chamber of CommercePolitical Research Associate

32-34) The Washington Center

Monday, November 25, 2013

Short Week; Just Jobs

We're in just-the-jobs mode in this abbreviated pre-holiday job-seek week.  Scroll back or click here for previously noted opportunities closing this week, plus a rare Sunday-extra set of new opportunities.

1-2) Alliance for Justice
3) American Councils for International EducationCommunications Associate

4) ATK/Alliant Tech SystemsDirector, Congressional Relations

5) Audubon Society of Maryland/DCDirector of Development – Baltimore, MD location preferred

6-10) British Embassy
11) Carnegie Council for Ethics in International AffairsEditorial Intern for Ethics & International Affairs – New York

12-13) Conference of State Bank Supervisors
14) Corporation for National & Community ServiceCommunity Relations Specialist – $62k-$65k – jobs ID: CNS-13-222-994104 – Baltimore, MD – apply by Nov. 28

15) CQ/Roll CallStaff Writer, Foreign Policy

16) DHS/TSAPublic Affairs Specialist – $72k-$112k – job ID: HQ-SCPA-13-691367 – fluency in Spanish required – apply by Nov 29

17) Electronic Transactions AssociationDirector of Government Relations

18) George Washington UniversityAssociate Director of Development, Major Gifts/Athletics

19) Innovations for Poverty ActionDirector of Development – New York or New Haven, CT strongly preferred, DC or California locations

20) Institute for JusticeDirector of Communications – search managed by Talent Market

21) Major trade association of the anonymous varietyExecutive Assistant to the CEO – $55k-$60k

22) March of DimesDirector of Communications – Cincinnati or Columbus, OH

23) Millennium Challenge CorporationStudent Volunteer Intern, Congressional & Public Affairs – job ID: MCC-999204-INTERN – apply by Dec. 6

24-25) National Association of Home Builders
26) National Parks & Recreation AssociationVice President of Urban & Government Affairs

27) Optical Society of AmericaGovernment Relations Specialist

28) Property Casualty Insurers Association of AmericaAssistant Vice President, Government Relations

29) Proteus FundDevelopment Officer and Officer for Partnerships – Amherst, MA

30) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Director, Audience Engagement – Princeton, NJ – apply by Dec. 24

 31-38) Scripps Company
39) World Affairs Councils of AmericaProgram Intern and Communications Assistant Intern – apply by Dec. 9

40) World BankSenior Communications Officer, Program on Forests – apply by Dec. 5