Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Back to It

The Wilderness Society has just shared this Operations Specialist post providing support to their communications & marketing team; 3-5 years’ experience in a comparable role managing operations & admin matters required – see also main career page.

Here’s a pretty fresh Communications Manager opportunity from the African Wildlife Foundation – 4-6 years of corporate & public relations agency experience with demonstrated success in reputation management & strategic media relations

The Bromwich Group is a two-person strategic consulting firm focused on assembling interdisciplinary teams to support organizations, seeks a Research/Executive Assistant with strong writing & organizations skills – $30k-$40k

Crosby~Volmer International Communications has Fall 2016 Intern posts available – both current college students or recent grads of PR, communications and journalism programs encouraged to apply; graphic design & web development skills a plus.

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is currently seeking sharp undergrad/grad student or recent graduate with strong communication skills & demonstrated interest in elections & democratic transitions for a part-time & paid Intern/Project Assistant, Elections & Political Processes post.

The Syria Institute, an independent research organization established in 2015 in response to the growing need for informed information and analysis of the conflict in Syria, has just put out the call for undergraduate- and graduate- level Interns for the Fall term – prior research experience, work with social science datasets, and/or policy analysis skills particularly desired.

CLS Strategies has opportunities for Interns to handle a variety of client/account support duties, as well as a call for a Digital Production Intern – paid positions; full & part-time available

Capitol Hill
I.M. Systems Group – Communications & Outreach Specialist supporting the Marine Debris Division of NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Public Affairs Specialist/Web Operations Coordinator – $64k-$122k – apply by July 26

Online education leader K12 seeks Senior Manager, Corporate Communications with 8-15 years of of related experience; knowledge of the education industry a plus.

Mystery nonprofit focused on cancer research seeks Media Relations Specialist at $90k pay grade – search managed by Global Employment Solutions – note: we weren’t able to find a similar listing here.

New since our early-June check-in with Ketchum:
Rock Creek Group – Senior Communications Manager – experience & knowledge of asset management and/or financial services a must

MSL Group – Public Affairs Intern – for current college juniors or seniors; solid media relations & writing skills required

Mystery employer – Senior Web Producer – search managed by The Consortium

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
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Monday, July 11, 2016

How's Your Surge Going?

Tuesday a.m. update – no new post today; see you again on Wednesday.

We get the feeling this week's surge/shutdown between Pentagon City and Reagan/National will be a particularly disruptive episode.  Good luck, and don't be shocked if we skip a beat or two this week.

And, forget-thee-not this good-sized set of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Women’s Refugee Commission – Director of External Communications – at least 8-12 years of related experience required, including time in leadership role

The American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery is actively seeking candidates for this Senior Manager, Media & Public Relations post – working knowledge of healthcare industry/health policy issues desired.

The Curley Company is looking for an Account Associate with 1-3 years related experience that includes media relations work; agency background & social media skills preferred.

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an education reform think-tank, has just shared this full-time Fall 2016 Communications Intern opportunity – communications or related educational background, interest in education policy and familiarity w/ social media and Adobe Creative applications are plusses – $12/hr

Gallup – Media Relations Manager – 4+ years of experience in PR, communications or media is required; agency, in-house media relations or education media relations background  preferred

Forget thanking the Academy – thank us for bringing you this Deputy Director, Corporate Communications (scroll to find) post with the Motion Picture Academy of America.

Center for American Progress
U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission – Congressional Liaison & Communications Coordinator – $58k-$95k – apply by July 29

The U.S-China Business Council seeks their guy or gal in Shanghai as Manager, Government Affairs & Business Advisory Services; native-level Chinese language skills required – apply by July 22

Fairfax County – Legislative Associate/Analyst – $56k-$75k – at least two years of relevant experience required – apply by July 15

So Others Might Eat – Marketing & Communications Manager – 3 + years’ experience in marketing, PR and/or fundraising required; digital media & event planning skills preferred – apply by July 22

The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, the folks who keep the former estate of beloved President #1 open & available to all, seek Communications Coordinator (scroll to find) with strong communications & project management skills; videography chops a plus – frankly, the part-time Greenhouse Assistant post also noted there sounds great to us, as well.

BP (search using keyword public affairs)
Opportunities with the Columbia Association, a nonprofit service corp. behind work, play & life in Columbia, MD, include Junior Graphic Designer and Production Coordinator roles – apply by July 13 for both.

Beaconfire RedEngine seeks Digital Marketing Copywriter(s) on contract basis to develop, edit and refine campaign messaging on behalf of their progressive nonprofit clientele

Americans for the Arts seeks Marketing Manager to be tasked with raising awareness, participation & sponsorship related to organization events – at least 5 years relevant experience desired.

Lung Cancer Alliance – Events & Volunteers Coordinator (pdf) – familiarity with donor/fundraising management software, social media applications & content management systems desired.

Society for Women’s Health Research – Intern opportunities noted; time-frames not specified

George Washington University
American Sportfishing Association – Digital Content Manager – 3+ years related experience required; interest a fishing a strong plus – you can find email contact info here, if you don’t want to use application resource in link – apply by Aug. 2

… and, finally: PSSI Stadium LLC, operator of usually black-and-gold-filled Heinz Field & related properties, seeks Corporate Communications Manager – Pittsburgh, PA
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Sunday, July 10, 2016

Plenty to Keep You (and HR folks everywhere) Busy

Here's a good-sized haul of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

American Foreign Service Association – Policy Analyst – $70k – July 11

Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Affairs Specialist, Digital Engagement/Web Content – $53k-$84k – July 11 or day 200th application received  

George Mason University – Program & Artist Services Coordinator for GMU's Center for the Arts – $40k – July 11

Office of Naval Research – Public Affairs Specialist – $34k-$76k – July 11  

Pan American Health Organization – Social Media Specialist – Spanish language skills required; French or Portuguese a plus – $57k-$61k + local pay adjustment – July 11

Smithsonian Institution – Writer/Editor, Museum of Natural History (scroll to find) – July 11

British Embassy
Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – $84k-$109k – July 12

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use more options & job opening ID #)
Ashoka - positions in support of Ashoka U initiative – searches managed by ReWork
Food & Drug Administration – Health Communications Specialist – $77k-$119k – July 13

International Monetary Fund – Communications Officer (scroll to find) – July 13

CARE – Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator – July 14

National Immigration Forum – Development Associate (pdf) – July 14

Dept. of Agriculture/Economic Research Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$100k – July 15

Leadership Montgomery – Director, Communications & Membership – July 15 

Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust – Executive Director (scroll down to find) – full or part-time – location flexible in or near St. Mary’s County, MD – July 15 

Union of Concerned Scientists
Virginia Tech – Media Relations Director, National Capital Region – July 15
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Friday, July 8, 2016

Jobs & Internships Are Available; Snag One of Them

Hello Friday! These first eight listings are all fully available, direct-to-us finds.

Our friends at the Washington Post have just shared this very fresh Publicist opportunity where you’ll have the opportunity to promote & book their journalists in other media outlets – minimum 2 years of related experience desired, ideally in a news organization.

The National Multifamily Housing Council seeks Communications Director, Policy & Advocacy to serve as lead writer for the Council’s advocacy-related communications & direct advocacy-related media relations – extensive writing and editing experience in a variety of formats is required; familiarity with housing, finance or tax policy preferred.

The Institute for the Study of War has just shared multiple Intern posts that include research-related opportunities focused on current conflict zones, as well as Press, Media & Government Relations Intern and Fundraising & Development Intern listings – Turkish Linguist Intern also sought – full time candidates preferred; part-time possible.

The U.S. Institute of Peace is actively searching for Social Media/Digital Media Research Assistant – must be current (meaning: enrolled this Fall) local student – 20 hrs/wk – $10-$14/hour – one-year term, starting in late August – see also main career page.

The Economic Innovation Group tells us these full-time Fall 2016 opportunities are all still available:
The issue at hand for Issue One is the outsize influence of money in U.S. elections & policy making and how to reduce it; your place in this effort could be as Writer/Policy Analyst, if you have the strong writing/editing skills and superior research & analytic skills they require.

Trade Center Management Associates, the building management & hospitality provider at the Reagan Building/International Trade Center, is looking for a Graphic Designer with 3-5 years’ design experience & expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications – $40k-$45k

M+R Strategic Services has passed along this Account Coordinator post – you should have at least 6 months of communications/media relations experience (yes, intern time counts) & be able to put together press releases/advisories, media lists & the like.

American University
British Embassy
Heritage Foundation
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
National Building Museum – Interns – apply by Aug. 14

The Advancement Project seeks a Program Associate to support its civil rights litigation and advocacy work; described as entry-level

Pew Charitable Trusts
The National Communication Association, a group advancing the scholarly discipline of Communication in all forms, modes & media for 102 years, would have you heed the words of Isocrates: Because there has been implanted in us the power to persuade each other and to make clear to each other whatever we desire, not only have we escaped the life of wild beasts, but we have come together and founded cities and made laws and invented arts; and, generally speaking, there is no institution devised by man which the power of speech has not helped us to establish – as you consider taking the helm as Executive Director – search managed by the bright folks at Isaacson, Miller

Various journalist, production & support posts available with the Middle East Broadcasting Networks in Springfield, Va. and abroad – more info here and here.

Food & Drug Administration – Health Communications Specialist – $77k-$119k – apply by July 13

Dept. of Agriculture/Economic Research Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$100k – apply by July 15

Corporation for National & Community Service – Program Assistant supporting the Social Innovation Fund – apply by July 20

… and, finally: multiple game-day, marketing & support opportunities are available with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, as well as these Capitals-specific posts (note: their pages loading slowly for us today)
…and finally, part 2: the Nature Conservancy is ready to install you in Nassau as their Bahamas Policy Advisor (scroll to find, or use other options & job # 44154), and we’re ready to take advantage of your couch or guest bedroom hospitality sometime this winter – apply by July 16

It's been a miserable, violent week from Dhaka, Istanbul & Baghdad to Baton Rouge, St. Paul & Dallas; your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource hopes the weekend somehow finds the world a safer place for everyone.
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Thursday, July 7, 2016

45 to Start With

Start with these, and will add some more at the bottom later on [update, all done now].  Happy hunting!

1) American Association of University Women – Editorial Assistant

2-5) American Diabetes Association
6-9) Aspen Institute
10-11) Atlas Research – see also main career page
12-13) Center for Responsive Politics
14) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Outreach Engagement Analyst – $58k-$114k – apply by July 8

15) Corporation for Public Broadcasting – Media Relations Coordinator – $40k-$56k – apply by July 20

16) DC Dept. of Transportation – Public Affairs Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by July 20

17) Eurasia Foundation – Communications Officer – apply by July 24

18) Fannie Mae – Communications Specialist

19) Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Affairs Specialist, Digital Engagement/Web Content – $53k-$84k – open through July 11 or the day 200th application is received

20-22) Georgetown University
23) Global Communities – Marketing & Communications Manager

24) Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Communications Associate

25) Mystery midsize DC political news outlet – Social Media Specialist – part-time/evenings & weekends

26) National Endowment for Democracy – scroll down for Fall 2016 Intern opportunities

27-29) National Nurses United
30-35) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use more options & job opening ID #)
36) Office of Naval Research – Public Affairs Specialist – $34k-$76k – apply by July 11

37) Smithsonian Institution – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the SI Traveling Exhibition Service – $53k-$69k – fluency in Spanish required – apply by July 19

38) Think Freely Media – Project Manager, Hispanic & Latino Outreach – fluency in Spanish required – DC, Chicago, IL or virtual/flexible location – search managed by Talent Market

39-44) United Way
45) U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Digital Communication & Media Specialist – $54k-$100k – apply by July 8

46) Children’s Inn @ NIH – Communications Manager (scroll to find)

47) Easter Seals of DC/MD/VA – Director of Events – see also main career page

48-49) First Book
50) Genworth Financial – Government Relations Specialist

51) McDaniel College – Vice President for Institutional Advancement (scroll to find) – Baltimore, MD

52) Mystery leading PR agency – Digital Media Specialist – search managed by Profiles

53) National Academy for State Health Policy – Policy Associate, Child & Family Health Policy Team (pdf) – see also main career page

54) National Society of Collegiate Scholars – Copywriter – search managed by the HR Team

55) PBS – General Audience Marketing Coordinator – contractor status

56) Project on Middle East Diplomacy – Interns

57) Semester at Sea – sea-based Multimedia Journalist and Social Media Specialist posts noted (scroll to find)

58) Two Rivers Public Charter School – Communications Associate

59) Verizon – Federal Government Relations Manager

60) WETA – Interns

more to come – OK, we're done
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Heating Up

Greetings from finally steamy-for-an-extended-run Washington, DC – stay cool, good luck with Metro Surge #3, and enjoy the jobs. 

Hilton Worldwide – Vice President, External Communications – extensive experience with external communications at a corporate level required

The Institute for Educational Leadership has let us know they’re looking for candidates for all of these:
Our friends at Brainstorm Creative Resources are helping a well-established advocacy & lobbying organization with a focus on international affairs to engage a Script Writer to produce content for live events – full-time/onsite position; 6-month term – $30-$40/hr – speechwriting or similar scripted-content experience desired.

Stratacomm has just shared this full-time, Fall 2016 (Aug./Sept. into Dec.) PR/Communications Intern opportunity of the paid variety with us - downtown DC location

Opportunities with the social entrepreneurs & change-makers at Ashoka in support of their Ashoka U initiative – searches managed by ReWork:
CBRE – Communications Specialist – strong writing skills & understanding of the commercial real estate industry move your CV to the top of the stack

American Council on Education – see also main career page
Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute – Director, Communications – 4-7 years related professional communications experience desired, including time in a managerial role.

Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
Here’s a very fresh Copywriter, Stakeholder Engagement opportunity with USAC – seeking candidates wih 2 or more years of experience writing for a variety of audiences, including consumer, B2B, non-profit & government segments.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Stand for Children – National Marketing & Communications Coordinator – 2-5 years’ experience in a communications or marketing role required; electoral campaign & advocacy writing experience a strong plus – Chicago, IL

American Cancer Society
Porter-Novelli’s latest DC-based opportunity is this Integrated Project Manager post suited for someone who has a strong command of advertising & social media campaign management & understands how communications programs move from strategy to execution – Copy Editor, Healthcare/Pharma post also available in the New York office
Capitol Hill
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Director of Public Affairs – min. 10 years related professional experience desired, including a sound knowledge and understanding of Catholic Church theology, structure and hierarchy – can also search here, under, Office of the Sec. of Communications

World Wildlife Fund
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Senior State Legislative Analyst – previous experience in monitoring & analyzing public policy, health care issues, including care coverage and the ACA, as well as Medicaid coverage policy, are required.
University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Whatever You're Up To

Hello Tuesday and welcome back to whatever job-search and/or -browse activities you're up to these days.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine is looking to fill this Senior Digital Project Manager Post with someone who is meticulously organized, excels at managing conflict, loves making things more efficient, and is able to handle many competing priorities.

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is search mode for a Communications Coordinator with 1-3 years’ experience in communications, journalism, media relations, and/or social media – digital communications background & strong writing/editing skills are musts. 

Pan American Health Organization – Social Media Specialist – Spanish language skills required; French or Portuguese a plus – $57k-$61k plus significant local duty adjustment – apply by July 11

New with the United Nations Foundation since our early-June check-in:
American Center for Cell Biology – Public Policy & Media Relations Director – min. of 7 years’ experience working with both federal and state/local science policy & media relations required. 

Amazon – Public Policy Intern – keen working understanding of the legislative & regulatory policy process and the tech industry sought

Tesla Motors – Senior Policy Associate – min. 5 years of direct experience engaging policymakers and/or regulating agency & knowledge of energy, transportation, national security & environment policy areas desired

Washington Center for Economic Growth (scroll to find)
Judged ethical healthcare consulting company Vizient seeks Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations Director with 7+ years of experience in advocating at both legislative and executive branches and conducting regulatory analysis

Catholic Distance University – Director of Institutional Advancement – best candidates will be adaptive, innovative & entrepreneurial in this newly-created post – Charles Town, WV

American Foreign Service Association – Policy Analyst – $70k – applicants should have spent time in the Foreign Service, possess a strong understanding of the Foreign Service HR system & be familiar with legislative processes – apply by July 11

Food & Water Watch
  • Field Communications Officer – DC or Chicago, IL
  • Law Clerk – Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 opportunities available
  • various Fall 2016 Intern (scroll to find) opportunities in DC & other cities recently posted, as well
New York District Attorney’s Office seeks DC-based Legislative Analyst to research & report on legislative activity & criminal justice issues – $56k [thanks to a tip from the comments field, we see that the position now appears to be closed]

Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – $84k-$109k – apply by July 12

Women for Women International, an organization supporting the most marginalized women in countries affected by conflict and war, has recently put out the call for Communications Officer and Digital Storyteller roles.

National Academies of Sciences/Engineering/Medicine
National League of Cities – Senior Associate, Center for City Solutions Strategic Communications (scroll to find) – seeking candidates with min. 2-4 years progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs preferably with some direct connection to urban policy issues.

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Media Relations Manager – 6 years of experience in health media relations, with preference for a health care professional society, trade association, or nonprofit preferred; background in women’s health a plus.

Center for Economic & Policy Research – Fall 2016 Research & Outreach Intern (scroll to find) – full-time – $1,900/mo – previous research, outreach, or media experience is helpful – apply by July 22

Mystery employer – Government Relations Assistant – $37k-$45k – suited for recent college grads and/or individuals with Hill intern experience – search managed by Keepers Staffing
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Have a Great + Safe 4th!

As we once again get ready to celebrate our nation's independence, we once again ask you to exercise caution if you happen to be a backyard fireworks enthusiast; perhaps our friend JPP might be a little more persuasive on this subject.  And while we're at it, one-fewer PBR is probably a better idea, as well.

Now, please enjoy previously noted opportunities closing in the coming week.

Federal Railroad Administration – Digital Communications Specialist – $77k-$119k – July 4

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use more options & job opening ID #)
Food Safety & Inspection Service – Legislative Analyst – $92k-$141k – July 5

Greenpeace – Media Officer – DC, New York or San Francisco, CA – July 5

International Association of Chiefs of Police
McCain Institute for International Leadership – Special Events Manager (scroll to find) – $65k-$75k – July 5

Smithsonian Institution – Director of Advancement, Smithsonian Libraries (scroll to find) – July 5

British Embassy
George Washington University
International Monetary Fund – Communications Officer, Internal Communications (scroll to find) – July 7 

Montgomery County – Senior Legislative Analyst (go to search jobs tab, then use keyword legislative) – $85k-$155k – July 7

Moger International – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the National Museum of Health and Medicine – July 7

Center for Reproductive Rights
Destination DC – Social Media Coordinator – July 10
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Friday, July 1, 2016

Here's Your Friday Set

We're cheered to see a busy & challenging week come to an end.  Enjoy the jobs!

Gonzaga College High School is in search mode for a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications; publication design, photography & editing skills also valued – search managed by LeaderFit

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is actively seeking candidates for this Assistant Marketing Manager post handling a variety of PR, social media, promotional & publications-related duties – $50k-$86k

Opportunities with Sojourners, a Christian social justice organization (scroll to find):
Heritage Foundation – Director of Coalition Relations – familiarity with & relationships in conservative movement organizations required

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – Media Relations Manager – at least 10 years of solid public relations experience desired

Charles Koch Institute – Media Relations Specialist – strong pitching skills & track record of placements required

American University
Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Health Impact Project – seeking candidates with excellent applied research & analytical skills, including program & impact evaluation work,

Pew Research Center – Fall Intern, Content Analysis/Religion & World Affairs – suited to current students or recent grads with an interest in the study of government restrictions on religion and social religious hostilities.

British Embassy
Food Research & Action Center – Communications Manager – experience securing substantial media coverage in an agency, nonprofit or other organization required

Inter-American Dialogue – Senior Manager, Communications – 5-7 years of communications & proficiency in Spanish required; Portuguese a plus

Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust – Development Director – your 5+ years’ experience should include success securing five- and six-figure gifts.

National Immigration Forum – Development Associate (pdf) – 3-7 years of development/office support experience desired – apply by July 14

University of Maryland – Coordinator, School of Agriculture – experience in agricultural communication & strong writing/editing skills desired – apply by July 29

Mystery political employer seeks Copywriter from the blue area of the spectrum on a freelance basis – search managed by The Creative Group

The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust, protector of biodiversity, natural resources and the cultural heritage of Southern Maryland, seeks Executive Director (scroll down to find) to run the show – full or part-time – location flexible in or near St. Mary’s County – apply by July 15

… and finally: Staffing Advisors seeks Admin Specialist/Writer of the home-office-based (but still in DC area) variety; even if you’re not  interested in the opportunity, you might enjoy their particularly well-crafted job description.

We'll see you again on Sunday with the usual closing-next-week recap, and we'll be taking the 4th off.  Best wishes for a lovely & good-things-happening-to-you holiday weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.
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Thursday, June 30, 2016

It's One of Those Days ...

We're having some issues today; more to come (as in, more jobs to come, and hopefully not more issues)

1) Food Safety & Inspection Service – Legislative Analyst – $92k-$141k – we’re told USDA is looking for this one requires specialized experience on the topics of food safety, agriculture, or public health – apply by July 5

2-3) ACLU
4) Aeras – Manager, Strategic Communications (scroll to find)

5) Children’s Inn at NIH – Communications Manager

6-9) Georgetown University
10-11) International Monetary Fund (scroll to find)
) Leadership Montgomery – Director, Communications & Membership – apply by July 15

12) Mystery national disease-focused advocacy organization – Senior Director of Communications – search managed by Chaloner

13-14) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use more options & job opening ID #)
15) Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism – Development Associate – apply by July 31

16) American Federation for Children – Communications Manager

17) American Rivers – Development Associate

18) Association of American Medical Colleges – Manager of Outreach & Communications supporting their Medical College Admission Test

19) Center for Clean Air Policy – Events & Communications Assistant

20) Conservation International – Writer/Editor

21-23) Environmental Defense Fund
24) National Beef Cattlemen’s Association – Director, Issues Monitoring & Response (scroll to find)

25) Truth Initiative – Project Manager supporting the Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research & Policy Studies

– more to come –
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