Thursday, November 10, 2016

The Day After the Day After

We're a work-in-progress today [edit: all done now] as we balance our job-and-internship-unearthing activities with sifting through all the what went right/wrong? postmortems from election night.  We hope your Thursday is a good one.

1) We’ll start you off with this fresh Senior Media Relations Associate opportunity supporting the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University – duties include including coordinating public events, policy engagement, media relations, and electronic & print publications.

2) NAFSA: Association of International Educators is still looking for the right candidate for this Associate Director of Media Relations & Advocacy post – 5+ years related experience in media relations & communications desired, but we’re told they will consider strong candidates even if they don’t exactly fit job description requirements noted.

3) National Democratic InstituteCommunications and Government Relations Assistant/Sr. Assistant – strong writing, graphic design, social media, photography & videography skills required – see also main career page.

4) The National Recreation and Park Association is in search mode for an Advocacy & Government Affairs Intern to join the team in the Spring term – $15/hr – duties include event planning & legislative tracking/analysis – see also main career page

5-6) ACLU
7) American Enterprise InstituteMedia Relations Intern – Summer 2017

8-10) Brookings Institution
11) Environmental Investigation AgencyCommunications Director – apply by Jan. 1

12-17) Georgetown University
18) InfoWEST GroupStaff Writer/Communications Specialist

19) National Academy of MedicineCommunications & Media Specialist

20-25) Nature Conservancy
26) American Cancer SocietySenior Analyst, Policy & Legislative Support

27) National Conference of State LegislaturesPolicy Associate – $48k+ – apply by Nov. 14

28) Office of Fairfax County Supervisor John CookChief of Staff

29) Open Society FoundationsPolicy Associate – apply by Nov. 11

30) Virgin Galactic Legislation & Business Development Intern – Summer 2017

31) Associated PressDigital & Social Media Strategy Manager – apply by Dec. 1

32) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Research Assistant, U.S. Role in the World – apply by Nov. 21

33) Catholic UniversityDirector of Alumni Relations, Law School (pdf) – apply by Nov. 30

34) Center for Reproductive RightsCommunications Intern

35-40) Children’s National Medical Center
41-42) Golin
43) House of Representatives, Office of the CAOAssistant Director, House Press Gallery – $55k-$82k – apply by Nov. 15

44) Mystery international organizationProgram Coordinator – $50k – search managed by Alijon

45) People for a Better AmericaSocial Media and Web Design Assistant – part-time
more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Congratulations Somebody!

We're scheduling this for publication before the polls close, so we're assuming there's a clear winner for the USA-person-in-charge contest.  Boy, do we hope that's the case.

Mostly direct-to-us submissions in today's set.

kglobal is looking for an Account Exec candidate with 2-4 years of relevant experience in the digital space; background in CPG (yes, we had to look it up, too) a plus – facility with WordPress, Photoshop & InDesign will add points to your score.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science seeks an Editorial & Communications Manager to support their Office of International & Security Affairs and manage editorial & production work for Science & Diplomacy – qualified candidates will have 5-10 years of experience in editorial coordination, management and production for a small magazine, newspaper or related type of publication in online and print formats.

M+R has passed along these opportunities to join in their work mobilizing supporters, raising money, and moving the media, the public & decision-maker perceptions on behalf on nonprofit clients:
The Black Rock Group is in search mode for an entry-level Account Exec with strong writing, familiarity with digital strategy & detail-oriented mindset – North Old Town Alexandria location

We have it on good authority that Fannie Mae is still looking to fill these:
The Glen Echo Group has Spring 2017 PR Fellow and Creative Fellow (scroll to find) posts to fill in their downtown DC offices & support their work in media relations, advertising & public affairs.

The National Association of State Boards of Education is currently looking to fill a Spring 2017 Publications & Communications Intern (scroll to find) post – experience in writing and editing research-based articles, press releases, or news items is desired, as well as knowledge of WordPress, Illustrator & InDesign

Commonwealth Consultants seeks PR Intern (scroll to find) for 2-3 days per week engagement – strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to work hard & have fun desired – Tysons Corner location

Capitol Hill
  • Mystery MoC Staff Assistant
  • Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) – Intern – DC & Portland, OR
  • Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) – Intern 
  • Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-PA) – Intern – apply by Nov. 18
  • Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) – Intern – apply by Nov. 21
  • Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) – Intern
  • Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) – Intern
  • Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence (D-MI) – Intern
  • Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) – Intern
  • Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) – Intern
  • Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) – Intern
  • Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) – Intern
  • Western RepublicanIntern
This Policy Communications Coordinator opportunity appears to be new since our late-Oct. check-in with the American Society of Clinical Oncology
World Bank
University of VirginiaAssociate Director of Reunion Giving – $50k-$60k – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Our Platform: More Jobs (and Internships)

Whether you're sporting a Make America Great Again hat, or shouting I'm With Her to the rafters, or marking the ballot for Mr. Johnson or Ms. Stein, we wish you short waiting lines, non-hacked voting machines, and a renewed sense of civic pride and good wishes towards your fellow citizens today.

Tuesday's set is an amalgam of opportunities with politically-or-Presidentially-focused organizations as well as finds generated by using politics and political as search terms on some popular job boards, which seems to have unearthed some interesting and diverse gigs.  Happy hunting.

Jobs

Alcoa
Public Affairs Associate

American Association of Nurse AnesthetistsAssociate Director, Federal Government Affairs 

Amnesty InternationalResearcher/Advisor – $89k – apply by Nov. 18 

Barack Obama Presidential LibraryMuseum Technician, History – $35k-46k – Hoffman, IL – apply today, Nov. 8

Bipartisan Policy CenterPolicy Analyst, Economic Policy Project

CarePolicy Advocate for Humanitarian Issues

Center for International Private EnterpriseStaff Writer & Editorial Content Specialist (scroll to find)

Center for Responsive PoliticsDevelopment Director

Change.org
Clinton Foundation/Global InitiativeCommunications Manager, Digital Engagement – New York

Congressional Budget Office
Operations Editor

CQ/Roll CallData Analyst

Democracy Fund Program Associate, Congressional Capacity

Embassy of CanadaDigital Diplomacy Officer – $69k – apply by Nov. 18

Fox NewsAssociate Producer – freelance position

George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Digital Storyteller

International Republican InstituteProgram Officer supporting the Generation Democracy initiative

Insulet Corp.
Director, Government Affairs

LifelockDirector, Public Policy

Morning ConsultCommunications Associate

Mystery PR & public affairs firmAssociate

National Safety CouncilState Government Affairs Manager

NBC NewsAssociate Producer for Meet the Press Daily
 
PATHAdvocacy & Communications Officer

Pheasants ForeverGovernmental Affairs Representative – apply by Nov. 30

POLITICO
Revolution MessagingDigital Advertising Associate, Campaigns Team

Ronald Reagan InstituteExhibit & Technology Attendant – $12/hr – Simi Valley, CA

Statoil Principal Consultant, Government Relations & Public Affairs – apply by Nov. 19

TransCanadaManager, U.S. Federal Government Affairs & Policy

UberPublic Policy Manager

U.S. News & World ReportReporter

Washington Speakers BureauSpeaker Recruitment & Relations Coordinator

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of AmericaCoordinator, Communications & Membership

Internships 

6K SystemsSocial Media Intern

CNNIntern supporting the Situation Room 

Congressional Black Caucus FoundationInterns (scroll to find) – apply by Nov. 10

Congressional Budget OfficeInterns

Congressional Management FoundationInterns 

Edward M. Kennedy InstituteIntern – apply by Dec. 22 

Environment VirginiaClimate Campaign Intern

FiveThirtyEightEconomics Intern

George H.W. Bush Presidential LibraryInterns – College Station, TX

George W. Bush Presidential LibraryInterns – Dallas, TX 

General Delegation of the PLO to the USPublic Affairs Intern – Arabic language skills a plus 

Gerald Ford LibraryInterns (scroll to find) – Ann Arbor, MI

German Marshall FundIntern, Major Conferences

The HillInterns

Hudson InstituteEastern Europe & Russia Internship – Russian or Ukrainian language skills a plus – apply by Dec. 15

Jimmy Carter LibraryInterns – Atlanta, GA 

K&L GatesGovernment Affairs Intern 

Organization for International InvestmentGovernment Affairs Intern and Public Policy & Communications Intern – $11/hr 

Richard Nixon LibraryInterns – Yorba Linda, CA

Major Party Organization Intern Info:
  • Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeInterns (scroll to find) – more info here
  • Democratic National CommitteeInterns – apply by Feb. 10 for Summer 2017
  • Democratic Senatorial Campaign CommitteeInterns
  • National Republican Congressional CommitteeInterns
  • National Republican Senatorial CommitteeInterns
  • Republican National CommitteeInterns

Monday, November 7, 2016

Almost There

Just think of it: no more political ads on your TV screens after tomorrow... glorious!  Of course, we actually have to survive the actual result of the elections, but that's a problem for another day.

And also: don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Get Real Health has passed along these opportunities suited for individuals with experience or interest in using technology to disrupt the healthcare delivery space (scroll to find):
The New America Foundation is in search mode for a paid Communications Intern (scroll to find) for the Spring 2017 term – experience/capabilities in media relations, web editing, graphic design are all plusses – apply by Nov. 18

Quaker public interest advocacy voice the Friends Committee on National Legislation seeks Annual Fund Manager with 3-5 years of development experience in a non-profit organization; familiarity with planned giving & capital campaigns a plus – apply by Nov. 15

Fresh opportunities from the Council on Foundations – Metro-convenient Crystal City location:
National Pork Producers Council Senior Director of Public Relations – sterling track record of success in designing and implementing public relations/communications & digital advocacy campaigns desired.

The ACLU seeks a National Campaign Strategist to supporting Stop Solitary efforts with extensive experience in criminal justice, human/civil rights & policy campaign management.  If your preferred coast is the Pacific one, here’s a Communications Strategist post with their San Diego/Imperial County affiliate.

These opportunities with Media Matters for America appear to have gone live on Friday afternoon:
Mystery McLean-based PR agencyAccount Manager – $65k-$75k – experience working with tech sector clients a must – search managed by the Creative Group

Food & Drug AdministrationSupervisory Communications Specialist – $128k-$160k – apply by Nov. 14

Lambi Fund of Haiti Development/Communications Director – seeking candidates with at least 3 years of involvement in a development NGO with similar budget size, including work in major donor cultivation, foundation & corporate strategies – review of resumes to begin today, Nov. 7

Wal-MartDirector of Federal Government Relations – minimum 8 years Congressional or Executive branch experience preferred, as well as good relationships w/ members/staff on Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee.

The Fishing School, a youth development organization serving students & families in disadvantaged DC communities, seeks Director of Development & Communications

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Boscobel Marketing CommunicationsSenior PR Account Exec – minimum of 3-5 years of government and/or military marketing, public relations or market research experience required.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsVice President for External Affairs & Development – strong track record directing successful fundraising campaigns required, including major donor, foundation giving, corporate, on-line, and planned giving efforts.

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association Communications Manager – seeking candidates with 5+ years of experience in communications, digital marketing & social media – search managed by Staffing Advisors

George Washington University
United Nations FoundationJunior Associate supporting the Shot@Life campaign – experience developing a range of written materials required; familiarity with global health, international development, and/or the U.N. desired.

Patent & Trade OfficeCommunications Extern – apply by Nov. 17; subject to early closure

The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation seeks Development Director with 5-7 years of related work experience; we suggest procuring pair of Rod Lavers to wear on casual Friday.

Sunday, November 6, 2016

No hurry, take your time...

... that's our takeaway from this short set of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  Rest up and get ready to vote, maybe? 

World BankCommunications Officer supporting the Latin America & the Caribbean External Communications Unit – Spanish language skills required – Nov. 7 

Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)
British Embassy Briefings/Visits & Events Manager, International Trade – $65k – New York – Nov. 8

University of Maryland Major Gift Officer, West Region – California-based – Nov. 8 

Embassy of Canada Admin & Research Assistant – $49k – Nov. 11

Friends of the National World War II MemorialPublic Education OfficerNov. 11

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission Publications Specialist – $45k-$78k – Nov. 11

Friday, November 4, 2016

And We're Back

We're back with a [mostly] just-the-jobs Friday set.

1) The Society for Science & the Public has just passed along this Communications Associate opportunity suited for candidates with 1-3 years’ relevant experience – social media skills & facility w/ Cision also desired

2) Pluralistic Jewish teen movement BBYO is in search mode for a Manager, Donor Communications with strong writing skills and 3-5 years’ experience in the field of communications and/or fundraising.

3) The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation seeks a paid Communications Intern starting in Jan. 2017 – exceptional writing and communications skills required; experience with database management software and/or PR software preferred.

4) The National Association for Biomedical Research is starting the search for a Government Affairs Intern for the Spring 2017 term – preference for applicants with previous intern experience seeking undergrad or graduate degrees in political science or similar fields.

5) Per the comments field in Wednesday’s post, we see a Digital Media Intern (scroll to find) post along with other Intern opportunities at the Center for International Private Enterprise for the Spring 2017 term – apply by Nov. 18

6) American Enterprise Institute Media Relations & Marketing Associate

7) American Fuel & Petrochemical ManufacturersSocial Media Digital Communications Manager

8) American Nurses AssociationPublic Relations Specialist II and Public Relations Specialist III

9-11) American University
12-14) British Embassy
15-17) Brookings Institution
18) Camris International Communications & Marketing Specialist

19) Carlos Rosario International Public Charter SchoolCommunications Intern

) Chesapeake Bay Foundation Temporary Assistant (scroll to find) supporting the Clean the Bay Day intiative – temporary though July 2017 – Virginia Beach, Va. – apply by Nov. 6

20) CureSearch for Children’s CancerManager, Strategic Partnerships – part-time

21) Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of DCDirector of Marketing & Communications for Theater J

22) Embassy of Canada Admin & Research Assistant – $49k – apply by Nov. 11

23) ExelonSenior Communications Specialist

24-26) Georgetown University
27) GovPEOCommunications & Social Media Specialist

28) Heritage FoundationDevelopment Researcher – part-time

29) Mystery technology-based membership associationCoordinator, Communications & Policy – $40k-$43k – search managed by Alijon

30-33) Nature Conservancy
34-37) Pew Charitable Trusts
38) Racepoint Group Senior Account Exec, Public Affairs – see also main career page

39) State Policy NetworkManager of Foundation Relations – search managed by Talent Market

40) Vital Voices Global PartnershipDigital Communications Coordinator

41) Women for Women International Development Intern

42) … and finally: we just found this Associate Editor post for Aerospace America, the flagship publication of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics has been out there for over a month, but perhaps it’s still waiting at the gate for you.

Don't don't don't dare miss our favorite event of the Fall beer-party season: Rustico Alexandria's 5th Annual Novermberfest (scroll down), Saturday noon-to-5:00 pm featuring great food and dozens of great and hard-to-find beers from breweries across Virginia.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

From the Road

We're away from our DC lair, but we wanted to make sure you saw these direct-to-us submissions we've received in the last few days, plus a few other finds.  See you again Friday.

Active opportunities with the Universal Service Corporation, a non-profit corporation administering universal programs for the FCC:
Paid Spring 2017 intern opportunities with New America; apply by deadlines noted for best consideration:
Hattaway Communications is actively recruiting for a Junior Creative Associate with ambitious mindset & 1-3 years of experience working in the design/creative fields – data visualization, digital strategy & web development/design skills also desired.

EDC seeks a Manager of National Partner Initiatives who will manage a team that, among other duties, provides operational support to the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention – at least 5 years related experience in public health, mental health, research, education, or international development desired – DC or Waltham, MA

Ervin Hill Strategies is searching for an organized, cheerful and dedicated Staff Assistant to join the team – described as an entry-level position; Capitol Hill experience preferred but not necessary – apply ASAP

Capitol Hill
  • Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) – District Director – Palm Desert, CA
  • Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) – Intern
  • Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) – Intern
  • Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) – Intern
  • Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) – Intern
  • Administration Committee, Democratic StaffIntern
  • Maryland DemocratIntern and Press Intern
  • Arizona RepublicanIntern
  • California RepublicanIntern
  • Mystery CongresswomanIntern – apply by Nov. 30
Office of the SIG for the Troubled Asset Relief ProgramPublic Affairs Specialist – $92k-$160k – apply by Nov. 4

University of Virginia Development Associate – part-time – $17k-$20k – Charlottesville, Va.

Monday, October 31, 2016

All Treats, No Tricks

We'll start your Halloween Monday with a programming note: we'll be on a M-W-F publishing schedule this week; see you again Wednesday.  And also, please don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Visiting Nurse Associations of AmericaMarketing & Communications Manager – 2+ of experience in the marketing and/or communications field required, as well as facility with Constant Contact and Adobe Creative Suite applications.

Children’s advocacy group First Focus seeks Media Relations Director with 8 – 10 years of progressively challenging experience in media relations positions, including working with national level media – there’s also a Communications Intern post of the part-time & paid variety for the Spring 2017 term with an apply today, Oct. 31 deadline.

This is a little outside our usual focus, but this Customer Success opportunity with Mapbox, a mapping platform for online developers/applications, may be a good fit for someone with tech savvy, strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills and a customer-service orientation – lauded as among Washingtonian’s best places to work in 2015.

New opportunities with Oxfam America since our early-Oct. development & relief jobs special:
World Resources InstituteCommunications Assistant, Global Forest Watch – seeking candidates with at least 1 year of experience in communications

The American Cancer Society seeks Senior Manager to support Relay for Life fundraising campaign efforts – Vienna, Va. location

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Atlantic Council Assistant Director, Development & Awards Dinners (scroll to find) – minimum 2-3 years’ experience in non-profit development, sales and marketing or related experience required; background in international fundraising preferred.

Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges
Audubon SocietyClimate Campaigns Director – 7+ years of campaigning or organizing experience required; previous work in grassroots advocacy preferred

Conservation InternationalCoordinator, Development Operations – 2-3 years’ experience working with Raiser’s Edge desired

Fluent in Spanish and looking to promote workers’ rights in Latin America?  The DC-based Stephen Coats Memorial Fellowship with the International Labor Rights Forum would seem to fit the bill – $20k stipend for 9 month’s work at 30 hrs/wk – apply today, Oct. 31

Make-A-Wish Mid-AtlanticManager of Events (scroll down) –5+ years’ experience in a fast paced, high volume event manager role desired.

George Washington UniversitySenior Associate, Web & Multimedia Content – 2+ years of relevant experience desired

University of Maryland
This Social Media Associate opportunity with Oceana is new since our late-Sept. check in there – 1-3 years of experience driving social media engagement required; Photoshop or InDesign skills a plus.

National Kidney FoundationSenior Media Relations Manager – 5-7 years’ media relations experience required, preferably with a nonprofit of public relations agency; social media skills a must – New York

Society of Women’s Health Research Intern opportunities in government affairs, fundraising & communications noted; no time-frame given

U.S. Soccer FoundationAssociate Director of Corporate Partnerships – 7+ years of include responsibility for revenue generation, fundraising programs and/or direct sales may get you into the starting lineup.

Friday, October 28, 2016

Your Sunday PNOCLITCW

Update: Whoops!  We hit accidentally hit publish, and while we're tempted to delete this and repost Sunday, we'll just let you get get at this early if you're so inclined.

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

Union of Concerned Scientists Senior Campaign Organizer, Fossil Fuel Company Accountability – $59k – Oct. 31

United Way

George Mason University Events Manager, Law SchoolNov. 1 

Transportation Security AdministrationMedia Communications Specialist – $61k-$95k – Nov. 1

World Resources Institute Communications Coordinator, Water ProgramNov. 1 

Nature Conservancy
British Embassy
Federal Aviation AdministrationSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $133k-$175k – Nov. 4

Green SealMarketing & Communications AssociateNov. 4

National WIC Association
Smithsonian InstitutionDirector of Advancement, Smithsonian Libraries (scroll to find) – Nov. 4 

College of William & MaryCommunications Specialist – up to $40k – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 6

For your Sunday evening viewing, Parts Unknown takes in Houston – 9:00 pm on CNN.

Friday

Friiiiiiiday!  Your Halloween party weekend and weird morning football are on deck.  Meanwhile, enjoy the jobs and have a lovely day.

Advancement Project
Managing Director, Communications – seeking candidates with 10+  years of experience in media relations, communications, or related field, as well as significant knowledge and understanding of structural racism and racial justice issues.

The National Endowment for Democracy is actively to fill these posts:
Here’s a comments field sourced Web Manager opportunity with the Rails to Trails Conservancy suited to candidates with functional knowledge of HTML, CSS, Adobe Suite, & Photoshop – also desirable:  facility with JavaScript/jQuery, GIS, and the ability to incorporate geo-data into dynamic web applications. 

VisaDirector, Government Relations – 8-10 years of substantive experience in government relations, legislative affairs & advocacy required; background in the payments, technology, judiciary or intellectual property sectors is strongly preferred.

Discover Financial ServicesManager, Government Relations – minimum of 5 years relevant experience in legislative advocacy field required.

Pew Charitable Trusts
Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationManager of Government Relations – your 4+ years of relevant  experience should demonstrate familiarity with health policies & funding issues on Capitol Hill – an Office Manager post supporting the policy & advocacy team is also available.

Specialty Graphic Imaging AssociationSocial Media Specialist – facility w/ Drupal & Adobe Creative Suite applications desired, as well as experience in social media, of course.

American University
EnCompassCommunications Coordinator – excellent writing & editing skills for both web and print platforms a must; ability to develop web content within a Drupal platform preferred – Project/Program Assistant (scroll to find) posts also available

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD, except as noted:
Even if you aren’t interested in this Corporate Affairs & Science Communications Specialist opportunity with Mars, Inc., you might find their well-developed qualities we look for/what to expect in an interview advice useful in other settings.

Washington Institute for Near East PolicyResearch Intern – apply by Nov. 1 for Jan,-May 2107 term

U.S. Air Force Academy Endowment Communications Specialist – $40k-$50k –  minimum 2-5 years of content creation experience required; background in higher ed communications preferred – Colorado Springs, CO

Education Week
Lutheran Services in AmericaMarketing & Communications Intern – unpaid position; Capitol Hill location

British Embassy
Mystery social policy think tankSenior Project Coordinator – $50k – seeking candidates with 2-4 years of experience in contracts, grants, RFPs & budget management – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

And here's a couple more beer happenings for the weekend: