Humanitarian & Relief Jobs 17

Wednesday Update: no new post today; see you again Thursday.

Your Tuesday special edition revisits one of our favorite subjects: jobs & internships with humanitarian, relief & international development organizations.  Additional program and technical opportunities can be found on the career pages with many of these groups, including in-country postings.

Action Against Hunger

• Associate Director, Major Gifts – New York
• Intern, Donor Relations/Advocacy

Adventist Development & Relief Agency – Director for Agriculture & Economic Growth

American Jewish World Service

• Policy Advisor, Natural Justice Rights & Climate Justice
• Digital Content Strategist – New York
• Associate Director, Institutional Giving
• Senior Development Officer – part-time – Seattle, WA

American Near East Refugee Aid (scroll to find)

• Fundraising & Communications Intern, Spring 2018 – apply by Nov. 15
• Communications Officer post also noted, albeit w/ a Sept. 25 application deadline

American Red Cross – Media Relations Intern, Spring 2018 – paid position

Americares – Multimedia Associate – Stamford, CT

Amnesty International

• Advocacy Director, Asia-Pacific
• Gun Violence Program Manager – DC, Oakland, CA; New York, Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL
• Stewardship Specialist – New York
• Interns (scroll to find) – DC & New York

Ashoka

• Global Content Producer
• Director of Partnerships Development
• more technical & program opportunities available

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Digital Communications Officer

Bread for the World – see also main career page

• Regional Major Gift Officer (pdf) – mid-Atlantic region
• Regional Organizer – opportunities available in Southern U.S.

CARE USA

• Director, Policy Communications
• Digital Content Advocacy Coordinator
• Executive Assistant
• Humanitarian Communications Manager – Atlanta, GA

Catholic Relief Services – Digital Content Production Coordinator – Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

Center for Civilians in Conflict – Senior Director, Programs – apply by Nov. 26

Center for Global Development

• Vice President of Development – search managed by Diversified Search
• Institutional Advancement Officer 
• Events Manager – temporary post

ChildFund International

• Vice President, Program Development
• Major Gift Officer – Richmond, Va.
• Philanthropy Admin & Research Assistant – Richmond, Va.

Church World Service

• Associate Director for Resource Mobilization
• Interns (scroll to find) – DC & New York

Compassion International – Communications Specialist – Colorado Springs, CO

Coptic Orphans

• Communications Associate
• Donor Relations Director
• Donor Relations Associate

Eastern Congo Initiative – Director of Development

Episcopal Relief & Development – Communications Manager (pdf) – New York – see also main career page

Evidence Action – Associate, Beta

FHI 360

• Research Associate, Social Marketing & Communication
• Intern, Crisis Response, Communications & Partnerships

Food for the Poor – Coconut Creek, FL

• Director of Planned Giving
• Graphic Design Production Assistant

Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria – Interns

Free the Slaves – see also main career page

• Development Director (pdf)
• Individual Giving Manager

Global Fund for Children – Development Associate (pdf)

Global Impact – Project Support Intern

Fund for Global Human Rights – Interns (scroll to find)

Innovations for Poverty Action – Program Associate, Peace & Recovery Program – DC or New York – apply by Nov. 30

InterAction – Director of Communications – see also main career page

International Campaign for Tibet

• Advocacy Director
• Interns – scroll to find

International Justice Mission

• Internal Communications Manager
• Social Media Marketing Manager
• Campaign Manager, Church Mobilization
• Interns, Spring 2018 (search position type DC interns) – apply by Dec. 1

International Medical Corps – Director, MENA & GCC Affairs

International Rescue Committee

• Senior Officer, International Programs Policy & Advocacy/Africa
• Associate Director, Digital Marketing – New York
• Interns (scroll down and select DC location or intern employee category)

International Food Policy Research Institute

• Communications Specialist
• Visual Communications Specialist

Islamic Relief USA

• Chief Executive Officer
• Development Coordinator
• Program Assistant

Jhpiego

• Communications Manager, Digital Media – Baltimore, MD
• Advancement Manager, West Coast – Los Angeles, CA

Malaria No More

• Global Communications Director – DC or Seattle, WA
• Senior Communications Manager – Seattle, WA

Medical Teams International

• Volunteer Engagement Coordinator – Tigard, OR
• Events & Exhibits Coordinator – Tigard, OR
• Major Events Specialist – Redmond, WA

Mercy Corps

• Senior Gift Officer – DC or other East Coast location
• Director of Content Strategy – Portland, OR

Namati – Digital Communications Officer – apply by Nov. 18

National Peace Corps Association – Interns

ONE Campaign

• Global Campaigns Director
• Brand Manager
• Manager, Learning/Policy & Planning

Operation Blessing International – Partner Relations Supervisor – Virginia Beach, Va.

Oxfam America – Boston, MA

• Mid-Level Giving Assistant
• Development Data Analyst

PATH – Seattle, WA

• Head of Media
• Head of Marketing Strategy
• Creative Director

PLAN – Policy & Advocacy Officer – apply by Dec. 3

Polaris Project

• Chief Development Officer
• Project Manager

Population Services International – Communications & Knowledge Management Officer

Save the Children

• Manager, Federal Government Relations/Early Childhood Education
• Senior Communications Coordinator – Fairfield, CT
• Director, Corporate Partnerships

SOS Children’s Villages – Fundraising/Research Intern

Technoserve – Marketing & Communications Intern

Unicef – Intern, Office of the Ombudsman – paid position – apply by Nov. 23

United Methodist Church Global Ministries – Director of Development (scroll to find) – Atlanta, GA

Vital Voices Global Partnership – Interns (scroll down)

Women for Women International – Interns (scroll down) – late Jan. 2018 start date noted

World Food Program USA – Vice President, Communications (scroll to find)

World Help – Graphic Designer – Forest, Va. – see also main career page

World Vision

• Communications Officer supporting All Children Reading initiative
• Senior Content Marketing Manager – Federal Way, WA
• development/Fundraising opportunities (scroll to find) – New York; Chicago, IL; Dallas & Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN & Minneapolis, MN

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Hello Monday!  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging has this fresh Senior Communications Manager opportunity available for candidates with a minimum 5-7 years of experience in communications & writing as well as familiarity with biological and/or chemical sciences.

The Hatcher Group, a communications firm focusing on progressive social change, seeks Communications Associate – highly organized, self-starters with 1-3 years or relevant experience desired – Metro-proximate Bethesda location

We’ll remind you one more time that the Brookings Institution has not only this Events & Communication Intern post ($12 hr) supporting the Hamilton Project available, but also as a bevy of other Spring 2018 Intern opportunities - mix of paid & unpaid positions – apply by Nov. 17

The Economic Innovation Group seeks full-time Interns in communications, research & digital communications disciplines for January-June term – $600/wk – available to both current students & recent grads –Chinatown/Cap One Area area

American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics – Public Policy Director – strong mix of experience in medical genetics, genetic counseling, testing & service delivery as well as public policy background required – search managed by Nonprofit HR 

League of Conservation Voters

• Development & Events Manager supporting GiveGreen – apply by Nov. 17
• Donor Advocacy & Events Associate – apply by Nov. 17
• Director of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management – apply by Nov. 27
• State Capacity Building Assistant – Seattle, WA – apply by Nov. 27

Save the Children – Manager, Federal Government Relations – focus on early childhood education issues – 3+ years of relevant experience required 

American Physical Society – Campaign & Donor Relations Manager – min. of 5-7 years’ experience in fundraising, research, special events planning and/or marketing desired.

Global architecture & engineering company Stantec wants a storyteller & passionate creative senior communicator for their Public Relations Manager, Buildings post, and they’re willing to let you fill that role in DC, Boston, Chicago , Philadelphia, New York, or San Francisco.

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

• Deputy Chief of Staff
• Program Manager, Political Reform
• Legislative Associate
• Interns, Spring 2018 (scroll to find)

Environment America – Clean Water Advocate – at least 4 years of relevant experience & a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues required.

George Washington University – Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, School of Business – your broad range of duties include developing of programs, events & branding opportunities to highlight the GWSB dean.

Southern Environmental Law Center – Charlottesville, Va.

• Foundation Writer
• Writer, Development & Marketing
• Development Admin Assistant

ACLU – Online Campaigner – 3+ years’ experience in nonprofit communications, online campaigning, or related field required – DC or New York 

World Resources Institute – Corporate Relations Coordinator – min. 1-2 years of relevant experience & a proactive, problem-solving mindset required.

Fellowships available with government technology provider Granicus:

• Digital Marketing Fellow
• Editorial Fellow
• Events Fellow

Association of Governing Boards – Director of Foundation Relations – 5+ years of fundraising experience in a higher education environment & proven track record as a grant writer required.

Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington

• Legal Intern, Spring 2018
• Research Intern, Spring 2018 – apply by Dec. 31

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition – Policy Intern (pdf) – Spring 2018 – paid position – apply by Nov. 18

Rainforest Trust – Warrenton, Va. (scroll to find)

• Social Media Associate
• Latin America Conservation Officer – fluency/proficiency in Spanish required; Portuguese a plus
• Database Research Assistant
• Conservation Intern

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Publications Assistant –proficiency in a Macintosh desktop publishing environment is a must.

… and finally: Had enough of the weekly staff meetings?  Tired of changing lines at L’Enfant Plaza five days a week?  Can’t stand that guy who never cleans his own plates in the office kitchen?  Perhaps getting out of the cubicle and back to the land as Assistant Vegetable Production Manager for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at their Upper Marlboro-based Clagett Farm is what you need – apply by Nov. 14.

Repeated for Your Convenience

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

American University – Vice President, Advancement Operations – Nov. 13

Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Assistant, Archives of American Art (scroll to find) – Nov. 13

Congressional Research Service

• Analyst in National Government/Elections – $66k-$86k – Nov. 13
• Analyst, American National Government – $65k-$86k – Nov. 17

Nature Conservancy

• Major Gifts Officer – Greenville, SC – Nov. 13
• Development Coordinator – New York – Nov. 17

Embassy of Canada – Events Coordinator – $57k – Nov. 14

Office of the Chief of Naval Operations – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $79k-$103k – Nov. 14

Center for Public Integrity – State Political Reporter – Nov. 15

George Mason University – Director of Marketing & Communications, Law School – $70k-$90k – Nov. 15 

University of Virginia – Assistant Athletics Media Relations Director – $40k-$48k – Charlottesville, Va. – Nov. 15 

Violence Policy Center – Communications & Development Associate – Nov. 15

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Visual Communications Specialist – $65k-$103k – Nov. 16  

University of Maryland – Marketing & Communications Coordinator, School of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies – Nov. 16

American Society of Civil Engineers – Manager, Major Gifts – Nov. 17

Prince George’s Community College – Writer/Editor – $51k-$53k – Largo, MD – Nov. 17

Land Trust Alliance – Ambassadors Program Manager – Nov. 18

DC Public Library – Director of Communications – $110k-$154k – Nov. 19

This Sunday Anthony Bourdain & Parts Unknown head to the French Alpine village of Chamonix, which looks breathtaking.

TGIF

We're happy to wrap the week and we hope one (or more) of these pique your interest.

Edelman PR seeks an inspirational and charismatic President to lead their 275+ person DC operation; a significant profile and network in DC & experience managing and motivating large teams of people are among their wants for the top post.

The U.S. Institute for Peace is actively recruiting for these:

• Communications Specialist
• Managing Editor

The Clyde Group has passed along this call for an exceptionally organized Office Coordinator with 2-3 years of experience, ideally in an admin assistant role.

Edison Electric Institute – Manager, External Communications (scroll to find) – at least 5 years of experience in writing/editing required; energy background a plus.

Heritage Foundation – Media Coordinator – temporary position – must be a competent writer and able to communicate with journalists via face-to-face meetings, email & telephone. 

Abt Associates – Senior Communications Specialist supporting the President’s Malaria Initiative – academic background in journalism, global health or similar desired, along with 5-7 years of related experience.

American Institute of Architects – Managing Director, Government Affairs & Policy – legislative/political campaign experience & background/education in architecture preferred.

Urban Institute – Media Relations Manager – 5-10 years of experience in media relations & a passion for social & economic policy research desired.      

American University

• Editor, WAMU 88.5 FM
• Gift Specialist, WAMU 88.5 FM – apply today, Nov. 10
• Vice President, Advancement Operations – apply by Nov. 13
• Managing Director (updated link) for the Antiracist Research & Policy Center
• Program Assistant supporting the School of International Service’s Bridging the Gap initiative – part-time – $16-$17/hr

Embassy of Canada – Events Coordinator – $57k – 3+ years of experience providing admin and/or program support required – apply by Nov. 14

Howard University – Senior Internal Communications Specialist – min. 3-5 years of internal communications, editing, copyediting & proofreading experience desired.

Exelon/PEPCO – Senior Community Relations Specialist – at least 5 years’ experience in customer/community relations; customer relations, communications, public relations, marketing or related field desired.

National Park Trust – Communications & Program Manager – 5-10 years’ communications experience including social media and traditional media work required.

British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, UK Mission to the UN – $72k – knowledge of counter-terrorism, non-proliferation and other international security issues desired – New York – apply by Nov. 21

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Officer, Healthcare Products
• Senior Associate, State Policy supporting the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative
• Admin Assistant supporting the Bertarelli Ocean Legacy

Mystery international non-profit – Donor Communications Coordinator – temporary through early 2018 – search managed by the Ford Agency

National Association of Manufacturers – Policy Coordinator – experience on Capitol Hill or within the Administration a plus.

Best wishes for a chilly-but-cheerful weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Just the Jobs

1) The American College of Physicians has shared this Public Affairs/Communications Associate (scroll to find) opportunity – $55k-$60k – seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience in supporting health care public policy & governmental relations efforts, with a basic understanding of regulatory agencies and legislative functions.

3) Our friends at CLS Strategies are recruiting for Managing Directors with 7+ years of experience in public affairs, political, corporate or crisis communications in an agency, corporate, association, on Capitol Hill, or similar setting.

3) American Humane – Public Relations Associate

4-5) Blue Force Communications

• Journalist/Digital Content Creator (scroll to find)
• Strategic Communications Planner

6-8) Brookings Institution

• Research Assistant supporting the Hamilton Project
• Assistant to the VP & Director for the Global Economy & Development program
• Interns, Spring 2018 – multiple disciplines/roles available – apply by Nov. 17

9-11) Georgetown University

• Director of Development, International
• Development Associate, Athletics
• Associate Director for Donor Agreements – JD preferred

12-17) Nature Conservancy

• Gift Planning Associate – apply by Dec. 5
• Specialist, Corporate Marketing Partnerships – apply by Dec. 8
• Community Engagement & Development Coordinator – $16-$20/hr – Oklahoma City, OK – apply by Dec. 3
• Events Manager – Phoenix, AZ – apply by Dec. 6
• Communications Coordinator – Des Moines, IA – apply by Dec. 8
• Director of Digital Strategy – Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA – apply by Dec. 31

18) Molina Healthcare – Director of Government Affairs

19-20) National Association of Manufacturers

• Director, Tax Policy
• Senior Director, Tax Policy & Corporate Governance

21) Office of the Chief of Naval Operations – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $79k-$103k – apply by Nov. 14

22) Prince George’s Community College – Writer/Editor – $51k-$53k – Largo, MD – apply by Nov. 17

23) Texas Public Policy Foundation – Deputy Director for the Right on Crime initiative – DC or Austin, TX – search managed by Talent Market

24) University of Maryland – Communications Coordinator, UM Extension – apply by Dec. 1

25) World Wildlife Fund – Editorial Associate

26) Zurich North America – PAC Manager

27) CDRF – Marketing & Communications Intern – $10-$12/hr

28) CNA – Editorial Assistant – temporary

29) CoreCivic – Government Relations Manager

30-37) Edelman PR

• Senior Account Exec, Brand
• Senior Account Supervisor, Brand
• Assistant Account Exec, Brand
• Account Supervisor, Employee Engagement
• Account Supervisor, Energy
• Senior Account Exec, Energy
• Account Exec, Energy
• Digital Content Specialist

38-39) Pinnacle Engineering & Management Solutions

• Legislative Liaison – Secret clearance required
• Government Relations Intern, Space & Defense

40) PwC – Senior Associate, Legislative Affairs

41) Justice Policy Institute – Communications Associate – $40k-$45k

42) LIUNA/Laborers’ International Union of North America – Communications Specialist

43) Mystery Rockville charitable health nonprofit – Social Media/Media Assistant – temporary position – $17/hr

44-50) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Coordinator, International Affairs
• Vice President, Environmental Affairs & Sustainability
• Coordinator, Americas – proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese required
• Manager, Policy and Programs, Americas – proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
• Associate Manager, Fundraising & Operations
• Live Events Content Producer
• Senior Manager, Supply Chain Policy

– more to come OK, we're done –

Trustees, Nurses, Chiefs & Leaders

The American Council of Trustees & Alumni has just shared this Program Manager post supporting the Fund for Academic Renewal – seeking candidates with 2–4 years of experience and a passion for higher education reform & the role of philanthropy in civil society desired.

The Communitarian Network, an organization which works to shore up the social, moral, and political environment, is looking for a Public Affairs or Congressional Consultant (no link) to develop a communications strategy. If interested, please send a note with your resume to Melissa Paul (mpaul@gwu.edu). Learn more and see examples of the organization's work here.

National Nurses United is actively recruiting for these posts:

• Political Organizer
• Labor Representative
• Communications Specialist – Oakland, CA
• Social Media Specialist – Oakland, CA
• Legislative Advocate – Sacramento, CA

The Center for a New American Security, a think tank promoting pragmatic & principled national security & defense policies, is looking to fill 6-month Research Intern and External Relations/Development Intern posts w/ a January 2018 start date – full-time – $1,500/mo.

The chiefs in Chiefs for Change refers to state & district education chiefs working on educational public policy issues; your role in this enterprise could be Chief External Affairs Officer should you possess 7+ years of senior-level external affairs, marketing, and/or communications leadership experience.

Human Rights Campaign – Press Secretary, Rapid Response – 5-8 years’ experience with organizational communications required, preferably in a political setting.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies (scroll down to current openings; search Washington, DC location)

• Associate, Public Affairs
• Director, Corporate Affairs
• Principal, Corporate Affairs

Mystery employer – Public Relations Specialist – skills/experience in media tracking, media relations, event coordination & social media management required – search managed by the Creative Group

Spectrum – Senior Manager, Policy Communications – 7+ years in communications or public affairs desired, as well as background in telecom policy issues desired.

Travel Leaders Group – Vice President of Public Relations & Communications – your 15+ years of years related experience should include at least 5 years in the travel industry and/or brand management/PR.

Capitol Hill

• Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) – Intern
• Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) – Intern
• Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) – Intern
• Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) – Intern
• Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) – Intern and Press Intern
• Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) – Intern
• Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) – Intern
• Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) – Intern
• Maryland Democrat – Intern – apply by Nov. 30
• Homeland Security Committee – Press Intern
• Budget Committee, Majority Staff – Intern
• and don’t forget the always-robust Senate Employment Bulletin

This Media Relations Manager listing with Destination DC has been active since late August, and notes a Dec. 15 application deadline – Spring 2018 American Experience Foundation Intern and Tourism Intern posts also noted.

Qorvis MSLGROUP is currently seeking an Account Executive with a strong aptitude for website management, search marketing, content creation & social listening, but also understands the traditional side of the PR sphere.

Hindu American Foundation

• Director of Public Policy
• Congressional Intern and Advocacy Intern – Summer 2018 – apply by Jan. 15

Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges – Manager of Marketing and Communications – ideal candidate will be exceptionally strong in strategic thinking & content creation/writing – apply by Nov. 20

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Director of Major Gifts – $80k-$105k
• Development Officer, School of Architecture – $47k-$60k
• Assistant Athletics Media Relations Director – $40k-$48k – apply by Nov. 15

How Does 50 Sound Today?

No specialty/focused programming today – just a good-sized just-the-jobs set instead.  Happy hunting.

1-2) Abt Associates

• Communications Manager
• Senior Communications & Knowledge Management Specialist

3) Alliance to Save Energy – Stakeholder Relations Associate – $40k-$45k

4-7) Aspen Institute

• CRM & Development Operations Associate
• Program Associate supporting Ascend
• Program Coordinator, College Excellence Program
• Senior Project Coordinator, Sports & Society

8) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Communications Officer, Digital

9-13) Center for Community Change

• Economic Justice Program Director – $110k-$125k
• Senior Organizer – $80k-$85k
• Regional Organizer – one year term – $75k-$85k
• Senior Project Manager, Immigrant Rights & Racial Justice – $63k-$70k
• Public Policy Fellow – Spring 2018

14) Chief Executives Organization – Director of Marketing Communications – $120k-$130k

15) Community Associations Institute – Manager, Grassroots Advocacy & State Affairs

16-19) Freedom Works

• External Affairs Director
• Senior Development Writer & Grants Manager
• Senior Strategic Partnership Officer
• Graphic Designer

20-21) Greenpeace

• Planned Giving Officer – DC, New York, Chicago, IL or San Francisco, CA – apply by Nov. 26
• Climate Campaign Director – DC or San Francisco, CA – apply by Nov. 30

22-23) Golin

• Account Manager, Media Relations
• PR Intern – paid position

24) Hilton Hotels – Director, Brand Communications/Loyalty

25) Howard University – Social Media Manager

26) Information Technology Industry Council – Senior Vice President, External Affairs

27-29) International Justice Mission

• Social Media Marketing Manager
• Campaign Manager, Church Mobilization
• Director, Internal Communications

30-33) ISOM Global Strategies (scroll to find)

• Communications Specialist – $42k
• Conference Planner – $55k
• Conference Assistant – $40k
• Marketing Director – part-time

34-35) Martha’s Table

• Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications
• Development Assistant

36) Mercatus Center – Vice President for Policy Research – search managed by Talent Market

37-39) National Alliance on Mental Illness

• Director, Public Policy – apply by Nov. 11
• Manager, Criminal Justice & Advocacy – apply by Nov. 13
• Senior Manager, Media Relations – apply by Dec. 5

40) NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Services – Communications Specialist – $66k-$103k – apply by Nov. 20

41) PBS – Director, Social Media for PBS KIDS

43-43) ProQuest

• Content Editor
• Marketing Communications Lead for Social Media – Ann Arbor, MI

44) Wells Fargo – Social & Digital Communications Leader – DC or Charlotte, NC

45-49) WETA

• Senior Associate, Foundation & Government Development Supervisor
• Producer for Washington Week
• Producer, Foreign Affairs for PBS NewsHour
• Coordinator, Direct Response Fundraising
• Announcer, Classical WETA 90.9 – part-time

50) … and finally: we used to spend a good amount of time at the University Club in days gone past, thanks to some generous friends who let us drink up some of their monthly food/beverage minimums – it’s a lovely place and we’re sure whoever snags this Editor & Communications Manager post will grandly enjoy their tenure there – $50k

Off to a Good Start

Sure, we're happy for another unseasonably pleasant day of weather & the lingering effects of gaining an extra hour over the weekend, but you know yesterday's comeback in Seattle is main reason we've got a little extra spring in our step this morning.  Plus we're headed out to see the Caps in person this evening. 

But enough about us; enjoy the jobs & don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Corn Refiners Association has passed along this Director, Communications (pdf) opportunity suited for candidates with 4-7 years of PR/communications or related experience as well as facility with WordPress, Constant Contact & social media applications.

Partners for Affordable Excellence, a group working to address the skyrocketing costs of public higher education, is actively recruiting for a Vice President for Development & Projects with 5-7 years of nonprofit fundraising experience & a solid record of soliciting foundations, individuals & corporations – location flexible with a preference for DC, Richmond, or Hampton Roads, Va. area.

The National Down Syndrome Society is seeking a part time Guidance Assistant to support a recently hired staffer in the early evenings in the Capitol Hill area – $20-$25/hr

Digital creative & communications agency Ghost Note has passed along this Account Exec opportunity with strong copywriting & presentation skills as well as resiliency & ability to operate under tight deadlines.

Here’s a fresh Associate Vice President, Marketing & Communications post with the Children’s National Health System – 12 years’ of experience required; healthcare background a plus.

Three recently added opportunities with the American Psychiatric Association:

• Director, Federal Relations
• Director, State Government Relations
• Senior Social Media Specialist

CFRE International, a group providing a certification credential for the philanthropic/fundraising community, seeks Communications & Marketing Professional with at least 5 years of experience in communications and marketing positions; background in the fundraising community & philanthropic sector preferred – Metro-proximate Old Town Alexandria location.

Technology Transition Corporation/Biomass Thermal Energy Council – Clean Energy Communications & Operations Assistant – $36k-$39k – multitasking ability & desire to develop professionally desired – apply by Dec. 1

Working America

• Campaign Communications Specialist
• Media Outreach Specialist

S.C. Johnson & Co., the folks who help stock your cabinets with products like Pledge, Off! & Shout, seeks Manager, Federal Government Relations with 7+ years of experience in Congress, corporate government relations, or an related-industry trade association; Senate-side background preferred.

The Amputee Coalition seeks Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator with 1-3 years of experience in a government relations, health non-profit health, Capitol Hill or campaign setting desired – Manassas, Va.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Social Media/Digital Content Coordinator, School of Nursing – $42k-$58k
• Marketing Manager, Business School – 3 posts available
• Social Media Manager, School of Arts & Sciences
• Senior Associate Director of Foundation Relations – $78k-$107k
• Associate Director of Foundation Relations – $67k-$92k
• Senior Development Coordinator, Dept. of Medicine – $40k-$55k
• Graphics & Video Coordinator, School of Nursing
• Science Writer – casual/on-call – $49k-$67k

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Development Specialist/Associate – 2-3+ year of fundraising experience required.

American Society of Civil Engineers

• Manager, Major Gifts – apply by Nov. 17
• Manager, Grassroots & Digital Advocacy – apply by Nov. 24

… and finally: speaking of local football action, your DC Wolverines have a spot on the roster for a Public Relations Intern with PR/media relations experience.

A Bridge Too Far?

Are you willing to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for Queenstown & Easton-based posts among today's previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week?

Open Society Foundations – Grants Coordinator – Nov. 6 

U.S. Holocaust Museum – Social Media Community Manager – Nov. 6 

U.S. International Trade Commission – Congressional Relations Officer – $131k-$161k – Nov. 6

University of Maryland

• Communications Coordinator supporting the Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology – Queenstown, MD – Nov. 6
• Senior Content Associate, Engineering School – Nov. 10

Nature Conservancy

• Chief Development Officer – Chicago, IL – Nov. 8
• Associate Director of Philanthropy/Individual Giving – San Francisco, CA – Nov. 8
• Senior Gift Planning Advisor – San Francisco, CA – Nov. 12

Emerge New York – Executive Director – flexible location within NY – Nov. 10

Marine Stewardship Council – Communications Manager – Nov. 10

Unlocking Potential Foundation – Director of Communications & Partnerships – Nov. 10

DC Dept. of Transportation is seeking a Special Assistant for Economic Development – $81k-$104k – Nov. 11

Metropolitan Police Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$79k – Nov. 11

 British Embassy –Executive Assistant to the Joint Forces Attaché and Science & Technology Attaché – $20/hr – UK nationals only – Nov. 12 

Eastern Shore Land Conservancy – Director of Advancement – Easton, MD – Nov. 12

Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Assistant Director of Advancement, Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden – Nov. 12
• Major Gift Officer, National Museum of the American Indian – New York – Nov. 12

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars – Director, Events & Strategic Partnerships – $94k-$123k – Nov. 12

This Sunday, Anthony Bourdain & Parts Unknown show you Puerto Rico as it looked in April, which seems particularly poignant today.

It's Friday, and Here's Your Jobs

Hello Friday!  We hope yours is terrific!

The Flamboyan Foundation seeks an enthusiastic, strategic, results-oriented Senior Managing Director of Communications to help advance Flamboyan’s education work in Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico – 10+ years professional experience in public relations, communications, public affairs or related field preferred, as are Spanish language skills.

American Society for Microbiology – Communications & Social Media Coordinator – social media expertise & 4 years of relevant experience required.

U.S. Holocaust Museum

• Social Media Community Manager – apply by Nov. 6
• Social Media Producer

International Food Information Council – Manager, Media Communications (scroll to find) – 2-3 years’ experience in public relations, journalism, or communications desired.

Atlantic Media

• Director, Events for AtlanticLIVE
• Associate Editor for CityLab
• Events Content Manager, Government Executive Media Group

Marine Stewardship Council – Communications Manager – understanding of and experience with science communications highly desirable – apply by Nov. 10

Heritage Foundation – Research Assistant – basic understanding of welfare & health care issues & the public policy process preferred.

Metropolitan Police Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$79k – apply by Nov. 11

American University

• Managing Director for AU’s nascent Antiracist Research & Policy Center
• Director of Alumni Relations, Business School

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Visual Communications Specialist – $65k-$103k – apply by Nov. 16

British Embassy

• Executive Assistant to the Joint Forces Attaché and Science & Technology Attaché – $20/hr – UK nationals only – apply by Nov. 12
• Community Liaison Officer – $20/hr – apply by Nov. 26

DRT Strategies seeks Communications Specialist to handle duties including PowerPoint presentations, executive briefings, communication messaging – 5+ years’ experience required.

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Officer, Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Initiative
• Associate, Fiscal Federalism Initiative

American Institutes for Research – Communications Specialist – 6+ years’ experience communications experience in a comparable organization or setting required.

University of Maryland

• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, School of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies – apply by Nov. 16
• Program Manager, Donor Relations – apply by Nov. 30
• Science Communications Coordinator supporting the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center  – $53k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Dec. 1

Genetics Society of America – Science Writing & Communications Intern (pdf) – part time – $16/hr – can be located in Maryland, Virginia, Mississippi, or Pittsburgh, PA – Dec 1-Mar 1 term preferred.

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