Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Tuesday Focus: Communications & Media Relations

We return to Tuesday specialty programming with jobs in one of our primary areas of concentration here: communications & media relations roles with corporate/business, non-profit & government entities.

Aerojet Rocketdyne – Communications Analyst

Aerospace Industries Association – Vice President, Communications

American Chemical Society – Communications Manager

American College of Nurse-Midwives – Communications Specialist

American Pharmacists Association – Senior Vice President, Communications & Member Engagement (pdf) – search managed by Goodyear Executive Search

Booz Allen Hamilton
Brand USA – Director, Consumer & Trade Public Relations 

Cameron Craig Group – Director of Marketing & Communications – $95k-$135k

Children’s National Health System
Consumer Reports – Strategic Communications Associate

City Parks Alliance – Communications Manager – apply by Mar. 31

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Communications Project Manager

Danaher Corp. – Communications & Change Manager – Richmond, Virginia

DXC Technology – Corporate Communications Advisor

Engility – Communications/Public Relations Specialist supporting the Defense Health Agency

General Federation of Women’s Clubs – Director of Communications

Hilton Hotels – Manager, Global Communications

Fannie Mae
Inter-American Dialogue – Communications Coordinator

International Monetary Fund – Communications Officer – apply by Feb. 26, as noted here

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation – Communications Associate

Mystery DC non-profit – Communications Specialist – temporary post; Feb.-Mar. 2018 – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

Mystery Rockville health-awareness non-profit – Associate Director of Communications – search managed by The Choice, Inc.

National Academy of Medicine – Communications Specialist

National Park Foundation – Marketing & Communications Coordinator (pdf)

National Parking Association – Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Nature Conservancy – Director of Communications, Corporate Sustainability – apply by Mar. 14

Office of the DC Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development – Public Affairs Specialist/ Marketing & Communications Analyst – $70k-$89k – apply by Feb. 23

Open Markets Institute – Communications Director

Partnership for Public Service – Press Secretary

Points of Light Foundation – Coordinator, Communications & Marketing – DC or Atlanta, GA

Poverty & Race Action Council – Communications Manager (pdf)

Refugees International – Communications Associate (pdf) – apply by Feb. 16

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press – Communications Assistant (pdf) – $41k-$44k – search managed by Ettleson & Associates

Siber Systems – Public Relations Manager (scroll to find) for RoboForm

Vibrent Health – Public Relations Specialist

Washington Hospital Center – Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs
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Monday, February 12, 2018

Is Your Game Strong?

Hello Monday & welcome to your job-seek week!  Our opportunity-unearthing game is strong today (47 jobs + two internships from 23 different employers); how about matching it with an on-point cover letter to match your carefully crafted CV for one or more of these?

Also, don't neglect this larger-than-usual run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

We'll start your search with a new call for a Director of Communications & Marketing with Counterpart International, a group working the build the capacity of civil society organizations in 28 countries – 12+ years related experience as a communications executive required.

The Tyler Clementi Foundation has passed along this Digital Communications Coordinator (scroll to find) post supporting their efforts to end online & offline bullying in schools, workplaces & faith communities – at least one year of experience in digital communications required, preferably in an advocacy, political/social campaign, or nonprofit environment – DC or New York

National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine
Hudson Institute – Director of Communications – seeking candidates with Broad experience in communications that includes gathering & evaluating info & making actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

General Services Administration – Client Communications Specialist – $56k-$88k – apply by Feb. 21

We won’t male you wait for our usual Friday look-in on jobs at American University to see these fresh finds:
YWCA – Communications Associate – 1-2 years of experience required, preferably in a communications role and/or in a nonprofit setting 

Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)
It looks like this Senior Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs post came online just after we noted other recent opportunities at Marriott International just last Thursday – 15 years’ experience in the corporate setting as a writer & strong creative storyteller supporting senior executives desired.

Newly-posted positions with Weber Shandwick:
Office of the DC Attorney General – Strategic Communications Advisor – $130k-$150k – apply by Feb. 14

George Washington University
Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing – Communications Coordinator – $57k-$65k – 3+ years’ experience in business communications required, including work in web & social space – National Harbor, MD location

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Latham & Watkins – Public Relations Coordinator – 1-4 years of related PR/media relations experience desired

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Here’s a very fresh Media Relations Associate opportunity with the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers – 3+ years’ PR, broadcast or media or related experience sought.

Deloitte
Christ United Methodist Church – Director of Marketing & Communications – 10+ years marketing/communications experience desired – Fairfax Station, Va. location

New opportunities with Oceana since our late-January environmental jobs special:
Patent & Trademark Office – Communications & Marketing Specialist – $96k-$126k – apply by Feb. 23

James Madison University – Harrisonburg, Va.
National Association of Surety Bond Producers – Coordinator, Government Relations – $47k-$55k – energetic, flexible, and a knowledgeable government relations professional with exceptional communications & coalition building skills desired.
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Sunday, February 11, 2018

Let's Look at Some Repeats

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

George Washington University – Assistant Director of Development – apply by Feb. 12

Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Associate, National Portrait Gallery (scroll to find) – Feb. 12

World Bank
DHS Office of Inspector General – Writer/Editor – $96k-$126k – Feb. 13

Tennessee Valley Authority – Consultant, Communications Events – Chattanooga, TN – Feb. 13

UN High Commissioner on Refugees – Assistant Protection Officer (pdf) – see also main career page – Feb. 13

Nature Conservancy
Congressional Research Service – Analyst, Energy Policy – $68k-$88k – Feb. 14

Embassy of Canada – Program Assistant, Public Service& Procurement Canada – $57k – Feb. 14 

Prince Georges County Dept. of Corrections – Public Information Officer – 55k-$108k – Upper Marlboro, MD – Feb. 14 

British Embassy
United Nations Foundation – Senior Associate, Climate Policy and Communication – Feb. 15

University of Maryland – Executive Director, University Marketing –  Feb. 15

Aga Khan Foundation – Resource Development Associate for Events – Feb. 16

Brookings Institution – Research Assistant, Tax Policy Center – mid $40k – Feb. 16

Library of Congress – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – Feb. 16

Natural Resource Governance Institute – Communications Officer/Senior Communications Officer – Feb. 16

Prince William Public Library System – Communication Services Division Chief – $62k-$93k – Woodbridge, Va. – Feb. 16
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Friday, February 9, 2018

Embassies and an Empire

Hello Friday job-advancement-wanters/dreamers!  We hope there's something for you in today's week-wrapping set.

The National Association of Forest Owners is seeking a Communications Manager (pdf) with 1-2 years’ experience supporting strategic communications, public affairs and/or issue advocacy campaigns; agency background a plus – Senate-side Capitol Hill location.

Downtown DC communications cabal kglobal has passed along this Senior Account Exec opportunity with their digital + social team – 2-4 years of relevant digital experience desired; bonus points for facility with WordPress, Photoshop & Illustrator

The ONE Campaign has shared this Senior Director, U.S. Government Relations role – 10 years of legislative or issue-advocacy experience & strong existing relationships on Capitol Hill will merit you consideration.

British Embassy
Bread for the World – Project Manager for Digital Communications – $42k-$55k – 3+ years od digital communications experience desired. 

Embassy of Canada – Program Assistant, Public Service& Procurement Canada – $57k – 3+ years of office management experience required – apply by Feb. 14

Union Station-proximate opportunities with Google:
American Physical Therapy Association – National Governance & Leadership Specialist – 3-4+ years' experience in association management working with member leaders desired.

Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA – Communications Associate – experience in social media communications & interest in FDA, public health, science communication & related areas desired.

Rational 360 (scroll to find)
Pew Research Center – Admin Coordinator – at least one year of relevant office experience required; familiarity with Visio, MS Project & Wordpress desirable

Fresh opportunities at various outposts of the Atlantic Media empire
Pew Charitable Trusts – Coordinator, Substance Use Prevention & Treatment Initiative – at least one year of directly related professional experience required.

American University
Heritage Foundation – Program Manager, Asian Studies Center – 5-8 years of relevant experience required; fluency/proficiency in an Asian language preferred.

… and finally: here’s your chance to get out of the DC policy/advocacy/govt. ecosystem & onto the roster at ESPN:
Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 
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Thursday, February 8, 2018

In a Larger Sense, Aren't We All a Work in Progress?

We're a work-in-progress today, with a lot of great direct-to-us submissions to start you off; check back later for more. [edit: all finished for today]

1) The Black Rock Group is in search mode for an Account Exec with 1-2 years of communications work and/or internship experience in a related field; background in political campaigns, Hill, government, journalism or agency environment appears preferable – North Old Town Alexandria location put you near this spot we like a lot.

2) Connections Media is seeking an Account Manager with 3 to 5 years of experience working with digital media and a detailed knowledge of digital strategies & tactics, including work as a client lead.

3-5) The Center for Budget & Policy Priorities has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:
6) Lockheed Martin has passed along a Program Communicator opportunity supporting their Small Combatants & Ship Systems operations – excellent writing skills, media relations experience, and facility with employee communications, community outreach & relationship-building desired.

7) The American Sociological Association is seeking a Director of Communications with 10+ years of relevant experience & demonstrated ability to translate scholarly material into content that is engaging to non-academics.

8-9) The Campaign Legal Center, a group working to protect and strengthen the U.S. democratic process across all levels of government, is looking to fill two senior roles – searches managed by LeaderFit
10) The Urban Institute is seeking a Media Relations Manager with a 4-10 years of experience in traditional media relations or related communications work & a passion for social and economic policy research.

11) Weber Shandwick is seeking Summer 2018 Communications & Engagement Interns to use & develop their integrated media skills in the public affairs, social impact & healthcare space – full-time/paid positions – apply by Feb. 28

12-13) Georgetown University
14-15) Nature Conservancy
16-18) The Arc of the U.S.
19-22) Federation of American Immigration Reform (scroll to find)
23) KIPP – Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy

24-27) National Center for Victims of Crime (scroll to find)
28-30) NBCUniversal
31) The Economist Group – Health Policy Associate

32) International Republican Institute – Senior Director, External Affairs

33) Mystery DC non-profit – Government Affairs & Events Assistant – temp-to-hire opportunity – $45k-$65k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

34) Mystery McLean-based employer – Public Relations Director – $70k-$80k – search managed by the Creative Group

35) Mystery Reston-based employer – Marketing Assistant – described as entry level – search managed by Staffing Now

36) SAIC – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the National Museum of the U.S. Army – Fort Belvoir, Va.

37) Solar Foundation – Communications Intern (pdf) and Development Intern (pdf)

38) Tennessee Valley Authority – Consultant, Communications Events – Chattanooga, TN – apply by Feb. 13

39-40) U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
41) Fish & Wildlife Service – Congressional & Legislative Affairs Specialist – $68k-$88k – apply by Feb. 9

42-43) Marriott Corp.
44) Mystery Veterans advocacy group – Legislative & Government Affairs Director

45-46) National Multifamily Housing Council
47) National PTA – Manager of Government Affairs

48-49) Natural Resource Governance Institute
50) Seaboard Corp. – Government Affairs Assistant – $35k-$45k
– more to come OK, we're done –
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Campaign, System, League & Society

Wednesday update: no new post today; catch you again Thursday.

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Email Marketing Specialist – seeking candidates with 2+ years’ experience with email marketing platforms and marketing automation such as Real Magnet, Marketo, Informz, Hubspot, etc.

The Climate Action Campaign is looking to bring about a Campaign Director with experience managing a large-scale issue or political campaign, advocacy organization or government office as well as coalition management skills – search managed by Grossman Heinz 

Emerge America – Deputy Communications Director – at least three years of experience in communications & background managing social media channels required, as well as an understanding of the Democratic political community – apply by Feb. 20

 New with Ketchum since our late-Nov. PR special edition:
Prince William Public Library System – Communication Services Division Chief – $62k-$93k – 5-7 years' experience in communications or a related field with a focus on marketing, sales & strategic business practices desired – Woodbridge, Va. – apply by Feb. 16

Center for American Progress – Press Secretary, Energy & Environment War Room – 3+ years’ experience in media or communications desired

Mars, Inc., best known as the folks who bring you M&Ms, 3 Musketeers & Milky Way bars, seeks Public Affairs Manager with 7+ years of government relations experience.

Alaska Wilderness League
Catholic Charities – Director of Communications – 8-10 years related experience required – Baltimore, MD

American Seed Trade Association – Marketing & Communications Manager – 2-3 years of marketing or communications experience required; agriculture background a plus

American Nurses Association – Executive Communications Manager – minimum of 10 to 15 years’ of related writing experience required, preferably in health care field.

American Academy of Otolaryngology
Calvary Women’s Services – Communications Coordinator – 3+ years of relevant experience required; as well as knowledge of graphic design software, including InDesign & Photoshop

American Astronomical Society – Director of Communications & Marketing – $90k – 8+ years’ experience creating & managing web content required, as well as skills in marketing.

Iridium Satellite – Senior Content Marketing Associate – knowledge of marketing communications and content development within a business-to-business communications industry and ability to change style, tone, and brand voice based on platform and audience desired.
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Monday, February 5, 2018

How 'bout that game, huh?

Happy Monday!  We're actually finishing this up & pre-setting publication about an hour before Sunday kickoff, so we don't have anything to note about the (spectacular? snoozer?) SB LII result.  And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Association of American Medical Colleges has let us know they are still looking to fill this Public Affairs Specialist post suited for candidates with 1-2 years’ experience in communications or public affairs—knowledge of Capitol Hill & legislative processes preferred. 

Politics & Prose seeks Website & Marketing Manager to manage and update web content, design new pages, and assist with the creation of promotional content for this well-loved DC institution – familiarity with Drupal, HTML/CSS & Adobe Creative Suite applications preferred.

The American Red Cross is actively recruiting for these opportunities:
Northrop Grumman – Manager, Media Relations – 8 years of related experience required – McLean, Va. or Linthicum, MD

George Washington University
Prince Georges County Dept. of Corrections – Public Information Officer – 55k-$108k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by Feb. 14

BerlinRosen
In addition to Media Relations Specialist and Video Production Manager posts that we’ve noted previously (here and here), we see that our friends at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine are now looking to add a Major Gifts Officer to the team.

Pacific Legal Foundation (scroll to find) – location flexible, but Arlington, Va. preferred
This Account Director (scroll to find) opportunity with Baltimore-based Abel Communications appears to be new since our late-Nov. PR jobs compendium – 7+ years of PR agency or in-house communications department experience desired.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD, except as otherwise noted
Howard University – Communications Content Specialist – 2= years of experience in communications, media or related environment preferred.

Opportunities with downtown DC-based design firm Illustria – see also main career page – we think their name is delightful, btw:
UN High Commissioner on Refugees – Assistant Protection Officer (pdf) – academic background in law, international law, political Sciences or related field & 2+ years relevant desired experience desired – see also main career page – apply by Feb. 13

PBS
We think that the Digital Marketing Manager (scroll to find) post listed among opportunities with the World Food Program USA is new since our mid-Jan. and mid-Dec. check-ins – 3+ years of digital marketing experience required.

Library of Congress – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by Feb. 16

National Public Radio
… and finally: the U.S. Navy is looking to ship a Writer/Editor to their base at Rota, Spain, but you’re at a disadvantage against any military spouses in the area who might apply – $35k-$45k – apply by Feb. 8
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Sunday, February 4, 2018

The Big Game

Of course, we're talking about the early afternoon Golden Knights vs Capitals tilt that we'll be attending.  Here's your Sunday set of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week that you can check out between periods or maybe before that other contest of some note later today.  Our pick: Patriots 31 – Philly 19

Center for Biological Diversity – North Carolina Field Campaigner – Raleigh/Durham, NC area preferred – Feb. 5

Intelligence & National Security Alliance – Digital Marketing Manager opportunity – $50k-$55k – Feb. 5

National Nuclear Security Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$148k – Feb. 5

U.S. Marshals Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$126k – Feb. 5

British Embassy
University of Maryland – Executive Director of the M Club/Dir. of Alumni Engagement – Feb. 6

Council for Christian Colleges & Universities – Project Coordinator & Assistant, Office of the President – Feb. 7

U.S. Military Academy – Public Affairs Specialist – $47k-$61k – West Point, NY – Feb. 7 

Arlington County – Communications Specialist – part-time – $25-$44/hr – Feb. 8

Naval Medical Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$126k – Feb. 8  

Nature Conservancy
Center for the Study of Social Policy – Policy Analyst (pdf) – Feb. 9

George Mason University – Media/Marketing & Alumni Relations Coordinator, School of Art – Feb. 9

Public Religion Research Institute – Director of Communications – Feb. 9

Casey Trees – Director of Design & Advocacy (pdf) – apply by Feb. 10

DC Dept. of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs – Supervisory Legislative & Public Affairs Officer – $99k-$139k – Feb. 11
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Friday, February 2, 2018

Super

Friday's normally a breezy & lighter-than-usual affair at DCPA+CJ, but we're going big for a change to kick-start your job search all through the weekend... or at least to around 6:30 or so on Sunday.  Happy hunting!

1-2) The Herald Group is actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):
  • Field Engagement Manager – 2-4 years’ related experience desired, preferably in a public affairs agency, state capitol, congressional office/campaign, or media outlet.
  • Outreach Coordinator – 2-4 years communications or external affairs experience required; familiarity with free market organizations strongly preferred.
3) The World Wildlife Fund in in search mode for a Philanthropy Writer with 3-5 years of professional work experience with at least 1 year of specific experience with philanthropy writing & research.

4) The Peter G. Petersen Foundation is seeking a Manager, Special Initiatives to support programs including the campus-based Up to Us campaign focused on building a sustainable economic future for the next generation – experience in project management & ability to transform complicated policy issues into understandable messages desired – New York – search managed by LeaderFit

5) Economic and social justice advocate Our Oregon is seeking an Executive Director with 10+ years of senior management experience and a background in electoral and/or ballot initiative campaigns; previous engagement Oregon’s progressive political community a plus – Portland, OR – search managed by Grossman Heinz.

6) Citizens' Climate Lobby has shared this Diversity Outreach Fellowship opportunity that would start ASAP – $3,500 stipend – beyond the requirements noted in the listing, we’re told of their preference for at least a grad student in good standing for the post.  Please email Taylor@citizensclimate.org with a resume, cover letter, and any relevant references.

7-8) American University
9) Arlington County – Communications Specialist – part-time – $25-$44/hr – apply by Feb. 8

10-15) Atlantic Media
16) British Embassy – Trade & Investment Associate, Life Sciences – $26/hr – New York – apply by Feb. 14

17-18) Brookings Institution
19) Capitol Associates, Inc. – Legislative Interns – Summer 2018 – apply by Mar. 15

2-24) Edelman PR
25) Fannie Mae – Vice President, External Communications

26) Georgetown University – Graphic Design & Multimedia Specialist supporting the Center on Education & the Workforce

27) Hamilton Place Strategies – Director/Senior Director

28-29) Heritage Foundation
30) Irrigation Association – Digital Content Editor – Fairfax, Va. or San Diego, CA

31-32) Michael J. Fox Foundation
33-34) National League of Cities
35-37) Nature Conservancy
38-39) Pew Charitable Trusts
40) Pew Research Center – Interns, Summer 2018 (scroll to find)

41-43) Public Religion Research Institute
44-47) Society for Neuroscience
48-50) Urban Institute
51-59) U.S. Chamber of Commerce
60-63) Washington Speakers Bureau – note: these loaded a little slowly for us, so you may want to give it 10-15 seconds for these to open
64) Winning Strategies – Executive Assistant

65) … and finally: our friends at the Central Intelligence Agency understandably value discretion in their candidates as they note Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest – so you don’t even have to send us a thank you email if you snag this Communications Officer post there – $54k-$95k

66) … and finally, part 2: you won’t be on the team for this year’s ultimate game (nor for next year’s SB LIII fun we suppose, since this is described as a temporary post), but we’re guessing that won’t discourage folks from considering this fresh & New York-based Events Coordinator opportunity with the National Football League – and yes, we’d love to volunteer to help out at the 2018 NFL Draft extravaganza in Dallas, if you can swing us a reasonably fun gig.

Best wishes for a wings-and-nacho-soaked spectacular & super Superbowl weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

We Do Not Like That

Thursday update: speaking of things not to like, we're not publishing today.  See you again Friday.

Referring, of course, to this development from last night.  Enjoy the jobs & your Wednesday.

The U.S. Institute for Peace has passed along this part-time Research Assistant opportunity supporting its Public Education/External Relations team – $12-$14/hr – suited for current, full-time undergrad or Masters student studying communications, international relations, international training and education, international peace and conflict resolution, or related subject – other Research Assistant (scroll to find) posts also available.

Catholic University – Executive Director of University Communications (pdf) – 5-7 years of communications management experience desired, preferably in higher education setting – apply by Feb. 19

Human Rights Campaign – these posts are for Mar.-Aug. 2018 term
The Ocean Conservancy is actively recruiting for a part-time Government Relations Intern for the Mar.-May term – knowledge of federal legislative process & the operations of non-profit advocacy organizations required.

Recently listed by the National Federation of Independent Business:
New with the United Nations Foundation since our Jan. 9 check-in:
National Nuclear Security Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$148k – apply by Feb. 5

Fresh opportunities with Ogilvy PR:
Deloitte Consulting – Senior Manager/Head of Communications – 12+ years relevant experience & background working in the technology industry desired – DC; New York; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL or Boston, MA

Adfero
Johns Hopkins Health System/Sibley Hospital – Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator – 2 years’ experience in marketing, web, social media or related field required.

International Campaign for Tibet
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union – Director, Marketing & Community Involvement – 5-8 years of marketing experience & skills in creating content for online and offline channels desired.

FP1 Strategies
University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
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