Friday, May 11, 2018

Verified, Radiant, Charitable & Kick-Ass!

Hello Friday job-coveters!  Another nice set of direct-to-us submissions lead off today's set.

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is seeking a Communications Director with 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, journalism, or related field that includes work in digital strategy and developing digital content across platforms; grant writing skills a plus – apply by May 31

The Verified Voting Foundation has shared this Director of National Programs opportunity suited for candidates with 7-10 years relevant experience that includes managing multi-state issue campaigns – JD and/or technology degree a plus – $90k-115k – regular travel to their Philadelphia, PA HQ required.

Our friends at the Public Affairs Council have passed along this fresh call for a Policy Communications & Corporate Responsibility Manager with 3-5 years direct communications and/or CR experience & a solid understanding of policy-making and regulatory processes at local, state & federal levels – apply by June 1 – and be sure to check out PAC’s robust jobs board.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association is seeking an Analyst, Global Strategies to support strategic goals and promote economic growth in the CPG industry by addressing emerging opportunities & challenges in global commerce as well as the inter-relations between international & U.S. policy.  Successful candidate will aid in the development of policy positions & advocacy strategies to liberalize trade, promote regulatory coherence & support science-based global standards.  – $60k-$65k

A national public health organization is seeking a Writer on a contract basis to develop and write a technical, well-cited 20-25 page report to Congress and federal agencies outlining the current landscape and determining calls to action – while we’ve been asked not to identify the organization, we can assure you it’s a legitimate & well-established group – apply by May 31

Hager Sharp is actively recruiting for this Account Coordinator post – previous employment or intern engagement at an agency or other relevant experience strongly preferred; knowledge of public health & education issues/organizations a plus.- downtown DC location close to both red & blue/orange lines

Radiant Earth works to aggregate and provide access to the world’s open Earth imagery & geospatial data, and you can be a part of this cool & essential undertaking as a Social Media Intern for the Summer 2018 term – $15/hr

American University
British Embassy
Center for American Progress
Duke Energy – Advocacy & Grassroots Strategy Manager – working knowledge of the energy industry and experience working on public policy initiatives & strategic outreach/advocacy initiatives desired. 

Embassy of Canada – Events Coordinator – $50k – 2+ years’ experience organizing events and/or visits desired – apply by May 20

Heritage Foundation – Senior Assistant to the President for Donor Relations – 4+ years in fundraising, planned giving, sales, or marketing in related field desired.

Pew Charitable Trusts
… and finally: KC & Co. Communications, a self-assessed small but mighty marketing & PR agency, has put out the call for a Communications Manager of the kick-ass & entrepreneurial variety – looks to be part-time to start with quick move to full-time if you are proven to be a good fit.

Best wishes for a wonderful & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Drain Our Particular Swamp

We're swamped, but we wanted to share some great opportunities passed our way the last few days, plus check in on a few usual Wednesday/Thursday suspects.  Perhaps we'll be back tomorrow.

Exelon Corp. has shared this Senior Advocacy Specialist post suited for candidates with a minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience in communications, campaign management or community/grassroots engagement plus strong & persuasive writing skills.

Anti-slavery mainstay Polaris is actively recruiting for this Communications & Public Relations Associate post with top notch writing skills, understanding of traditional & new media, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English – if you would like more info in the position, contact Caren Benjamin at cbenjamin@polarisproject.org

We have a personal interest in keeping our taps flowing thanks to Virginia American Water, so we’re happy to help with their search for an Engineering Project Delivery Specialist who can interface with customers regarding on lead service line replacements in Alexandria & help manage community events  &meetings, which have a significant impact on public image and customer confidence – 2+ years related experience desired; background in science or engineering preferred.

Federal employment law firm Shaw, Bransford & Roth is seeing a Digital Marketing Specialist (pdf) of the passionate, detail-obsessed & creative variety – facility with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign & CMS applications and 2+ years related marketing experience desired.

ACT|The App Association is in search mode for an entry-level Public Policy Coordinator (scroll to find) with excellent communication skills & a keen interest in the public policy and legal issues facing the tech sector.

Also per the comments field, we see this Communications Manager opportunity with Hitachi – 5= years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related role required; government relations experience is a plus.

Mystery international membership organization – Graphic Designer – temporary position w/ possibility to extend – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

Brookings Institution
Georgetown University
Nature Conservancy
Railroad Retirement Board – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $42k-$59k - apply by May 16

Recent opportunities via Talent Market:
Transportation Security Administration – Writer/Editor – $79k-$121k - apply by May 21

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Once Again Randomized

Wednesday update: We are swamped on a variety of fronts right now.  We'll try to post some opportunities folks have sent us in recent days shortly, but that might be it for this week.  Thanks and happy hunting!

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we are once again avoiding frequently-used job-boards & search engines and instead going directly to a random set of employer pages we've visited in the past. While a selection of these opportunities may – for all we know – also show up in search engines and popular public affairs jobs sites, our guess is that at least some of these jobs will be less-well-trafficked outside the DCPA+CJ community.

Alliance for a Healthier Generation – Senior Director of Marketing & Communications – location flexible/virtual

Alliance for Justice – Foundation Project Director

American Heart Association
American Society of Civil Engineers – Social Media Specialist – apply by June 16

Bipartisan Policy Center
Catholic University – Staff Editor (pdf) supporting the Catholic Historical Review – part-time – apply today May 8

Children’s National Health System – Senior Associate Director, International Advancement

Common Sense Media – Email Marketing Manager – San Francisco, CA

Democracy Collaborative – Senior Communications Associate supporting the Next System Project – $57k

Drug Policy Alliance – Foundation Giving Manager – $65k – New York

FHI 360
FWD.us
Global Ties – Manager, Office Operations – apply by May 18

HomeAid Northern Virginia – Interns (scroll to find)

Inter-American Dialogue – Communications Coordinator – Spanish language skills desired

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Mike Baker & Associates
National Association of Manufacturers
National Multifamily Housing Council – Meetings Coordinator

Raytheon – Communications Specialist (scroll down to see description)

Society for Neuroscience
Solar Foundation – Executive Assistant (pdf)

United Community Ministries – Director of Development & Communications (pdf)

U.S. News & World Report
World Animal Protection – Director of Marketing & Communications (pdf) – New York

World Resources Institute
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Monday, May 7, 2018

Get At It

It's Monday; get at it!  And don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Susan Davis International has passed along this lively call for an Associate Account Exec with strong writing, pitching & digital communications skill – Franklin Square location

Snickers & Milky Way purveyor Mars has a couple relevant opportunities available:
Defenders of Wildlife – Digital Copywriter – $50k-$57k – seeking candidates with 3+ years of copywriting experience, especially of  the fundraising copy variety

Burson-Marsteller
AARP – Senior Media Relations Associate –3+ years of related experience including media pitching required

Center for Strategic & International Studies
Northern Virginia Community College – Communications Manager – $55k-$70k – significant experience managing communications projects desired – apply by May 16

Inova Health System
 West 4th Strategy – Senior Public Affairs Advisor & Communication Strategist supporting the SBA Office of Capital Access – 8+ years relevant experience required; strong preference for knowledge of Small Business Administration programs & systems

George Washington University
United Nations Foundation – Director of Development supporting the Girl Up program – seeking candidates with 8-10 years of experience in development & fundraising with proven success in corporate, major gift & foundation giving. 

American Nurses Association (scroll to find)
Mystery Alexandria-based association in the children’s nutrition arena – Government Affairs Coordinator – $40k-$45k – experience in a Capitol Hill, regulatory, legislative office or government affairs setting desired.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as noted otherwise
… and finally: the District Winery, new to the DC waterfront since last August, seeks Social Media Marketing Coordinator (scroll to find) – part-time, as least for starters
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Sunday, May 6, 2018

See These Again

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

Dept. of Homeland Security
George Washington University – Executive Director of Development, GW Athletics – May 7

Smithsonian Institution – Director of Advancement, Anacostia Community Museum – (scroll to find) – May 7

Office of the DC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & Justice – Performance & Data Analyst – $83k-$107k – May 7

Vote.org – Development Director – $100k-$120k –  home/remote-based – May 7

Nature Conservancy
 Embassy of Canada – Protocol Coordinator, Defence Liaison Staff – $57k – May 8

Government Publishing Office – Communications Specialist – $81k-$106k – May 8; subject to early closure

Corporation for National & Community Service – Social Media Manager – $68k-$75k – May 9

George Mason University – Development Assistant, College of Health & Human Services – May 9

British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, Development & Human Rights supporting the UK Mission to the UN – $72k – New York – May 10

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum – Deputy Director of Programs (pdf) – $100k-$110k – May 10

Center for the Study of Social Policy – Policy Analyst, Systems Change – May 11

Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Media & Communications Coordinator – Annapolis, MD – May 11

United Way – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – May 12

City of Alexandria – Events & Public Space Activation Program Director – $62k-$83k – May 13 

Tony & team take to Uruguay; this looks like it's really going to be a gorgeous episode (aren't they all, though?) in a terrific locale.  Parts Unknown, tonight at 9:00pm on CNN
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Friday, May 4, 2018

Cinco de Derby?

Hello Friday job-wanters & casual viewers!  We hope there's a winner here for you among these.

1) Travel Tech, the association representing the online travel community, has passed along this Director of Communications opportunity suited for candidates with 7+ years of wide-ranging communications/media relations experience, ideally in a Capitol Hill, campaign, association or agency setting.

2) Public Citizen is actively recruiting for an Online Advocacy & Fundraising Director (pdf) with 3+ years of experience in digital fundraising, email advocacy or direct response marketing, including deep experience with CRMs, blast email & digital activism toolsets.

3) Interfaith Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to protecting faith and freedom, is seeking a Policy & Legislation Advisor with experience in the legislative & policymaking processes and strong analytical & writing skills – professed religious faith is not required.

4-5) Government consulting nonprofit LMI has passed these marketing-focused opportunities along:
6) Rewire.News is in search mode for a Social Media Manager (pdf) to help expand an their online community and increase awareness, readership, and sharing of their work.  The ideal candidate will be a scrappy self-starter with a great sense of humor who can function as both a one-person show and as part of a growing team – mid-$60k to mid-$70k

7) This is a little outside our usual focus, but we’re happy to give a little more visibility to this General Counsel (pdf) opportunity with the Common Application, a nonprofit representing 800+ universities to help streamline the application process – JD and Bar membership are musts, as you would expect – search managed by Slesinger Management

7-9) American University – opportunities supporting WAMU 88.5 FM
10-11) Atlantic Media
16-16) Center for American Progress
17) CISCO Systems – Senior Public Relations Manager, Government Affairs – DC or San Jose, CA

18) Discover Financial Services – Manager, Government Relations

19) Government Publishing Office – Communications Specialist – $81k-$106k – apply by May 8; subject to early closure

20-24) Humane Society of the U.S.
25) Heritage Foundation – Communications Manager supporting the Institute for Constitutional Government

26) In Pursuit Of – Regional Communications Manager – search managed by Freedom Partners Shared Services

27) Kelly Government Solutions – Cancer Communications Specialist supporting the National Institutes of Health

28) Knowesis – Media Monitoring Staffer

29-32) Mitre Corp. – McLean, Va. or Bedford, MA
33-34) National Consumers League
35-36) Nature Conservancy
37) Northop Grumman – Digital Communications & Media Relations Intern

38) Palladian Partners – Communications Associate

39-41) Pew Charitable Trusts
42-43) Pew Research Center
44) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Director/Senior Director, Supply Chain Policy

45) …and finally: claim your spot on the roster with your recently-hot Washington Nationals as Senior Director, Content Creation – 7+ years of relevant experience  & proven track record of developing content aligned to broader brand marketing, advertising & promotional strategies desired.

Best wishes for a fabulous Cinco de Mayo/Kentucky Derby weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Ask Again Later

Thursday update: no new post today –see you again Friday.

 We're back after a brief interruption.  Thursday's status is unclear at this point according to the Magic 8 Ball, but we're guessing we won't be back until Friday.

1) The Hatcher Group has shared this Senior Digital Strategist opportunity suited for candidates with 5 years of experience in digital strategy social media support along with public speaking skills & the ability to teach clients – Bethesda location

2) Nestle USA is in search mode for a Digital Media Specialist/Coordinator with 2+ years of hands-on digital marketing experience, with experience working with platform analytics, writing for digital channels, supporting community management, managing social media promotion & graphic design skills.

3-4) The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has passed along two opportunities to join their team in Ashburn, Va.
5) The Climate Action Campaign is seeking a State Operations Regional Manager (select that title on position scroll down bar to find) with 2-4 years of experience in issue-organizing, advocacy or electoral campaigns and generating earned media, supervising volunteers & related activities

6) Our friends at the U.S. Travel Association are looking for a Summer 2018 Marketing & Digital Communications Intern – excellent writing, editing & communications skills required, along with proficiency/expertise with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator – paid postion

7) The Patient Access Network Foundation is looking for a Communications Intern for the Summer 2018 term – strong writing & editing skills required; health writing experience preferred – paid position

8-9) ACLU
10-11) Allstate
12-13) American Farmland Trust
14-15) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
16-19) Aspen Institute
20-21) Booz Allen Hamilton
22-24) Capitol Hill
25-26) Chesapeake Bay Foundation
27) DC Dept. of Insurance, Securities & Banking – Public Information Officer – $102k-$143k – apply by June 14

28) DHS/Citizenship & Immigration Services – Supervisory Congressional Liaison Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by May 7

29) Dept. of Homeland Security – Government Information Specialist – $68k-$106k – apply by May 7

30) Drug Enforcement Administration – Public Affairs Specialist/Social Media – $81k-$126k – apply by May 4

31) Exelon – Manager, Regulatory Affairs

32) G2G – Legislative Director – apply by May 15

31) Georgetown University – Senior Editor/Writer supporting the Center on Education & the Workforce

33) Glen Echo Group – Associate

34-36) Greenpeace
37) Human Rights First – Senior Researcher & Policy Analyst, Refugee Protection

38) Humanity United – Senior Associate, Public Policy & Government Relations

39) Hydrocephalus Association – Government Relations Manager

40) International Franchise Association – Senior Manager, Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy

41) Library of Congress – Analyst in Intergovernmental Relations & Economic Development Policy – $96k-$126k – apply by May 23

42) National Center of Children & Families – Manager of Communications

43-44) National Parks Conservation Association (scroll to find)
45) Organization for International Investment – Director, Trade & Investment Policy

46) Plan International – Global Women in Management Intern

47) Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. – Public Information Officer – $55k-$108k – apply by May 14

48) Reclaim New York – Director of Communications – NYC-based, we think – search managed by Talent Market

49) Teksouth Corp. – Public Affairs Specialist

50-52) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.
53) University Research Co. – Communications Associate

54-55) Virginia House Democratic Caucus – Richmond, Va.
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Monday, April 30, 2018

No Nonsense

Tuesday update: well, there's a little nonsense this week, as we are not able to post today, and will see you again Wednesday with a hoped-for good-sizsed set. 

We're in [mostly] just-the-jobs mode this week.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.  That's all; now get to it.

1) The National Fund for Workforce Solutions is actively recruiting for a Marketing & Communications Director (scroll to find) with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in communications or a similar field with extensive research and writing responsibilities, as well as knowledge of workforce development, talent management or poverty alleviation.

2) The DC Dept. of Transportation has let us know that they are seeking a Program Analyst to support the agency in using data to make better decisions, improve work flows, & identify opportunities for transformation of the transportation infrastructure & system – $72k-$92k – apply by May 17

3-4) Recent opportunities running though the Fall’s election season via Democracy Partners:
5) The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages have a part-time Summer 2018 Marketing Intern post available w/ a $250/wk pay-grade – we’re told this gig has the potential to turn into longer-term part- or full-time employment – apply by May 11

6) AccessLex Institute – Policy Associate

7) American Enterprise Institute – Development Assistant, Foundations

8) Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association – Director, Media Relations – search managed by Chaloner

9) Council for Responsible Nutrition – Senior Vice President, Communications

10) Dynetics – Senior Legislative Analyst – Secret clearance required – apply by June 25

11-13) Edelman PR
14) Environment America – Legislative Director

15-16) FleishmanHillard
17-18) George Washington University
19-23) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
24) NBC Universal/WRC-TV – Content Producer

25) National Community Stabilization Trust – Senior Policy Associate/Policy Director (scroll to find)

26) Office of the DC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & Justice – Performance & Data Analyst – $83k-$107k – apply by May 7

27-28) Prevent Cancer Foundation
29) SAIC – Web Content Developer

30) The Trevor Project – Senior Fellow for Advocacy & Government Affairs – see also main career page

31-32) United Health Group
33-34) Vote.org – home/remote-based posts
35) … and finally: we certainly hope you won’t forget who clued you into this covetable Senior Director of Communications & Strategy post with NBC Sports Washington, should you be the lucky individual to snag it.  We’re rooting for you!
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Sunday, April 29, 2018

Look Again

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

Arabia Foundation – Communications Officer (scroll to find) – proficiency in Arabic preferred – Apr. 30 

Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (D-Guam) – Health/Judiciary/Tax Legislative Assistant – Apr. 30

National Bureau of Asian Research – Director of Board & Corporate Relations – Seattle, WA – Apr. 30

British Embassy
Nature Conservancy
Catholic University – Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications (pdf) –  7-10 – May 1

George Mason University – Associate Director of State Government Relations – Richmond, Va. – May 1

TransCanada
City of Hagerstown, MD – Communications Officer – $66k-$80k – May 3

Americans for Financial Reform – Campaigns Manager – May 4

Guttmacher Institute – Public Policy Assistant – mid-$40k – May 4

Union of Concerned Scientists – Outreach Coordinator, Climate & Energy – $52k – Cambridge, MA – May 6

Good news: Anthony Bourdain and Parts Unknown return to your screens tonight for an 11th season with a visit to West Virginia – 9pm on CNN
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Friday, April 27, 2018

Flacking for Mr. Boh

Happy Friday! Enjoy the jobs.

Via, a rideshare service currently operating in DC, New York & Chicago, seeks strategic thinker and day-to-day executor with extensive government, policy & political affairs experience for its Director of Policy & Government Affairs post – see also main career page.

New with Ketchum from our couple-weeks-back check-in:
Johnson & Johnson – Manager, Federal Affairs – 5+ years of experience in government affairs policy or advocacy required

Now that the spring festivities are done, our friends at the National Cherry Blossom Festival are looking for Summer 2018 Intern candidates – see also main career page
Corporation for National & Community Service – Social Media Manager – $68k-$75k – apply by May 9

Atlantic Media
Frontline, a self-described award-winning social enterprise that helps mission-driven organizations define & implement two-way communication that improves their quality, reach & efficiency, looks to add a Head of Content to engage their communities & design content strategies to help users understand the platform and the company – DC or New York

Center for American Progress
Embassy of Canada – Protocol Coordinator, Defence Liaison Staff – $57k – 3+ years of experience in office administration in a complex corporate, government, embassy or intergovernmental organization environment desired – apply by May 8

American University
British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, Development & Human Rights supporting the UK Mission to the UN – $72k – New York – apply by May 10

ICF International
Association of Schools & Program of Public Health – Communications Manager – $60k-$68k – 5+ years’ related experience required

Pew Charitable Trusts
… and finally: we’re guessing you’ll have hard days & fun nights as Brand Manager for National Bohemian, in the employ of the Pabst Brewing Company, in that ground-zero for Mr. Boh worship, Baltimore, MD

Best wishes for a lovely & fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.
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