Thursday, January 17, 2019

Big Thursday

How about 63 opportunities to jump-start your job-search today?

1-2) We kick off your Thursday with fresh opportunities from Fenton, a communications firm focusing on social change issues & initiatives:
3-6) The Firewall, a new nonprofit news site covering efforts to improve American democracy, passed these along to us – they're currently publishing as a newsletter; sign up here.
7-11) Our friends at Economic Innovation Group have let us know they are actively recruiting for these (all pdfs):
12) The Horizon Foundation, the largest independent health philanthropy in Maryland, seeks a Chief Financial & Administrative Officer with 10+ years of relevant experience & a creative and proactive problem-solving mindset – Columbia, MD – apply by Feb. 15

13-17) ALS Association (scroll to find)
18) American Institute of ArchitectsSenior Manager, Media Strategy

`9-21) American Physical Society
22) American Society for Reproductive MedicinePublic Policy Specialist

23) American Society of Hospital PharmacistsVice President, Government Relations

24) Audubon SocietyExecutive Assistant

25-26) BAE Systems
27) Boardsource Marketing Coordinator

28) BoeingExternal Communications Lead

29) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington Policy Assistant

30) Community Associations Institute Manager, State & Local Affairs (scroll to end)

31) Defense Security Cooperation AgencyCongressional Affairs Specialist – $68k-$126k – apply today, Jan. 17

32) Emily’s List Deputy Director of Campaign Communications for State & Local (pdf)

33-34) Georgetown University
35-37) Habitat for Humanity
38) Hilton HotelsManager, Americas Communications/East, Midwest & Canada – McLean, Va., New York, or Chicago, IL

39) Household & Commercial Products AssociationCommunications Content Specialist

40) Institute for Medicaid InnovationIntern, Summer 2019 (pdf) – apply by Apr. 15

41) League of Conservation Voters Organizing Director, Chispa Arizona – Phoenix, AZ – apply by Jan. 23

42) Mystery employerDigital Strategist/Social Media Specialist – search managed by Vitamin T

43-44) National Bureau of Asian Research
45) National Restaurant AssociationCoordinator, Political Advocacy

46-49) Nature Conservancy
50) Northern Virginia MagazineEditorial Fellowship – 6-12 month term – $10/hr

51) Philanthropy RoundtableJunior Grant Writer – search managed by Talent Market

52) Potomac ConservancyCommunications Manager (pdf) – $36k-$39k – see also main career page – apply by Feb. 13

53) Prince George's County Economic Development Corp.Communications Specialist – $50k

54) Privia HealthManager, Corporate Marketing

55) Pulmonary Hypertension AssociationCommunications & Marketing Manager

56) Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsMarketing Assistant – part-time; Feb.-Aug. 2019 – $10/hr

57-58) Urban Institute
59) U.S. Pharmacopeial ConventionSenior Strategic Communications Specialist

60-63) Washington Post

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Some Great Jobs on a Chilly Wednesday

We're challenged for a clever title this morning, but we've got some brilliant jobs to share.  Have at 'em!

Airlink
, a charity working with aviation & logistics partners to transport response personnel and emergency supplies for NGOs responding to rapid-onset disasters & humanitarian crises, seeks Communications Manager with 3+ years’ experience; background in disaster & humanitarian relief preferred – $50k-$80k – apply by Jan. 31

Our friends at the British Embassy have just passed along this absolutely awesome (or brilliant, as they might say) Chief Communications Officer, Prosperity role – your duties will include highlighting the UK’s economic strengths & their economic and trading relationship and position as a partner of choice for the US against the backdrop of the UK’s departure from the EU; what a great & high-profile challenge! – $58k – apply by Jan. 28

Washington Media Group is seeking a Media Relations Professional (scroll to find) with 3-4 years’ experience pitching story ideas & guests to national and local media outlets, producing content for digital channels & developing creative ideas for generating the earned media – $70k-$90k

Amazon Web Services
is recruiting for a Public Relations Specialist with 5+ years of public relations experience; background in B2B, technology, or public sector PR preferred – located among their extensive Herndon area server farms, it appears.

Hilton Hotels has passed along these opportunities to join their McLean-based team:
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national advocacy group working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the U.S. & Israel – they’ve passed along this Los Angeles, CA-based Director of Communications post suited for candidates 10+ years of related experience that includes success in conceiving & implementing strategic campaigns for advocacy purposes.

Per the comments we see that the Aerospace Corporation is looking for a Communications Specialist with Secret-or-above clearance & 4+ years of related experience – Chantilly, Va. location

Investigative news & legal analysis outlet The Capitol Forum tells us they are actively recruiting for these posts:
The folks at strategic communications outfit VOX Global tell us they still have some paid Public Affairs Intern opportunities available for the Spring term, starting ASAP – strong writing & research skills are particularly valued. 

Resonance is seeking a Communications Assistant to support their USAID-funded Catalyst project – 1-2 years of strategic communications experience in an international context desired.

DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management AgencyProgram Coordinator – duties include supporting media relations, social media, community outreach, internal communications, and overall public awareness efforts – $100k-$129k – apply by Jan. 19

Capitol Hill
Catholic Diocese of ArlingtonDigital & Social Media Coordinator – 3-5 years’ experience using digital and/or social media in communications, public relations, or marketing context desired.

U.S. Global Leadership CoalitionSenior Writer/Speechwriter – 5-7 years communications & speechwriting experience supporting a senior executive required.

ICF – fluency in Spanish preferred for both of these:
Overseas Private Investment Corp. Public Affairs Specialist – $96k-$126k - apply by Jan. 25

Friends of the National ArboretumManager of Institutional Relations – 3+ years of experience in foundation & institutional fundraising required – apply by Feb. 15

C-SPAN
Civil War TrustInterns – Summer 2019 – paid positions – specialties include development, government & public relations, and digital media – apply by Mar. 15

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Try Something New

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we visited our favorite job aggregator sites & used different, narrowly focused search terms (such as AP style and leverage) instead of the broad ones we normally employ (i.e. government relations or public policy).  So, in addition to bringing you the opportunities noted below, we're also reminding you it's a good idea to regularly switch up your search methodologies, routines & habits.

2UContent Marketing Editor

American College of Nurse-MidwivesCommunications Specialist

American Forest & Paper AssociationManager, Government & Industry Affairs

American Gas AssociationDirector, State Affairs

American Physical SocietySenior Associate, Grassroots Advocacy

American Society of Hospital PharmacistsDirector, Federal Legislative Affairs

Americans United for the Separation of Church & StateDigital Communications Manager

Army Futures Command, National Capital RegionCongressional & Legislative Affairs Liaison – $114k-$148k – apply by Jan. 18; subject to early closure

BlackboardSenior PR Manager – note: while the description prominently references the New York region, it also mentions their Reston location near the bottom & in the url

Cato InstituteMarketing Coordinator

Charles Koch InstituteSenior Fellow, Economic Opportunity

Children’s Hospital AssociationIntern, Public Policy – Summer 2019 – $15/hr

Collaborative Solutions for CommunitiesSocial Media Manager

Community Associations InstituteWriter/Editor

DeloitteSocial Media Coordinator – DC; New York; Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA; Chicago, IL or Philadelphia, PA

Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeDeputy National Press Secretary & Hispanic Media Advisor – fluency in Spanish required

EarthRights International Communications Coordinator – apply by Jan. 18

Independent Community Bankers of AmericaManager, Political Programs

Inter-American Development BankMultilateral Affairs Coordination Specialist – apply by Jan. 23

Institute for Medicaid InnovationPolicy & Research Fellow (pdf)

Lockheed MartinStrategic Advocacy & Outreach Lead

National Alliance to End HomelessnessCongressional Relations Specialist

National Association of Corporate DirectorsEditorial Assistant supporting NACD Directorship magazine

National Cooperative Business AssociationCommunications Coordinator

National Public RadioEditorial Researcher

Prison FellowshipMarketing Manager, Advocacy

Project HopeHead of Public Engagement, Development & Communications

Pulmonary Hypertension AssociationAssociate Director, Communications & Marketing – see also main career page

Roll CallStaff Writer, Congressional

Sierra ClubDept. Coordinator, Communications

United Way Director, Digital Marketing & Communications – apply by Feb. 10

Urban Libraries CouncilCommunications Manager (pdf) – see also main career page

Vanguard Communications
Account Supervisor

Vulcan Inc. Public Policy Analyst

Washington Suburban Sanitary CommissionStudent Intern, Public Affairs – Laurel, MD

World Bank
Senior Communications Officer, Media Relations – apply by Jan. 16

Monday, January 14, 2019

Brrrrrrrrrrrr

Hello Monday!  We try to put on a glass-half-full, it'll-all-be-okay front here most of the time ... but all bets are off when the term polar vortex pops up in our news feeds. We're already envisioning lots of blankets, soup, thankfulness for heated car seats, and hot toddies in our near future.

On a cheerier note, we've got some great new jobs to start off the week, as well as Sunday's robust run of previously noted opportunities closing this week to consider.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has shared this Public Affairs Manager (scroll to find) opportunity suited for candidates with 5+ years of experience in public affairs for a trade association, industry group or firm, Capitol Hill office, or in political/policy journalism.

Travel Tech, the trade group representing online travel agents, search sites & distribution systems, is seeking a Director of Communications with 7-10 years of policy communications experience & the ability to take complex issues and transform them into mainstream messages; travel industry background a plus.

The Children’s Defense Fund has passed along a call for a Communications Associate with a strong skillset in public/media relations, writing, editing & proofreading; understanding of issues impacting children including poverty, health and nutrition, child welfare, early childhood and K-12 education, gun violence & the youth justice system preferred.

Loudoun County is actively recruiting for these Leesburg, Va.-based posts:
Arlington County is seeking a Web Content Writer/Producer (that’s the title they used in their email to us) for a minimum of 12 months.  We’re further told that “applicants should submit their information via approved contract vendors as noted in listing. Contact information to submit to these vendors is linked on the page” – we’ve asked for some clarification on application procedure – apply by Jan. 18

The Food & Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products seeks mid-career professionals interested in gaining experience in the tobacco regulatory process to apply for a one-year Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellowship – to $95k –opportunities are available in the following areas: compliance& enforcement, health communication & education, management, regulations, policy, and science – apply by Mar 1.

Virginia Railway Express Public Affairs Administrator (scroll to find) – $81k-$115k – 5-10 years of related professional experience required, preferably in the transportation industry – apply by Jan. 25

American Enterprise Institute
FHI 360 seeks Associate Director, Communications to spotlight the Alive & Thrive international maternal nutrition initiative – 15+ years of relevant experience required, background in communications related to nutrition in low- and middle- income countries strongly preferred.

Consumer Financial Protection BureauSenior Congressional Liaison – $131k-$240k – apply by Jan. 22

Sage Communications

The American Society for Radiation Oncology, is looking for an individual with a minimum of five years of writing & editing experience to serve as Communications Manager (scroll to find); duties include editorship of ASTROnews.

For Our Future/FOF Action Fund
Hager SharpAccount Supervisor – 6+ years of communications or other relevant experience required; agency background highly valuable – see also main career page

George Washington University
Mystery Arlington-based employer Copywriter – to $70k – 3-5 years’ relevant experience & knowledge of tech/software sector required – search managed by Creative Circle

Defense Security Cooperation AgencyCongressional Affairs Specialist – $68k-$126k – apply by Jan. 17

New with Edelman PR since out mid-Dec. check-in:
PAE/MacFaddenPolicy Coordinator supporting USAID’s Office of Food for Peace –1-4 years’ experience that demonstrates ability to multitask & meet rapid deadlines required; familiarity with humanitarian issues, the US government, and/or international humanitarian actors is preferred – apply by Jan. 31

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted
Mystery healthcare research organizationProject Associate – temp-to-hire; $18-$24/hr to start – at least one year of relevant work experience required – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

American Diabetes Association
George Mason UniversityEvent Planner, Admissions Office – low-mid $30k – excellent organizational skills & a passion for putting together high quality events a must – apply by Jan. 21
American Rivers
Shakespeare TheatreFoundation & Government Relations Officer (scroll to find) – 1-3 years’ experience in grant writing desired, along with top-notch editing, proofreading & communications skills.
Drug Policy Alliance – New York
YMCA of the USASpecialist, Health Partnerships Policy – $72k-$82k – at least 3-4 years of experience on Capitol Hill and/or working within DC policy/political/association community desired

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Catch These This Week

Here's a nice, big selection of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Centers for Disease Control & PreventionHealth Communications Specialist supporting the Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases w– $87k-$123k – Atlanta, GA or Fort Collins, CO – Jan. 14

Frostburg State UniversityAssistant Vice President of Marketing & Communications – Frostburg, MD – Jan. 14

Solar Energy Industries Association
Voices for ProgressPolicy & Activation AssociateJan. 14

Nature Conservancy
Embassy of SwitzerlandAdvisor for Congressional AffairsJan. 15

Land Trust Alliance Manager of Annual GivingJan. 15

U.S.-China Economic & Security Review CommissionCongressional Fellow – $46k-$56k – Jan. 15 

British EmbassyExecutive Assistant, International Trade – $26/hr – New York – Jan. 16

DoD/Stars & Stripes – Web Copy Editor – 47k-$54k – Jan. 16

General Services AdministrationLead Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$122k – Philadelphia, PA – Jan. 16  

George Mason University Strategic Communications Specialist, College of Education & Human DevelopmentJan. 16 

National Human Genome Research InstituteSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – Jan. 16 

University of Maryland Director of DevelopmentJan. 18

Visit Loudoun
Vice President of Marketing Communications – Leesburg, Va. – Jan. 18

Washington Post
DC Office of Employment ServicesDeputy Communications Manager – $91k-$127k – Jan. 19

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs opportunities supporting the he Carnegie Climate Geoengineering Governance Initiative independent contractor status; remote/virtual location
National Defense Industrial Association Director, Legislative PolicyJan. 20

Union of Concerned Scientists Federal Defense Outreach Coordinator – 2-year term – $52k – Jan. 20

Friday, January 11, 2019

Zoonotic

Hello Friday job-browsers!  We hope one of these wraps your week up on a good note.

The American Staffing Association is in search mode for a Public Relations Manager with 3+ years of relevant experience in public relations, preferably in a trade association, public relations agency, or business enterprise; facility with video editing applications a plus – Old Town Alexandria location

Per the comments, we see that the Medical Group Management Association is looking to bring on an Associate Director of Government Affairs with 5+ years of experience in government relations or related field; background in healthcare policy strongly preferred.

German discount supermarket chain Lidl seeks Public Relations & Social Media Specialist with 1-3 years of experience managing social media platforms, customer care channels & communities for brands

Opportunities with criminal justice & immigration reform proponent FWD.us
PETAMedia Officer – of 5 years of media relations experience & thorough knowledge of animal rights issues desired.

McIntyre SolutionsCommunications Specialist – 7+ years relevant experience developing and implementing advanced communications programs designed for a U.S. Government audience required, along with active Secret clearance.

Mystery Silver Spring-based Catholic religious organizationCommunications Specialist – $45k+ – bilingual in English/Spanish a must

Pew Charitable Trusts
Center for American ProgressSpecial Assistant, National Security & International Policy – superb research and writing ability required; knowledge of the DC & national political/media landscape preferred.

American University News Producer/Editor, WAMU – 3-5 years’ relevant experience work in a newsroom environment desired.

National League of Cities
National Human Genome Research InstituteSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – apply by Jan. 16

Atlantic Media
National Society of Professional EngineersPolicy & Advocacy Associate – 1-2 years of experience in state & federal government relations/regulatory affairs desired.

British EmbassyPolicy & Communications Manager supporting UK Research & Innovation USA – $58k – 5+ years of relevant experience in a research or innovation environment desired – apply by Jan. 30

… and finally: our (terrifying) word of the day is zoonotic, which is descriptor for a disease that exists normally in animals but can jump to you & me (ebola, zika, bird flu, etc.) – and we hope you and your peers at the Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention do a great job in keeping them at bay –  Health Communications Specialist – $87k-$123k – Atlanta, GA or Fort Collins, CO – apply by Jan. 14

… and finally, part 2: after reading the job description above, we’re never going outside again – but if you’re still willing to court animal-based pathogens in your pursuit of fresh air & sunshine (highly overrated), perhaps this Coordinator for Bike Shop & Adventure Trips post at the University of Maryland will fit the bill – experience in outdoor adventure activities a must – $56k-$61k – apply by Feb. 15

If you still must get outside, we suggest making a stop for Port City Brewing's Colossal Countdown as part of your Saturday meanderings.  Otherwise, best wishes for a superb & warm-inside-somewhere weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Off Schedule

We’re a bit off schedule today, so today’s set is a work-in-progress.  Check us out later for more finds. [edit: all done now, ended up with a pretty substantial haul!]

1) Let's start with a fresh Media Relations Officer opportunity from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine suited for excellent writers who can translate complex info to a lay audience across a variety of multimedia platforms.

2) The National Alliance on Mental Illness has shared this Senior Manager, Social Media post – 5 years' experience in social media, digital asset and content production & digital marketing required, along with strong knowledge of major social platforms & analytics tools – apply by Jan. 31

3-4) Our friends at the U.S. Travel Association have passed these along this morning:
5) You’ll help Fintrac show how they develop agricultural solutions to end hunger & poverty in your role as Communications Specialist/Designer – 3+ years of professional design experience, demonstrated fluency in Adobe design software, strong design sense, and the ability to synthesize complex and text-heavy requests into compelling visualizations required.

6) LMI is seeking a Multimedia Producer with 5+ years of professional experience in multimedia design & a deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud & digital video production applications.

7) New America is looking for a resourceful and creative Data Visualization Developer to help build engaging interactives & data visualizations – strong design sensibilities & 1-2 years’ experience in front-end website development using JavaScript, HTML5 & CSS3 desired

8) The Atlantic is launching 3-month Masthead Reporting Residency program to help cultivate a new generation of public-service journalists. They seek emerging writers who are interested in working with Atlantic editors to report and write a portfolio piece or series – $15k stipend – make your pitch by Jan. 27

9) The Institute for Justice has let us know about this Chicago-based Policy Fellow opportunity – best candidates will have exceptional research and writing skills, a substantial background in policy (through academic or work background) and a strong commitment to individual freedom and economic liberty – 2-year engagement preferred – apply by Jan. 28

10) Booz Allen HamiltonEnergy Communications Consultant

11) Brookings InstitutionAssistant to the VP, Metropolitan Policy Program

12) Comcast Director, Government Communications

13) Deloitte Lead Marketing & Communications Specialist supporting ConvergeHEALTH

15) North Carolina Healthcare AssociationVice President of Communications & Public Relations – Cary, NC

15) Powers Pyles Sutter & VervilleMarketing Manager (scroll to find)

16-20) World Food Program USA (scroll to find)
21-26) Authentic Campaigns (scroll to find)
27-28) Georgetown University
29) Ketchum – Account Exec, Consumer Practice

30) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Prince George's County Dept. of Parks & RecreationMarketing Manager – $59k-$80k – apply by Feb. 20

31) DC Office of Employment ServicesDeputy Communications Manager – $91k-$127k – apply by Jan. 19

32) Every Woman TreatyManager of Engagement & Outreach – remote/flexible location

33) George Mason UniversitySenior Engagement and Advancement Officer – apply by Jan. 22

34) Montgomery County Planning Dept.Senior Graphic Designer – $53k-$91k – apply by Jan. 24

35) Monumental Sports & EntertainmentCommunications Coordinator

36) Mystery associationDigital Communications Manager – search managed by TorchLight Hire

37) National Center for Lesbian Rights Director of Communications

39) National Defense Industrial Association Director, Legislative Policy – apply by Jan. 20

40-49) Nature Conservancy
50) Rape, Abuse & Incest National NetworkDoD Safe Helpline Communications Liaison – apply by Feb. 6

51) Research!America Director of Communications – apply by Jan. 31

52-55) University of Maryland
56-60) Washington Post
more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Your Mid-Week Set

Education innovation proponent iNACOL has shared this Policy Associate opportunity suited for candidates with knowledge of K-12 education policy; familiarity with personalized & competency-based learning particularly valued, as is strong writing skills.

Clean Fairfax
, a non-profit focusing on focuses on sustainability in Fairfax County is seeking an Assistant Coordinator/Assistant Director on a part-time basis (at least to start) – while we’re told the position is primarily suited to individuals with a science-oriented background, a “great communicator that's familiar with the issues could be of great value” to the group – apply by Jan. 25

The Hatcher Group is actively recruiting for these posts:
The Clyde Group has passed along this call for a Senior Associate with 2-3 years of political communications work in both digital and traditional environments plus a solid understanding of, and experience in, state and federal public affairs and advocacy.

While the original listing for this Legislative Director opportunity with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities shows a preference for applications received by Jan. 10, we’re told they will consider candidates at least through Jan. 18 (and possibly beyond that) – deep familiarity with legislative & regulatory processes required, ideally from having worked on Capitol Hill or in a similar advocacy role.

Per the comments field, we bring you opportunities with National Nurses United/California Nurses Association:
DGC CommunicationsArmy Communications Strategist – proven experience developing and implementing external communications planning across multiple communications channels and platforms required; previous engagement supporting federal programs/clients highly desired – see also main career page.

NORCDigital Communications Associate – 5+ years’ experience in communications & media relations, digital communications or marketing, or related field desired.

Ketchum
PotomacWave ConsultingSocial Media/Communications Analyst – 3-5 years of communications experience desired, along with an agency background in integrated marketing, public relations, advertising or digital communications.

CVS HealthFederal Government Affairs Director – 5+ years of Congressional /lobbying experience required, including healthcare related work.

America’s Charities
Marketing & Communications Intern – available now through Summer 2019 – Chantilly, Va.

Silverline Communications (scroll to find) - Tysons Corner-based
FleishmanHillardPublic Relations Intern – Summer 2019 – fill-time; paid positions – apply by Mar. 7

Mystery Alexandria employerEmail Marketing Specialist – part-time; 2-month term – to $33/hr – search managed by Creative Circle

National Institutes of HealthHealth Communications Specialist – $96k-$126k – apply by Jan. 11

Fresh opportunities with the Bipartisan Policy Center
The Small Business Administration has opportunities for part-time/on-call & home-based Public Affairs Specialist hires who can spring into action in post-disaster situations – multiple vacancies available – apply by Jan. 22

BMW GroupGovernment & External Affairs Intern – Summer 2019 – paid position – apply by Jan. 21

Our friends at the University of Virginia appear to have changed up their career page – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Special Edition: Government Relations & Lobbying

For your Tuesday focused programming, we once again bring you jobs (plus a few intern opportunities) in the government relations & lobbying space.

ACLU
Intern, Political Advocacy Dept. – Summer 2019

ALS AssociationAssociate Director, Grassroots Advocacy

American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsManager, Government Affairs

American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck SurgeryGrassroots Advocacy Specialist

American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers
American RiversAssociate Director, Policy & Government Relations

American Society of AnesthesiologistsSenior PAC Specialist

Cargill Director of Federal Government Relations

Center for American ProgressDirector of International Climate Policy

Cerner Corp. –  Senior Government Strategist

Defense Security Cooperation AgencyCongressional Affairs Specialist – $68k-$126k – apply today, Jan. 8

DJI Head of Latin American Public Policy

Ebay Manager, State Government Relations

Embassy of SwitzerlandAdvisor for Congressional Affairs – apply by Jan. 15

ExelonGovernment Affairs Intern – Summer 2019

Federation for American Immigration Reform
Food Marketing InstituteManager, Labor Policy & Sustainability

Grant ThorntonPAC & Grassroots Manager

H&R BlockDirector, Government Relations

Health Management AcademyDirector, Health Policy & Strategy

HoneywellGovernment Relations Analyst

Howard UniversityVice President of External Affairs

Inter-American FoundationManaging Director, External & Governmental Affairs – $114k-$164k – apply by Jan. 11

MicrosoftDirector, Congressional Affairs

National Cooperative Business AssociationGovernment Relations Manager

Natural Resources Defense CouncilCongressional & External Affairs Advocate

Partnership for Public ServiceManager, Government Affairs

Powers Pyles Sutter & VervilleGovernment Relations Manager (scroll to find)

Platte River Power AuthorityDirector of Community & Government Affairs – Fort Collins, CO

Samsung
Share Our StrengthAdvocacy & National Partnerships Associate

Stateside
TeslaGovernment Relations & Policy Intern – Summer 2019

Trust for Public Land
U.S. PIRGFederal Legislative Director

VisaSenior Director, Global Government Relations

Voices for ProgressPolicy & Activation Associate – apply by Jan. 14

Monday, January 7, 2019

Can You Bring the Happiness?

Welcome back to what is probably the first full work week of the year for many of us; we hope you (and we) make it though OK.  Don't forget the fairly healthy selection of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Alliance of Community Health Plans has passed along this Communications Manager opportunity suited for candidates with 5+ years’ communications experience in complex settings; health care and/or nonprofit communications background a plus

Affordable healthcare proponent Families USA has let us know they are looking to fill this Senior Communications Manager post sporting a $60k-$65k pay grade & and requiring 4-5 years of relevant experience.  And while we usually don’t feature jobs in the HR segment, we’ll make an exception to spread the potential happiness of a $95k-$115k pay grade that goes with their ambitiously named Director of Talent & Happiness role.

Our friends at the Children’s National Health System have let us know they are actively recruiting for this Development Coordinator opportunity and suggest that candidates with 2-4 years’ experience in traditional & social media experience, non-profit communications, project management would be a good fit.

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children has passed along this Executive Director post suite for candidates with 7+ years of progressive experience in leadership and management in nonprofit organizations and/or public policy, as well as familiarity with the early childhood services arena – remote-based in New Orleans or Baton Rouge area – search managed by KEES/Kistner Eddy Executive Services

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is seeking a Scheduler to set up appointments for an upcoming Hill fly in – temporary, full-time position running from mid-February to mid-April, 2019 – candidates must be able to work independently, be detailed-oriented and organized, proficient in MS Office, and confident in calling for appointments & working with web-based programs.

mdg – Reston-based opportunities
National Cable & Telecommunications Association Director, Digital Strategy (scroll to find) – seeking candidates with 5-7 years of experience managing digital content and social media platforms for campaigns, brands or businesses.

People For the American WaySenior Communications Coordinator supporting the YP4 program – 3-5 years related experience required in communications or social media work, and/or grassroots, political, student or youth organizing.

Nixon PeabodySenior Manager, Media Relations – 10+ years of experience in journalism and/or public relations experience required, preferably in a public relations agency or professional services environment – DC, Boston, MA or Chicago, IL

George Washington UniversitySpecial Assistant to the VP of Development & Alumni Relations – $54k-$74k – 2+ years of relevant experience required.

gmmbAccount Supervisor – 6+ years of experience in project management and/or client management in communications, advertising, public relations, public policy or related field required, as well as interest in public health and/or healthcare

IEEEPublic Affairs Associate Manager, Standards –5+ years’ experience in public affairs or policy required, preferably in a global context – Piscataway, NJ

U.S. Green Building Council
GSA/Federal Acquisition ServiceEvents Management Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by Jan. 9

United Nations FoundationDevelopment Manager supporting the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data – experience cultivating & securing five figure+ gifts required – London, UK – apply by Feb. 4

The Washington Post is seeking a Berlin Bureau Chief for with the skill to conceive big stories and the gifts to present them in surprising & memorable ways – German-language ability, while extremely valuable, is not a must-have – apply by Jan. 14

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging seeks a Communications Associate with strong writing skills, web & social media expertise, and a strong interest in older adults, aging & disabilities – apply by Jan. 31

Johns Hopkins University
Sexual and reproductive health rights advocate Engender Health seeks Communications Manager with 8+ years of relevant experience in communications, PR, or international development.

Dept. of DefensePublic Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – social media focus – Fort Meade, MD – apply by Jan. 22

Mystery global professional services management consulting companyPublic & Analyst Relations Manager – temporary, but runs through at least Aug. 2019 – to $54/hr – 7+ years of public relations industry experience, including working with or for the federal government, is required – search managed by Paladin

DC Housing Finance AgencyPublic Relations Intern – $15-$17/hr – for students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university seeking a undergrad and/or graduate degree