Sunday, January 19, 2020

The Un-Extendables

Here's your Sunday sun of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.  Reminder: now new post for the MLK Day holiday; see you again Tuesday.

British EmbassyPolitical Section Admin Officer, UK Mission to the UN – $22/hr – New York – Jan. 20

Nature Conservancy
Dept. of Justice/Civil Rights Division Legislative & Policy Analyst – $86k-$133k – Jan. 21

Federal Emergency Management AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $59k-$93k – Jan. 21; subject to early closure – update: job closed on Jan. 20

League of Conservation Voters
Washington Post
Environmental Protection Agency Public Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – Jan. 23

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Outreach & Communications Specialist – $86k-$112k – Jan. 23 

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Associate Director for Communications – $127k-$192k – Atlanta, GA – Jan. 24

Fisher House FoundationCommunity Relations CoordinatorJan. 24

Partnership for Public ServicePress AssociateJan. 24

University of Maryland Director of Advocacy & EngagementJan. 24

Friday, January 17, 2020

Will You Get to the Met? You Bet!

Hello Friday job-searchers!  We won't be publishing on the holiday honoring Dr. King, but we will have the regular Sunday deadline-approachers on the previous day.

Academy Health, the professional home for health services researchers, policy analysts & practitioners. is in search mode for a Senior Manager, Government Relations with 5+ years of professional experience in a public policy environment, familiarity with health data policy is desirable.

The DC Sustainable Energy Utility is currently seeking a motivated Marketing Coordinator with 1-2 years of communications, marketing, public relations and/or project management experience (also described to us as entry-level) to help promote energy efficiency and renewable energy.

British Embassy
Embassy of Canada
Mystery DC private schoolCommunications Manager – temporary position – $18-$21/hr – 5+ years of relevant communication experience, proficiency in InDesign, and photography skills desired – search managed by Careers In Nonprofits

American University
Environmental Protection Agency Public Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Jan. 23

National Park ServicePublic Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Jan. 31

We see a lot of new opportunities available with National Public Radio:
Atlantic Media
Heartland Institute Digital Media Specialist – seeking candidates with at least 2-3 years of work/intern experience, with an emphasis on social-media management for an organization – Arlington Heights, IL or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

Pew Research CenterIntern, Design & Infographics – Summer 2020 – paid position

Pew Charitable Trusts
MomentumMajor Gifts Officer – Rockville, MD; New York; South Florida; or Los Angeles, CA – group was formerly known as the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project

WalletHub
…. and finally: looking for an employer with maximum international cultural cachet? The storied Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a Senior Manager, Marketing to join them on New York’s Upper East Side – search managed by Chaloner

Best wishes for an awesone weekend your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Behemoth

We hops this mega-sized set makes up for taking Thursday off.  There's a lot of great opportunities at all levels out there; please share them w/ your peers & pals.

1) Edelman PR has passed along this very fresh Account Exec, International Public Affairs role suited for aspirants with 3+ years of success in a communications function involving editorial content development and the utilization of social & paid media.

2-4) The National Association of Community Health Centers has passed along these opportunities to join their crew in the heart of Old Town Alexandria:
5) Sinclair Broadcasting is seeking a Producer for their Government Matters show for WJLA – a grasp of current news & issues impacting the federal marketplace is required; prior producing experience preferred – here’s a little press on them from DCist & Washingtonian

6) Global Wave Digital is seeking a junior-to-midlevel Digital Strategist with 2-4 years’ experience in managing digital advocacy campaigns, including developing & executing digital campaign strategies & tactics for a policy or electoral goal – $50k-$70k

7-8) Grossman Solutions has passed along these two searches they are helming for the Energy Foundation:
9) Patient advocacy group Heart Valve Voice US is in search mode for a detail-oriented & efficient Program Coordinator to handle a variety of program management and admin responsibilities – mid $40k

10) The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is seeking recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for their 6-to-9-month Fellowships (pdf) focusing on arms control, peace, and international security issues – $3,300/mo – apply by Feb. 7

11-12) From the comments field, part 1: American Chemistry Council
13-14) More from the comments: March of Dimes
15-24) And several fresh opportunities with Weber Shandwick also via the comments:
25) Alliance of Community Health PlansCommunications Intern – Summer 2020

26) American Petroleum InstitutePolicy Advisor, Market Development (scroll to find) – two vacancies noted, one focused on global gas & LNG issues and one dealing with the domestic market.

27) American WaterExternal Affairs Manager

28-29) Booz Allen Hamilton
30) Brookings InstitutionResearch Analyst supporting the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy

31) Camris InternationalSenior Communications Advisor supporting the USAID Bureau for Global Health – $121k-$157k

32) Center for Public Policy PrioritiesExternal Relations Coordinator (scroll to find) – Austin, TX

33-35) Congressional Progressive Caucus Center
36) Dept. of the InteriorSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $142k-$170k – apply by Jan. 28

37) FleishmanHillardInterns (scroll to find) – Summer 2020 – paid positions – apply by Feb. 21

38) General Dynamics Information TechnologyStakeholder Coordinator/Communications Advisor

39-41) Georgetown University
42) Hanover ResearchContent Marketing Manager

43-44) IMGE (scroll to find)
45) International Center for Law & EconomicsResearch Fellow/Senior Research Fellow – DC or Portland, OR – search managed by Talent Market

46-48) Invariant
49) Louis Berger & AssociatesGraphic Designer – DC or Kansas City, MO

50) Magellan Health ServicesCommunications & Outreach Specialist supporting the Office of Warrior Care

51) Mystery employerSenior Content Manager – freelance status – search managed by Vitamin T

52) Mystery telecom companySenior Social Media Marketing Manager – search managed by Profiles

53) National Association of Community Health CentersDeputy Director of Federal Affairs

54) National Military Family AssociationGovernment Relations Deputy Director for Health Care

55-60) Nature Conservancy 61-62) PBS
63) Public JusticeMajor Gifts Officer (pdf) – search managed by Slesinger Management

64) Society of Interventional RadiologyCommunications & Social Media Manager (pdf) – see also main careers page

65-67) University of Maryland
68) U.S. Global Leadership CoalitionDeputy Director of Government Relations

69-72) Washington Post
73) X EnergyCommunications Director – see also main careers page

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Word Up

Wednesday update: no new post today; see you again Thursday.  Please note a few new positions that folks have added to this set's comments.

The Community Development Bankers Association is recruiting for a Public Policy Director with 5 years of experience in public policy or advocacy with a focus on community development, affordable, financial services, or other related fields; Capitol Hill background a plus.

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is looking to fill this Associate Director of State Communications post suited for aspirants with 5-10+ years in communications/public relations field as well as experience in policy-related or political campaigns – despite date info noted, we're assured this is fully available.

Planet Word, a coming-soon museum of language in the Franklin Square area, seeks Marketing & Communications Manager (scroll to find) with 5+ years of relevant experience including work in a non-profit environment.

National Psoriasis Foundation
The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to support their work advancing military medicine – 3-5 years of experience in marketing required, including digital marketing, content development, technical marketing skills & customer/market research – DC or San Antonio, TX
Peace Corps
Media Content Manager – $93k-$137k – apply by Jan. 17

McCabe Message PartnersMedia Relations Professional – 5+ years of communications experience, strong writing and presentation skills, and knowledge of healthcare & public policy desired.

Dept. of Justice/Civil Rights Division Legislative & Policy Analyst – $86k-$133k – apply by Jan. 21

Primary Care CollaborativeSenior Manager of Communications – 5+ years of relevant experience & a strong background in health communications/policy required.

Nestle USACommunications Specialist, Employee Engagement – 5+ years’ experience at a PR agency in communications role in a similarly sized company sought.

Bureau of Health WorkforceHealth Communications Specialist – $72k-$112k – apply by Jan. 17

Surety & Fidelity Association of America – see also main career page
Association of Clinical Research ProfessionalsSpecialist, Marketing & Communications – strong communication skills required, including editing & writing, and direct experience executing editorial content-based marketing tactic.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Outreach & Communications Specialist – $86k-$112k – apply by Jan. 23

Association of Public-Safety Communications OfficialsMarketing & Communications Associate – 3-5 years’ experience in communication, marketing and/or related field sought.

Monday, January 13, 2020

Conservation, Resources, Management & Law

Welcome to your job-seek week!  Let's get to it, right after checking out previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The Aspen Institute has let us know that they are actively recruiting for this Social Media Manager post suited for candidates with 5-8 years of related experience; facility with Canva, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator a plus.

The League of Conservation Voters is seeking a Government Affairs Associate with at least one year of relevant work/intern experience in an admin position; background in campaigns, issue advocacy, government or related field preferred – apply by Jan. 24

Fresh opportunities with strategic communications & public affairs cabal the Black Rock Group – Old Town Alexandria location (scroll to find):
SamsungStrategic Communications Manager –  6+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment & experience working with the DC influencers and public policy community desired.

World Resources InstituteCommunications Specialist supporting the Global Commission on Adaptation – through Dec. 2020 – seeking candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience in communications with a salient link to environmental and/or development issues

Special Olympics
IntelsatGlobal Media Relations Manager – passion for media relations & collaborative, team-first mindset desired.

Federal Emergency Management AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $59k-$93k – apply by Jan. 21; subject to early closure

Aptive Resources (scroll to find)
Strategic Communications & Marketing Director
Accion InternationalCommunications/Media Specialist – 5-7 years of experience with increasing in strategic communications required; Spanish language skills & background working with media in Latin America, southeast Asia, and/or sub-Saharan Africa a plus.

National Health Law ProgramPolicy Fellow – $46k-$51k – two-year term – 3+ years of experience as a health advocate or demonstrated interest in health issues affecting low-income and underserved people sought – Carrboro, NC

George Washington University
American Gastroenterological AssociationManager, Communications & Media Relations – 3+ years related experience required; familiarity with health/medical/science issues & public relations agency background are plusses.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Manager, US Policy & Government Affairs – 3+ years in government relations, public policy or related area required; biopharmaceutical industry background preferred.

GlaxoSmithKlinePublic Policy Manager – 3 years of relevant experience required; facility with with web-based databases & reporting suites a plus – DC, Philadelphia, PA or Research Triangle, NC

Vision Council
American Academy of ActuariesHealth Policy Analyst – suited for candidates with 4+ years of association and/or legislative/regulatory experience, as well as knowledge of health policy relevant to insurance issues.

United Nations FoundationDigital Fundraising Manager supporting the Girl Up campaign – 5-7+ years of experience in fundraising experience and demonstrated ability in peer-to-peer & grassroots fundraising required; background in political campaign fundraising a plus.

American Physiological Society
Media Relations Specialist (pdf) – 2-4 years’ related experience & ability to digest & discuss scientific research required.

Johns Hopkins University
Hamilton Place Strategies Public Affairs Intern – Summer 2020 – full-time; paid position – apply by Jan. 31

… and finally: We hope some of you will be intrigued by this MBA program/scholarship for professionals with demonstrated interest in advancing private sector sustainability & responsibility sector at Loyola University in Chicago – sponsored by John Edelman & Suzanne KrohnChicago-based info sessions take place Jan. 14 & Jan. 28

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Great Jobs; Looming Deadlines

Make one of these 21 great jobs yours before they close in the upcoming week.

Dept. of State Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Website Management – $57k-$90k – Jan. 13

Foreign Agricultural ServiceSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $137k-$166k – Jan. 13

Marine Stewardship CouncilCommunications Manager –  Jan. 13

George Mason University
Nature Conservancy
Institute for Sustainable AgricultureDirector of Communications & Marketing (pdf) – $85k-$95k – see also main career pageJan. 14

Smithsonian InstitutionMajor Gift Officer (pdf) – intermittent/as-needed status – Jan. 14

Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceSocial Media AssistantJan. 16 

DC Dept. of TransportationSpecial Assistant, Economic Development – $87k-$113k – Jan. 16

Washington Post
House of Representatives Radio/TV GalleryMedia Logistics Assistant – $50k-$55k – Jan. 17

League of Conservation VotersCommunications Coordinator – Jan. 17

Library of Congress Director, Congressional Relations Office – $127k-$192k – Jan. 17

National Resource Center on Domestic ViolenceProgram Specialist (pdf) – $48k-$55k – see also main career pageJan. 17

National Human Genome Research Institute Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $121k-$157k – Jan. 17

DC Dept. of Consumer & Regulatory AffairsCommunications Manager – $107k-$150k – Jan. 18

Friday, January 10, 2020

You Made It!

Hello Friday job-shoppers!  Congrats on making it through the first full five-day workweek in a while; now make one of these yours.

Our friends at Garfinkel & Associates are looking to fill this Writer/Project Manager role with a candidate who can quickly grasp complex subjects & craft compelling stories.

Per the comments, STG is looking for new team members to join their work on progressive advocacy issues in the environmental, health care & electoral spaces:
DC Dept. of Consumer & Regulatory AffairsCommunications Manager – $107k-$150k – apply by Jan. 18

The Institute of International Finance has shared Summer 2020 Intern roles on Corporate Communications, Regulatory Affairs, Policy Initiatives, Events, and Executive Office support – see also main career page

American University

Lundbeck, self-described as the only global pharmaceutical company focused solely on brain diseases, seeks Director, Federal & State Policy & Strategy with 10+ years of healthcare/policy experience; pharmaceutical background preferred.

Heritage Foundation
Better MarketsDirector of Communications & Public Relations – $100k+ – 7-12 years of multifaceted communications experience required, including extensive pitching & media relations background.

British EmbassyPolitical Section Admin Officer, UK Mission to the UN – $22/hr – New York – apply by Jan. 20

Atlantic Media
Mosiac TheaterMarketing Director (scroll to find) – $50k-$53k – 2+ years non-profit arts marketing experience required; basic video editing & social media analytic skills deemed major assets.

Mystery Bethesda-based education non-profitResearch Communications Manager – 3+ years of experience in international development, research, marketing, communications or related field desired – search managed by Contact1

Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Research Center
… and finally: the first round is on you as we toast your new role as Director of Legislative Affairs for the Cigar Association of America in the cozy confines of Shelly’s on F Street.

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

Thursday, January 9, 2020

More to Come

We're a work-in-progress today; check back for more. [edit: all finished, finally]

1-2) Opportunities available with progressive policy & voting rights advocate America Votes – searches managed by Grossman Solutions:
3) American Floral EndowmentCommunications Specialist

4-6) Brookings Institution
7-8) Georgetown University
9) Intuit Director, Global Public Affairs

10) Maret School Director of Communications (scroll to find)

11) National Association of State Budget OfficersExecutive Director (pdf) – $210k-$230k – search managed by Slesinger Management

12) National Human Genome Research Institute Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $121k-$157k – apply by Jan. 17

13-21) Nature Conservancy
22) Network of Enlightened WomenStrategic Engagement Manager – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

23) ONE CampaignLegal Extern – Spring 2020

24) REQPR Intern – Summer 2020

25-28) Washington Post
29) American Academy of Physician Assistants Senior Manager, Social Media

30) American Public Gas AssociationVice President, Government Affairs

31) Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceSocial Media Assistant – apply by Jan. 16

32) Dept. of State Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Website Management – $57k-$90k – apply by Jan. 13

33) Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under LawFoundation Relations Officer (pdf)

34-35) National Community Pharmacists Association (scroll to find)
36) Motorola SolutionsGovernment Affairs Intern – Summer 2020

37) Reporters Without BordersCommunications Manager

38-40) Third Way
more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Terse with our Verse

We're off to a busy start this year, so we haven't had time to bloviate about local sports, the weather, impending conflict, beer, or our unflagging enthusiasm for lengthening daylight hours (we're clocking 9 minutes, 27 seconds more daylight today than on Dec. 21!). Enjoy the respite.

Hager Sharp
has let us know they are recruiting for multiple Account Coordinator roles that they describe as terrific opportunities for anyone who’s just starting out to work on exciting projects for mission-driven organizations – see also main career page.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is seeking a Chief Campaigns & Advocacy Officer with a strategic mindset and 15+ years of related experience in campaigns & advocacy – $155k-$185k – search managed by Grossman Heinz.

League of Conservation VotersCongressional Champions Project Associate – 1-2 years’ experience working in digital or online advocacy required; skills in social media, CRM tools & graphics applications preferred – apply by Jan. 21

The Economic Innovation Group is actively recruiting for these posts:
The Sikh Coalition is seeking a junior-level Media & Communications Manager to work out of their New York office. Ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, plus experience interacting with the press & curating social media content. Email communications@sikhcoalition.org with any questions.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield AssociationDirector, Health IT Policy – 6+ years of experience working with health information technology-related regulation & legislation desired.

The International Food Policy Research Institute seeks Writer/Editor and Digital Communications Specialist hires to support the HarvestPlus program.

Koch IndustriesSenior Manager, Marketing & Communications – 6+ years experience in a marketing, advertising, or communications field required, along with the ability to craft compelling content.

EarthjusticeResearch & Policy Analyst, Clean Transportation – $63k-$71k – experience with transportation, energy, climate and/or clean air policy issues preferred.

House of Representatives Radio/TV GalleryMedia Logistics Assistant – $50k-$55k – apply by Jan. 17

AARP Executive Editor, Special Content Projects – 10+ years of magazine, newspaper, and digital experience required, including substantial work in a managerial role.

Children’s National Medical Center Senior Associate Director Corporate & Foundation Relations – 8+ years related experience required

ManTech International Corp.Corporate Communications Officer – 11-14 years of related experience desired, including working with Intelligence Community & DoD organizations.

Council on Foreign Relations – New York
Mystery Bethesda-based employerSocial Media Strategist – part-time; 6-month term – 3+ years of experience creating content for social media platforms required – search managed by the BOSS Group

University of VirginiaPrincipal Gifts Officer – 7+ years of previous fundraising experience & demonstrated ability to solicit & close 7-figure gifts desired – Charlottesville,Va. – apply by Jan. 31

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Here's Your Jobs!

The World Resources Institute has passed along this Data Journalist, Science & Research role tasked with developing editorial content for Resource Watch, an open data system to provide timely & trusted data in support of sustainability efforts.

Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are in search mode for a Press Associate with 1-2 two years of related work/intern/academic experience; facility with Cision and other media monitoring platforms & media databases preferred – apply by Jan. 24

The League of Conservation Voters have shared this fresh Communications Coordinator post suited for candidates with 2-4 years’ experience in external communications/media relations or journalism, preferably in a campaign, government or advocacy setting – apply by Jan. 17

The American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery is actively recruiting for a Graphic Designer (pdf) with 2+ years’ relevant experience & advanced skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects – see also main career page

Credence Management Solutions
is seeking a Communications Advisor to support USAID’s Global Health Security (GHS) Program – 7+ years' communications experience desired; background engaging with global health or international development technical disciplines strongly preferred. 

The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation is soliciting proposals for a contract-status Writer to develop a pilot project designed to educate young people about conservation, with an initial focus on fourth-grade reading level – experience in writing about nature or science-based subjects desired – apply by Jan. 31

United Nations Foundation
VHBRegional Communications & Public Relations Specialist – 7-10 years of experience supporting communications and marketing activities, preferably in the architecture, engineering & construction sector.

National Nuclear Security AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$152k – apply by Jan. 10; subject to early closure

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
United Health GroupManager, Strategic Communications – 3+ years of related experience required; knowledge of healthcare issues preferred.

Foreign Agricultural ServiceSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $137k-$166k – apply by Jan. 13

George Washington University

Aspen Institute Program Associate supporting the College Excellence Program – demonstrated excellence in research, writing & analytic ability sought.

Edelman PR
Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsCommunications Intern – 3-month term, starting Feb. or Mar. 2020 – $15/hr

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine
American Chemical SocietyGovernment Affairs, Outreach & Alliances Intern and Marketing Intern – apply by Jan. 24