Friday, February 19, 2021

Seems Like Old Times

Hello Friday job-searchers! Here's slightly late and not-yet-complete set; we hope to fill it in with some more soon. [edit: all finished]

1) The Aspen Institute has shared this Senior Communications Manager post suited for candidates with 6+ years of experience in research or communications related to economic/social policy.

2) Collaborative Communications Group is seeking Account Manager/Senior Account Manager with 4-6 years of relevant experience that includes work creating content strategy for websites & online tools.

3) The Reston-based Buffalo Agency, specialists in promoting golf-related brands, destinations & communities, seeks a professional & poised Senior Associate with 3-5 years of public relations experience twinned with knowledge & passion for golf & sports.

4) American UniversityDirector of Alumni Outreach/Annual Giving, Law School

5) The AthleticSocial Media Manager – location flexible

6-7) AstraZeneca

8) Berlin RosenNational Issue Advocacy & Public Affairs Intern – Summer 2021 – $17/hr – remote-based

9) British EmbassyChief Communications Officer, Foreign Policy & National Security – 6-month term – $62k – apply by Mar. 4

10) Brookings InstitutionAssociate Director of Development

11-12) Burson Cohn & Wolfe

13) Canopy Growth Corp. Director, U.S. Government Relations

14) DC Dept. of Youth and Rehabilitation ServicesPublic Affairs Specialist – $87k-$113k – apply today, Feb. 19

15) Donors TrustCommunications & Marketing Manager – search managed by Talent Market

16) Embassy of CanadaConsular Assistant – $53k – apply by Feb. 22

17) Food Research & Action CenterSenior Communications Coordinator, State Initiatives (pdf) – see also main career page

18) Galvin Director, Public Relations – York, Harrisburg or Lancaster, PA

19) Georgetown UniversitySenior Content Strategist & Copywriter, School of Continuing Studies

20) International Union for the Conservation of NatureCommunications Officer – apply by Mar. 5

21) Martin Defense Group Communications Intern

22-23) Nature Conservancy

24) Oxfam USAMedia Officer – see also main career page

25-26) ONE Campaign

27-29) Pew Charitable Trusts

30-33) POLITICO

34) Rock Creek GroupCommunications Associate

35) Sierra ClubDeputy Legislative Director for A Living Economy

36) Smithsonian InstitutionAdvancement Associate (scroll to find) – apply by Mar. 10

37) United Mission for Relief & DevelopmentCommunications Associate (scroll to find)

38) University of MarylandDirector of Research Communications – apply by Mar. 8

39-42) Washington Post

43) Washington Regional Transplant CommunityDigital Communications Associate

44) Whole Woman’s HealthDirector of Marketing & Communications – to $87k – Alexandria, Va.; Baltimore, MD; Charlottesville, Va., or TX/MN/IN locations

Best wishes for a lovely weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

more to come OK, we're done –

Monday, February 15, 2021

How Does Flacking for Lamborghini Suit You?

Hello Monday job-shoppers! Nice to finally be getting back into a little bit of a rhythm here.

1-2) The American Council on Renewable Energy has passed along this Communications Manager (scroll to find) post suited for aspirants with 3-5 years of PR/communications experience, preferably at a mission-driven nonprofit, trade association, public relations agency, government office or clean energy company – Marketing Associate post also noted.

3) The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is looking to bring on a Health Policy Manager with knowledge, experience & interest in health policy, public health, social determinants of health, etc., particularly concerning low-income individuals and families – apply by Feb. 26

4) The Institute for Justice is in search mode for a Digital Marketing & Communications Strategist with 3+ years of digital communications project management experience in a nonprofit or marketing/PR firm setting along w/ social media savvy.

5-7) The Consumer Federation of America is seeking an Investor Advocate/Financial Services Counsel (scroll to find) with Three to five years previous advocacy experience, preferably related to investor protection issues; JD a plus – Coalition Coordinator and Public Policy Internship also shown

8) The World Resources Institute is seeking a Social Media Strategist, Core Communications with at least 3 years of relevant, full-time experience in social media & expert knowledge of relevant platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn – $59k-$77k

9-10) AFL-CIO
11-14) American Association of Airport Executives
15) American Wind Wildlife InstituteOutreach & Communications Associate (scroll to find) – remote-based

16-23) Atlantic Media
24) BlueCross BlueShieldDirector, Health IT Policy

25) British EmbassyCongressional Advisor, Trade & Climate Change – $85k – apply by Feb. 28

26) Center for American ProgressDirector, Broadcast Communications

27) Democracy FundExecutive Assistant, Office of the President

28-31) Institute for Women's Policy Research – see also main career page
32) KinderCare EducationVice President Government Relations

33) Mystery communications firmVice President of Social Media & Content Strategy – Annapolis, MD – search managed by Profiles

34-35) Raytheon
36) The Sentencing ProjectCampaign Strategists (scroll to find) – $80k – two posts available

37) Student Press Law CenterCommunications & Outreach Officer – $60K-$70K

38) Teachers Association of Anne Arundel CountyCommunications Organizer – Annapolis, MD

39) Working AmericaDigital Communications Director (scroll to find) – $105k

40-41) … and finally: no doubt this Federal Government Affairs & Public Policy Lead post with Volkswagen Group of America is a terrific opportunity, but we expect more of you will swoon over this location-flexible, high-travel expected Brand Experiential & Partnerships Manager for their Lamborghini division.

Monday, February 8, 2021

Congratulations Somebody!

We put this together before Super Bowl LV kicked off, but we hope it was all entertaining enough to hold everyone over until NFL regular season play returns afresh in about 213 days (assuming another Thursday-after-Labor-Day start). Enjoy the jobs and have a lovely week.

1) The American Association for Justice has shared this Multimedia/Press Specialist role suited for candidates with 2-3 years of communications experience & knowledge of social media best practices & analytics; Capitol Hill campaign or press office background preferred – see also main career page.

2) The Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager with 5+ years of experience in media relations & external communications, as well as top-notch writing & copyediting skills – $85k – see also main career page.

3) Child nutrition advocate National WIC Association is hiring their first-ever Development Manager – 3-5 years of fundraising experience desired, as well as demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, and growing support over multiple years, including securing five & six figure grants & sponsorships.

4-5) American Enterprise Institute

6-9) Bipartisan Policy Center

10) British EmbassyPolicy Adviser, Economics & Social Policy – $72k – apply by Feb. 16

11) Center for American LibertyDirector of Development/ Development Officer –– Frederick, MD or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

12) Center for Responsible LendingDirector of Communications

13) Consumer Technology AssociationDirector, Event Communications – see also main career page

14) DHS/TSAPublic Affairs Specialist – $56k-$107k – apply by Feb. 15

15-16) Emergent Biosolutions

17) Free the SlavesSenior Policy & Advocacy Officer (pdf) – see also main career page

18) George Mason UniversityGraphics Specialist, Engineering School – apply by Feb. 12

19-20) George Washington University

21-22) Georgetown University

23) Greenwall FoundationCommunications Manager (pdf) – apply by Feb. 12

24-25) Harbour Group – opportunities w/ their International Team – Arabic, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese language skills a plus.

26) Harvard UniversityLegislative Research Associate – DC-based

27) MerckDirector, Neurology & Immunology Global Government Affairs

28-29) National Center for Learning Disabilities

30-31) Nature Conservancy

32) Office of Naval ResearchPublic Affairs Specialist – $72k-$114k – apply by Feb. 11

33-34) Public Knowledge

35-36) Stand Together

37) State Dept.Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $144k-$172k – apply by Feb. 19

38) UNICEFCopy Editor – consultant role/11-month term – apply by Feb. 11

39-40) Washington Center for Equitable Growth

41) World Wildlife FundCommunications Intern – paid position

Monday, February 1, 2021

We Went a Little Overboard There

84 jobs & internships? More than we intended to do ... but there's a lot of great jobs out there. Have a top-notch Monday.

Tuesday update: Here’s a very fresh Communications Manager (pdf) post with the Greenwall Foundation suited for candidates with strong digital communications, marketing & writing skills who are looking to help champion expanded use of bioethics in the healthcare space – apply by Feb. 12

1-2) The National Association for Olmsted Parks has passed along this Communications Specialist post suited for candidates with at least 2-4 years of experience as well as proficiency in social media & integrated digital communications – $40k-$42k. A part-time Digital Content Manager (scroll down) opportunity w/ a $20/hr pay grade is also noted

3) DC Vote is in search mode for a Communications Director with at least 3-5 years’ communications experience, preferably in progressive advocacy and/or campaign settings – $80k+ – search managed by Democracy Partners

4) Gonzaga College High School is seeking a Social Media/Communications Assistant (pdf) with 2+ years’ experience – proficiency in social media & Photoshop/Premiere valued – see also main career page

5) Be a part of Brandon Green Chapter 2 Ventures’ work supporting entrepreneurs as Chief of Staff – significant experience in project & team management in fast-paced, demanding environments desired – see more about Brandon.

6-7) Opportunities from the World Wildlife Fund:
8) African Wildlife FederationDonor Engagement Officer (scroll to find)

9-13) Amazon
14) American Academy of ActuariesPolicy Analyst – search managed by Staffing Advisors

15-17) American Association of University Women
18) American Heart AssociationState Government Relations Director – Illinois-based

19-20) American Jewish Committee
21-22) American University
23-24) Atlantic Media
25-28) Brookings Institution
29) Campaign Legal CenterRestore Your Vote Policy or Legal Advocate – apply by Feb. 22

30-31) Chronicle pf Philanthropy
32) Congressional Research ServiceTelecommunications Policy Analyst – $103k-$134k – apply by Mar. 1

33) Construction Management Association of AmericaContent Manager – search managed by Staffing Advisors

34) Council of Korean AmericansAssociate Director of Development

35-36) CVS
37) DHS/U.S. Secret Service Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $121k-$157k – apply by May 28

38) Drug Policy AllianceManaging Director of Communications – New York – search managed by Chaloner

39) Energy Solutions CenterExecutive Director (pdf) – $200k-$220 – search managed by Slesinger Management

40-46) Heritage Foundation
47-52) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
53) KetchumSenior Account Exec

54) Lupus FoundationJunior Health Writer (scroll to find)

55) Marriott InternationalManager, Federal Government Affairs

56-57) National Association of Manufacturers
58-59) National Public Radio
60-62) ONE Campaign
63-64) PepsiCo
65-66) SEIU
67-72) Share Our Strength
73-74) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)
75) Trident DMGDirector – search managed by Chaloner

76) USO Public Relations & Social Media Specialist

77) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityCommunity Outreach & Engagement Officer – apply by Feb. 12

78-83) Washington Post
84) … and finally, the Maryland Black Bears of the NAHL and this unpaid Media Relations Intern post in Odenton, MD are the closest we can get you to joining the fun with Ovi and his friends downtown; we’ll check again soon.

Monday, January 25, 2021

Hello Friends! Here's 54 Jobs & Internships

We've been away too long, and we've got a lot to share. But for now, we'll just offer that we've missed you. It's a little hard to get things rolling again, but hopefully DCPA+CJ will be on your screens on a more regular basis. Still some great jobs out there!

1) The American Medical Group Association is in search mode for a Coordinator, National Health Campaigns with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience desired & strong customer service mind-set – Old Town Alexandria waterfront location

2-3) Like most everyone, our friends at the U.S Travel Association are no doubt looking forward to the return of the go-where-you-want/when-you-want lifestyle – and are looking to fill these posts in the nearer term:

4) The Center for Law and Social Policy seeks a Communications Manager with 3-5 years of relevant experience – $62k-$80k

5-7) Scott Circle Communications has shared these opportunities with us:

8) Action Against HungerDonor Relations Officer, U.S Government

9-11) Aptive (scroll to find)

12) CAREDeputy Director for Food Security and Resilience – DC or Atlanta, GA

13) Consumer Healthcare Products AssociationManager, Communications & Media Relations

14-17) DC Council posts:

18) Dept. of AgricultureSupervisory Legislative Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Jan. 26

19) Dept. of Justice/Civil Rights DivisionLegislative & Policy Analyst – $87k-$134k – apply by Feb. 2

20-22) Emily’s List

23) Episcopal Relief & DevelopmentDigital Marketing Associate (pdf) – New York or remote-based – see also main career page

24-29) Events DC – see also main career page

30-34) Facebook

36) Georgetown UniversityDirector of Communications supporting the Institute of Politics & Public Service

36) International Rescue CommitteeHumanitarian Aid Policy & Advocacy Officer – see also main career page

37-40) League of Conservation Voters

42) National Transportation Safety BoardPublic Affairs Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Feb. 5

42) ONE CampaignDevelopment Manager

43) Pew Charitable TrustsSenior Associate, Project Development & Support/Government Performance

44) POLITICOReporter, Race & Identity Newsletter

45) Total Wine & MoreDirector, Government & Industry Affairs

46) SOS Children’s VillagesInterns – digital marketing & corporate/foundation partnerships

47) Union of Concerned ScientistsCommunications Officer – DC preferred, Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL or Oakland, CA possible – mid-to-high $60k – apply by Feb. 12

48-53) United Nations Foundation

54) WalmartVirtual Temporary Associate/Intern, Global Government Affairs – Spring and Summer 2021 opportunities noted.

Thursday, November 12, 2020

How's It Going?

We've been away too long. Perhaps we'll be posting a little more regularly for a bit; that's our hope.  A bunch of fairly recent opportunities with our new neighbors at Amazon highlight this fresh set.

1) Entrepreneurial investment group Revolution is seeking a Communications Coordinator with 1-2 years of experience in social media, graphic design & digital marketing; agency background a plus

2) Health policy podcast Tradeoffs is recruiting for a Marketing & Communications Manager with 3-5 years’ experience in marketing, ideally with a media organization or in health care – $65k-$80k – remote-based/location flexible

3) The Washington Legal Foundation is in search mode for an Associate Director of Legal Studies with 4+ years’ experience & strong communications/social media skills; JD preferred – search managed by Talent Market

4-13) Amazon

14-15) American Rivers

16) American UniversityNews Anchor/Host, WAMU

17) British EmbassyPolitical Section Admin Officer, UK Mission to the UN – $22/hr – New York – apply by Nov. 19

18-19) Brookings Institution

20) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSenior Media Relations Advisor – $121k-$157k – apply by Nov. 24

21) Congressional Budget OfficeCommunications Intern – Winter 2021 w/ possibility to extend – $18-$24/hr – apply by Nov. 13

22-24) George Mason University

25) Georgetown UniversityDirector of Communications supporting the Prisons & Justice Initiative

26-27) Heritage Foundation

28-30) Human Rights Campaign

31) National Association of Mutual Insurance CompaniesPolitical Affairs Director

32-34) Nature Conservancy

35-36) Pew Charitable Trusts

37-40) POLITICO

41-43) United Nations Foundation

44) University of VirginiaDirector of Development for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Charlottesville, Va.

45) UnivisionVice President, Government Relations & Policy – Spanish language skills preferred

46) Washington PostDeputy Editor of Strategic Initiatives – apply by Nov. 20

47) World Wildlife FundClimate Communications Intern and Employee Engagement Intern

Thursday, August 27, 2020

One More for August

Since childhood, we've always held August, Summer's last hurrah, as our favorite month. And we were always stoked to share 1,000+ jobs & internships in our regular August just-the-jobs blitzes.  We're going to try and revive a little bit of that August magic and pull together a super-sized set today, so check back for more [edit: all done, 101 strong!].

Sept. 1 update
: here's three more that just popped into our in-box:

The Human Rights Campaign has just shared this new Press Secretary role supporting their Foundation – 4-6 years’ experience with organizational communications desired, preferably in an advocacy setting.

World Wildlife FundSenior Communications Specialist, Food & Freshwater – 6+ years’ experience in as communications, international studies or development, or conservation policy sought.

USAID is seeking a Health Communications & Public Affairs Intern to support Sustaining Technical & Analytic Resources global health project – 6-month term – $1,832/biweekly – demonstrated experience developing content for print, digital, and social media platforms required – apply by Sept. 21
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1) MENTOR is in search mode for a Policy Manager with with 3+ years of work experience in policy or community-led advocacy; Capitol Hill background preferred – $60k+

2-5) The National Council of Urban Indian Health has passed along multiple opportunities this week – see also main career page
6) The American Association of Physicists in Medicine are recruiting for a Managing Editor to helm their flagship publication Medical Physics – 3+ years of editorial or publishing experience required; familiarity with medical terminology a plus

7-9) Fresh opportunities to sign on with our friends at Defenders of Wildlife:
10) Texas Latino advocacy group Jolt is seeking a Communications Director with a strong commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and progressive political change, 5+ years communications experience, and fluency in Spanish – Austin, Houston, or Dallas, TX – search managed by Democracy Partners

11) SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West has passed along an Oakland, CA-based Press Secretary post, which can also be based in Los Angeles.

12) Feldman Strategies is looking to bring on a Communications Fellow though the mid-November – $15/hr – campaign or communications experience desired.

13) Here’s a fresh paid, remote Communications & Marketing Intern opportunity available at the World Resources Institute – will joins a highly impactful project working with companies to reduce their climate impact; focus on email marketing – starting mid-Sept.

14-15) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
16-17) American Enterprise Institute
18) Competitive Enterprise InstituteGovernment Affairs & Coalitions Manager – search managed by Talent Market

19-20) Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
21) George Mason UniversityMajor Gifts Officer, Business School – apply by Oct. 15

22) Governor’s Highway Safety AdministrationDirector of Communications (pdf) – find application info here

23-24) Harbor Group – Arabic or Chinese language skills a plus
25) J StreetDevelopment Assistant (pdf) – $39k-$43k – see also main career page

27-27) Merck
28-35) United Nations Foundation
36-38 ) Brookings Institution
39-41) Georgetown University
42) House of Representatives/Congressional Oversight CommissionChief Clerk

42) LeidosDeputy & Vice President of Congressional Affairs

44-48) Nature Conservancy
49) UberPublic Affairs Manager, Mid-Atlantic

50) University of VirginiaAdmin Assistant, Office of Sponsored Programs – Charlottesville, Va.

51) AmazonCommunications Program/Reactive Media Manager

52-55) American University/WAMU
56) AMTISStrategic Communications Manager supporting the Office of Minority Health Resource Center

57) Consumer Product Safety CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $86k-$133k – apply by Sept. 8

58) Burson Chon & WolfeVice President, Public Affairs & Crisis/Sustainability

59) Emergent BioSolutionsVice President of Enterprise Communications & Media Relations

60-61) Giffords
62) Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom CongregationDirector of Communications – part-time – Pikesville, MD

63-65) Heritage Foundation
66-68) Pew Charitable Trusts
69-70) Pew Research Center
71-73) PLUS Communications (scroll to find)
74-75) POLITICO
76-77) Subject Matter
78-80) Washington Post
81) American Gas AssociationRegulatory Policy Analyst

82-83) Better Medicare Alliance
84-85) Bixal – see also main career page
86) ChemonicsCommunications Director supporting their Procurement & Logistics Technology Center division

87) Conservation InternationalDevelopment Director

88) Covenant House Greater Washington – Development & Communications Associate

89-92) First Book
93) MAG AerospaceDirector of Marketing & Communications

94) Main Street AllianceGovernment Affairs Director

95) Mystery non-profitEditorial Director – $85k-$95k

96-97) Seabury Resources for Aging (scroll to find) – searches managed by Thread Strategies
98) Treasury Dept./Financial Crimes Enforcement NetworkSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Director, Office of Strategic Communications – $142k-$170k – apply by Sept. 9

99) World Food Program USADirector of Government Relations

100) … and finally: we usually root for limited-term jobs to be extended, but in the case of Contract Tracer opportunities with Arlington County, we’re hoping there’s little need for your services beyond the up-to-6-month time-frame currently envisioned – $20-$32/hr – apply by Sept. 3

101) ... and finally, part 2: Jalopnik is ready to swing open the door & shout "get in" to three new Staff Writers – they're especially interested in hearing from people who don’t see their experiences in car culture currently represented in automotive media.
 – more to come OK, we're done –

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Go 1-0 Tonight

 Checking in with some more.  No sweeps allowed, let's go Caps!

The de Beaumont Foundation, a private charitable foundation that advances policy, builds partnerships & strengthens public health, seeks Director of Communications supporting their CityHealth initiative – 10+ years of experience in strategic/advocacy communications desired – $100k-$110k

Our friends at Grossman Solutions are helping the Audubon Society bring aboard a Vice President & Executive Director build and lead their new Mid-Atlantic (AMA) office – 10+ years’ experience in organizational leadership desired, preferably connected to conservation or civic engagement – can be located in DC, Maryland or Pennsylvania

Fresh opportunities with Palladian Partners, a strategic communications group with a focus on using evidence-based health & science research to educates & drive change:

DC-based international investigations and risk management firm Colley Intelligence is searching for an experienced Social Media Investigator – 2-4 years’ experience in social media analysis, research, or investigation required, along with a demonstrated mastery of cultivating, analyzing, and organizing large sets of social media

Marketing, advertising & strategic communications agency Meraki Communications Group has shared this call for an Account Supervisor (pdf) with 8+ years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, or advertising; healthcare IT background preferred – Old Town Alexandria/Braddock Road Metro-proximate location.

The Institute of International Finance is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Associate with academic and/or work experience in communications, journalism or related field; campaign or agency background strongly preferred – see also main career page

CCI Health & Wellness Services, a community health center in downtown Silver Spring, is seeking a PR/Marketing Specialist with 3+ years of marketing/PR/digital strategy; facility with Sprout Social a plus – see also main career page.

Washington Post

Monday, July 27, 2020

Our Inbox Overflows

Hey! It's been a while; nice to see you again.

Here's a bunch of opportunities folks have passed along; we'll try to be more responsive in updates, although we've given up this crazy-but-great hobby on a full-time basis.

The National Association of State Aviation Officials is in search mode for a Director of Government Affairs with a Capitol Hill background and aviation policy experience.

Our friends at the Center for the Study of Social Policy are recruiting for a Senior Policy Analyst (pdf) with 5-7 years of relevant experience & expertise in child welfare or behavioral health policy, clinical practice and improvement strategies – apply by Aug. 31

National Association of Community Health Centers
– see also main career page
The Audubon Society is seeking a Vice President, Mississippi Flyway with 15 years+ of leadership experience in NGOs, environmental justice, conservation, government, advocacy, or campaigns – can be based in Audubon offices in Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA; St. Paul / Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; or Dallas, TX – search managed by Grossman Solutions

Hillel International is seeking a Communications Director with 8+ experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field; understanding of the Jewish community preferred

Economic Innovation Group

International development research nonprofit IFPRI is seeking a Social Media Specialist to join the communications team to manage and grow their social media presence. Particularly interested in candidates with a talent for translating academic work into compelling (concise) visual and written stories.

Washington Post
EMC seeks Communications Associate with 1-3 years’ experience in PR/communications
and top-notch writing & interpersonal communication skills

Opportunities with public affairs cabal Signal Group (scroll to find):
Forbes Tate PartnersSenior Analyst for Research & Policy Analysis (scroll to find) – 2-3 years of relevant legislative or policy experience desired.

Strategic communications group Freedman Consulting notes that you will have flexibility to work remotely at least through December 31, 2020 (scroll to find):
The American Society of Human Genetics is seeking a Manager, Marketing & Member Communications (pdf) with 4-5+ years of experience in association or scientific and/or marketing and communications roles – Rockville-based

Sage Communications tells us they are expanding the team:
The Corn Refiners Association has just passed along this Communications Intern for a graduate-level Communications Intern for the Fall 2020 term – $20/hr – remote-based.

World Wildlife Federation
Government Relations Intern – Fall 2020 – for currently enrolled students only