DC Public Affairs + Communications Jobs

Wall Flowers and Invisible Ink Discouraged

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:45:00 +0000

The American Action Forum seeks Press Intern to support communications/media relations activities – top-notch writing skills and an interest in center-right conservative policy particularly sought.

Gibraltar Associates has a fresh opportunity for an Associate/Senior Associate hire with exceptional writing and editing skills and 3+ years relevant experience in a policy or communications position – PR agency experience a plus. Wall flowers and other less-than-A-players need not apply.

Pew Charitable Trusts

The New America Foundation seeks Events Assistant to support the planning and execution of more than 200 events annually. Highly organized & detail focused candidates encouraged to apply for this entry level post.

Travel/tourism marketing & promotion is a little outside our usual focus, but we’re sure some of you have the skills sought by Destination DC for these:

Conference Sales Manager – $45k-$55k – apply by June 19
E-marketing Specialist – $40k-$46k – apply by June 29

Would the International Spy Museum HR folks appreciate a resume submitted in invisible ink for their Marketing Communications Manager post? Probably not. Minimum of 5 years experience in a related communications field required, along with HTML, CSS, Javascript, Flash, and Adobe Creative Suite/Photoshop skills.

The Urban Land Institute is seeking a Chief Content Officer with practical experience or thought leadership in U.S. and/or global contexts dedicated to real estate, land use, and the built environment. Search managed by Russell Reynolds Associates.

Join the fast-car-flouting folks at Red Engine Digital:

Online Marketing Associate
Interactive Account Exec
additional SEO and technically-oriented posts available

Lobbying outfit Cauthen Forbes & Williams looking for a bright, engaging Admin Assistant hire.

American University – Resource Coordinator, Law School – $38k-$42k – apply by June 8

POLITICO is offering one-year Fellowships to promising reporters who are committed to developing expertise in political and congressional news coverage. Fellowship begins Sept. 2012; apply by July 1. $30k stipend.

Land O’ Lakes, Inc. (search DC location or use req #)

Government Relations Specialist (11808)
Director of Operations, International Development (2454) – seeking candidates with minimum of ten years' experience managing US government-funded programs, especially USAID – St. Paul, MN location preferred, but DC a possibility

DHS/FEMA – External Affairs/Stakeholder Relations post – $77k-$119k – job ID: MG-2012-00186-SEG-664775DE – New York – apply by June 7

Office of National Drug Control Policy – Program Support Specialist – $51k-$81k – job ID: ONDCP-12-03-LJ-DE – apply by June 21

Verified Carbon Standard – Communications Director (pdf) – minimum of 10 years communications experience required – international policy development/climate policy development background helpful

National Governors Association – Communications Assistant

Christopher Newport University – Assistant Director of Athletic Communications – Newport News, Va. – apply by June 6

Best wishes for an easy (and dry) weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Legacy, Policy, Democracy & Conservancy

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

As is the Thursday custom, just-the-jobs style on May's final day.

1) American College of Radiology - Copywriter/Editor

2-4) American Enterprise Institute – new since we last checked in:

5) American Foreign Service Association – Advocacy Director – apply by June 25

6) American Hospital Association – Senior Director, Policy

7) American Legacy Foundation – Fundraising Manager – low to mid $50k – New York

8) American Society for Clinical Oncology – Assistant Director, Policy Communications

9) Arlington County Government – Multimedia Graphic Designer – $45k-$74k – apply by June 14

10) Atlantic Media – Web Editor for their nascent Think Custom Media division

11-12) Baltimore Sun

Content Editor
Interns – online focus

13) Bipartisan Policy Center – Senior Energy Analyst – apply by June 12

14-15) Kudos to the bright folks at the Brookings Institution for subtle changes to their main career page that make it even easier to spot their latest opportunities:

16-17) Common Cause

Executive Director, Common Cause of Florida – exact location unspecified pr perhaps flexible
Development Intern and Democracy Matters Intern

18-22) Council on Foreign Relations – new since our early May visit:

Program Associate, Director of Studies Office
Research Associate, International Economics
Research Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy
Deputy Director for CFR.org – New York
Web Developer and Web Operations Manager – New York

23) Council on Foundations – Managing Director, Community Foundations

24) Democracy Matters – campus-based Internships available

25) Friends of Choice in Urban Schools – Development Assistant/Associate

26) International Peace Institute –Development/Executive Office Intern (scroll down) – Fall 2102 – New York

27-29) Georgetown University

30) Institute for Humane Studies – Conference Management Assistant

31-34) J-Street – self-described as a pro-Israel/pro-peace group

Vice President for Resource Development (pdf) – search managed by DRI Consulting
Northeast Regional Director (pdf) – Boston, MA
Mid-Atlantic Campus Organizer (pdf) – available August 2012 – New York
Midwest Campus Organizer (pdf) – available August 2012 – Chicago, IL

35) Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights – Legal Assistant (pdf) – apply by June 1, 5:00 pm sharp

36) Leading Baltimore employer, unknown variety – Social Media Community Manager – search managed by Profiles Placement

37) LinkedIn – Internal Communications Manager – Mountain View, CA

38) Living Social – Freelance Writer – Annapolis, MD

39-40) March of Dimes

Director of Communications – Cleveland or Cincinnati, OH
Development Manager – San Francisco, CA

41-42) MWW Group – New York

43) Mystery employer, Rockville-based – Development Assistant (scroll to find) – part-time – $15/hr – search managed by Professionals for Nonprofits

44) National Association of Realtors – Senior Web Producer/Project Manager

45-47) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)

Associate Director, Strategic Communications (40016) – San Francisco, CA – apply by June 13
Donor Relations Manager (40041) – Greenville, SC – apply by June 15
Marketing Associate (39758) – 8 week summer program for MBA candidates – New Haven, CT – apply by June 5

48) People for the American Way – Public Policy Interns – Fall 2012 – apply by June 27 – more Intern/Fellowship info & opportunities here

49) Securing America’s Future Energy – Writer/Editor

50-53) Teach for America

Associate, Government Affairs
Managing Director, Alumni Affairs
Vice President, Policy – DC or New York
Communications Director – DC, Boston, Chicago or New York

54) Third Way – Receptionist

55) Truman National Security Project – Director of Development

56) University of Maryland/University College – Director of State Government Relations (scroll back to 5/10 postings or use advanced search and job ID 4170) – Adelphi, MD

57) Waggener Edstrom – Senior Account Exec, Healthcare – Boston, MA

Our Man in Ashgabat

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

National Partnership for Women & Families – Health Communications Manager – seeking candidates with at least five to eight years work on health communications, through work on Capitol Hill, with policy makers at the state or national levels, or advocacy groups. Executive Assistant post also available.

Thinking of applying for the Ashgabat, Turkmenistan-located Program Director, Prep4Success Program position with the American Councils for Education? We suggest the finest book we know on travel and time-passing in Turkmenistan: Unknown Sands by the estimable John Kropf.

The Helicopter Association of America seeks Executive Assistant to the President – and would also like to hire a Videographer who will probably get to take a lot of footage from copters, which we think sounds kind of fun.

Oxfam America (scroll down to policy & campaigns)

Policy Advisor, Climate Change
Regional Advocacy Lead – New York
Policy & Advocacy Intern and Private Sector Development Intern
Research Intern – Boston, MA
scroll down further for Boston-based development/fundraising posts

Faith in Public Life seeks Development & External Relations Manager with at least five years fundraising experience with proven success in raising funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, civic and religious groups. Side note: we really like their simple, clean & color-savvy website.

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare seeks Social Media Associate/Staff Writer with at least two years’ worth of new media experience and skilled in the creation and deployment of web ready content.

Recent New York-based opportunities with Fleishman Hillard:

Senior Account Exec, Consumer Goods
Managing Supervisor, Brand Marketing
junior level and senior level professionals sought for Financial Communications practice

Conservation Lands Association – Communications & Advocacy Intern

GE seeks Admin Assistant, Energy Government Relations – minimum of 5 years of executive administrative experience supporting senior executives required.

City Year brings together teams of young AmeriCorps members who commit to a year of full-time service in schools around the country, and even internationally – seeking Communications & External Affairs Manager to help tell their story – apply by June 11.

Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Web & New Media Specialist – $41k-$71k – apply by June 3
Media Relations Manager – $53k-$92k – apply by June 17
Senior Policy Development Specialist ($53k-$91k) and Policy Development Manager ($62k-$109k) also available

The University of Georgia seeks their gal or guy – or perhaps even Dawg – in Washington as Director, Federal Relations (search outside Georgia location or posting # 20120621)

VCU Health System – Public Relations Assistant Specialist – Richmond, Va.

Capitol Hill

Rep Steve King (R-IA) – Legislative Assistant
Mystery Republican Senator – Speechwriter – temporary basis.
more available in the most recent Senate Employment Bulletin

Scroll all the way to the bottom to find the link to Director, Social Media & Community Building opportunity with the American Parents Association – part-time/contractor status – apply by June 30

Back at It

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000

Welcome back to the working week. Scroll back or click here to find Monday's set of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Several volunteer opportunities available to support the Carpe Diem Project in PR/communications, social media and marketing areas. See more here about their mission to provide comprehensive supportive services, programs, and outreach to current and former foster care youth.

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science seeks Science Communicator (scroll down) with a background in estuarine science, strong written and oral communication skills, and experience developing and producing science communication products. Located in beautiful Cambridge, MD – and still accepting applicants past May 21 first review deadline.

The International Rescue Committee seeks Media Relations Officer with at least 8 years experience in media relations, public advocacy or as a journalist, ideally with a focus on international or humanitarian issues – New York

New since we last checked in on Porter Novelli:

Senior Account Exec, Food/Beverage & Nutrition
Senior Account Exec, Technology – Atlanta, GA
Vice President of Strategic Planning/Research – Los Angeles, CA (note: highlight background to reveal text)
Intern opportunities in Boston and Los Angeles also available

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association – Managing Director, Public Relations – your 10+ years experience should include demonstrated success in positioning and raising visibility for organizations and their thought leaders, as well as on-the-record spokesperson experience

Human Rights First seeks DC-based Outreach and Public Events Manager to lead the development and seamless execution of a number of signature events and initiatives, including their annual human rights summit – apply by June 15. Web Developer sought for New York Office; apply by June 2.

Defenders of Wildlife – these appear to be new since we last looked in:

Director of Direct Response Marketing
Director of National Outreach
Online Campaigns Associate
Reports Coordinator – development/fundraising
Web Content & Social Media Manager

Wilmer Hale – Senior Public Relations Specialist – 5+ years of PR or journalism experience required; agency background and/or experience with professional service/law firm a plus.

The Urban Institute seeks Research Associate, Health Policy Center and Research Associate, Metropolitan Housing & Communities Center

Ogilvy PR (scroll to find or use req ID)

Media Planner (1153BR)
Desktop Support Specialist (1122BR) - tech
Field Marketing/Point of Purchase Representative (1122BR) – temporary, full- and –part-time
Email Specialist 1151BR) with their Lacek Group affiliate – Minneapolis, MN
tech/IT posts also available

Mystery law firm offers a generous $130k-$150k pay grade to Senior Media Relations Manager – search managed by Russell/Tobin & Associates

Strayer University – Director of Public Relations (search Northern Va. location) – your extensive (as in 15+ years’ worth) experience should include previous work managing staff and solid understanding of social media space

UPS

Public & Media Relations Manager – Richmond, Va.
Public Affairs Intern
more communications related jobs & internships available (search communications category) in Atlanta, GA

Boeing seeks Communications Specialist to support the president of its international operations – speechwriting and other corporate communications experience/skills required – apply by June 1

Edelman Financial Services – Senior Public Relations Specialist

College of William & Mary

Public Relations/Web Specialist supporting the Virginia Institute of Marine Science – $33k – Gloucester, Va. – apply by June 7
Associate Director, Strategic Communications & Outreach – Williamsburg, Va. – apply by June 18

National Building Museum – scroll down for Individual Giving Coordinator and Foundation Relations Manager positions at our favorite edifice in the Federal City. Fall Intern opportunities to be posted soon.

Avaya (probably easiest to just cntrl-f a word in the title to find these; listed under government solutions, marketing except as noted)

Communications Specialist
Creative Manager
Marketing/Media Specialist
Public Relations Specialist (listed under government solutions)

Progressive grasstops advocacy organization group Voices for Progress has apparently already received a lot of applications for their Policy & Legislative Associate post.

George Washington University

Burness Communications – Junior Graphic Designer – proficiency with Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is requirement #1

Environmental & Energy Study Institute – Policy Associate, Energy & Climate Program – scroll down for Fall 2012 Intern opportunities in communications, development & policy

Trout Unlimited – Colorado River Organizer – Western Colorado location

AARP (scroll to find or use job #)

Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, Consumer & State Affairs (503753)
Communications & Branding Manager (503804) for the Life Reimagined project – we see more available supporting that apparently nascent initiative

Weber Shandwick – Vice President, CSR & Environmental Sustainability – ideal candidates will have experience developing and implementing programs to communicate how companies are creating business and social value, driving innovation and impact through environmental sustainability strategies, and working with nonprofits on public education campaigns on environmental issues.

Atlantic Council

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehab – Communications Specialist – Richmond, Va.

Search public relations category for Bentonville, AR-located positions with Walmart:

Senior Manager, Sustainability (two positions available)
Senior Manager, National Media Relations/Women’s Empowerment
Senior Manager, Business Initiatives – drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects for public affairs and government relations, including management of lobbyist and media consultants, polling and public affairs firms, trade and business associations

From Embassy Gardens to Elkins, WV; From Conserving Cheetahs to Protecting the Local Tree Canopy

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000

For Memorial Day, we're just bringing you (a lot of ) previously noted opportunities closing this week. Hope your day is a good one; see you tomorrow.

Human Rights Watch – Media Officer, Domestic Issues – DC or New York – May 28

InterAction – Senior Program Manager, Protection, Humanitarian Policy and Practice Team – apply by May 28

University of Michigan – Major Gifts Officer, School of Public Policy – Ann Arbor, MI – May 28

University of Maryland – Director of Development, University Libraries – $80k-$100k – May 28

Virginia Commonwealth University – Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, Engineering School – Richmond, Va. – May 28

British Embassy

Gardener – part-time – $15/hr – May 28
Mailroom Operative – $25k – May 28
Business Dev. Executive supporting the Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute – part-time – $47k – May 31

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Digital Outreach & Marketing Strategist – May 29

Greenpeace – Junior Action Coordinator/Team Assistant – May 29

Marine Corps Community Services – Website & Social Media Manager (select MCCS headquarters in Virginia, open Word doc) – $55k-$70k – Quantico, Va. – May 29

U.S. Marine Corps – Congressional Liaison Representative – $51k-$81k – job ID: EA20301-11- 667687K4317328-D – May 29

World Health Organization – Specialist, Knowledge Management & Communications – $46k-$49k + possible post adjustment – Spanish, Portuguese and/or French language skills helpful – May 29

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)

Account Manager, Marketing Partnerships (40030) – May 29
Coordinator, Brand Marketing & Strategic Partnerships (40055) – May 29
Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship (39945) – location flexible, Arlington, Va. preferred – May 31
Grant Coordinator, Hawaii Marine Program (40060) – Honolulu, HI – May 31
Donor Relations Manager (40041) – Greenville, SC – May 31
Associate Director of Philanthropy (39887) – New Haven, CT – May 31
Donor Relations Manager (39978) – Elkins, WV – June 1
Project Coordinator (40081) – part-time – Brisbane, Australia – June 1

DC Water & Sewer Authority – Manager, Community Outreach – $67k-$112k – May 30

Internal Revenue Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 2BR2- NHX0494-1035-14-ML – May 30

Samaritan’s Purse – Media Relations Associate – short term (5-8 month) positions available in Ellicott City, MD; Brentwood, TN ; Santa Ana, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Xenia, OH; Boone, NC; Charlotte, NC; Alpharetta, GA; Aurora, CO; Hurst, TX; Overland Park, KS; Orlando, FL; Altamont, NY; and Tacoma, WA – May 30

Smithsonian Institution

Senior Advancement Officer, Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage (pdf) – May 30
Grant Writer, American Art Museum (pdf) – May 30
Development Chief, American Art Museum (pdf) – May 30

Woodrow Wilson Center – Program Assistant – $34k-$44k – job ID: CK661520VM – May 30

Alliance for Health Reform – Communications Manager – May 31

Cheetah Conservation Fund – Communications Coordinator – May 31

theatreWashington – Development Communications Associate – May 31

Archdiocese of Washington – Multimedia/Video Specialist (select professional/admin category and scroll down) – June 1

Casey Trees – Digital/Social Media Associate (pdf) – $39k-$41k – June 1

Maryland General Assembly – Policy Analyst – $49k – Annapolis, MD – June 1

While Others Are Sleeping

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing – William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)

Of course, there are occasional instances where engaging in the opposite of this advice is a better idea.

Whatever your approach as we ease into the long weekend, we hope you find one or more of today's opportunities to your liking (and that an HR manager somewhere out there finds you to their liking). Happy hunting!

185-186) ACLU

Communications Content Specialist, ACLU of Massachusetts – Boston, MA
Communications Internships – DC & New York – apply by June 1

187) American Diabetes Association – Associate Manager, Individual Giving

188) American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Marketing & Communications Program Coordinator

189) American Society of Civil Engineers – Manager, State Public Relations (scroll down)

190-193) American University

Alumni Programs Coordinator – $29k-$36k
Grants & Contracts Coordinator, School of International Service – low to mid $40k – apply today, May 25
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations – low to mid $50k
Gifts Specialist, WAMU 88.5 FM – $15-$17/hr

194) Amerigroup Financial – Communications Coordinator – Virginia Beach, Va.

195) Architect of the Capitol – Assistant Director for Visitor Operations – $89k-$115k – job ID: CVC-2012-116 R1 – apply by June 7

196-198) Aspen Institute

199-200) Bureau of National Affairs

Online Marketing Manager
Legal Editor (view all, sort by date) posts available – temporary and permanent

201-202) Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

Associate Director of International Communications (pdf)
Policy Director, China (pdf) – fluency in Mandarin required – Beijing – apply by June 30

203-204) Center for Strategic & International Studies – we featured other currently-shown-available CSIS opportunities last month

Program Coordinator, Energy & National Security
Researcher, Middle East Program – relevant regional language skills required

205) Discovery Communications – Publicity Coordinator – Los Angeles, CA

206-209) Greenpeace

Development Fellow – apply today, May 25
Junior Action Coordinator/Team Assistant – apply by May 29
Web & Email Content Producer – apply by June 7
Chief Program Officer – 10-15 years of successful experience in planning, running and winning major national and/or international advocacy/communications campaigns required – DC or San Francisco, CA – search managed by Koya Consulting

210-211) InterAction

212) Institute for Defense Analyses – Executive Assistant, Science & Technology Institute – apply by June 15

213-214) National Association of Realtors

PAC/Program Representative
Director, Digital Engagement and Web Content Strategist – Chicago, IL

215-222) Pew Charitable Trusts

Associate, Global Tuna Conservation Campaign
Senior Associate, Communications, Pew Health Group – additional listings w/ this title here and here
Government Relations Officer, Food Portfolio
Senior Associate, Donor Relations
Associate, Donor Relations
Admin Assistant, Center on the States
Operations Specialist, Health Group
Admin Assistant, Environment Group – Portland, OR

223) Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau – Communications Coordinator – Stroudsburg, PA

234) Potomac Communications Group – Coordinator

235) Robert Weiner Associates – Intern

236) Solid Waste Association of North America – Program Manager, Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy – $35k-$45k

237) University of Minnesota – Communications Coordinator – $41k – Minneapolis, MN

238) University of Virginia – Associate Director of Development, Architecture School – $55k-$70k – Charlottesville, Va.

239) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Congressional & Public Affairs Manager, Eastern Region – Providence, RI

240) Washington Area Bicyclist Association – DC Bike Ambassador Program Coordinator – low to mid $30k

241-242) Women for Women International

243) And finally – how about heading down to Costa Rica this summer to help hatch new sea turtles? Willingness to engage in physical labor and Spanish language skills required.

We're Still Here

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

As attendance in offices around town starts to shrink, we're still here with some jobs and internships for folks who haven't yet slipped into holiday mode. And we'll have more tomorrow, too.

130) Ally Financial – Director of State Government Relations (search DC location or req ID 006261)

131) American Council of Engineering Companies – PAC Director

132) American Dental Education Association – Director of State Relations – new since we last checked in with ADEA

133) American Medical Association – Vice President, Advocacy Operations – Chicago, IL

135-135) Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

136) Association of American Publishers – Director of Communications

137-140) Brookings Institution

Research Assistant, Global Economy & Development – high $30k to low $40k
Research Assistant, Latin American Initiative – high $30k to low $40k – fluency in Spanish required
Deputy Communications & Public Affairs Officer for the Brown Center on Education Policy
Staff Assistant for the Engelberg Center for Health Reform

141-144) Center for Community Change

Immigration Campaign Director – Spanish language skills preferred
Regional Organizer, Fair Immigration Reform Movement – Spanish language skills required
Deputy Director of Development (pdf) – search managed by DRI Consulting
New Media Intern and Communications/Press Intern – Fall 2012

145) DC Water & Sewer Authority – Manager, Community Outreach – $67k-$112k – apply by May 30

146-147) Georgetown University

148) Goucher College – Development Assistant – Baltimore, MD – apply by June 6

149-150) InterNews

151) Jane Goodall Institute – Major Gifts Officer

152) Ketchum – Vice President/Account Supervisor, Brand Practice

153) Mystery health-related association in Bethesda – Development Associate – temp-to-hire – $16/hr to low $40k – search managed by Contact1

154) National Apartment Association – Manager of State & Local Government Affairs

155) National Community Pharmacists Association – Senior Director, Congressional Relations

156) National Propane Gas Association – Director of Legislative Affairs

157) National Grange – Director of Legislative Affairs

158) National Public Radio – Senior Investigations Editor

159-162) National Wildlife Federation

Manager of Experience Design & Integration – $55k-$63k – online/digital management postion
Field Manager for the Choose Clean Water coalition – Annapolis, MD
Executive Assistant/Rights Administrator – temporary/part-time – $20-$24/hr.
Campus Ecology Intern – $10/hr

163-168) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find our use job #)

Media Relations Manager for the LEAF program (39964) – Arlington, Va. or New York apply by June 8
Membership Communications Specialist (39808) – apply by June 22
Associate Director, Membership Communications (39526) – apply by June 22
Donor Relations Manager (39978) – Elkins, WV – apply by June 1
Donor Relations Manager for Corporations or Foundations (40089) – Richmond or Charlottesville, Va. – apply by June 10
Project Coordinator (40081) – part-time – Brisbane, Australia – apply by June 1

169-173) Polaris Project – combating human trafficking worldwide

Deputy Director, External Relations
Media Relations Specialist
National Training Specialist – $40k-$45k
Online Outreach Specialist
Senior Development Officer – $60k-$70k

174) Public Campaign – Development Director

175) theatreWashington – Development Communications Associate – apply by May 31

176) Widmeyer Communications – Senior Account Exec, Pre-K–12 Education Team

177) World Health Organization – Specialist, Knowledge Management & Communications – $46k-$49k + possible post adjustment – Spanish, Portuguese and/or French language skills helpful – apply by May 29

179-183) World Wildlife Fund – new since we last checked in

Sustainable Sourcing Specialist/Travel Manager
Development Research Specialist
Development Officer
Admin Assistant, Latin & Caribbean Program – proficiency in Spanish required
Program Officer for TRAFFIC network
Government Relations Intern

184) and finally – work with foreign governments, U.S. embassies and consulates, U.S. law enforcement, and parents to seek the return of abducted children to their country of habitual residence as a Citizen’s Services Specialist with the State Dept. – experience responding to inquiries related to consular assistance to Americans abroad helpful – $51k-$81k – job ID: CA-2012-0206 – apply by May 25

Adding 50

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000

Your pre-holiday just-the-jobs run adds fifty new opportunities to consider.

80) Academy Health – Associate supporting the Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization initiative

81) American Association for Justice – Editor

82) American Herbal Products Association – Communications Manager – $45k-$50k

83-85) American Friends Service Committee – Quaker social justice/humanitarian group – Philadelphia, PA – deadline info here

Public Education & Advocacy Coordinator, Africa – $50k – apply by June 8
Senior Program Officer, International Programs – $58k – apply by June 15
Director of Annual Giving – $67k – apply by June 15

86-89) American Psychological Association

90) American Society of Hematology – Production Assistant

91) Association of Business School Officials International – Marketing & Communications Manager – $40k

92-93) BET Networks

Digital Media Publishing Assistant
Manager, Corporate Communications – New York

94) BIPAC – Director of New Media Strategy

95-97) British Embassy – new since we noted several opportunities just last week

Executive Assistant, Global Issues – $38k – apply by June 6
Communications Intern – apply by May 28
Gardener – part-time – $15/hr – apply by May 28

98-99) Business Executives for National Security

Vice President of Communications
Research Associates (scroll down) – apply by July 31 for Fall 2012

100-102) Capitol Hill

Natural Resources Committee, GOP Staff – Interns
Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) Interns, Fall 2012
Southern Republican – Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent

103-106) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Digital Outreach & Marketing Strategist – apply by May 29
Editor in Chief of the SADA Online Journal on Arab Reform – full- or part-time – apply by June 4
Social Media & Communications Assistant – apply by June 4
communications, admin & research posts available in Beirut, Lebanon

107) Center for Effective Philanthropy – Director of Communications & Programming – Boston, MA

108) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Director of Development – Annapolis, MD – apply by June 13

109-111) Enterprise Community Partners (search all)

Policy Analyst
Development Officer – Columbia, MD or New Orleans, LA
Director of Development – San Francisco, CA or Denver, CO or Portland, OR

112-114) Environmental Defense Fund

Program Assistant, Corporate Partnerships
Communications Manager, Natural Gas Campaign – DC or New York
more available – DC & nationwide

115) Federal Affairs Office, City of New York – Intern – DC-based, available immediately

116) Glover Park Group – Public Affairs Assistant

117) HMS Host – Senior Director of Communications & PR (req ID 123586) note: this appears to have been removed; job had been recently added on May 18 and was still live as of this a.m.; we'll keep an eye out to see if it returns

118) Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America – Research Director – top candidates will needs to be able to research accurately, precisely and quickly, write for internal and external audiences, manage a team, and have a feel for the veterans' community and issues

119) Jones Public Affairs – Account Director

120) National Community Reinvestment Coalition – Communications & New Media Intern

121-122) Oceana

123) Spectrum Communications – Interns – apply by July 1 for Fall 2012

124-125) Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance:

126) Washington National Cathedral – Major Gifts Officer – apply by June 30

127) Woodrow Wilson Center – Program Assistant – $34k-$44k – job ID: CK661520VM – apply by May 30

128-129) World Bank

Graphic Designer – apply by May 25
Communications Associate – apply by June 6

JTJ Rolls On

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000

We continue just-the-jobs programming in this run-up-to-holiday week.

40) Advancement Project – Virginia Campaign Director – manage a multi-faceted issue campaign to dismantle the permanent disenfranchisement system for people convicted of felonies in Virginia

41) ALCOA – Manager, Corporate Media Relations – New York

42) Arabella Investment Advisors – Intern, Impact Investing

43-44) Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

Government Affairs Director (pdf) – apply by June 15
Communications Assistant – part-time

45-46) Association of Zoos & Aquariums

47-48) Atlantic Media

Copy Editor for The Atlantic
Planning Director – digital advertising sales/management focus

49) American Institute of Architects – Managing Director, Web Management & Development

50) Consumer Electronics Association – Coordinator, Government Affairs

51-53) Faster Cures

54-56) Genentech

Government Affairs Senior Policy Manager, South Central Region – Texas location preferred
Senior Manager of Global Product Development Communications – South San Francisco, CA
Communications Manager – internal communications focus – South San Francisco, CA

57) Gibraltar & Associates – Manager, Public Health/HIV Project

58-60) Heritage Foundation

Director of Strategic Operations
Executive Assistant, Domestic Policy
Research Fellow, American Studies – one year term, starting in July – $36k

61) Hope Street Group – Development Director

62) Internal Revenue Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$136k – job ID: 2BR2- NHX0494-1035-14-ML – apply by May 30

63-64) Jesuit Conference

Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator
Policy Director (scroll down)

65) Maryland General Assembly – Policy Analyst – $49k – Annapolis, MD – apply by June 1

66-67) Planned Parenthood (search DC location)

68-70) Public Notice

Media Relations Manager
Writing & Editorial Manager (scroll down)
Intern (scroll down)

71) Ray Group International – Senior Communications Representative (search communications category)

72) Society of Thoracic Surgeons – Government Relations Intern – apply by June 1

73) Trust for America’s Health – Office Manager & Grants Administrator

74-75) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

Assistant Athletics Media Relations Director – $35k-$50k – apply by June 8
Assistant Director for Alumni & Parent Engagement Communications

76) Wilderness Society – Senior Director, Wilderness & Advocate Giving

77-78) Young America Foundation

Director, National Journalism Center
Development Officer – Santa Barbara, CA

79) YWCA – Internal Communications Intern and External Communications Intern

This Week: Just Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

We'll be in mostly just-the-jobs mode for this countdown-to-Memorial-Day/advent-of-Summer week. Click here or scroll back to Sunday for a big set of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1) Alliance for Excellent Education – Communications Associate

2-7) American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Assistant Director for Policy & Government Affairs
Deputy Political Education Director
Lobbyist
Development Associate
Associate Director of National Events
Press Secretary – Spanish language skills preferred

8-9) Audubon Society

10) CACI – Public Relations Specialist

11) Council on Competitiveness – Vice President

12) Dept. of the Navy – Strategic Communications Program Manager – $105k-$136k – job ID: NW20340- 14-6654094I311612 – apply by May 25

13-15) George Washington University

16) Health Facilities Association of Maryland – Outreach & Communications Coordinator – $32k-$37k – search managed by Insperity

17) Hitachi Foundation – Director of Strategic Communications

18) MacNeil Lehrer Productions – Social Media Editor – $34k

19-21) National Education Association

22) National Farmers Union – Communications Coordinator (pdf) – $30k-$42k

23) Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington – Communications & Partner Parish Coodinator

24) Sisters of Mercy – Media Relations Manager – apply by June 16

25-27) SoapBox Soaps donates one to a child in need somewhere in the world, in hopes of reducing exposure to deadly bacteria and disease.

28) ManTech – Speechwriter – supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Director’s Office

29) Nemours – Director of Health Policy & Advocacy

30) Nucor Corp. – Legislative Assistant – apply by May 25

31) Perfect Sense Digital – Senior Director, Public Relations

32) POLITICO – Copy Editor for POLITICO Pro

33-35) United Nations Foundation

Intern, Women & Population – apply by May 23
Research Intern and Program Intern supporting the mHealth Alliance – apply by May 24
Public Affairs Web/Graphic Design Intern – apply by May 24

36) University of Richmond – New Media Manager, Athletics – Richmond, Va.

37-38) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

39) Virginia Commonwealth University – Development Coordinator, Massey Cancer Center – $36k-$43k – Richmond, Va.

Next Week Starts Today

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

As is our usual practice when the count of previously noted opportunities with deadlines in the upcoming week reaches 25, we post them on Sunday – rather than putting them at the front of Monday's run. So, here's your set of 32 previously found jobs closing next week:

British Embassy – Passport Examiner – part-time – $18/hr. – May 21

Center for Victims of Torture – Director, Washington Office – May 21

Dept. of Defense – Supervisory Writer/Editor – $62k-$81k – job id: DMA-12-653318-B – Fort Meade, MD – May 21

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)

Corporate Engagement Coordinator (40054) – May 21
Subrecipient Grants Monitoring Specialist (40010) – May 22
Associate Director of Philanthropy (40017) – Naples, FL – May 24
Leadership Council Program Manager (40061) – San Francisco or Los Angeles – May 25

United Nations Foundation

Online Communications Officer for the Nothing but Nets program – May 21
International Advance Trip Officer – May 23
Director, Global Partnerships – two posts available – May 24

City of Norfolk, Va. – Public Relations Specialist – $40k – May 23

Frederick County Public Schools – Director of Communications, Community Engagement & Marketing (pdf) – $90k-$110k – Frederick, MD – May 23

Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization – Senior Advocacy & Communications Manager – May 23

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Assistant Director, Donor Engagement & Communications, Athletic Dept. – May 23
Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement, Athletic Dept. – May 25
Web Editing/Production Assistant, Athletic Dept. – May 25

Columbia University – Director of Communications, School of Nursing – New York – May 24

DoD/OIG – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: IG-114-12-DE – May 24

United Way – Manager, Web Experience – May 24

Human Rights Watch

Deputy Washington Director – May 24
Student Task Force Project Liaison – Los Angeles, CA – May 25

Child Care Aware of America – Government Affairs Associate – May 25

DC office of a large, mystery West Coast-based technology company – Government Affairs Coordinator – May 25

International Association of Firefighters – Political Action Assistant (pdf) – $68k – May 25

National Air Transportation Association – Director of Legislative Affairs – May 25

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association – Manager, Communications – May 25

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: 20120879 – May 25

Smithsonian Institution – Chief, Advancement & External Relations (pdf) for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory – $105k-$137k – Cambridge, MA – May 25

The University of Maryland Baltimore – Vice President, Chief Communications Officer & Special Assistant to the President – May 25

Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority – Government Relations Officer – $88k-$133k – focus on Commonwealth of Virginia and local Va. governments – May 25

BP – Biofuels Community Relations Manager (search communications & external relations category or req ID 32288BR) – Brighton, FL – May 26

Dept. of Public Utilities – Public Information Manager – $56k-$92k – Richmond, Va. – May 26

Going Places

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

From Nashville to the Financial District to the Palace at Auburn Hills to Buffalo Grove to downtown roof terraces to Embassy Row mail rooms, for better or worse, DCPA+CJ can help put you somewhere today.

Social advertising cabal Social Code, part of the Washington Post empire, seeks Communications Manager for broad range of communications/social media duties. Proven ability to work with print, broadcast, online press and bloggers to develop and place stories among their requirements.

New York public affairs, political consulting & strategic communications firm Berlin Rosen Ltd. seeks Manhattan-based (Financial District, to be precise) Office Manager – wide range of admin/support duties noted, as well as willingness to consider top-notch entry-level candidates.

American University

Records Researcher, Office of Development – $28k-$30k
Senior Admin Assistant, School of Communication – $30k-$42k

Mystery technology provider to progressive campaigns & organizations seeks Web Designer with strong design/technical skill-set – $55k-$90k – search managed by smart-sounding crew at Brainstorm Creative Services.

Powell Tate – Public Affairs Director, Healthcare – your resume should show at least 7-8 years’ experience with an emphasis on health issues.

New since we last checked in with Edelman PR:

Humane Society – Vice President, Communications – ideal candidate has at least 10 years’ worth of relevant experience

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Social Media & Web Specialist – requires proficiency with all major social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, photo sharing, WordPress, RSS feeds, and mobile technologies. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Drupal, and social media APIs is a plus.

Vanguard Communications is seeking bilingual Account Supervisor with strong experience in integrated media, campaign planning and multicultural outreach, who will manage projects related to public health, food and agriculture, education, environment and energy, and various other social issues – rooftop terrace noted!

Pew Charitable Trusts

U.S. Marine Corps – Congressional Liaison Representative – $51k-$81k – job ID: EA20301-11- 667687K4317328-D – apply by May 29

Tech-focused PR firm Tech Image seeks Social Media & PR Specialist to join them in Buffalo Grove, IL (Northern Chicago-area suburb) – search managed by Smith Bucklin

Ad Council – Senior Vice President of Government Relations – seeking candidates who can combine strong communications and/or marketing/branding expertise with a thorough understanding of legislative process and working with Federal departments/agencies.

Waggener Edstrom

Senior Vice President/General Manager, Public Affairs
Intern, Public Affairs
several new Account Exec/Manager level positions available in New York, Boston, Seattle & Portland, OR

Vanderbilt University – Assistant Director of Federal Relations (search job # 1203968)- DC-based, with frequent trips to the Nashville mother-ship, which sounds pretty good to us.

Ascension Health – Chief Advocacy Officer – seeking candidates with senior level experience 15 years in the government relations arena or health-related arena or as a senior public servant in a relevant government department or agency.

National Geographic – Coordinator, Visual Communications (scroll to find or use job # 5206) – looking for resumes that show knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, Powerpoint, Keynote, FTP software, photo cataloging software – as well as writing, reporting, news judgment. Scroll back for additional coordinator-level posts.

Wide range of opportunities available with our friends at the British Embassy:

Writer/Communications Officer – $50k
Call Logger/Admin Assistant – $33k
Business Dev. Executive supporting the Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute – part-time – $47k – apply by May 31
Residence Manager – $89k
Furnishings Coordinator – $38k
Mailroom Operative – $25k – apply by May 28
Passport Examiner –part-time – $18/hr. – apply by May 21
Finance Intern – apply by May 28

Alley Cat Allies – Development Associate – 3-4 years of administrative experience required, preferably in the fundraising/development field

The scene-setters and swells of the Kimpton Hotel Group seek Area Online Marketing Manager to promote their fine properties across DC and Old Town

Griffin & Company – Media Relations Intern

Anyone from Detroit out there? Lots of jobs/internships with the Pistons these days.

We hope the Godfather of Go-Go rests in peace and percussion. Thanks for the memories, Chuck Brown.

Good morning – here's a bunch of jobs.

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Obviously, we're at a loss for a snappy title today. Enjoy the jobs.

1) Alliance for Excellent Education – Communications Associate

2) American Diabetes Association – Special Events Intern and Marketing/Communications Intern

3) Americans for Prosperity – Programs Coordinator

4-5) Brookings Institution

Research Assistant, Governance Studies
Vice President of Communications – search managed by Phillips Oppenheim

6) Campaign for America’s Future – Director of Development

7) Center for Global Development – Senior Associate for Federal Policy Outreach

8) Christian Broadcasting Network – Cameraman/Editor

9-10) Comcast

~~Intern, Public Relations and Intern, Government Relations – White Marsh, MD~~ [these appear to have been pulled and/or filled]
Intern, Government Affairs – Charlottesville, Va.

11) Community Support Services, Inc. – Director of Development & Communications

12) Congressional Management Foundation – Manager of External Relations

13) Conservation International

14) Consumers Union – Campaign Organizer – these are folks who bring you Consumer Reports

15) Dynamics Research Corp. – Social Media Lead – $55k-$80k

16) Employer that is either this company or somehow related – Communications Manager

17) Gannett – Content Editor Intern

18) General Motors – Admin Assistant, Public Policy

19-23) Georgetown University

Strategy & Content Analyst – development/fundraising
Information Officer
Executive Director of the Center on Poverty, Inequality & Public Policy – part-time – JD preferred
Gift Acknowledgement Specialist with the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Staff Writer/Editor, Advancement Campaign

24) Johns Hopkins Medicine – Web Content Specialist – Baltimore, MD

25) Marine Corps Community Services – Website & Social Media Manager (select MCCS headquarters in Virginia, open Word doc) – $55k-$70k – Quantico, Va. – apply by May 29

26) Massachusetts Nursing Association – Grassroots Organizer – Canton, MA

27) Mental Health America – Development Intern

28-30) MWW Group

Account Supervisor, Consumer – New York
Vice President, Healthcare – East Rutherford, NJ
Senior Account Exec – East Rutherford, NJ

31-33) NAACP

Project Specialist for NAACP Connect
Environmental & Climate Justice State Coordinator
Enviro/Climate Justice Coordinator posts also available in Richmond, Va. and Columbus, OH

34) National Air Transportation Association – Director of Legislative Affairs – apply by May 25

35-38) National Association of Broadcasters

39) National Conference on Citizenship – Executive Director (pdf) – search managed by Transition Guides

40) National Industries for the Blind – Communications Manager

41-44) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use gob #)

Subrecipient Grants Monitoring Specialist (40010) – apply by May 22
Leadership Council Program Manager (40061) – San Francisco or Los Angeles – apply by May 25
Director of Major Gifts (40069) – Boston, MA – apply by June 4
Stewardship Assistant (40071) – Ameriorps Summer opportunities throughout Kentucky

45) NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection – Press Secretary (pdf) – $49k-$136k – New York – apply by May 18

46-47) Ogilvy PR (search DC location or use req ID)

Production Designer, Creative Studios (1134BR)
Point of Sale Marketing Reps. (1122BR) – late June through November

48) Open Society Institute – Communications Officer – apply by June 18

49) POLITICO – Deputy Energy Editor for POLITICO Pro

50) Remedy Health Media – Social Media Manager

51) Sinclair Broadcasting Group – Production Intern – for WBFF & WNUV, Baltimore, MD

52) Smith-Bucklin – Government Relations Coordinator

53-55) United Way

Manager, Graphic Design – apply by May 18
Manager, Web Experience – apply by May 24
Manager, Visual Media – apply by June 6

56) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Environment/Energy/Natural Resources Policy Counsel & Committee Exec

57-58) U.S. Institute for Peace

Program Specialist, Congressional Relations
Program Assistant, Center for Conflict Management – Arabic and/or Farsi language skills preferred

Shade-providing, Essential, Challenging & Stylish

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Technology trade association TechAmerica seeks Director of International Policy with a background in international policy/affairs, a thorough knowledge of the public policy process, familiarity with information and communications technology industry interests, and solid Hill contacts.

Get on board with the good folks who help keep DC a little greener, shadier, cooler and cleaner: Casey Trees seeks Digital/Social Media Associate (pdf) with social media experience and related creative/tech skill-set – $39k-$41k – apply by June 1

Marketing-centric posts with international architecture/design giant Gensler:

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion – Public Affairs/Communications Fellowship – background in marketing, communications, journalism, PR, public affairs or related field required – experience working in a health or public health communications setting preferred.

Armed Forces Foundation – Chief of Staff – you'll take on a wide range of outreach, admin and management duties for this group providing essential support to members of the military and their families.

Fans of choice (and a big challenge, we’d think) are encouraged to check this Republican Outreach Manager post with Planned Parenthood.

Mystery Bethesda-based employer – Development Coordinator – temp ($16/hr) to perm ($40k) opportunity

Capitol Hill

Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) – Intern
Mystery Republican – Scheduler
Texas Democrat – Legislative Assistant

Northrop Grumman – Corporate Citizenship & Media Relations Representative – top candidates will have experience working cybergrants or other online grant applications and contribution data management software, as well as knowledge of military and/or government contracting.

Are you stylish enough to serve as Director, Digital Media for PVH Corp./Calvin Klein Inc. in New York? We think this guy is.

The most recent New York-located opportunities with Burson-Marsteller appear to be Manager and Client Exec in their brand marketing/consumer PR practice.

One more for the NYC beat: TSS Communications Editor with the little-too-much-in-the-news-these-days crew at J.P. Morgan Chase.

Google – Public Policy Legal Assistant – temporary position, Fall 2012 – for current law school enrollees

Washington & Lee University – Web Communications Specialist – $39k – Lexington, Va.

Dept. of Public Utilities – Public Information Manager – $56k-$92k – Richmond, Va. – apply by May 26

Executive Assistant/Office Manager sought for busy, high-level former government official and principal of a start up strategic consulting firm in DC – apply by May 18

The sentinels/cassandras at the World Future Fund seek Writer/Spokesperson who understands that the wheels of time roll forward and cannot be stopped.

Communications Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we focus on communications and media relations opportunities at all experience/skill levels in non-profit and corporate environments. For somewhat similar posts at PR agencies, please refer to our listing of PR firm career pages.

Advocates for Children & Youth – Director of Communications – part-time – Baltimore, MD

Alliance of Community Health Plans – Manager, Communications & Public Relations

American Physiological Society – Communications Specialist (pdf)

Altarum Institute – Communications Specialist, Healthcare Group

Association of Academic Health Centers – Communications Manager – search managed by Staffing Advisors

Association of Equipment Manufacturers – Media Relations Manager

CACI – Public Relations Manager

Care Continuum Alliance – Director, Communications

Capital One – Senior Director of Communications

Catholics for Choice – Communications Associate

Center for American Progress – Communications Manager, Enough Project

City of Norfolk, Va. – Public Relations Specialist – $40k – apply by May 23

Columbia University – Director of Communications, School of Nursing – New York – apply by May 24

The Doe Fund – Director of Communications (search keyword communications) – New York

The Food Trust – Communications Associate – part-time – Philadelphia, PA

Environmental Defense Fund – Communications Director, Oceans Program

Environmental Investigation Agency – Media & Communications Manager

Exelon

Public Advocacy Communications Manager
Senior Communications Analyst – Baltimore, MD

Friends of the Earth – Media Relations Manager

Genworth Financial – Communications Specialist – Richmond, Va.

Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization – Senior Advocacy & Communications Manager – apply by May 23

Hilton Worldwide – Director of Public Relations (search communications category or job ID 85653)

ICF International

Immunization Communications Specialist
Public Relations/Communications Manager and Senior PR/Communications Manager
Communications Specialist – entry level

Independence Blue Cross – Public Relations Manager – Philadelphia, PA

InfoTek – Corporate Communications Specialist

Johns Hopkins University – Director of Communications for Development & Alumni Relations – Baltimore, MD

Lockheed Martin – Communications Representative (235217BR) and Senior Communications Representative (235123BR) – search via public relations job class or req ID noted

Loudoun Water – Communications Specialist – Ashburn Va.

Mandiant – Public Relations Manager (scroll to find)

Marriott International – Senior Manager, Public Relations

MOSAIC Technologies – Corporate Communications Specialist

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association – Manager, Communications – apply by May 25

National Consumers League – Communications Associate/Social Media Specialist

National e-Health Collaborative – Communications Specialist

National Governors Association – Communications Assistant

Novant Health – Director of Public Relations – Manassas, Va.

Performance Food Group – Corporate Communications Manager – Richmond, Va.

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Communications Director

Polaris Project – Media Relations Specialist

Razorfish – Communications Manager – New York

The SI Organization – Senior Communications Representative (search public relations functional area)

Surescripts – Vice President, Corporate Communications

Verified Carbon Standard Association – Communications Director (pdf) – apply by June 8

Virginia Dept. of Transportation – Public Relations Specialist – $11-$23/hr – Staunton, Va. – apply by May 17

The Virginia Opera – Media & Communications Manager – Norfolk, Va.

No Buckeyes Need Apply

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Sure, they're not coming right and saying it – but fans of the scarlet and gray should probably just keep scrolling past 42 though 47 in today's just-the-jobs set.

Scroll down to Sunday or click here for previously noted opportunities closing this week.

1) American Association of Colleges of Nursing – Government Affairs Assistant

2) American Hospital Association – Senior Associate Director, Policy – $115k-$143k

3-5) American Legislative Exchange Council

6) Amerigroup – Senior Communications Coordinator – Virginia Beach, Va.

7-10) Association of American Medical Colleges

11-13) Atlantic Media

14) Building Goodness Foundation – Communications Coordinator – part-time – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by May 18

15) Campaigns & Elections – Staff Writer

16-18) Center for International Private Enterprise

Program Assistant, Central Asia/Belarus – fluency in Russian required
Program Assistant, Latin America/Caribbean – fluency in Spanish required
Editorial Communications Assistant

19) Cheetah Conservation Fund – Communications Coordinator – apply by May 31

20) Chronicle of Higher Education – Marketing Communications Project Coordinator

21) Chronicle of Philanthropy – Writer

22) Consumer Data Industry Association – Senior Manager, State Government Relations

23-24) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Communications Specialist
development/fundraising and chapter management positions available locally and nationwide

25) DoD/OIG – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: IG-114-12-DE – apply by May 24

26) Fenton Communications – Internships

27-30) George Washington University

31) Human Rights First – Development Assistant – New York – apply today, May 14

32) International Association of Firefighters – Political Action Assistant (pdf) – $68k – apply by May 25

33) Mystery employer, Reston-located – Communications Coordinator – part-time – search managed by Dixon Hughes Goodman

34) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: 20120879 – apply by May 25

35-36) National Shooting Sports Foundation

Director, Government Affairs/Federal Relations
Director, Public Affairs – Newton, CT

37) Semiconductor Industry Association – Director, Government Affairs

38) State Policy Network – Communications Specialist – location flexible – search managed by Talent Market

39) Telecommunications Industry Association – PR Manager

40-41) United Nations Foundation

International Advance Trip Officer – apply by May 23
Director, Global Partnerships – two posts available – apply by May 24

42-47) University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Senior Public Relations Representative – $72k-$75k – apply by May 18
Assistant Director, Donor Engagement & Communications, Athletic Dept. – apply by May 23
Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement, Athletic Dept. – apply by May 25
Web Editing/Production Assistant, Athletic Dept. – apply by May 25
Major Gifts Officer, School of Public Policy – apply by May 28
Director of Public Relations, UM Health System – $90-$100k

48) Ullico, Inc. – Communications Manager

49) Un-named major corporation – Admin Assistant, Federal Affairs – $47k – search managed by TRAK Services

50) Visa – Federal Government Relations Lobbyist (search DC location or job # 121661)

51) Woodrow Wilson Foundation – Asia Program Associate (pdf) – $51k-$76k – fluency in Japanese required, Mandarin helpful – deadline extended to May 18

52) World Bank – Online Communications Associate – apply by May 15

Happy Mom's Day (jobs closing next week)

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Get Mom what she really wants – which is you snagging the job of your dreams (or, any job at all, if that's what you need these days). On account of the high number of opportunities closing this coming week, here they are a littler earlier than usual.

Canadian Embassy – Central Registry Clerk (pdf) supporting defense liaison operations – two posts available – $37k – May 14

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Digital Outreach Manager – May 14

Dept. of Justice – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: PH-DA-12-647797 – May 14

InterAction

Senior Manager, Protection/Humanitarian Practice & Policy Team – May 14
Senior Manager, Humanitarian Policy – May 14

Maryland State Education Association – Electronic Communications Specialist – Annapolis, MD – May 14

Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Public Affairs Manager – $74k-$115k – job ID: OPA-2012-0004 – May 14

Agency for International Development – Management & Program Analyst – $89k-$136k – job ID: ID-12-0074-DOT – May 15

American Association of University Professors – Government Relations Officer – May. 15

Council of State Archivists – Executive Director – part-time – May 15

Education Minnesota – St. Paul, MN

Foundation Specialist – May 15
Public Affairs Office Assistant – May 15

Medical Teams International – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – Portland, OR – May 15

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce – Events & Communications Director – May 16

National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies – Senior Public Policy Advisor – May 16

United Nations Foundation – Senior Development Associate for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves – May 16

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)

Mid-Atlantic Marine Coordinator (39969) – today, May 13
Associate Director, Strategic Communications (40016) – San Francisco, CA – May 16
Kauai Program Assistant (40034) – Lihue, HI – May 18
Director of Digital Management (39861) – May 20

Bureau of Land Management – Public Affairs Specialist – $47k-$89k – job ID: NV-DEU-2012-0101 – Winnemucca, NV – May 18

Catholic Diocese of Arlington – Communications Associate – May 18

Data Quality Campaign – Associate, Communications & External Affairs – May 18

Human Rights Watch

Researcher, Internet & Human Rights – May 18
Legal Coordinator – $42k – New York – May 18

University of Maryland – Communications Coordinator for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center – May 18

United Way – Manager, Graphic Design – May 18

U.S. & China Economic & Security Review Commission – Senior Policy Analyst, Military & Security Affairs (pdf) – $75k-$124k – Mandarin language skills preferred – May 18

BlueGreen Alliance – National Campaign Director – May 20

Friday: laid back and fully supportive of your ambitions, schemes, pastimes and obsessions

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

We start your Friday off by noting the return of the Benevolent Media Festival in DC on June 22-25. The citywide series of events is a celebration of storytellers, designers, filmmakers, photographers and other creatives dedicated to social and environmental good. The festival focuses on people, organizations and projects that compel audiences to care about a cause, take action on an issue, or promote a point of view through strategic and inspiring multimedia. Participants, attendees and volunteers sought in specialties including logistics, publicity/social media, community liaison & more. BMF on FB.

The Hispanic Communications Network helps reach Latino markets via radio, TV, print, web, media relations and community relations. Currently actively seeking:

The Association of Government Accountants seeks Communications Manager with 5-10 years experience and exceptional writing/copy-editing skills to join them at their HQ in laid-back & leafy Del Ray, Alexandria.

Rock Creek Strategic Marketing

Project/Account Manager – knowledge and background in marketing, new media, and/or interactive marketing particularly sought
Creative Director – seeking candidates with 10+ years of professional experience in graphic design, ideally in an agency environment interfacing w/ multiple functional areas & disciplines
tech/web development/Info Architect posts also available

Glover Park Group

Senior Associate, Marketing – seeking candidates with min. 5-7 years of relevant experience plus superior writing, research & analytical skills
from the this-just-in file: Director/Vice President, Public Affairs – DC or New York

Center for Budget & Policy Priorities – State Project Coordinator – you should be able to demonstrate track record of building diverse and effective coalitions, alliances, and collaborations and managing successful issue campaigns

Boeing affiliated aviation/navigation services company Jeppesen seeks Government Affairs Specialist with aviation industry experience that includes business development & government relations work.

American University

Coordinator, Stewardship & Donor Relations – $35k-$39k
Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations

Pew Charitable Trusts

Powell Tate has new look for their job listings, now individually linkable:

Account Supervisor, Social Impact Team
Video Producer – Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, HD Cameras, Kin Flo lighting
Account Supervisor, Healthcare
Senior Communications Specialist, Health Policy

MedImmune, the worldwide biologics arm of AstraZeneca,seeks highly-experienced Director, Corporate Public Relations – extensive knowledge of the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industry.

Human Rights Watch

Researcher, Internet & Human Rights – apply by May 18
Deputy Washington Director – apply by May 24
Media Officer, Domestic Issues – DC or New York – apply by May 28
Legal Coordinator – $42k – New York – apply by May 18
Student Task for Project Liaison – Los Angeles, CA – apply by May 25

Catholic Legal Immigration Network – Intern info

National Trust for Historical Preservation – Director of Development supporting President’ Lincoln’s Cottage.

ABET – a nonprofit that accredits college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology – seeks Senior Writer/Content Editor to join them in their Baltimore/Inner Harbor offices – apply by June 6

You’ll surely be constantly challenged and kept on your toes as Communications Director for Councilman Marion Barry – we think you’ll be underpaid even at the upper reaches of $46k-$75k

Bain & Company – Global PR Senior Writer – DC or San Francisco, CA – FYI: separate-from but friendly-to the crew at Bain Capital

Gizmodo – Interns – New York & San Francisco

Your week-ending job-search resource – admin and temp opportunities aplenty from The Office Team – we suggest using zipcode/radius search mode.

Our Fri.-Sun. plans include enjoying the Caps, Nats & Avery Nineteen. Whatever your weekend ambitions, schemes, pastimes and obsessions – best wishes from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

We're Crushing It!

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

A plus-sized just-the-jobs set for you today. And tomorrow brings a greater-than-usual proportion of viewer-submitted posts. Enjoy.

1) Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics – Manager of Strategic Communications

2) ACLU of Maryland – Communications Associate – Baltimore, MD

3) Alexandria Chamber of Commerce – Events & Communications Director – apply by May 16

4) American Academy of Dermatology – Manager, Advocacy Communications

5-6) American Bankers Association

7-9) American Cancer Society

Event Coordinator – temporary, June-Nov. – two positions available
Media Relations Intern – Atlanta, GA
Government Relations Intern – Madison, WI

10-11) Americans for Prosperity Foundation – searches managed by Talent Market

12-13) American Geophysical Union

14) American Physical Therapy Association – Senior Grassroots & Political Affairs Specialist

15-16) Amgen (search DC location or use req ID)

Regulatory Affairs Director, Biosimilars Policy (15519BR) – could also be based in Thousand Oaks, CA
Admin Coordinator, Govt. Affairs (13703BR)

17) APCO Worldwide – Global Junior Marketing Associate

18) ASAE – Manager, Public Policy – $48k-$52k

19-20) Association of Climate Change Officers

21-22) Best Value Technology Inc.

23) Booz Allen Hamilton – Communications Specialist (search communications/marketing category or req ID 01116851) – top secret clearance/polygraph required – Annapolis Junction, MD

24) Child Care Aware of America – Government Affairs Associate – apply by May 25

25) Citizens Planning & Housing Association – Writer/Editor/PR Intern – Baltimore, MD

26) DC office of a large, mystery West Coast-based technology company – Government Affairs Coordinator – apply by May 25

27) Dept. of Defense – Supervisory Writer/Editor – $62k-$81k – job id: DMA-12-653318-B – Fort Meade, MD – apply by May 21

28) Dept. of Justice – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k – job ID: PH-DA-12-647797 – apply by May 14

29) EXGSA – Government Contracting Intern (scroll down)

30) Frederick County Public Schools – Director of Communications, Community Engagement & Marketing (pdf) – $90k-$110k – Frederick, MD – apply by May 23

31) Goodwill Industries – Senior Public Policy Specialist

32) Great law firm, unknown variety – Legislative Assistant – $25k-$32k – Annapolis, MD – search managed by Keepers

33) Heritage Preservation – Coordinator of Communications & Online Learning – $40k-$50k – apply by May 11

34) INOVA Health System – Internal Communications Consultant

35) Institute for Humane Studies – Conference Management Assistant

36) International Campaign for Tibet – Internships

37-38) JHT Inc.

Communications Specialist – $73k
Senior Communications Specialist – $84k

39) McDermott Will & Emery – Media Relations Assistant – New York

40) Molina Healthcare – Policy Manager

41) The Motley Fool – Copywriter (trainee)

42) Mystery Democratic media placement company – Assistant Political Media Buyer – through Jan. 2013

43-46) National Aquarium – Baltimore, MD

48-50) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)

Corporate Engagement Coordinator (40054) – apply by May 21
Coordinator, Brand Marketing & Strategic Partnerships (40055) – apply by May 29
Grant Coordinator, Hawaii Marine Program (40060) – Honolulu, HI – apply by May 31
Director of Philanthropy (40045) – Nashville, TN – apply by June 16

51) Ogilvy PR – Social Media Measurement & Analytics Analyst (search DC location or req ID 1089BR)

52-55) Public Interest Research Group

Democracy Advocate
Field Director
Director, National Student News Service – Chicago, IL
more available nationwide

56) Sempra Energy – Senior Corporate Communications Manager – San Diego, CA

57-63) Smithsonian Institution

Major Gifts Officer (pdf) – two positions available
Chief, Advancement & External Relations (pdf) for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory – $105k-$137k – Cambridge, MA – apply by May 25 (closing date noted here as May 11, FWIW)
Senior Advancement Officer, Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage (pdf) – apply by May 30
Grant Writer, American Art Museum (pdf) – apply by May 30
Development Chief, American Art Museum (pdf) – apply by May 30
Major Gifts Officer, Tropical Research Center (pdf) – apply by June 6
Admin Manager – apply by June 7

64-65) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Manager of Media Relations
Senior Manager, China – DC-based – relevant language skills required

66) U.S. Lacrosse – Annual Fund Manager – Baltimore, MD

67) U.S.-Qatar Business Council – Social Media Intern

68) Washington Humane Society – Manager, Annual Giving (scroll down)

Humanitarian & Relief Jobs 8

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we focus on jobs & internships with humanitarian, international development and relief organizations. ~~We may not complete this segment until later today or Wednesday~~. Late Tuesday afternoon update: we're pretty much complete now, although we may add a few more finds tomorrow. No new post Wednesday; see you again Thursday.

ACDI/VOCA – Director of Community Development

Agency for International Development

Management & Program Analyst – $89k-$136k – job ID: ID-12-0074-DOT – apply by May 15
HR Assistant – $42k-$54k – job ID: AID-12-0080-LG – apply by May 10

American Jewish World Service – New York

Vice President for Communications – search managed by DRI Consulting
several development/fundraising opportunities also available

American Red Cross – multiple jobs/internships in DC area (search Va. & MD, too) – more nationwide/international

Amnesty International

Ashoka/Innovators for the Public – Apprentice, Intern & General Opportunities

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – communications positions and other opportunities in global health & education – mostly located in Seattle, WA

Bread for the World

Director of Government Relations
Global Food Security Policy Analyst
Art Simon Government Relations Fellow – apply by May 11
Mimi Meehan Government Relations Fellow
Regional Organizer – Atlanta, GA

CARE International

Director of Development – DC or Atlanta, GA
Director of Development/Foundations – Atlanta, GA
Director of Development – New York
Proposal Writers – short-term/consultant opportunities, location flexible

Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD

Center for Global Development

Center for Victims of Torture – Director, Washington Office – apply by May 21

CHF International – Internships

Childfund International

Senior Grants Management Specialist
Program Development Specialist
Exec Assistant to the CEO – Richmond, Va.

Church World Services – various opportunities nation- & world-wide plus DC-based Internships

Clinton Global Initiative – New York

DAI – various program opportunities in Bethesda, MD and worldwide

Doctors Without Borders – Planned Giving Officer – mid $60k to low $70k – New York

FHI 360

Admin Associate
Writer
Publications Specialist/Editor
Associate Director, Health Sector Communications – DC or Research Triangle Park, NC
more available in DC, NC & internationally

FINCA

GBC Health – New York

Global Impact

Director of Partnership Development
Manager, Charity Outreach
Director of Operations
Director of Partnership Development – Minneapolis, MN

Grassroots Business Fund – Communications Intern

InterAction

Policy & Advocacy Associate – applications preferred by today, May 8
Senior Manager, Protection/Humanitarian Practice & Policy Team – apply by May 14
Senior Manager, Humanitarian Policy – apply by May 14

International Food Policy Research Institute

International Medical Corps (search headquarters jobs in US)

Proposal Development Officer
Intern, Gifts in Kind and Intern, International Operations
Communications Intern – Santa Monica, CA

International Orthodox Christian Charities – Development Officer – Baltimore, MD

International Rescue Committee

Exec Assistant to the VP of Govt. Affairs & Advocacy
Advocacy Intern and Advocacy Intern, MENA
Publications Intern – New York

InterNews – grants/program management positions in DC & Arcata, CA, plus international postings

Islamic Relief, USA

Jhpiego/Johns Hopkins University – program & technical opportunities – Baltimore, MD & worldwide

Lutheran World Relief – Baltimore, MD, except as noted

Program Assistant for External Relations
Director of Marketing
Director for Constituent Engagement
Philanthropic Advisor – location flexible

Malaria No More – New York

Medical Teams International – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – Portland, OR – apply by May 15

National Peace Corps Association – Internships

ONE Campaign

Oxfam America (scroll to find)

Regional Advocacy Lead – New York
Chief of Staff – Boston, MA
Gift Planning Officer and Major Gifts Officer – Boston, MA
Internships – DC and Boston

PATH

Proposal Writer
Media Relations Officer – Seattle, WA
additional opportunities – DC, Seattle & international

Project Hope – program/technical & volunteer positions – Millwood, Va. & international

Samaritan’s Purse

Media Relations Associate – short term (5-8 month) positions available in Ellicott City, MD; Brentwood, TN ; Santa Ana, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Xenia, OH; Boone, NC; Charlotte, NC; Alpharetta, GA; Aurora, CO; Hurst, TX; Overland Park, KS; Orlando, FL; Altamont, NY; and Tacoma, WA – apply by May 30
various program, communications, web/graphics posts and more available in Boone, NC

Save the Children

Associate Director, Media Relations & Communications
Exec Assistant, International Program Leadership
Associate Director, Foundations & Trusts – Wesport, CT
Associate Director, Major Gifts – part-time – Westport, CT

TechnoServe – program/technical positions – DC & international

United Nations Foundation

Senior Development Associate for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves – apply by May 16
Online Communications Officer for the Nothing but Nets program – apply by May 21
Public Affairs Online Intern – apply by May 10

U.S. Fund for Unicef

Major Gifts Officer
Assistant Director, Editorial Services – New York
Director, Partnership Development – New York
Major Gifts Officer – San Francisco, CA
additional jobs/internships available in New York office

Vital Voices Women’s Partnership

World Food Program – Internships

World Vision

Senior Director, Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs
Grants Officer
Senior Editor – Federal Way, WA
Major Gifts Officer – Chicago, IL
Major Gifts Officer – Houston, TX

Decidedly Un-Glam?

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

We start with a good-sized set of previously noted opportunities closing this week:

British Embassy – Communications Officer – $44k – May 7

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Research Assistant, U.S. Role in the World – May 7

Naval Intelligence Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: NE21035-13-6544034F307957 – May 7

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$81k – job ID: NHTSA.NPO-2012-0007 – May 7

University of Baltimore – Communications Specialist, Law School – $68k-$75k – May 7

InterAction – Policy & Advocacy Associate – May 8

Military Officers Association of America – Director for Print & Digital Media – apply by May 8

Egyptian Press and Information Office – Researcher – fluency in Arabic required – May 9

NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service – Supervisory Communications Specialist – $123k-$155k – job ID: NMFS-AA-2012-0025 – May 9

Bureau of International Labor Affairs – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$97k – web management/social media focus – job ID: DE-12-HRC-ILAB-132 – May 10

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)

Conservation Data Node Coordinator (39968) – May 10
Donor Relations Manager (39978) – Elkins, WV – May 10
Philanthropy Coordinator (39972) – Des Moines, IA – May 11
Mid-Atlantic Marine Coordinator (39969) – May 13

Association for Public Television Stations – Vice President for Public Affairs – May 11

Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation – Communications Specialist – part-time – $21-$28/ – f print design, editing & production responsibilities predominant – May 11

FEMA – Communications Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: MG-2012-T0256-JSC-651390DE – May 11

League of Conservation Voters – Latino Outreach Program Director – fluency in Spanish a must – May 11

Open Society Institute – Communications Assistant for the Revenue Watch Institute – part-time – New York – May 11

Prince George’s County Police Dept. – Admin Specialist – $70k-$136k – communications & media relations focus; portfolio includes spokesperson duties – May 11

Tidewater Community College – Associate Vice President for Interactive Communications/Public Information Officer – Norfolk, Va. – May 11

University of Maryland – Director of Development & Alumni Relations – May 11

University of Maryland Baltimore – Vice President, Chief Communications Officer & Special Assistant to the President – May 11 (resume review begins)

Voice of America – Special Events Production Coordinator – $78k-$115k – job ID: DEU-12-90 – May 11

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American Association for Justice – State Affairs/Outreach Assistant – requires min. of 1-3 years admin experience, preferably in a congressional, lobbying and/or PAC environment.

Sierra Club – Associate Press Secretary, Natural Gas – requires at least 3 years prior experience as a journalist, media liaison, or other position involving media/press relations

United Nations Foundation

Senior Development Associate – supporting the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves – apply by May 16
Public Affairs Online Intern – $10/hr – apply by May 10

Strong writer sought for Communications Manager post with e-commerce/travel mainstay Orbitz Worldwide – 6-8 years of relevant external & internal communications experience required – Chicago, IL

Center for Climate & Energy Solutions – Communications Manager – 5-6 years’ experience in communications/media relations required; background in climate/energy issues preferred

Academy Health – masters degree in health policy, public policy, public health or related field sought for first three posts referenced

Associate – $45k-$50k
Associate, Changes in Healthcare Financing Organizations – $45k-$50k
Senior Associate – $60k-$70k
Research Assistant – $35k-$43k
Vice President, Evidence Generation & Translation – $130k-$160k

Hewar Social Communications – Intern (pdf) – food & beverage PR specialty – ideally for candidate w/ interest in specialty food industry and b2c communications

The unquestionably glamorous world of diplomatic work runs up against the decidedly un-glam Central Registry Clerk (pdf) job title w/ our friends at the Canadian Embassy, supporting their defense liaison operations. Two posts available – $37k – apply by May 14.

Population Connection, a national progressive grassroots population organization focused on population education and voluntary family planning advocacy, seeks Media Relations Manager.

Share Our Strength

Communications Manager – primarily responsible for creating and implementing communications strategies that support national No Kid Hungry program
Maryland Advocacy Manager – Baltimore, MD
NY No Kid Hungry Campaign Manager – New York

Ocwen Financial Corp – Director of Government Relations – financial sector/mortgage industry experience preferred

Deloitte – PR/Public Affairs Manager – seeking candidates with 10-12 years of experience in PR agency or corporate environment with specific focus in public/government affairs

Ketchum

Senior Project Manager, Research
Senior Vice President, Sports – New York
Managing Account Supervisor – San Francisco, CA
Account Management Intern – Pittsburgh, PA

U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager, Political Affairs & Federation Relations – range of member outreach, grassroots and voter education duties noted

Altria Group – Associate Communications Specialist (search corporate affairs category or req ID 13074BR) – Richmond, Va.

Kaiser Family Foundation

Web Reporter for Kaiser Health News – note: your typical workday commences at 6:30 am
Director, Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program – substantial knowledge of health policy issues and research on race/ethnicity and health care required

The nationally-prominent SEED School seeks Director of Development to help fund this highly successful enterprise – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Staffing Advisors

Investment Company Institute – Political Affairs Officer – looking for candidates with high level political experience as a senior administration or congressional staff member, political fundraiser or corporate fundraiser.

Opportunities with e-newsletter publisher SmartBrief include Senior Education Editor and Editorial Assistant

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Head of Legislative Affairs
Head of Regulatory Affairs
National Director of Planned Giving – White Plains, NY
Digital Marketing Manager – White Plains, NY
Director of Development – Los Angeles, CA

Women in Government – Associate Manager of Development (pdf) – 3-5 years fundraising experience required, preferably in energy or education sectors

Your Monday search resource is the recently redesigned HillZoo.com – featuring separate employment and internship sections.

Spy for the Egyptians or get paid to party; either way, it's all good.

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000

It's Friday, and your options are limitless.

The New America Foundation seeks Project Manager for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for a variety of admin, membership-building and program management duties.

Sage Communications has immediate openings for PR Interns – degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR or related fields a plus; ability and desire to work efficiently are think creatively are musts.

The Human Rights Campaign seeks temporary-basis Senior Writer to produce a variety of reports, factsheets, speeches, opinion pieces, web content, news releases and other materials – experience with LGBT and other social justice issues helpful.

From this morning’s in-box to you: Digital Content & Media Coordinator with Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington. Web content management experience required, as well as knowledge of HTML/CSS and database structures and familiarity with various applications such as including Google Analytics and major social media platforms. Fall 2012 Intern opportunities also noted.

American University

Outreach Coordinator supporting anti-torture initiatives championed by Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law –$48k-$50k – Masters degree or J.D. preferred
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations for the School of International Service – mid $50k
Assistant Director of Development/Leadership Giving, WAMU 88.5 – $75k-$82k

United States Sentencing Commission – Director, Legislative & Public Affairs – $169k-$173k – apply by June 20

The Egyptian Press and Information Office (and affiliate of the ominous-sounding Ministry of Information) seeks Researcher for what at first glance appears to be mainly media monitoring and document translation work – but we’re sure you’ll be engaged in clandestine/espionage duties once you’ve proven your loyalty and reliability. Fluency in Arabic required – apply by May 9.

Are you fascinated by the markets, Austrian economics, finance, and looking to turn your passion and interests into a career? Look no further than this Social Media/Public Relations Coordinator post with Agora Financial in Baltimore, MD

Pew Charitable Trusts

Enviva, self-assessed leading manufacturer of processed biomass fuel in the U.S. & Europe, seeks Public Relations & Communications Manager to help convince communities like these that your friendly neighborhood biomass operation is a good corporate citizen.

IT & business process outsourcing concern CGI seeks Director, State Government Relations (use keyword legislative or job ID J0312-1581) – at least five years of government relations experience with companies who sell to and serve government clients required

Our friends at the Society for Neuroscience seek presumably-brainy Public Information Coordinator to help manage the production of publications and other resources that explain neuroscience research and its impacts, primarily through a new online public information initiative called BrainFacts.org

Don’t even bother applying for Kauai Program Assistant (scroll to find or use job # 40034) post with the Nature Conservancy; it’s ours – you stay away! Lihue, HI – apply by May 18.

New since just a couple days ago with the MWW Group:

Senior Director, Research & Programs – emphasis on legislative research and developing related issue/background briefing materials, white papers and the like.
Digital Strategist – New York

The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance seeks Director of Donor Relations – also recently noted on LinkedIn

The right news. Right now. That’s the rallying cry for CSNNews.com – and for you, too, as Multimedia Reporter – political news savvy and familiarity with FCP video-editing systems, video cameras and equipment sought.

Get Paid to Party! That’s the seductive promise from Party Earth to Reviewer candidates in DC and nation- and world-wide. You’ll provide cheerful intel on social venues (i.e. bars, nightclubs, beaches, casinos, parks, plazas), launching a brilliant career in entertainment / adventure journalism (or just pissing off your folks, who didn’t stroke those checks to UCSB just so you could flit around hot spots in Adams Morgan and/or Amsterdam every night).

Thursday = Just-the-Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

1) Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy – Vice President of External Affairs

2-3) ACLU

Gift Planning Officer and Stewardship Officer – New York
Development Director, ACLU of Alabama – Montgomery, AL

4) Akin Gump – Communications Manager

5-6) Aspen Institute

7) BASF – Manager, Government Affairs

8) Biotechnology Industry Association – Manager, Reimbursement and Health Policy

9) Brookings Institution – Associate Director for the Center for Universal Education

10) Capital City Charter School – Director of Development & Outreach – search managed by Staffing Advisors

11) Catholic Diocese of Arlington – Communications Associate – apply by May 18

12-13) Charles Koch Foundation

14) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Intern, U.S.-India Policy Studies – apply by May 16

15) Chronicle of Higher Education – Editorial Internships, Fall 2012 – $500/wk – apply by June 1

16) Citizens Against Government Waste – Internships

17-19) Council on Foreign Relations

Research Associate, India/Pakistan & South Asia – mid $30k – DC-based
Research Associate, Asia Studies – mid $30k – New York
Program Coordinator, Director of Studies Office – New York

20-21) Education Minnesota – St. Paul, MN

Foundation Specialist – apply by May 15
Public Affairs Office Assistant – apply by May 15

22-23) Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce

Communications Manager
Government Affairs Intern – Fall 2012

24-25) Fleishman Hillard – New York

Senior Account Exec, Healthcare with their Togo Run affiliate
Senior Digital Strategist

26-28) Georgetown University

29) FEMA – Communications Specialist – $89k-$115k – job ID: MG-2012-T0256-JSC-651390DE – apply by May 11

30-31) Human Rights Campaign

32) Mystery government relations firm – Healthcare Policy Professional

33) National Center for Policy Analysis – Senior Development Officer – Dallas, TX – search managed by Talent Market

34) National Marrow Donor Program – Legislative Relations Intern

35-39) Nature Conservancy (scroll to find or use job #)

Director of Digital Management (39861) – apply by May 20
Account Manager, Marketing Partnerships (40030) – apply by May 29
Donor Relations Manager (39978) – Elkins, WV – apply by May 10
Donor Relations Manager (40041) – Greenville, SC – apply by May 31
Great Lakes Aquatic Species Policy Intern (40033) – South Bend, IN – apply by May 16

40) Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Public Affairs Manager – $74k-$115k – job ID: OPA-2012-0004 – apply by May 14

41-44) ONE Campaign

45) PCIA-The Wireless Infrastructure Association – President & CEO

46-50) Public Citizen

Executive Vice President
National Field Director for Global Trade Watch
Development Assistant
Major Gifts Officer
additional research and advocacy-related positions shown as available

51) Woodrow Wilson Center – Associate Director, Mexico Institute (pdf) – $89k-$94k – fluency in Spanish required – DC-based – apply today, May 3

Record Breaker

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000

All time traffic record yesterday! (2,320 visits from 1,625 unique visitors, who hung around for a higher-than-usual 3:13 average visit). We'll be adding some more listing today in thanks for your loyal viewership.

The National Multi Housing Council, a trade association representing the interests of major apartment firms, seeks a highly-motivated Communications Intern for the summer of 2012 – $10/hr – apply by May 18.

Naval Intelligence Command – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$115k – job ID: NE21035-13-6544034F307957 – apply by May 7

Fresh opportunities available with Atlantic Media:

Research Manager for the Government Business Council – strong analytical and synthesis skills and familiarity with market research techniques among job requirements
Executive Director, Research and New Product Development – will lead efforts to identify best practices fpr public policy professionals to advancing their legislative agendas and educate executive teams and boards of directors

John Adams Associates seeks Public Affairs Intern for Summer 2012 – range of duties include research, media monitoring/pitching and legislative tracking – $75/day stipend, Metro-accessible National Press Club building location.

Hoover Institution – Media & Government Relations Intern – Summer 2012 – communications/journalism background preferred; Hill experience a plus – part-time & paid position.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$81k – job ID: NHTSA.NPO-2012-0007 – apply by May 7

Capitol Hill

Office of the Sergeant at Arms – Appointments Desk Assistant – $41k – apply by May 4
Mystery GOP/conservative MoC – Intern
Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) – Intern
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) – Legislative Assistant

The Montpelier Foundation is in the early stages of a search for a new President/CEO to help keep the lights on and lawns mowed at the former home of our 4th president – near Orange, Va. – Isaacson, Miller leads the expedition.

The University of Maryland Baltimore seeks to fill grandly-titled Vice President, Chief Communications Officer & Special Assistant to the President post. The job will remain posted until May 25, but we’re going to suggest hewing to their May 11 resume review begins guidepost.

We seldom stray into the field of advertising, but perhaps someone out there has the story-telling, entrepreneurial, innovative spirit sought for various copywriter, art, creative, account, etc. opportunities (search DC location) at AKQA.

Wednesday's job search resource: check out opportunities available and job-search advice from search/placement firm Staffing Advisors.

late-afternoon add-ons:

Johns Hopkins Medicine – Public Affairs Web Content Specialist – Baltimore, MD

American Academy of Actuaries – Senior Policy Writer/Editor

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Director of Congressional Affairs – focus in education issues
Executive Director, U.S./Brazil Business Council – fluency in Portuguese a must

Sodexo – Public Relations Vice President – continent-spanning food and facilities management company

American Institutes for Research – Communications Specialist – we see also see a web-centric Communications Specialist post available in Atlanta, GA that is currently funded through September.

MWW Group – Senior Vice President, Government & Public Affairs – experience helpful in these areas: tax, financial services, economic development, and federal contracting

Luis Berger Group – Corporate Communications Director

International Association of Fire Chiefs – Government Relations Manager

Politico – Finance Reporter and Finance Editor for Politico PRO

Mystery fast-paced consulting firm – Associate – Knowledge of the Pacific Northwest and Hill experience preferred

Unknown Centreville-based nonprofit seeks PR/Fundraising Manager – part-time, for now

Online Communications & Digital/Social Media

noreply@blogger.com (Gordon) — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Apologies for the later-than-usual arrival of Tuesday's special edition, focusing on digital media, online communications, social media and related positions.

Ahold USA – Coordinator, Social Media – Ahold’s international grocery brands include Giant – apply by May 3

Alexander & Tom – Online Media Buyer – Baltimore, MD

AFL-CIO – Senior New Media Strategist

American Institute of Physics – Web Production Assistant

Archdiocese of Washington (select professional/admin category and scroll down)

Multimedia/Video Specialist – skill-set should include Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Pro-Tools, Photoshop – apply by June 1
Director, Office of Digital Media – apply today, May 1

Berman & Company – Digital Media Strategist

Booz Allen Hamilton – Junior Social Media Strategist

Bureau of International Labor Affairs – Public Affairs Specialist – $74k-$97k – web management/social media focus – job ID: DE-12-HRC-ILAB-132 – apply by May 10

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Digital Outreach Manager – apply by May 14

Edelman PR – Vice President, Digital – New York

Greenburg Quinlan Rosner Research – Digital Media Coordinator

Humane Society – Online Producer, Fundraising/Donor Acquisition

Human Rights Campaign – Digital Media Producer – temporary position

Maryland State Education Association – Electronic Communications Specialist – Annapolis, MD – apply by May 14

Military Officers Association of America – Director for Print & Digital Media – apply by May 8

Mystery employer – Social Media Manager supporting the National Museum of Health and Medicine – search managed by STG International – clue to possible employer may be found at the top of this post

Mystery employer in energy/natural resources field – Social Media Specialist – $15-$21/hr – temporary - Baltimore, MD – search managed by the Office Team

Mystery fact-paced international news organization – Social Media Manager – search managed by new-to-our-eyes media staffing outfit TeamPeople

National PTA – Web Content Manager

Pentagon Federal Credit Union – Vice President, New Media Marketing (pdf) – scroll to find, near the top

TMG Custom Media – Social Media Journalist

Unknown digital media and strategic communications – Digital Media Associate

Vanguard Communications – Digital Media Project Manager

Voice of America – Special Events Production Coordinator – $78k-$115k – job ID: DEU-12-90 – apply by May 11

Webs – Online Marketing Content Specialist – home to crisp-looking lounge spaces