Short Week; Plenty of Opportunity

You may be coasting into the shortened pre-holiday week, but at least some HR flunkies & grandees will be plenty well occupied sorting through hopeful CVs and cover letters for previously noted opportunities closing next week. 

And, since we'll be here w/ new public affairs jobs & internships on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday (and perhaps even Friday), there's no reason for slacking off on your

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OK, finally ......

Sorry for the lateness; we hope this diverse Friday set is worth the wait.

The SEEP Network is a global network organizations dedicated to combating poverty through promoting inclusive markets and financial systems – support their important work as Program Associate, Member Services & Global Communications – apply by July 17

Rumor has it that the crew at the Environmental Working Group are no

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Fifty for You

Friday a.m. update: Friday's set will be a little later than usual, but still clocking in before noon.

1) Advisory Board Company – Communications Coordinator, Online Strategy & Communications

2) American Geophysical Union – Development Coordinator

3-4) Brookings Institution

Research Intern supporting the Center for Technology Innovation – Fall 2013 – apply by July 1
Intern supporting the

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Well, it's Wednesday, and here's what we've got

Yes, we've been a little blocked for clever titles of late; today is no exception.

The Personalized Medicine Coalition educates and advocates the public and policy makers on new methods of molecular analysis to better manage a patient’s disease or predisposition to disease – seeking Public Affairs Manager with 3-5 years relevant communications experience, including strong writing/editing skills

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Tuesday Focus: Communications and Media Relations Jobs

Tuesday's specialty programming focuses in on jobs the communications & media relations segment.

AFL-CIO – Communications Director – temporary positionAmerican Physical Therapy Association – Communications CoordinatorAOC Solutions – Marketing Communications Manager
Association for Manufacturing Technology – Communications CoordinatorBiotechnology Industry Organization

Managing Director,

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Hey Look: It's Summer

It finally feels like genuine hot & humid Summer, for better or worse, here in the Nation's Capital – scroll back or click here for previously noted opportunities closing this week.

United Health Group – Senior Policy Analyst – 5-7 years experience in policy analysis & firm understanding of various health policy issues particularly sought

Fairfax County seeks Legislative Associate
for to

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For Your Reconsideration

Previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week:

Office of the Chief Admin Officer, House of Representatives – Payroll & Benefits Generalist – $53k-$70k – June 24

Stimson Center – Development Associate – June 24 

University of Maryland

Assistant Dean, External Relations – chief fundraiser for Philip Merrill College of Journalism
– $92k-$115k – June 24
Assistant Director of

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The Most Interesting Man in the World, 19th Century Edition

Heads up: don't miss tomorrow's (June 22) downtown DC Bourbon Bash, an opportunity to sample a several fine bourbons on one lovely afternoon/evening.  Tickets must be purchased in advance (and picked up before 3:00 pm on Saturday), and we've got a link for discounted admission. Cheers!

Independent Sector, a network for 600 charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to

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American, British, National, World

1-2) Alice Ferguson Foundation

Community Outreach Liaison – apply by July 1
Development Intern

3-4) American Diabetes Association

Intern, Non-profit Marketing (search DC location) – starting late June
Special Events Intern, Fall 2013 (search Va. location) – Chesapeake, Va.

5) American Geophysical Union – Director of Public Affairs

6) American Society of Addiction Medicine – New Media &

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Today, We're Especially Opposed to Drilling

We're off to the dentist this a.m., so we only have time for these mostly direct-to-us submissions.  Wish us zero-cavity/no drilling luck.

The Sierra Club seeks a Communications Assistant to support their Beyond Coal campaign with academic and/or internship experience in communications, journalism or media relations; knowledge of environmental issues and the political landscape preferred.

The

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Humanitarian & Relief Jobs XI

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we once again focus on jobs &
internships with humanitarian, international development and relief
organizations.  In many cases, you will find that additional program,
technical & admin positions are available with these groups, as well
as field-based/international opportunities.  We certainly welcome suggestions for any relevant positions we've missed.

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Let's Get Started

Let's get your Monday started off right with this fine set of finds – and don't forget to scroll back or click here for previously noted opportunities closing this week.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores – Director of Public Policy
– your 7+ years of relevant experience should include demonstrated
knowledge of federal healthcare programs and prescription drug issues.

These new PR

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Prove Dad Right (or Wrong)

Dad always knew you'd make it – or maybe he loudly opined that your liberal arts degree or public policy-oriented masters was a waste of time & money.  This Father's Day, reward his confidence or disprove his skepticism by grabbing one of these previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Human Rights First – Advocacy Counsel, Combating LGBTI Violence – June 17

National

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Friday; much needed.

Education-sector startup Quad Learning, Inc. is seeking a Communications Associate to create content for the American Honors
program’s email campaigns, website, blog, mailings and other outlets,
while maintaining a consistent tone and voice across these media.

Greenpeace is seeking a DC or San Francisco-based Grassroots Director with a minimum of 10 years experience managing grassroots work,

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Just the Jobs

If it's Thursday, then it's Just the Jobs.

1) Access Intelligence – Staff Writer/Editor – Norwalk, CT

2-4) Airline Pilots Association, International

Senior Media Specialist
Legislative Representative
Special Assistant to the President

5) American Constitution Society – Assistant Director for Interactive Management

6-9) American Psychological Association

Public Relations Associate
Senior

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Stormy Weather

We heard the D-word mentioned on the radio this morning; although these guys aren't pounding that particular drum as of yet around here.

The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce seeks Government Relations Professional to represent business interests before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, other local governing bodies across Northern Virginia and the Virginia General Assembly.

United We

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Think Tank Jobs XI

We return to Tuesday specialty programming with our eleventh survey of jobs
& internships at think tanks and other public policy
research/advocacy groups.  Note: in cases where there are 5 or 6 opportunities shown for a given organization, there are likely more opportunities available (we just decided to list the 5-6 most relevant/recent opportunities we could identify per employer).

America

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Vienna Waits for You

Today's big Monday set is chock full of great jobs and moderate entertainments.  Scroll back or click here for a nice run of previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Resonate mines big data to develop a sophisticated understanding of consumer values, attitudes and beliefs – Content, Communications & Media Manager – DC or New York

Change.org – Director of Communications – demonstrated

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Going, Going, Gone!

One more chance to hit one out of the park with this double-header Sunday set of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Agricultural Marketing Service – Government Information Specialist – $74k-$97k – job ID: 24OA-2013-0004 – FOIA-related experience required – June 10 

British Embassy – Political Advisor, Security Council – $69k – UK nationals preferred – New York – June

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Save Civilization, Take Your Sweet Time Applying/Get Your Application in Today, Decamp to Charm City or Radford, or Maybe Just Stay Out of the Rain

Food & Water Watch is opening an office in Charm City (aka Baltimore, MD) and they’re looking for an Organizer
to focus on food & agricultural issues – at least two years
experience in advocacy on public policy issues, and/or grassroots/field
organizing is required; background working at or directing a canvass
office a plus.

The Wildlife Habitat Council seeks a Development Manager
with

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Atlantic, Chesapeake, International, Maryland & World

It's Thursday, so it's Just-the-Jobs.

1-3) The Ad Council – see also main career page

Assistant Campaign Manager
Assistant Campaign Manager – New York
Digital Media Intern – New York

4-7) Alzheimer’s Association


Senior Specialist, Public Relations
Associate Director, Grassroots Advocacy
Vice President of Development, National Capital Area Chapter
AIM Specialist – PAC management/admin

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Lovely Day, Great Jobs, Have at It.

BrightFocus Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Maryland, is looking to fill a Vice President for Public Affairs (word doc download) position that oversees communications, advocacy and marketing. BrightFocus raises money to fund research and public education to combat Alzheimer’s and two vision diseases, glaucoma and macular degeneration. 

American Educational Research Association

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Your Career in Atrocity Prevention

We love that title w/ Human Rights First, and best of luck to whoever gets that post.  Just-the-jobs style today.

1) ACLU of Eastern Missouri – Director of Philanthropy – St. Louis, MO

2) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Foundation – Senior Manager, Media & Public Relations

3) American Association for Justice – Federal Relations Counsel

4) American Association of

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Another Monday

It finally feels like it's really Summer, and we should probably be more excited & energized, but we're not.  Some nice jobs today, though.  And don't forget to scroll back or click here for previous finds closing this week.

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is seeking a dynamic Media Relations Officer with a proven track record in building and maintaining good relations with the

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One More Time

Previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Greenpeace – Palm Oil Campaigner – contract status – DC or San Francisco, CA – June 3 

Izaak Walton League – Director of Development – June 3

State Dept. – Chief Speechwriter, Bureau of Diplomatic Security – $89k-$115k – job ID: DS-2013-0391 – June 3

Nature Conservancy (scroll to find, or use advanced search w/ job #)

Director of

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