Monday, January 9, 2012

Drive for the Brits, but on the Left Side of the Road, Please

Hello. We skipped ahead and posted the previously noted opportunities closing this week on Sunday – find them here or scroll down.

We’re told this mid-Nov. vintage Senior Public Relations Specialist opportunity with the American Nurses Association is still fully available – minimum of 5 years of related experience required; extensive course work and/or post-graduate degree in one of the following areas is desirable: journalism, health services, and/or public health.

The Pew Research Center seeks Web Marketing Specialist to improve visibility of organization via web traffic analysis; online media outreach; social media marketing; and marketing of new digital products. Five to seven years relevant experience and knowledge of search-engine marketing and optimization are among requirements.

Several senior-level opportunities available with First Book, a national nonprofit that provides new books to kids in need:
Advocates for Auto Safety, a broad-based coalition of the leading consumer, health and safety organizations and insurance companies and associations working together to prevent accidents and promote safety, seeks Director of Communications with media relations experience and strong writing skill-set to handle broad range of responsibilities.

Ketchum has an open roster spot for an Account Exec with the Sports & Entertainment team – New York.

Burness Communications, a progressive-oriented PR firm, seeks Communications Coordinator – ideal candidate is a recent college grad w/ intern experience or one year of professional experience in public relations – knowledge of social media and health-related topics desired ; experience with Photoshop, FinalCut, Constant Contact, and HTML code are pluses. More PR, policy and digital opportunities are available with the firm.

We seldom reference opportunities for our friends on the HR side of the operation – but we’ll make an exception in case there’s any folks looking to set out for San Francisco via this Human Resources Manager post with Burson-Marsteller.

Minority Business Affairs AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $74k-$115k- job ID: MBDA-OND-2012-0003 – apply by Jan. 12

Polsinelli Shughart has an opening in its public policy group for an experienced Executive Assistant to support two lobbyists.

American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck SurgeryLegislative Grassroots Specialist – at least one year’s worth of prior association, legislative, and/or grassroots experience strongly preferred; knowledge of healthcare policy and the legislative process highly desirable.

Progressive States ActionState Legislative Campaign Coordinator – seeking resumes showing 3-4 years experience working on local, state-based and/or national legislative campaigns

George Washington UniversityDirector of Development, School of International Affairs

The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is seeking a Director of Development with 8 to 10 years of demonstrated success in forging relationships with corporations, donors and experience directing major fundraising campaigns.

AmerigroupCommunications Coordinator – Virginia Beach, Va.

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
MITREManager of Public Affairs (search communications category or req ID 17607BR) – senior level management experience and considerable political savvy required – McLean, Va. or Bedford, MA

The latest with SEIU:
Heart Rhythm SocietyManager, Web Communications & Strategy

Here’s a fresh catch with the Recreational Boating & Fishing FoundationSenior Communications Manager (pdf) – emphasis on copy and content production for web and social media outlets

Jan. 15 deadlines for these Intern opportunities with Volunteer Fairfax in Alternative Community ServiceEvents ManagementEmergency Response Program

When the British Embassy stipulates their requirement for six years driving experience, we’re pretty sure that doesn’t mean that it's been at least six years since that happy afternoon you walked out the DMV with a smile on your 16 year-old face – Driver – $33k-$41k – apply by Jan. 20

Broadcasting Board of Governors/Voice of AmericaSpecial Assistant, External Affairs – $105k-$155k – job ID: DEU-12-31 – apply by Jan. 20 – note: very similar position also listed here

For your Monday job search resource, we see admin and temp opportunities aplenty from The Office Team – we suggest using zipcode/radius search mode.

Prediction time: we're thinking Alabama 24, LSU 20 tonight.

Coming tomorrow: humanitarian, international development and relief jobs & internships