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Tuesday Update – no new post today; we're still working on a large-sized PR jobs special edition, to be published on Wednesday.  See you then.

Monday's edition features several science, medical-sector and other filled-with-sharp-people organizations seeking CVs from genuinely intelligent life forms – like you, we hope.

You scroll back or go here for previously noted opportunities closing this week.

The National Academies, research leaders in science, medicine & engineering, seeks presumably big-brained (as in ability to solve problems of appreciable variety and complexity) Communications/ Media Relations Specialist – experience with InDesign a must.

The National Science Teachers Association seeks Executive Director with knowledge of the profession, management & leadership attributes, strong communications skills, and demonstrated fundraising ability.

New at FHI 360 since our early May humanitarian/relief jobs special:

• Program Officer/Managing Editor
• Media Relations Specialist – DC or Research Triangle Park, NC
• PR Intern and Media Content Analysis Intern

Society for Neuroscience – Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs – seeking candidates with at least 12–15 years of non-profit management experience and familiarity with science funding and advocacy, particularly on Capitol Hill – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

Ducks Unlimited

• Governmental Communications Manager
• Admin Assistant, Development – part-time – Ann Arbor, MI

Dept. of Health & Human Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$97k – job ID: HHS-OS-DE-12-679824 – apply by June 20 

Association of American Medical Colleges

• Manager of Outreach and Communications – responsible for the creation, implementation and management of all outreach and communication efforts for the newly revised MCAT 2015 exam
• Writer/Editor for AAMC Reporter, plus other products/duties

League of Conservation Voters – Communications Associate – focus on 2012 political campaigns – temporary, to Dec 1, 2012 – apply by June 29

American Association for the Advancement of Science

• Senior Government Relations Officer
• Project Director, Mass Media Fellowship Program
• Director, Web & New Media
• Outreach & Engagement Intern

National Propane Gas Association – Director of Communications & Media Relations – minimum of four years experience in media relations required; experience as a congressional press secretary highly desirable

George Washington University

• Senior Director, Alumni Services & Benefits
• Director, Alumni Volunteer Services
• Associate Director, Law School Alumni Relations
• Writer/Editor for GW Magazine

URS Corp.

• Public Affairs Outreach Specialist – background in public affairs, event coordination, meeting facilitation, or related communications field and a broad understanding of community outreach in the environmental industry and the public sector is required.
• Communications Analyst – seeking candidates with at least two years experience as communications specialist (public affairs/relations work for governmental or non-profit organizations, Congressional offices, or analytical work in other environment)

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials

• Program Manager for Civic Engagement (pdf) – Orlando, FL
• Associate Manager of Grants, Research & Development (pdf) – Los Angeles, CA

Global IT and business process services giant CGI seeks Corporate Communications Manager and Senior Graphic Designer hires to join the team in Fairfax.

Apply by July 16 for the Ocean Leadership’s Fall Policy internship  – $1,500/mo stipend.

Drug Policy Alliance

• Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs – New York – search managed by Gumbs + Partners
• DC-based Legislative Affairs Intern, Fall 2012 – apply by July 6

American Petroleum Institute – see also main career page

• Admin Assistant, State Government Relations & External Mobilization
• Senior Writer/Communications Advisor

Georgetown University Hospital – Development Coordinator – seeking candidates with at least four years experience in an office environment, preferably in a fundraising, public relations, marketing or related function; accounting experience strongly preferred.

The International Food Policy Research Institute seeks a Head of Outreach to develop and manage strategies to communicate IFPRI’s research and activities to external audiences via media, social media, web, video, and seminars/events.   Multiple research, program & admin positions also available.

American Geophysical Union – Public Information Specialist, Social Media/Awards

Smithsonian Institution – Director, Office of International Relations – $119k-$165k – job ID: EX-12-17 – apply by July 5

MillerCoors – Director, Regional State Government Affairs (search government affairs function or req ID 2960BR) – Roseville, CA

Public Health Foundation – Marketing & Communications Interns

The Society for Human Resource Development seeks Director, Development to lead the full range of fund development processes for the Annual Campaign with an annual goal of $1,000,000 – 7-10 years of successful non-profit fundraising experience required.