Flying Down to Rio ...

.... well, actually, São José dos Campos, but close enough right?  Or there's always Honolulu, or London, or Milwaukee, if those are more your thing.  It's Friday, so dream a little.

The Solar Energy Industries Association has a fresh Press Officer & Communications Manager post available for candidates with 5-7 years of full-time press and media experience, preferably involving state or federal policy issues for a policymaker or advocacy group.

Executive Assistant sought with at least three years’ experience in assisting top-level executives and demonstrated passion for organization and scheduling in a fast-paced and high-energy environment by unnamed think tank – $50k-$60k – search managed by TRAK Services

CLS Strategies has a fresh call out for Senior-level Professionals, with the bar  set at 6+ years of experience in public affairs and/or corporate/crisis communications, along with strong writing skills, digital fluency, relationships with key media, and the ability to formulate creative communications strategies and messages – Managing Associate, Digital also available

Latest opportunities at the Pew Research Center:

• Communications Associate, Politics – 3-5 years relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge of U.S. politics and the domestic issues that drive the Washington news cycle sought.
• Communications Associate, Religion and Global Attitudes – 3-5 years relevant experience  knowledge of international issues desired, especially those at the intersection of religion and public affairs
• Research Associate, Religious Restrictions – must have a substantive interest in the cross-national study of government restrictions on religion and/or religious hostilities and violence in societies.

The Hatcher Group is seeking a graduating senior with outstanding writing, editing, traditional media and social media skills to be a Summer Intern of the paid variety – Bethesda or Baltimore, MD location.

BLJ Worldwide, an international PR & public affairs firm, seeks a fluent bilingual English and Spanish speaking Account Manager to support clients that include foreign governments, non-profits, and corporations.

American Psychological Association – Director, Political Action Committee – 3-5 years of political action committee or other relevant fundraising experience required

A lot of new opportunities noted with the Pew Charitable Trusts:

• Government Relations Officer
• Editorial Officer – editing focus
• Editorial Officer – writing focus
• Manager, Global Tuna Conservation
• Officer, Retirement Security
• Senior Associate/Staff Writer for Stateline – fiscal/budget
• Senior Associate/Staff Writer for Stateline – business of government
• Associate, Antibiotic Resistance Project

Office of Personnel Management – Public Affairs Specialist – $52k-$99k – job ID: 15-189-LMW-DE – apply by Mar. 11

Microfinance mainstay FINCA seeks Communications Specialist with 5-7 years of relevant experience as a communications professional, preferably in an international environment, as well as web development & social media skills.

Sierra Club

• Deputy National Press Secretary
• Deputy Director, Beyond Coal Campaign
• Policy Advocate – Sacramento, CA
• Development Associate – San Francisco, CA
• Organizing Manager – Los Angeles, CA
• Organizing Representative – Milwaukee, WI
• Conservation Program Coordinator – St. Louis, MO

How about a DC-based aviation industry opportunity that could (theoretically speaking; not actually mentioned in description) take you for occasional visits to the Brazil-based corporate HQ?  Maybe even in one of these?  Stop dreaming and start applying for this Specialist, Media Relations post opportunity with Embraer – we’ve also found a Fort Lauderdale, FL-based listing w/ that title, as well.

Dept. of Justice – Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist – $76k-$118k – job ID: JP-15-061 – apply by Mar. 6

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation

• Director, Congressional Relations
• Vice President, Development

AMEX International, Inc., a DC-based international development company, seeks Legislative Assistant supporting USAID's Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs – apply by Mar. 6

Conservation International

• Director, Brand Marketing
• Senior Manager, Partner Marketing
• Senior Research Manager – supporting development/fundraising activities
• Intern, Climate Policy
• Marine Management Intern and Sustainable Seafood Intern – Honolulu, HI – apply by Mar. 29

American University – Senior Director, Content & News for WAMU 88.5 FM

… and, finally: did your last employer expect you to treat them like a king or queen?  Your next one might well do the same, albeit with a more legitimate claim for such attention should you be tapped as – Chauffeur with the Office of the Lord Chamberlain, Royal Household – £23k-£24k – London, UK – apply by Mar. 8