Monday, March 18, 2024

Here You Go

Hello Monday! We're bereft of a clever/relevant title, but we've got plenty of great jobs.

1) The NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund is recruiting for an Editorial Director with 10+ years of experience in journalism and/or communications along with proven team management & mentoring skills – $120k-$150k – search managed by Chaloner

2) The American Institutes for Research is looking for Digital Communications Specialist to help develop, grow, and improve the institution’s website & digital presence – Arlington, Va, HQ or location negotiable (incl. multiple other DC-area offices) or remote-based.

3) The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum is seeking a Content Specialist with 2-3 years of relevant experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or related field – $55k-$60k – DC; New York; Atlanta, GA; St. Petersburg, FL or Chicago, IL

4-6) American University

7) The Campaign WorkshopProgressive Political Consulting Internship – Summer 2024 – paid position – remote-based

8-10) Catholic Diocese of Arlington

11) Chevy Chase ClubDirector of Marketing & Communications – $125k-$140k

12) City of AlexandriaSenior Communications Officer, Dept. of Transportation & Environmental Services – $67k-$119k – apply by Mar. 27

13) Congressional Research ServiceLegislative Analyst – $99k-$128k – two vacancies; remote-based – apply by Mar. 25

14) Dept. of Health & Human Services Communications Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Mar. 24

15) Dept. of the TreasurySupervisory Communications Specialist – $154k-$243k – apply by Apr. 1

16) Grounded SolutionsCommunications Specialist (pdf) – see also main career page

17-23) Heritage Foundation

24) Joyce FoundationPresident & CEO – Chicago, IL – search managed by Heidrick & Struggles

25-26) Malala Fund

27) Mystery healthcare association PAC & Grassroots Advocacy Manager – search managed by the Sparks Group

28-29) National Academies of Sciences/Engineering/Medicine

30) National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationCongressional Affairs Specialist – $82k-$181k – apply by Mar. 21

31-33) ONE Campaign

34) Oxfam AmericaSenior Policy Advisor, Economic Justice – $90k-$95k – can be remote-based – apply by Mar. 25

35) Peace CorpsCongressional Relations Specialist – $70k-$128k – apply by Mar. 25; subject to early closure

36) Pew Charitable TrustsExecutive Assistant, Environment

37-38) Salt River Project

39) Save the ChildrenCommunications Advisor – $84k-$94k – DC, Fairfield, CT or remote-based

40) Senate Office of the Legislative CounselLegislative Assistant – $45k – apply by Mar. 22

41-42) Shared Hope International – see also main career page

43-47) Opportunities via Talent Market:

47) Wallace FoundationCommunications Officer – $169k-$188k – New York – search managed by Chaloner

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Decide Yourself

We're a little late to the game this morning, but we hope it's worth the wait.

1) The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum is recruiting for a Development Associate with 2+ years of prior experience with development work or similar role, as well as demonstrated success in maintaining detailed records, managing databases, and managing multiple competing demands; facility with database management software is a plus – $52k – DC, Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL – see also main career page

2) Airbus U.S. Space & DefenseDirector of Marketing & Communications – apply by Apr. 11

3-4) Airlines for America

5-7) American Academy of Pediatrics – see also main career page

8-9) American Society of Clinical Oncology

10-12) Aspen Institute

13) BLN24 Director of Strategic Communications – see also main career page

14) British EmbassySenior Trade Policy Adviser – $110k – apply by Mar. 18

15-17) Care – see also main career page

18) CGI Federal Media Relations Associate

19) Comcast Vice President, Public Affairs

20) Cornerstone MontgomeryDirector of Development & Communication (scroll to find) – $90k+ – see also main career page

21-26) DDC Public Affairs – see also main career page

27) Dept. of DefensePublic Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 25

28) Dept. of Health & Human ServicesGraphic Designer – $99k=$128k – apply by Mar. 17

29) Dept. of Labor Writer/Editor – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 18

30) Fairfax CountyWeb Content Editor – $66k-$110k – apply by Mar. 22

31) Food & Agriculture Organization of the United NationsCommunication Officer – intermediate-level knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish desired – apply by Mar. 21 – see also main career page

32) Food & Friends Communications Director

33-37) Georgetown University

38) Metropolitan Police Dept. Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$115k – apply by Apr. 20

39) Metropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityGovernment Affairs Representative – $89k-$130k – apply by Mar. 22

40-44) PEN America – see also main career page

45) Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association Director, Lead for Government Affairs

46) Sinclair BroadcastingEditorial Assistant, Digital Content/True Crime

47) Special OlympicsDirector, Global Health Communications

48) State Dept. Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Bureau of Global Health Security & Diplomacy – $99k-$128k – apply by Mar. 20

49) University of MarylandCommunications Specialist – apply by Mar. 31

50) U.S. Global Leadership CoalitionPolicy Assistant

51) Wells FargoCommunications Director, Strategy/Digital & Innovation & Technology – DC; New York; Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX or Tempe, AZ

52) Win Without War Government Relations Associate – $52k – apply by Apr. 8

53-55) … and finally: Semafor communications honcho Meera Pattni is developing a database to help connect journalists with media opportunities in response to the current tide of layoffs/closures in that space – and here’s a few opportunities w/ her employer:

56) ... and finally, part 2: we were cheered to see this Media & Advocacy Officer with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as it gave us the opportunity to think of these guys – see also main career page and decide yourself if radio's gonna stay.

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.


Monday, March 11, 2024

The Ball's in Your Court

Hello Monday! If you're game, we're hopeful this set will deliver at least one match.

1) Public Knowledge is seeking a Senior Policy Counsel/Analyst with a passion for free expression & access to knowledge and 5+ years’ experience in civil society organizations, Capitol Hill, Federal agencies, or other relevant policy‐related background; JD or graduate degree a plus – $90k-$110k – see also main career page

2-4) The Center for Community Progress, a national nonprofit that helps cities comprehensively tackle vacant and abandoned properties and community revitalization, is actively recruiting for these – see also main career page

5-6) Dexis has shared two opportunities supporting the USAID Bureau for Conflict Prevention & Stabilization – see also main career page

7) AFL-CIOCommunications Coordinator, Clean Energy Jobs – one-year term – $99k

8) American Council on Renewable EnergyLegislative Director – see also main career page

9-10) American Dental Association – see also main career page

11-12) Dignari

13) Gender JusticeAdvocacy Director – $114k – remote-based in Twin Cities, MN area – search managed by LeaderFit

14-16) George Mason University

17-20) George Washington University

21) Gunston HallPR & Marketing Specialist/Marketing Assistant – $20/hr

22) Hillel International Interns – Summer 2024 – $16/hr – specialties include social media, digital fundraising & marketing roles

23) Kaiser PermanenteSenior Manager, Events & Community Relations

24-29) Ketchum – see also main career page

30-31) Martha’s Table – see also main career page

32) Monumental Sports Social Media Coordinator

33-35) National Democratic Institute

36) Nord Anglia Education/ British International School of WashingtonMarketing & Communications Coordinator

37) U.S. Chamber of CommerceSenior Director, Internal & Executive Communications

38-39) U.S. News & World Report – see also main career page

40) Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCommunications Director, School of Medicine/Dept. of Internal Medicine – Richmond, Va.

41) … and finally: we’re serving up the rare instance where a backhanded compliment is a good thing with this Director of Marketing & Communications role at the Herndon-based U.S. Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic – $105k-$125k pay grade means you can afford a vintage Aldila Cannon & a sharp FILA jacket to complete your workday look.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Cool, Calm & Collected – or Wild, if that's Your Thing

Hello nearing-the-end-of-the-week job-shoppers! We hope one (or more) of these is worth the application effort.

1-3) Progressive/Democrat-focused political, digital & public affairs consulting firm Arc Initiatives has let us know about this fresh Director role supporting their social impact, civic e-training & leadership development team – $90k-$125k – 6+ years of experience working on electoral campaigns or at a party committee, in a government role, on Capitol Hill, at an advocacy/non-profit group, or similar background desired – Arc has also confirmed they’re recruiting for: searches include:

4) The World Wildlife Fund is seeking a Communications Director to lead communications for the Plastic & Material Science team within their Private Sector Engagement dept. – 10+ years' program/communications experience or similar background required; working knowledge plastic pollution issues and/or material science preferred.

5) ACLUDirector of Policy & Government Affairs, Liberty Division – $206k

6) American-German Institute/Halle FoundationInternships – Summer 2024 – $1,700/mo – German language skills preferred – apply by Apr. 12

7-9) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

10-11) Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges – see also main career page

12) Cayuse HoldingsDigital Communications Specialist supporting the State Dept. Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs – $38-$43/hr – active Secret clearance required – see also main career page

13-14) Center for a New American Security

15) CitiHead of Public Policy Engagement – $170k-$300k

16) Competitive Enterprise InstituteInternships – Summer 2024 – apply by Apr. 15

17) Environmental Protection AgencyCommunication Operations Specialist – $121k-$157k – apply by Mar. 13

18-22) Georgetown University

23-24) Hoover Institution – Stanford, CA

25) Media Research CenterMarketing Assistant (scroll to find) – Herndon, Va.

26) National Council on Urban Indian HealthDirector of Congressional Relations – $100k-$130k – see also main career page

27) National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $68k-$1067 – apply by Mar. 11

28) Office of Congressional Workplace RightsDeputy Executive Director, Senate – $184k-$203k – apply by Mar. 26

29-31) Resources for the Future – see also main career page

32) SAICCorporate Communications Officer – intelligence community focus – Secret clearance required

33) Small Business Administration – External Affairs/Legislative & Media Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Mar. 20; subject to early closure

34) SOS InternationalCommunications Specialist – Secret clearance preferred

35) Truman Center/Truman National Security ProjectPresident & CEO (pdf) – search managed by Heidrick & Struggles – see also main career page

36-39) University of Maryland

40) Walt Disney CompanyDirector, Corporate Communications – $155k-$229k – DC, New York, Burbank, CA or Orlando, FL

41) ZemiTek LLCSenior Policy Advisor supporting USAID – $112k

Best wishes for a cool, calm & collected (or wild, if that's your thing) weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. There's a band at Old Hat on Saturday, which probably skews more to the latter option.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Jobs for a Monday in March

1) Tria Federal is seeking a Content Strategist with 3+ years of experience to be the company’s lead for planning and developing written content that supports their marketing & communications strategy – see also main career page

2) The Pew Charitable Trusts has let us know they are still actively recruiting for this Senior Associate, Prospect Research & Portfolio Management role – 4+ years’ experience with a nonprofit organization sought; donor research background preferred.

3-4) American Cancer Society

5-6) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

7) American Federation of TeachersSenior Associate, Digital Campaigner – $97k – see also main career page

8-11) Axios – see also main career page

12) British Embassy/UK Mission to the UNSenior Policy Advisor, Europe & Disarmament – $87k – New York – apply by Mar. 21

13) Credence Management SolutionsPress Specialist supporting USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance – $118k

14) Dept. of Labor Policy Advisor – $117k-$181k – apply by Mar. 15

15) DHS/Customs & Border ProtectionDigital Communication Specialist – $99k-$153k – apply by Mar. 6

16) Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.Legislative Advisor – $180k-$252k – apply by Mar. 6

17) General Dynamics ITInternal Communications Specialist

18-19) Independent Community Bankers of America

20) Living CitiesSenior Associate, Communications & Narrative Change – $73k-$90k

21) Mystery Arlington-based B2B services companyCommunications Director – search managed by the Sparks Group

22-24) Nestlé

25-26) POLITICO

27-28) Sage Communications – see also main career page

29) Scott Circle CommunicationsIntern – $20/hr

30-33) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

34-35) Walt Disney Company – Lake Buena Vista, FL

36-39) Washington Post

40-41) Working America – fixed-term positions through mid-Nov. 2024

We're pretty bummed to see Kuzy exiled, effective immediately, and Rustico's Ballston outpost closing after this coming Sunday. Thanks for the memories.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Take a Leap

Make your Leap Day a little leappier (?) by taking a shot at one or more of these.

1) The American Association for Justice is seeking a Digital Communications Manager with 3+ years of digital communications experience; background related to media, political campaigns, Hill offices, or public relations preferred – see also main career page

2) The Economic Innovation Group has shared this Manager of Public Policy (pdf) role suited for candidates with 5+ years of experience in the fields of public policy or government affairs, preferably including work on Capitol Hill or at an agency focused on economic policy – see also main career page

3-5) Aerospace Industries Association (scroll to find)

6) All Saints ChurchCommunications Director (pdf) – part-time – Woodbridge, Va. – see also main career page

7-13) American Progress

14) American UniversityDirector of Development supporting WAMU

15) Appalachian Trail Conservancy Vice President of Conservation & Government Relations – $130k-$150k – remote-based – see also main career page

16) The AtlanticAssistant Editor – $55k-$65k

17-20) Atlantic Council

21-24) Bloomberg Industry Group

25-26) Brookings Institution

27) College of American PathologistsPolicy Analyst, Healthcare Quality & Diagnostic Excellence – see also main career page

28-31) Edelman PR – see also main career page

32) Federal Trade CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Mar. 9

33-36) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

37-38) Laudato Si’ Movement – remote-based positions

39-40) Meridian International Center

41-42) Nature Conservancy

43-44) Northrop Grumman

45-46) Panagora Group

47) Pew Charitable TrustsPrincipal Editorial Associate

48) Union of Concerned ScientistsExecutive Assistant supporting two Vice Presidents – $59k-$66k

49-50) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

We’ll wrap up by sharing a promo for Indeed’s forthcoming webinar on Careers in the Sports Industry (Mar. 21) that popped into our inbox and also mention the various tutorials & events we see in their online Job Search Academy.

Best wishes for a fine weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. You can mark the 90th anniversary of the end of Prohibition in DC with the long-waited return of History & Hops at Heurich House on Friday, Mar. 1.

Monday, February 26, 2024

43 on 2/26

Hello Monday! Let's get at it!

1) George Washington University has passed along this fresh Senior Communications Associate role suited for candidates with 2+ years of relevant professional experience, exceptional writing skills & strong familiarity with digital platforms.

2) The Primary Care Collaborative is seeking a Communications Associate with strong writing skills & 1-2 years of experience in communications, marketing or public affairs for a health care organization, Hill office, nonprofit organization, government agency, or political campaign – $50k

3-4) Grifols is recruiting for a Corporate Affairs Director to lead in the development and advancement of the company's PR & public policy objectives with a focus on Federal and State health policy & advocacy – 7+ years’ experience in health policy through trade association, private sector or other relevant position; Capitol Hill background preferred – policy research/analysis-focused Corporate Affairs Manager role also available for candidates w/ 5+ years relevant experience.

5-9) Democratic-focused campaign firm Pivot Group has shared these & tell us that they will consider applications for about a week beyond the Feb. 27 priority deadline noted – can be remote-based in multiple locations, including DC, except as otherwise noted:

10) 3MGovernment Affairs Manager, Americas supporting a new healthcare spin-off entity

11) Alliance for Health PolicyFellows – Summer 2024 – already-funded funded fellowship or scholarship required – apply by Apr. 5

12-14) American Kidney Fund (scroll to find for first two)

15) American Podiatric Medical AssociationAssistant Director, Federal Legislative Advocacy

16) Ascension Health Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy

17) Boston UniversityDirector of Federal Relations – DC-based – see also main career page

18-19) Brand USA – see also main career page

20) CACI Senior Executive Speech Writer & Editor – $89k-$197k

21-23) Capitol Hill

24) Conagra BrandsManager, Government Affairs

25) Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentPublic Affairs Specialist/Speechwriter – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 5; subject to early closure

26) Development Finance Corp.Legislative Affairs Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Mar. 7

27) Elevance Health Public Relations Manager, Crisis Communications – DC or multiple other locations possible

28) Events DCCommunications Manager – see also main career page

29-32) Georgetown University

33) National Association of Social WorkersPublic Policy Associate

34-35) National Indian Health Board – see also main career page

36) New York LifeFederal Governmental Affairs Lobbyist – $115k-$160k

37) Ocean ConservancyLegislative Specialist – $53k-$66k

38) Pacific Legal FoundationMedia Manager – Arlington, Va. or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

39) TikTokCommunications Manager, Civility & Integrity

40) Treasury Dept./Office of Foreign Assets ControlPublic Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 4

41-42) United Nations Foundation

43) … and finally: leverage your 4+ years of military, law enforcement, industrial security, or intelligence-related experience and ability to obtain & maintain a Top-Secret security clearance to claim this Foreign Travel Security Officer post with the House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms – $105k-$118l – apply by Feb. 29

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Full of Ourselves

Welcome back to your abbreviated working- and or searching-week! We're pretty happy with what we've unearthed for you here.

1) The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is seeking a Community Engagement Project Lead, Research with 6+ years of experience conducting qualitative & quantitative research, analyzing data to inform priorities & programs, and communicating with diverse stakeholders – $87k-$106k – Bethesda, MD/hybrid

2-3) The Center for Science in the Public Interest has shared these:

4-5) Communications & reputation management stalwart Purple Strategies has let us know they are actively recruiting for these roles – North Old Town Alexandria or Chicago, IL – see also main careers page

  • Client Lead/Senior Director – 12+ years of statewide/national political campaign experience and/or related professional services and strategic communications background
  • Program Lead/Director – 10+ years of relevant experience in political campaigns or state/federal communications-focused roles, Fortune 500 corporate communications, and/or PR, issue communications or public affairs agency setting.

6-7) AFL-CIO

8-10) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees

11) American Postal Workers UnionSenior Manager, Communications Dept. – $110k

12) American Society of Civil EngineersDirector of Policy Research & Industry Relations – apply by Feb. 28

13) British EmbassyPolicy Advisor, Energy & Climate – $81k – Chicago, IL – apply by Mar. 3

14) Carnegie Mellon UniversityFederal Relations Assistant/Office Manager – DC-based

15-17) Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

18-22) Climate Action Campaign – see also main career page

23) Communications Workers of AmericaSenior Campaign Communications Coordinator – $76k-$127k

24) Enviri Director, Government Relations – see also main career page

25) George Washington University Director of Development, GW Engineering – $120k-$169k

26-30) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted

31-33) League of Conservation Voters

34) Mystery DC law firmPR & Awards Specialist – $75k-$90k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

35-36) National Association of Manufacturers

37) National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor TechnologyDirector of Communications & Public Relations

38) National Council on Quality Assurance Government Communications Marketing Manager

39) National Transportation Safety BoardSocial Media Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Mar. 4

40) POLITICO Graphic Designer

41-42) Prometheus Federal Services – opportunities appear to be in support of Dept. of Veterans Affairs or Veterans Health Administration client – see also main career page

43-47) Smithsonian Institution

48-51) United Way Worldwide

52-53) Weber Shandwick

Friday, February 16, 2024

Advancement, Alcohol, Humanity & Oysters

Hello Friday job-scrutinizers! 

1-2) The National Federation of Independent Business is seeking comms/media professionals for two positions to help advocate for pro-small business policies – see also main career page
  • Senior Media Manager – $90k-$95k – 5-7 years of experience including on-the-record abilities desired – DC, state NFIB office, or remote-based
  • Media Manager – $80k-$85k – 4-6 years of relevant experience sought

3-8) The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum has let us know they are actively recruiting for these roles:

9) Amalgamated Foundation, a platform for progressive, social change philanthropy that manages more than 150 donor-advised & collaborative funds, is seeking a Director of Communications & Campaigns with 9+ years of communications, political or advocacy campaigns, marketing, and/or public relations experience – $150k-$175k – fully remote – apply by Feb. 29 – see also main career page

10) 340B HealthDirector of Government Relations

11-12) AbbVie

13-14) Alzheimer’s Association

15-16) American Academy of Otolaryngology – see also main career page

17) American Association for the Advancement of ScienceEditorial Coordinator – apply by Feb. 25

18) American Society for Radiation OncologyCongressional Lobbyist – see also main career page

19) Anti-Defamation LeagueSenior Editor with the Center on Extremism – $66k-$100k – DC or any other ADL office location

20-22) AstraZeneca

23) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesPublic Affairs Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Feb. 21; subject to early closure

24) Centers for Disease Control & PreventionPublic Affairs Specialist – $91k-$119k – Atlanta, GA – apply by Feb. 26

25) Chickasaw Nation IndustriesStrategic Communication Support Specialist supporting the Defense Health Agency – current security clearance required

26) Congressional Hispanic Caucus InstituteDevelopment Support Associate – $52k-$55k

27) CVS HealthLead Director, Government Affairs – $144k-$288k – Tallahassee, FL

28) EarthRights InternationalCommunications Director – $108k-$135k – fluency in Spanish preferred – see also main career page

29-30) Embassy of Australia – see also main career page

31) Federal Emergency Management AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Feb. 23; subject to early closure

32) Habitat for HumanityFederal Relations Manager – $77k-$86k

33-36) The Hub Project – see also main career page

37) IntuitSenior Manager of Global Policy & Regulatory Affairs – DC, San Diego or Mountain View, CA

38) National Institute of Standards & TechnologyPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – focus on planning, managing & executing NIST conferences/special events – apply by Mar. 1

39) Third WayEconomic Policy Advisor for Fiscal Policy

40-41) Voto Latino

42-43) Washington Post

44) … and finally, Virginia Beach-based oyster enthusiasts need to hustle to get their application in for this Virginia Oyster Outreach Coordinator post with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation that mixes hands-on work with advocacy & promotion efforts – $42k-$44k – apply today, Feb. 16

Best wishes for a really great holiday weekend – culminating in what is variously known as Presidents, President's & even Presidents' Day, even as the official Federal holiday is Washington's Birthday – from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.