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1) Duke Energy is seeking a Director of Public Affairs & Federal Communications with 10+ years’   experience in the energy sector and public affairs, government affairs or public policy matters, as well as a background working with the media, including on-the-record and on-camera, developing news releases and media messages, and maintaining relationships with reporters – $179-$190k – apply by Aug. 13

2) Youth writing & publishing center 826DC is recruiting for a Senior Manager/Director, External Affairs with 2-5+ years of relevant experience with preference for a background working in communications, marketing and development at a non-profit– $58k-$77k – see also main career page

3-4) New opportunities with the National Park Foundation – see also main career page

• Manager, Government Relations – $75k-$85k
• Government Relations Coordinator – one-year term – $65k-$70k

5) Cargill has a fresh call for a Senior Manager, U.S. Government Relations with 4+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs; Capitol Hill or trade association background preferred, along with strong understanding of food, agricultural, or supply-chain policy – $115k-$150k

6) Amazon – Principal, AWS Global AI Public Policy – $148k-$245k – Arlington, Va. or Seattle

7) American College of Cardiology – Marketing & Communications Associate – see also main career page 

8-9) American University

• Communications Specialist – $65k-$75k
• Associate Director of Annual Giving, WAMU – $85k-$95k

10) Americorps/National Park Service – Public Affairs Fellow, National Capital Region – one-year term starting in Oct. 2025 – $900/wk + education award – apply by Aug. 25

11) Arnold & Porter – Media Relations Manager – $125k-$175k – DC or New York

12) British Embassy – Head of Digital – $85k – apply by Aug. 18

13) Brookings Institution – Media Relations & Outreach Manager – $66k-$87k

14) Children’s National Hospital – Assistant Director of Development, Employee & Annual Giving – $57k-$95k

15) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – DC Organizing Internship (pdf) – Fall 2025 – $25/hr – apply by Aug. 8 

16) Episcopal Relief & Development – Faith & Community Engagement (pdf) – $190k-$195k – New York or remote-based – see also main career page 

17) ExxonMobil – Media Relations Advisor – $130k-$300k

18) Freddie Mac – Strategic Communications Professional – $84k-$126k

19) Georgetown University – Communications Manager supporting the Beeck Center for Social Impact – apply by Sept. 2

20) German Marshall Fund of the U.S. – Digital Communications Manager – $63k-$75k

21) Global Refuge – Director for Digital Marketing & Donor Strategy – $98k-$115k – see also main career page

22) Hudson Institute – Intern Program Manager – $56k-$62k

23) Integer Technologies – External Affairs Manager – see also main career page 

24) International Campaign for Tibet – Communications Intern 

25) Islamic Relief USA – Events Coordinator – $60k

26) Marriott International – Public Policy & Community Engagement Coordinator – $26-$42/hr

27) Montgomery College – Community Engagement Specialist – $28-$37/hr

28) Mystery asset management company – Communications Director – $90k+ – search managed by the Ford Agency 

29) Mystery employer – Political Director – $165k-$210k – search managed by Korn Ferry

30-32) National Association of Manufacturers

• Director, Government Relations – $104k-$140k
• Digital Content Editor – $75k-$82k
• Strategic Communications Associate – $57k-$68k

33) Northern Virginia Community College – Editor-in-Chief/Publications Manager – to $100k – apply by Aug. 10 

34) Strategic Management Services – Healthcare Regulatory Analyst – $65k-$70k

35) One Acre Fund – Director, Major & Principal Gifts – remote-based – apply by Aug. 10 

36) Oxfam USA – Campaign Advisor – $80k-$85k

37) PAC Outsourcing – Political Compliance Manager (scroll to find)

38-39) Parkinson’s Foundation 

• Senior Director/Associate Vice President of Federal Public Policy – $120k-$170k
• Senior Director/Associate Vice President of State Public Policy – $120k-$170k

40-43) Smithsonian Institution

• Government Relations Specialist – $120k-$156k – apply by Aug. 11
• Digital Engagement Specialist – $84k-$109k – apply by Aug. 24; subject to early closure
• Public Affairs Specialist, National Museum of Asian Art – $84k-$109k – apply by Aug. 27
• Donor Relations Specialist, National Air & Space Museum – $120k-$156k – apply by Aug. 29

44) TransUnion – Senior Government Relations Advisor – $142k-$237k

45) United Nations Foundation – Senior Advocacy & Communications Manager, Global Health – $95k-$110k

) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager, Americas – $73k-$82k

47) U.S. Pharmacopeia – External Affairs Senior Director, Biologics – $174k-$223k – see also main career page 

48) Vulcan Materials Company – Community & Government Relations Manager 

49-50) WilmerHale – see also main career page

• Public Relations & Communications Manager – $139k-$174k – see also main career page
• Public Relations Coordinator – $69k-$87k

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