Planning, Education, Justice & Magnets

Everything's fine; everything's not fine. But here are your jobs & weekend amusements.

1) West End Strategy Team has shared this call for a Strategist with 3–5 years of experience in a relevant field that demonstrates strong writing & editing skills as well as ability to monitor, pitch, and respond to news cycles – $70k-$75k – more about WEST here 

2) The DC Office of Planning is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to handle a broad range of media relations, communications & digital/social media assignments – $93k-$119k – apply by Sept. 19

3) The New Media Firm is in search mode for an entry-level Digital Media Buyer with 2+ years of experience (which can include internships) as well as knowledge of digital advertising (programmatic, OTT, and/or social) and background in & around digital media buying – $55k-$60k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

4) The Smithsonian Institution is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Global Cultural Programs & Partnerships with 7-10 years of related experience & expert level knowledge of the structures, functions, and strategic priorities of cultural, museum, and scientific institutions in order to develop high-value relationships & global funding opportunities – $120k-$156k – apply by Sept. 19

5) American Council on Education – Marketing & Communications Associate – $53k-$66k

6-7) American Forest & Paper Association – see also main career page

• Government Affairs Coordinator – $52k-$57k
• Senior Manager, Government Affairs – $116k-$145k – remote-based in Sacramento, CA area

8) American Rivers – Director of Planned Giving – remote-based

9-10) American University

• Senior Digital Content Creator, School of Business – $65k-$70k
• Major Gifts Officer, WAMU – $90k-$110k

11-15) Artemis Arc – see also main career page; click all openings to find these

• Project Manager – $120k-$140k – communications focus
• Digital Communication Specialist – $100k-$119k
• Strategic Communications Associate – $100k-$112k
• Media Relations Specialist – $100k-$110k
• Graphic Designer – $70k-$77k

16-18) Asian Americans Advancing Justice – see also main career page

• Assistant Director of Strategic Communications – $80k-$90k
• Digital Engagement Associate – $70k-$85k
• Manager of Immigration Advocacy – $65k-$80k

19) Booz Allen – Press Officer supporting the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health 

20) Brand USA – Senior Director, Media Relations & Corporate Communications – $145k-$218k – see also main career page 

21-22) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

• Director, Income Security – $125k-$160k
• Messaging & Events Associate – $58k-$63k

23) Center Road Solutions – Director, Legislative & Regulatory Policy – $65k-$75k

24) CFP Board – Director of Public Relations – $145k-$175k – see also main career page 

25-26) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

• Engagement & Coalitions Director – $125k-$160k
• Senior Policy Analyst – $90k-$100k

27) Elexlon – Communications Intern – Summer 2026 – DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago, Newark, DE or Mays Landing, NJ

28) Lawyers for Good Government – Policy & Compliance Advisor, Clean Energy – $115k – see also main career page 

29) LMI – Strategic Communications Specialist supporting a DoW (fka DoD) client – Secret clearance required – $100k-$115k

30) Mystery Arlington-based association – Creative Marketing Specialist – $32-$36/hr – search managed by Creative Circle 

31) National Indian Health Board – Public Policy & Advocacy Staff and Communications & Events Staff – not actively hiring for specific roles; looking to build talent pool for future opportunities – FWIW, NIHB posted these this week 

32) Proctor & Gamble – Senior Manager, U.S. Federal Government Relations – $115k-$190k

33) TikTok – Senior Manager, Public Policy & Federal Government Affairs – $178k-$330k

34) University of the District of Columbia – Development Associate – $68k – see also main career page 

35) University of Virginia – Digital Media Coordinator, UVA Library – $60k-$70k – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Sept. 17 

36) Unleash Prosperity – Special Assistant – $45k-$60k – search managed by Talent Market 

37) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Senior Vice President, Policy – $254k-$318k

38) Washington Post – National Correspondents – $97k-$162k – looking to fill 2 roles: one in Great Lakes region & one in California/Southwest; the latter will focus on Latino life & demographic shifts that are remaking that part of the country – apply by Sept. 21

39-40) World Bank

• Multimedia Communications Officer – apply by Sept. 19
• Communications Officer, Media Relations – apply by Sept. 24

41) and finally: Permanent Magnets. Zero Rare Earths. Made in Minnesota. – that’s what Niron Magnetics loudly & proudly proclaims on their home page. Get in on the fun as their DC-based Director, Government Affairs with a $135k-$185 pay grade & monthly jaunts to the MN mothership – see also main career page 

42) … and finally, part 2: Virginia Beach area part-time job-seekers should take note of this Clean the Bay Day Assistant role with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation running from Dec. 2025 through June 2025 – $18/hr – apply by Oct. 31 – more on CtBD here

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  Here's some weekend happenings – see the full Festival Season 2025 roundup for more into November: 

• Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 11-14
• DC Art All Night – various locations – Sept. 12-13
• 28th Annual Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach – Sept. 12-13
• Washington Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 12-14
• 101st Charles County Fair – LaPlata, MD – Sept. 12-14
• Wundergarten Oktoberfest – NOMA DC – Sept. 12-Oct. 12
• Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 13
• Fall Makers Market & Brewfest at the Stacks – Buzzard Point/SW DC – Sept. 13
  
• Maryland Wine Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 13
• 757 Battle of the Beers – Virginia Beach – Sept. 13
• Stone Bridge Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off  – Potomac Town Center/Woodbridge, Va. – Sept. 13
• Fredtoberfest – 6 Bears & a Goat Brewery/Fredricksburg, Va. – Sept. 13
• Alexandria Art Festival – John Carlyle Square – Sept. 13-14
• Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest – Waterford, Va. – Sept. 13-14
• Maryland Seafood Festival – Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD – Sept. 13-14
• Adams Morgan Day – where else? – Sept. 14
• 49th Falls Church Festival/Taste of FC – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 14
• Hyattsville Porchfest – Hyattsville, MD – Sept. 14