Thursday, October 16, 2025

Feels Like Fall

Hello Thursday job-searchers and -browsers! Enjoy the day & the jobs & the weekend.

1) The National Women's Law Center is hiring a Digital Strategies Manager (scroll down) to work on their email/web/SMS program – NWLC is especially looking for someone with experience writing advocacy & fundraising emails – $90k-$106k – remote-based in DC, MD, VA, NJ, PA, IL, NY, or CT

2) The Trust for the National Mall has shared this very fresh call for a Director of Individual Philanthropy with 7+ years' experience in non-profit fundraising; proven abilities in major gifts, planned giving, direct mail & donor stewardship preferred – $125k-$135k – see also main career page 

3) Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Manager, Health Policy & Public Affairs with 4+ years’ experience in public relations, communications, and/or public affairs; including healthcare-related work – $70k-$85k – Boston or New York – see also main career page  

4) ACLU of the District of ColumbiaPolicy Counsel/Policy Advisor – $80k-$110k

5) American Council of Trustees & AlumniProgram Associate for Philanthropy (scroll to find) – $48k – note: page takes a few moments to load for us

6) ANSERSenior Wireless Communications Policy Analyst – Secret clearance required

7-8) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

9) Association of Professional Certified Public AccountantsSenior Manager, State Advocacy – $141k-$177k – see also main career page 

10) British Embassy Executive Assistant supporting the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council – $66k – apply by Oct. 23

11) Center for International Environmental LawPublications Manager – $81k-$110k – apply by Oct. 26

12) City of HyattsvilleCommunications Specialist – contract status – $25-$30/hr – bilingual in English/Spanish required

13) CureSearch for Children’s CancerDirector, Marketing & Communications – $100k-$110k – fully remote – apply by Oct. 31

14) CVS HealthLead Director of Public Affairs Campaigns – $144k-$288k – DC or remote-based – apply by Oct. 26

15) DC Dept. of Licensing & Consumer ProtectionPolicy Analyst – $80k-$103k – apply by Oct. 23

16) DC WaterChief Legal & Ethics Officer/Executive Vice President, Government & Legal Affairs – high $200k band – JD required – search managed by Polihire

17) Good Food InstituteDonor Relations Specialist – $74k-$78k – apply by Nov. 6 – see also main career page

18) Hello HeartVice President, Government Affairs – $230k-$250k – see also main career page

19) Families USASenior Policy Analyst – $85k-$95k

20) Howard UniversityDeputy Director for Communications & Archives supporting their Real Estate Development & Capital Asset Management unit – $100k-$110k

21 ) Hudson InstituteDirector of Government Relations – $180k-$220k – see also main career page 

22) Leadership Conference on Civil & Human RightsSenior Communications Associate – $81k-$99k – see also main career page 

23) LG ElectronicsGovernment Affairs Policy Analyst – $70k-$90k

24-25) Manhattan Institute – see also main career page

26) Metropolitan Police Dept. Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$118k – apply by Oct. 19

27-28) Mystery news media industry leader – searches managed by Profiles

29) National Association for Latino Community Asset BuildersDirector of Public Policy – $113k-$144k – Spanish language skills a plus

30-31) National Geographic Society

32-33) National Indian Health Board – see also main career page

34) National Park FoundationDirector, Digital Strategy – $120k-$140k

35-36) ONE Campaign

37) Operation BlessingManager of Digital Marketing – Virginia Beach, Va.

38-39) POLITICO

40) Prince George's County Office of Homeland SecurityPublic Information Officer – $62k-$134k – apply by Oct. 24

41) SemaforReporter – $75k-$90k – focus on U.S. foreign policy for Africa & the Persian Gulf region

42-43) UNCF/United Negro College Fund

44) U.S. Holocaust Memorial MuseumMarketing & Communications Interns (scroll to find) – Jan-May 2026 – $16/hr – remote-based – sub-specialties in project management, communications & social media noted – apply by Oct. 31

45) … and finally: this is a little outside the usual DCPA+CJ wheelhouse, but we’re thinking that enlisting with the Aerospace Industries Association as Senior Coordinator supporting their American Rocketry Challenge would a pretty engaging gig – $60k – 3-5 years’ experience in STEM outreach, program/project management, social impact, or operations is preferred

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Best wishes for finally-getting-crisp-out-there Fall weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's some ideas to enjoy the cooling weather  – and see our compendium of other seasonal happenings to look ahead. 

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