50 to Close Out '25

We wrap 2025 DCPA+CJ programming with – what else? – a lot of great jobs & internships. See you again on Monday, Jan. 5.

1) The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Corporate Engagement Associate with 4+ years of experience in corporate engagement, sustainable finance, ESG, conservation, or similar background – $66k-$103k – role is further described as ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, business, and environmental sustainability, and is ready to take ownership of strategic relationships & projects.

2-3) American Farmland Trust

• Policy Director – $120k
• multiple development/fundraising posts also available

4) Brookings Institution – Special Events Assistant – $53k-$56k

5-7) Center for American Progress

• Chief Development Officer – $210k-$260k
• Senior Fellow, China Policy – $150k-$165k
• Press Assistant – $55k-$63k

8) Center for Economic Policy Research – Director of Development (scroll to find) – $87k-$130k

9) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Research Assistant/Associate, Federal Fiscal Policy & Immigration Policy – two-year term, starting June 2026 or sooner – $55k-$63k

10) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Donor Stewardship Coordinator – $53k-$58k – Annapolis, MD

11) Children’s National Medical Center – Senior Executive Communications Specialist – $93k-$155k

12) Coptic Orphans – Marketing Manager – see also main career page

13) Cosby Marketing – Interns – Summer 2026 – $20/hr – Bethesda or Annapolis – apply by Jan. 15

14-18) DCI Group – see also main career page

• Account Exec, European Affairs – $80k – French and/or German language skills required – DC-based
• Account Exec, Client Services – $70k-$80k
• Account Exec, Strategic Alliances – $70k-$80k
• Account Exec, Media Affairs – $70k-$80k
• Account Associate – $60k

19-22) Edelman PR

• Senior Account Supervisor, Technology – $80k-$120k – DC or New York
• Senior Account Supervisor, Technology PR – $80k-$120k – DC, New York or Atlanta
• Account Exec, Health – $55k-$68k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Account Exec, Technology – $55k-$65k – DC, New York or Atlanta

23) Episcopal Relief & Development – Vice President of Advancement (pdf) – $190k-$195k – DC, New York or Atlanta – see also main career page 

24-25) Federation of American Scientists – see also main career page

• Senior Manager, AI Safety & Security Policy – $110k-$145k
• Government Affairs Manager – $70k-$85k

26) FleishmanHillard – Digital Paid Media Intern – Spring 2026 – $17-$20/hr – apply by Jan. 31

27) Gensler Research Institute – Graphic Designer – $77k-$87k – DC or New York

28-29) Heritage Foundation

• Director, Media & Public Relations – $120k-$140k
• Assistant Director, Media & Public Relations – $105k-$125k

30) Ketchum – Managing Account Supervisor, Sports – $100k-$120k – DC, New York, Chicago or Los Angeles

31) Meta – Public Policy Operations Associate – $119k-$177k

32) New Blue Interactive – Ads Account Coordinator – $50k-$60k

33-36) Reason Foundation

• Editorial Manager
• Copy Editor – freelance role
• Fellowships: Reporter – Producer for Free Media – one year terms
• Summer 2026 Internships – Policy – Marketing – Journalism – apply by Mar. 1

37) Semafor – Congressional Reporter 

38-40) Smithsonian Institution

• Assistant Director of Advancement/Individual Giving supporting the National Museum of African American History & Culture – $142k-$185k – apply by Jan. 9
• Special Assistant, Office of the Regents – $69k-$90k – apply by Jan. 12
• Advancement Assistant supporting the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden – $57k-$74k – apply by Jan. 9

41-45) Recent searches via Talent Market

• Foundation for American Innovation – Development Director – $100k-$180k
• Do No Harm – Vice President of Strategic Communications – remote-based
• American Conservation Coalition – State Policy Lead – $65k-$75k – remote-based
• Palmetto Promise Institute – Policy Research & Communications Associate – Columbia, SC
• Center for Independent Employees – Director of Development – remote-based

46) United Food & Commercial Workers – Digital Content Lead – $66k-$84k

47) United Nations Association of the USA – Executive Director – $160k-$198k

48) United Nations Foundation – Interns supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance – late Jan.-late Apr. 2026: Federal & External Affairs – Communications – Policy – $18-$20/hr

49) Urban Institute – Research Assistant, Health Policy – $52k-$65k

50) … and finally: MORI Associates is seeking a Communications Strategist to engage and support NASA’s Citizen Science community to accomplish science that relies on volunteers – $135k-$145k – qualifications include experience writing & winning government grants and master’s degree or PhD in a field of science relevant to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate – see also main career page 

Best wishes for a productive and/or relaxing week in whatever ratio fits you, a safe & satisfying New Year's Eve, and a really really really great 2026 from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. See our 12/22 set to find our still-expanding annual dive into best champagnes lists.