Making New Friends

It's Monday & it's time to make some new friends, career-wise & otherwise. That's what it's all about (plus paying the mortgage/rent, health insurance, finding meaning & fulfillment in your daily existence, the fitness center here is actually pretty great, etc.). Think of the future pals you'll meet at these probably bursting-at-the-seams-with-new-friends workplaces.

Monday update: We just happened on these remote-based opportunities at the Smithsonian Institution with almost-here Mar. 17 application deadlines:

• Assistant Director of Advancement supporting their Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools program – $120k-$156k
• Gift Officer, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory – $101k-$131k

1) The Data Center Coalition is recruiting for a Senior Manager, State Policy focusing on Western states – remote-based background in policy advocacy, including working directly with state legislatures desired, as well as experience managing third-party lobbying consultants – remote-based in region

2) Collaborative Communications is in search mode for a Public Relations Strategist with 3–5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or strategic communications, along with demonstrated success in securing earned media coverage & developing integrated media strategies in education, nonprofit, or philanthropic contexts.

3-6) The Atlantic

• Senior Producer, Video Podcasts – $105k-$150k
• Senior Associate Editor – $85k-$100k
• Art Director – $85k-$100k – DC or remote-based
• Designer – $85k-$100k – focus on creating visuals for social platforms – DC or remote-based

7) Bechtel – Communications Specialist 

8) BNSF Railway – Federal Government Affairs Manager – $87k-$94k

9-10) BRAC USA – remote-based – see also main career page

• Manager, External Engagement & Coordination – $80k-$85k – preference for NYC area candidates
• Manager, Individual Philanthropy – $80k-$85k – preference for West Coast-based candidates

11) Bristol Myers Squibb – Engagement & Budget Specialist, Global Policy Research/Analytics & Economics – $59k-$72k

12-13) Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment – remote-based roles – see also main career page

• Communications Director & Staff Director – $90k-$150k
• Societal Defense Researcher – $85k-$135k

14-16) Centers for Strategic & International Studies

• Publications Coordinator – $57k-$58k
• Program Coordinator & Research Assistant supporting the Project on Nuclear Issues – $55k-$65k
• Communications Intern and Congressional & Government Affairs Intern – Summer 2026 – $18-$20/hr – more Intern roles available

17) CoStar Group – Director, Public Relations & Corporate Communications

18) Defenders of Wildlife – Communications Specialist – $79k-$85k – see also main career page 

19) Destination DC – Digital Content Coordinator – $60k-$65k – see also main career page 

20) Embassy of Canada – Senior Trade Officer – $119k – Miami, FL – apply by Mar. 29

21) Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – Political Affairs Officer – intermediate proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish desired – apply by Apr. 3 – see also main career page 

22) Foundation for the NIH – Strategic Alliances Officer – $100k-$120k – see also main career page

23-24) Future of Life Institute – see also main career page

• U.S. Policy Team Member – 2 roles available – $85k-$195k – apply by Apr. 3
• Communications Associate – remote-based – $75k-$115k – apply by Mar. 20

25) Katten Muchin Rosenman – Director of Public Relations & Communications – $240k-$290k – see also main career page

26) Genentech – Director, Federal Government Affairs 

27-29) George Mason University

• Associate Vice President of Development – apply by Mar. 25
• Associate Director of Development, College of Engineering & Computing – apply by Mar. 17
• Social Media Assistant, Advancement & Alumni Relations – part-time – apply by Mar. 23

30) Ketchum – Insights & Strategic Research Associate/Managing Consultant supporting Ketchum Analytics – $85k-$90k

31) Lilly Broadcasting – Pentagon Reporter – see also main career page

32) Maryland Live! Casino – Senior Vice President of Marketing – $185k-$256k – Hanover, MD – see also main career page 

33) MIRACORP –  Public Affairs & Media Engagement Specialist – $115k-$145k – Ft. Belvoir, Va.

35) Mystery Arlington-based nonprofit – Event Producer – $48-$54/hr – search managed by Cella 

35) Mystery human rights and social justice nonprofit – Freelance Writer – part-time – $45-$55/hr – remote-based – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits 

36) Mystery political consulting firm – Creative Director, Political Advertising – $100k+ – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

37-38) Mystery startup energy advocacy organization – remote-based roles – searches managed by Big Fish

• Director of Policy – $150k-$180k
• Director of State Campaigns – $150k-$180k

39-41) National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (scroll to find)

• Director, State Government Relations – $100k-$110k
• Manager, Public Affairs and Communications – $87k-$92k
• Executive Assistant & Government Relations Specialist – $70k-$78k 

42) National Health Law Program – Brand & Content Associate – $60k-$64k – remote-based – apply by Mar. 31 – see also main career page 

43) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Officer, Public Sector supporting the Enduring Earth partnership – $142k-$159k

44-45) Pew Research Center

• Head of Video – $130k
• Video Producer & Editor – $75k

46-47) Public Interest Legal Foundation – see also main career page

• Director of Communications – $90k-$135k
• Communications Associate – $60k-$85k

48-49) R Street Institute – see also main career page

• Policy Director, Energy & Environment – $185k-$200k
• Technology & Innovation Fellow – $80k-$90k

50) U.S. Navy – Congressional Affairs Officer supporting the US Indo-Pacific Command – $169k-$197k – apply by Mar. 17 

51) Voto Latino – Interns – Summer 2026 – $18/hr – opportunities in Communications, Social Media, Partnerships & Advocacy, and Strategic Initiatives departments – bilingual w/ Spanish a plus – apply by Apr. 25

52) Washington Post – Assistant Op-Ed Editor – $82k-$123k

53-54) … and finally: Fancy a communications role at a historic national treasure? Director of Media at George Washington’s Mount Vernon fits that bill – 10+ years’ relevant experience required including time in a supervisory role – Summer 2026 Media & Communications Intern also available w/ a $15/hr pay grade – see also main career page

55) … and finally, part 2: help make new friends for the Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics as an Outreach Specialist, with your labor compensated at a $62-$65/hr rate – or get in the fun by simply joining the Friends of the BLS; membership is free.