Here You Go!

Welcome back to your job-seek week. 53 jobs & internships including an island idyll at the end.

Tuesday Update: we just ran across these closing-today, Nov. 19 opportunities with the Good Food Institute – Associate Director, Policy Initiatives ($128k-$134k) and Public Policy Engagement Manager ($98k-$103k)

1) Our friends at the Washington Post are seeking a Senior Brand Strategist, Public Affairs with expert-level knowledge of the public affairs audience marketplace, with a sophisticated understanding of advocacy & corporate public policy advertising – $91k-$153k

2) American Dental Education Association – Director of Public Health Research & Policy – $101k-$113k

3-4) Association of Social Work Boards – Culpeper, Va.

• State Policy Coordinator – $66k-$103k
• Communications Project Coordinator – $58k-$91k

5) Atlantic Council – Assistant Director, Communications supporting the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center – $60k-$70k – Spanish language skills required

6) Booz Allen Hamilton – Corporate Communications Specialist supporting an intelligence community agency client – $54k-$123k – Secret clearance required

7) British Embassy – Senior Congressional Adviser, Defence – $105k – apply by Dec. 3

8) Brookings Institution – Project Manager, Executive Education – $60k-$90k

9) Capital One – Principal Associate, Corporate Issues & Crisis Communications – McLean or Richmond, Va. or New York

10-13) Center for Budget & Policy Priorities

• Vice President for Housing & Income Security – $175k-$200k
• Director/Senior Director, Federal Budget Policy – $120k-$170k
• Manager/Senior Manager, State Campaigns – 70k-$100k
• Digital Communications Manager – $70k-$85k

14) CFP Board – Director, Development

15-17) Children’s Defense Fund

• National Director of Public Affairs – $165k-$202k
• Senior Policy Associate – $67k-$79k
• Editorial Associate – $46k-$56k

18) Children’s Hospital Association – Media Relations Manager – $76k-$133k

19) Corner Alliance – Communications Analyst supporting DHS – $560k-$85k – Secret clearance required

20) Corning – PAC Manager – $125k-$172k

21-23) DGS Communications

• Federal Communications Project Manager supporting DoT
• Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Marketing & Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

24) Flamboyan Foundation – Senior Managing Director of Communications & External Affairs – $158k – search managed by LeaderFit

25) Georgetown University – Communications Director supporting the Knight-Georgetown Institute – $103k-$140k

26-28) Groundwork Collaborative – see also main career page

• Chief of Policy and Advocacy – $180k-$210k
• Chief of Staff – $175k-$200k – search managed by Prime Chief of Staff
• Senior Digital Manager – $81k-$94k

29-30) Healthsperien (scroll to find)

• Policy Director
• Health Policy & Strategy Intern and Health Policy Communications Intern

31) Housing Assistance Council – External Affairs Specialist – $64k-$84k – see also main career page

32) Howard University – Communication & Digital Specialist, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences – $39/hr

33-35) Islamic Relief USA

• Advocacy & Government Affairs Advisor – $65k-$75k
• Social Media Specialist – 460k-$65k
• Development Coordinator – $53k-$60k

36) Leidos – Senior Communications Specialist supporting an intelligence community program – $78k-$141k – Secret clearance required

37) Migration Policy Institute – Research Assistant/Associate Policy Analyst – $52k-$67k – education focus

38) National Association for Business Economics – Associate Director for Marketing & Communications

39) National Automobile Dealers Association – Director, Media Relations – $125k-$150k – see also main career page

40) Northern Virginia Community College – Alumni Relations & Communication Coordinator – $60k – apply by Nov. 25

41-42) Philip Morris International

• Local Government Affairs Manager – $148k-$203k
• Coalitions & Grassroots Manager – $148k-$203k

43) Plumbing Manufacturers International – Director of State Government Affairs, Policy & Advocacy – $70k-$85k – remote-based

44) Potomac Riverkeeper Network – Vice President for Development – $100k-$140k – apply by Dec. 1

45) Roosevelt Institute – Government Relations Associate – $59k-$63k

46-49) Smithsonian Institution

• Public Relations Specialist, Libraries & Archives – $99k-$128k – apply by Nov. 25
• Donor Relations Officer supporting the Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage – $99k-$128k – apply by Dec. 3
• Gift Officer & National Astronomy Circle Program Director – $116k-$179k – Cambridge, MA – apply by Dec. 6
• Gift Officer supporting the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 13

50-51) UnitedHealth Group

• Director, Government Affairs/Oversight & Investigations – $147k-$282k
• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $147k-$282k

52) U.S. Post Office – Government Relations Analyst, Office of the Inspector General – $117k-$153k – apply by Nov. 21

53) … and finally: the recently arrived chilly weather in the DC area has us looking longingly at this Honolulu-based Government Relations Manager post with the Nature Conservancy – $69k-$73k – apply by Dec. 1 – we’ll crash on your couch for a week, tops.

It's a Start

Hello Friday job-scroungers! We're a work-in-progress today, so check back for more [edit: all done]. Be great!

Friday afternoon update: we thought we were done for the day, but we found one more to share that closes on Sunday: Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Assistant, Air & Space Museum – $55k-$72k – apply by Nov. 17

1) The Council on Foundations is seeking a Director, Communications with 10+ years of directly related experience in communications, public relations or public affairs that includes some work in an in an advocacy, legislative or policy-making environment – $132k-$142k – search managed by Chaloner

2) Waxman Strategies is in search mode for a Senior Vice President of Technology & Telecommunications with at least 15 years of experience, knowledge of how to move decision makers, and a background supporting advancement of legislation and/or and regulatory policy – $201k-$222k + bonus opportunity – see also main career page

3) Here's a neat opportunity to get into a very in-the-news industry segment: the Data Center Coalition is recruiting for a Communications Coordinator with 1-2 years of experience working in digital communications, social media & web contentment development – remote/home-based

4) Allbritton Journalism Institute – Reporting Fellows – two-year term, starting Sept. 2025 – $60k – apply by Feb. 19 – FAQs here

5) American University – Director of Development, WAMU – $135k-$144k
 
6-8) The Atlantic

• Senior Editor – $100k-$200k – defense, national security & technology focus
• Senior Editor – $100k-$175k – DC or New York
• Associate Visuals Editor – $65k-$80k – DC or New York

9) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Communications Intern – $20-$26/hr – apply by Nov. 22

10) DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education – Policy Analyst – $80k-$103k – apply by Nov. 21

11) Experian – Director of State Government Affairs – $129k-$232k

12-13) Georgetown University

• Director of External Relations supporting the Earth Commons – $80k-$157k
• Associate Director of Communications, Business School – $47k-$87k

14) Lyft – Federal Public Policy Manager – $139k-$173k – see also main career page

15) LPL Financial – Vice President, Government Relations – $147k-$246k

16) Metropolitan Police Department – Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$118k – apply by Nov. 18

17) New York Times – Economic Policy Correspondent – $122k-$155k

18) Pew Charitable Trusts – Principal Associate, Field Operations/Advocacy Campaigner – $100k-$112k

19) Pew Research Center – Content Analysis Intern, Religion & World Affairs – Jan.-Apr. 2025 – $17/hr

20) POLITICO – Energy/Public Lands Reporter for E&E News

21-23) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Digital Communications Manager – $50k-$75k
• Outreach Manager, Central – $50k-$75k – focus on ND, SD, NE, KS, IA, MN & MO; doesn’t specify if based-in-region or not
• Deputy Director of Development – $85k-$120k

23-24) Amazon Web Services

• Senior Manager, Public Sector Communications
• Communications Manager, Infrastructure – Arlington, Va. or Seattle, WA

25) American Cancer Society – Associate Director, Federal Media Advocacy – $78k-$100k

26) Apple – Manager, State Government Affairs – $173k-$299k

27-29) Bipartisan Policy Center

• Director, Executive Communications – $150k-$180k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Program – $83k-$108k
• Internships (scroll to find) – Spring 2025 – $3,000 stipend – apply by Nov. 22

30) CGI – Director, Brand & Marketing Communications

31) Council on Foreign Relations – Associate Director/Deputy Director, Media Relations – $75k-$115k

32) EMI Advisors – Communications Health Analyst

33) Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism – Communications & Public Affairs Lead (scroll to find) – $85k-$105k

34) National Alliance for Caregiving – Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy – $120k – apply by Dec. 6

35) National Institute of Health – Public Affairs Specialist – $82k-$153k – apply by Nov. 16

36-38) Soujorners (scroll to find)

• Political Director – $75k-$85k
• Managing Editor for sojo.net – $70k-$80k
• Director of Foundation Relations – $70k-$80k

39-40) State Policy Network

• Director of Communications Strategies (scroll to find)
• Vice President of Communications – search managed by Talent Market

41) Sunrise Movement – Mobilizations Manager – $64k-$72k – remote-based

42-43) Wilderness Society – see also main career page

• Senior Government Relations Representative – $85k-$90k – apply by Dec. 1
• Government Relations Representative – $65k-$71k – apply by Dec. 8

– more to come OK, we're done –

Best wishes for a fun & frisky weekend & Veterans Day from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. How about taking in Settle Down Easy Brewing's 6th Anniversary party in Falls Church on Saturday?

OK, Back to It

Welcome back from the long weekend for many folks. Here's 50 jobs/internships & that's about it. Enjoy responsibly, as they say in the liquor ads.

1) The International Committee of the Red Cross is seeking a Public Relations Officer with 10+ years' of relevant work experience & an editorial mind-set with attention to detail; fluency on Spanish and/or knowledge of international humanitarian law would be a plus – $109k-$123k – apply by Dec. 6

2-3) Arnold Ventures confirms they are actively recruiting for these:

• Vice President of Advocacy, Public Finance – $200k-$320k
• Manager for External Affairs – $95k-$130k

3-4) Aledade – see also main career page

• Digital Communications Specialist – $70k-$80k
• Executive Assistant, Office of the President – $70k-$80k

5-7) American Apparel & Footwear Association (scroll to find)

• Media Relations & Communications Coordinator – $50k-$65k
• Director, State and Local Government Affairs – $100k-$125k
• Interns – Summer 2025

8-10) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy Studies, Congress, Budgets, & National Defense Planning – $50k-$54k
• Research Assistant supporting the Center on Opportunity & Social Mobility – $50k-$54k
• Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy Studies, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa Studies – $50k-$54k – Middle Eastern or Hindi/Urdu language skills a plus

11) American Heart Association – Senior Development Director – remote-based in Baltimore, MD metro area

12-15) American Institute of Architects – see also main career page

• Senior Director, State & Local Affairs – $152k-$155k
• Director, Digital Content – $115k-$120k
• Senior Manager, Federal Affairs – $89k-$100k
• Marketing & Communications Traffic Manager – $68k-$83k

16-17) Avoq – see also main career page

• Senior Research & Policy Associate, Government Relations – $63k-$70k
• Executive Assistant, Strategic Communications – $50k-$75k

18) Brookings Institution – Communications Coordinator, Foreign Policy – $58k-$63k

19) Congressional Budget Office – Assistant Analyst – $63k – multiple posts available – described as entry-level with a three-year maximum term – apply by Dec. 2

20) Dept. of Housing & Urban Development – Senior Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Sec’y and/or the Assistant Sec’y for Congressional & Intergovernmental Relations – $139k-$181k – apply by Nov. 15; subject to early closure

21) Destination DC – Social Media Coordinator – $64k-$67k

22) Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – Media Relations & Communications Coordinator – $40k-$50k

23) Fannie Mae – Senior Public Relations Associate – $81k-$106k – see also main career page

24) gmmb – Copywriter – $75k-$90k – bilingual in English & Spanish required – DC or Seattle, WA – see also main career page

25) Hilton – Government Affairs Manager

26) Howard University – Communications Coordinator, Law Library – $55k-$60k

27) HTNB Corp. – Strategic Communications & Government Relations Manager

28) HW Consulting – Communications Specialist – $70k-$70k – multiple roles available – predominately remote; DC metro area candidates preferred – see also main career page

29-30) Inter-American Development Bank

• Press Media Coordinator – apply by Nov. 15
• External Affairs & Communications Manager – apply by Nov. 24

31) International Association of Fire Chiefs – Government Relations Manager (pdf) – $80k-$90k – see also main career page

32-33) Jesuit Relief Service – see also main career page

• Vice President, Development – $165k-$250k
• Development Assistant – $47k-$50k

34-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• City Relations Manager – $85k-$149k
• Communications Manager, School of Public Health – $73k-4128k
• Manager for Center & Initiative Communications, Business School – $84k
• Associate Director, Communications supporting the FLI Network – $72k

38) League of Conservation Voters – President (pdf) – $400k-$500k – search managed by Korn Ferry

39) Library of Congress – Writer/Editor – $117k-$153k – apply by Nov. 22

40-41) Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area – see also main career page

• Social Media & Marketing Coordinator – $55k-$60k
• Director of Development – $101k-$110k

42) Mercy Corps – Policy & Advocacy Intern – Jan.-May 2025 – $3,200/mo.

43) National Endowment for Democracy – Interns (scroll to end to find) – multiple specialties including government relations & international media – late-Jan through late-May, 2025

44-45) National Restaurant Association

• Chief Marketing Officer
• Advocacy Communications Manager

46) PPL Services Corp. – Federal Policy Manager

47) U.S. Army Futures Command – Congressional & Legislative Affairs Liaison – $139k-$185k – apply by Nov. 18

48) U.S. Geological Survey – Public Affairs Specialist – $62k-$96k – Baltimore, MD; Moffett Field, CA; Woods Hole, MA & Troy, NY – apply by Nov. 19; subject to early closure

49) U.S. International Development Finance Corporation – Managing Director, Communications – $163k-191k – apply by Nov. 29

50) …and finally: we were previously unaware of self-described athletic country club brand Life Time, boasting hundreds of large & luxe clubs nationwide and several in the DC area, until we ran across the Social Media & Event Coordinator role at their Rockville outpost – here's some more on them.

Short & Sweet

With several jobs closing early next week and a long weekend coming up, we're getting this shorter-than-usual set to you today rather than a larger edition on Friday.

1) The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is seeking a Manager, Policy Communications to help shine a light on their work advocating for solutions to put America on a sustainable fiscal path – 6+ years of experience in Communications/public affairs and/or professional experience in political or policy driven work desired, preferably in the national political arena – $95k-$100k – New York – search managed by Chaloner

2) AbbVie – Director, Reimbursement/Government Affairs – $151k-$288k – DC or North Chicago, IL

3) Altria – Director, Public Affairs & Public Policy

4-5) AmeriCorps

• Senior Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$104k – apply by Nov. 18
• Public Affairs Specialist – $70k-$77k – apply by Nov. 18

6-7) Brand USA – see also main career page

• Senior Director, International Public Relations – $170k-$200k
• Senior Manager, Media Relations & Communications – $95k-$130k

8-9) Center for Strategic & International Studies – see also main career page

• Director of Congressional & Government Affairs – $175k-$225k
• Assistant Director of Publications – $75k-$85k

10) Comcast – Director, State Government Affairs – $160k-$240k

11) DAI – Communications Director supporting Advancing Women for Resilient Agricultural Supply Chains – $130k-$170k

12) Dept. of Health & Human Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $68k-$88k – recent grads sought – apply by Nov. 12; subject to early closure

13-14) DHS/ICE

• Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $163k-$191k – apply by Nov. 12
• Writer/Editor – $117k-$153k – apply by Nov. 19

15-18) Georgetown University

• Communications Associate supporting the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs – $19-$28/hr
• Director, Alumni Engagement Strategic Initiatives – $54k-$100k
• Director, Alumni Alliance Engagement – $54k-$100k
• Assistant Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns – $41k-$65k

19) National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Communications Specialist – $117k-$181k – apply by Nov. 18

20-21) National Park Foundation – contract roles; Nov. 2024-Sept. 2025 – see also main career page

• Associate Director, External Affairs – $60/hr
• Senior Coordinator, Strategic Communications – $40/hr

22) Peace Corps – Senior Congressional Relations Specialist – $107k-$158k – apply by Nov. 12; subject to early closure

23) TIAA – Director/Policy Content Writer – $116k-$146k – apply by Nov. 12

24) Wells Fargo – Assistant General Counsel/Executive Director – $173k-$359k – public affairs/sustainability focus – JD required – DC, New York, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Des Moines or San Francisco – apply by Nov. 15; subject to early closure

25) … and finally: Got Georgia on your mind? this Savannah-based Director of Public Relations & Communications (pdf) with the Georgia Historical Society notes that a background working on Capitol Hill or with the Administration will be highly regarded, along with your 7-10 years of experience leading communications, public relations, government relations, or similar role – see also main career page

Best wishes for a restorative & reflective weekend & Veterans Day from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2024 fades out:

• Washingtonian Whiskey, Wine & Spirits Festival – Dock5/Union Market, NE DC – Nov.7
• Maryland Irish Festival – State Fair Grounds/Timonium – Nov. 8-10
• Montpelier Oyster Fest – Montpelier, Va. – Nov. 9

All Over But the Counting

We returned to "day-of" voting this time around; nice way to start off the day. Now comes the counting & probably a lot of shouting. It's also a fun time of year for us as we look forward to tearing into every "how they blew it" election postmortem article we can find. In the meantime, here's some jobs.

1) Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy focused on maximizing opportunity & minimizing injustice, has told us they are actively recruiting for this Director for External Affairs role suited for candidates with 8+ years of relevant experience in external affairs, government relations, legislative affairs, advocacy, federal campaigns, and/or political fundraising – $145k-$200k

2) Resources for the Future is seeking a Manager, Government Affairs with 5+ years of related experience in government affairs & background or deep interest in environmental, climate, or energy issues – $86k-$95k

3) Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics – Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations

4) Allergy & Asthma Network – Director of Advocacy – $110k-$125k

5-6) American Nurses Association – see also main career page

• Senior Policy Advisor – $88k-$102k
• Policy Advisor – $72k-$85k

7-8) Americans United for Life (scroll to find)

• Chief Advancement Officer
• Policy Counsel – JD required

9-12) Association for Enterprise Opportunity

• Senior Director of Marketing, Communications & Engagement – $120k-$160k
• Senior Manager of Public Policy & Government Affairs – $85k-$95k
• Senior Advisor to the President & CEO – $75k-$90k
• RFP: Government & Public Affairs Services (PDF) – proposals due Nov. 12

13-14) Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International

• Senior Manager, Government Affairs – defense advocacy focus
• Senior Manager, Government Affairs

15-18) Booz Allen Hamilton

• Executive Speechwriter – $122k-$227k
• Media Relations Manager – $84k-$193k
• Communications & Public Affairs Specialist – $54k-$123k
• Strategic Communications Specialist – $54k-$123k

19) Breakthrough T1D – Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Engagement – $230k-$270k – remote-based – fka Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

20) CSH/Corporation for Supportive Housing – Senior Policy Manager, Strategy & External Affairs – $85k-$124k – apply by Nov. 21 – see also main career page

21-22) Doctors Without Borders – New York

• Director, Strategic Philanthropy – $149k-$224k
• Senior Major Gifts Officer – $101k-$152k

23) Eide Bailey – Tax Legislative Affairs Senior Manager/Director – $150k-$200k

24-25) Flex

• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $160k-$200k
• Director, State Government Affairs – $160k-$200k – New York

26-27) Humane Society of the U.S.

• Senior Regulatory Specialist – $85k-$100k
• Maryland State Director – $75k-$90k – Annapolis, MD

28-30) Information Technology Industry Council – see also main career page

• Government Affairs Fellow – $18/hr
• Trade & Global Policy Fellow – $18/hr
• Technology Policy Fellow – $18/hr

31) Parsons – Strategic Communications & Legislative Affairs Specialist – $104k-$182k – Secret clearance required

32-33) Qorvis Communications

• Executive Operations & Office Manager
• Marketing & Content Intern

34-35) REPRO Rising Virginia – searches managed by NPAG

• Policy Director – Richmond, Va.
• Development Director – remote-based in East Coast/Mid-Atlantic region

36-37) Special Olympics USA

• Global Health Communications Manager – $55k-$65k
• Intern, Media Management & Content Librarian – Spring 2025 term

38) Transamerica – Senior Speechwriter, Executive Communications – $120k-$135k

39) Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association – Digital Communications Manager – $55k-$67k – location flexible

40) Walgreens – Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations – $115k-$196k

41-43) Washington Post

• Media Editor – $122k-$180k – apply by Nov. 7
• Wellness Editor – $161k-$230k – apply by Nov. 17
• Associate Director, Editorial Creative – $130k-$242k

44) World Vision – Senior Policy Advisor, Global Health – $85k-$100k

45-47) .. and finally: forget politics, forget elections and check out this Senior Social Media Manager gig with your Washington Wizards sporting a $75k-$90k pay grade – along with part-time Social Media, Spanish Language Specialist and Social Media, French Language Specialist roles at $25-$35/hr

Hallo There!

Hallo Friday and Hallo All Hallows' Day! Or a cheerful the Day of the Dead or El Día de los Muertos, if you prefer. Enjoy the jobs & the day.

1) American Promise seeks a strategic thinker with 15+ years of experience in public relations & communications plus demonstrated political acumen and experience to serve as Chief Communications Officer – remote-based

2) The Center for International Private Enterprise is seeking a Program Associate with at least of one year of admin office experience; background supporting international development or public policy programs preferred – $55k

3) FHI 360 is seeking an Advocacy Advisor/Consultant (pdf) supporting their 1,000 Days maternal/child health initiative for two-and-a-half-month engagement starting in mid-November – proposals are due by Nov. 8

4) McCabe Message Partners, a DC-based PR agency with a focus on health, is recruiting for an Account Coordinator/Manager with 1-5 years of related experience as well as strong writing & speaking skills – $57k-$80k

5) Amazon Conservation Association – Communications & PR Manager (pdf) – professional-level proficiency in Spanish required – see also main career page

6-7) American University

• Associate Athletic Communications Director – $48k-$77k
• Reporter, Montgomery & Prince George's Counties for WAMU – $42-$49/hr

8) Casey Trees – Communications & Marketing Manager – $90k-$105k

9-11) ClearPath – see also main career page

• Policy Advisor, Power, Infrastructure & Minerals
• External Affairs Manager
• Congressional Fellow

12-19) CRAFT Media/Digital

• Director, Public Affairs
• Associate Media Director
• Account Manager
• Advertising & Media Strategist
• Account Exec
• Graphic Designer
• Video & Animation Editor
• Public Affairs Intern

20-21) Dar-us-Salaam (scroll to find)

• Director of Strategic Communications
• Development Director

22) DC Dept. of Buildings – Chief Communications Officer – $127k-$177k – apply today, Nov. 1 – we note the suspiciously brief Oct. 29-Nov. 1 open period at recently this in-the-news agency

23) DC Dept. of Energy & Environment – Policy Analyst – $106k-$137k – apply by Nov. 24

24) DC Dept. of Public Works – Legislative & Policy Analyst – $109k-$141k – apply by Dec. 6

25) Federal Housing Finance Agency – Senior Communications Specialist – $106k-$204k- apply by Nov. 13

26-28) Georgetown University

• Digital Communications Associate, Office of Advancement – $41k-$65k
• Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns – $54k-$100k
• Assistant Director, Graduate Programs Annual Giving – $41k-$65k

29-30) Helping Hand Relief & Development – see also main career page

• Senior Policy & Advocacy Associate
• Communications & Advocacy Associate

31) Heritage Foundation – Alumni Relations Coordinator supporting the Truluck Center for Leadership Development – $52k-$62k

32) National Alliance on Mental Illness – Manager, Legislative Analysis – $74k-$84k

33) National Disability Institute – Communications and Marketing Director – apply by Nov. 10

34) National Endowment for Democracy – Social Media Coordinator – $51k-$73k

35-36) Panasonic

• Manager, Battery Public Policy – $148k-$160k
• Manager, Trade & Tax Policy – $148k-$160k

37) Savvee Consulting – Communications Specialist supporting NOAA – $100k-$110k

38-41) United Nations Foundation

• Associate Vice President, Global Communications     
• Federal & External Affairs Associate supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance
• Senior Manager, Global Advocacy supporting Family Planning 2030
• Senior Communications Associate, FP2030

Best wishes for a lovely weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as  Festival Season 2024 enjoys its last big push:

• Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 1-2
• DC Beer Festival – Nationals Park – Nov. 2
• Porchfest – Adams Morgan DC – Nov. 2
• DC Wharf Día de los Muertos – SW DC – Nov. 2
• El Dia de los Muertos Festival – National Portrait Gallery – Nov. 2
• Baltimore Craft Beer Festival – Baltimore Peninsula – Nov. 2
• Sykesville Craft Beer Festival – Sykesville, MD – Nov. 2
• Hardywood Bluegrass Festival – Richmond, Va. –  Nov. 2
• Montpelier Hunt Races – Montpelier Station, Va. – Nov. 2
• Williamsburg Fall Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 2
• Alexandria Fall Fest – River Farm; near Mt. Vernon – Nov. 3

Products, Friends, Vision & Tourism

1) Hermeus, an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft, is seeking a Director of Government Affairs with 8+ years’ experience in defense and national security on Capitol Hill or in government relations roles, either within the Executive Branch or in a comparable position in the defense industry, as well as an in-depth understanding of federal appropriations processes – $220k-$250k – see also main career page

2) Air Products – Legislative Assistant

3) American Friends Service Committee – Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – $130k-$150k – open to candidate located in DC to NYC corridor; Philadelphia preferred – apply by Nov. 8 – see also main career page

4) American Gastroenterological Association – Senior Manager, Advocacy & Political Affairs – $90k-$100k

5) Association of California Water Agencies – Federal Relations Representative – $105k-$151k – DC-based – see also main career page – apply by Nov. 18

6) Black Rock – U.S. Policy Communications – $190k-$240k

7-8) British Embassy

• Transportation Policy Advisor – $85k – apply by Nov. 11
• Marshall Scholarships & British Council Education Lead – $105k – apply by Nov. 11

9) Center for Science in the Public Interest – Legislative Affairs Intern – Spring 2025; Feb. start date preferred – $17/hr – apply by Nov. 8

10) Citi – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $170k-$300k – tax policy focus

11) Easterseals, Inc. – Senior Vice President, Government Relations

12) Edelman PR – Research Analyst, Trust Barometer Research – $42k-$65k – DC, New York or Chicago

13) Edison Electric Institute – Director, Executive & Strategic Communications – $140k-$160k

14) Eli Lilly & Company – Head of International Public Policy

15-16) Every Mother Counts – New York – searches managed by Korn Ferry – see also main career page

• Director, Policy & Advocacy – $120-$130k
• Director, Engagement – $120-$130k – development/fundraising focus

17) Federation for American Immigration Reform – Senior Government Relations Manager (scroll to find) – to $90k

18-19) Federation of American Scientists

• Director of Government Affairs – $150k-$200k
• Communications Associate – $60k-$65k

20-23) Forbes-Tate Partners (scroll to find)

• Analyst, Public Affairs – $49k-$66k
• Director of Digital Paid Media – $110-$130k
• Digital Creative Director – $155k-$175k
• Internships – Jan.-May 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Nov. 15

24) goTenna – Director of Marketing & Communications – $145k-$160k – see also main career page

25) Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Public Engagement & Media Relations Specialist – $79k-$128k

26-28) Judicial Watch (scroll to find)

• Development Operations & Grants Coordinator
• Broadcast Associate     
• Development Coordinator

29-30) Just Vision – DC or New York

• Communications Manager – $70k-$82k
• Director of Development – $100k-$125k

31) MedStar Health – Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy

32) National Association of Attorneys General – Marketing & Communications Manager – $75k-$80k

33-35) NBC News

• Director of Communications – $120k-$145k
• Director of Newsgathering, DC Bureau – $170k-$200k
• Executive Producer, NBC4 – $120k-$130k

36) Northrop Grumman – Media Relations Manager – $129k-$224k

37) Pacific Legal Foundation – Foundation Relations Officer – Arlington, Va; Sacramento, CA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

38) Rx Foundation – Strategic Communications Manager – part-time – $65k-$75k – remote-based – apply by Oct. 31

39) Ryan Stuart Development – Director, Government Affairs – see also main career page

40-41) United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America – see also main career page

• Assistant Legislative Director – $142k
• Assistant Director, Communications – $142k – Detroit, MI

42) United States of Care – Chief Development Officer – $200k-$220k – see also main career page – search managed by Koya/Diversified Search Group

43) University of Virginia – Senior Director of Corporate Relations – $140k-$160k – Charlottesville, Va.

44) Vertex Pharmaceuticals – Regulatory Policy Executive Director

45-46) Virginia Tourism Corporation – Richmond, Va. – see also main career page

• Copywriter – $52k – apply by Nov. 8
• Director of Communications – $85k – apply by Nov. 13

47-48) World Bank – opportunities supporting the Global Partnership for Education Secretariat

• Communications Officer – apply by Nov. 13
• Head of Advocacy & Communications – apply by Dec. 12

49) … and finally: you’ll get to pick the songs, book the National Anthem performer, and handle a million other details to put your mark on the proceedings as Director of Matchday Presentation for D.C. United – $75k-$85k – don’t forget to comp us a couple nice tix if you score this cool gig.

Here's Some Good Ones

Hello Thursday job-browsers! Enjoy the assortment as some crisp weather finally arrives.

1) The Ad Hoc Group is a specialized consulting firm that helps climate tech startups scale up in complex regulated markets – and they’re in search mode for a Principal with 10+ years’ experience working in  startups, consulting firms, utilities, government, or advocacy groups (a combination of experiences is strongly preferred) as well as significant energy policy and market expertise – $160k-$190k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Francisco (we’re told SF is preferred)

2) The Commonwealth Foundation is looking for an Education Policy Associate with 1-3 years of experience in education policy, a strong alignment with free market principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment – DC, Harrisburg or King of Prussia, PA, or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

3) New America is seeking a Senior Editor & Writer with 5+ years of relevant experience that demonstrate top-notch editing and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail – $95k-$105k – apply by Dec. 1

4) Prince William County Public Schools has just passed along this Coordinator, Multimedia Design role supporting development & design of multimedia content, including graphics, animations, presentations, and interactive media – $83k-$162k – Manassas, Va.

5) Earthrise Energy has shared this Communications & Events Manager post suited for candidate with a “never give up” mindset plus 3-5 years of event planning & local communications experience or adjacent skill set – $90k-$110k – remote-based in Illinois with travel to and around Earthrise’s hubs in central Illinois up to 50% of the time

6-11) Earthjustice has let us know they are recruiting for Attorneys to join our team of lawyers and advocates in 2025:

• Associate Attorney, Washington DC Regional – $111k-$125k – apply by Oct. 27
• Senior Attorney, Washington DC Regional – $163k+ – apply by Oct. 27
• Senior Attorney, Clean Energy –  $152k-$179k – DC, San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, or Chicago – apply by Oct. 27
• Associate Attorney, Northeast Regional – $117k-$131k – New York – apply by Nov. 17
• Senior Attorney, Gulf Regional – $144k-$176k – Houston or in region
• Senior Attorney, Midwest Regional/Right 2 Zero – $152k-$170k – Chicago or in region

12) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Political Action Representative – $99k-$149k – Las Vegas, NV

13) American Society of Civil Engineers – Marketing Assistant, Publications Sales & Marketing – apply by Nov. 2

14) British Embassy – Trade Policy Officer – $105k – apply by Nov. 5

15) Burford Capital – Senior Policy Manager

16-17) Colonial Williamsburg Foundation – Williamsburg, Va.

• Annual Giving Officer
• Gift Planning Associate

18) Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement – Public Affairs Specialist – $86k-$153k – two vacancies – DC, Sterling, Va. or Jefferson, LA – apply by Nov. 6

19-21) Georgetown University

• Communications Manager supporting the Georgetown Climate Center – $47k-$87k
• Senior Content Strategist & Copywriter, School of Continuing Studies – $54k-$100k
• Assistant Director, Donor Engagement & Principal Gifts Stewardship – $47k-$87k

22) Howard University – Social Media Coordinator – $55k-$75k – search managed by DRi Waterstone

23) Independent Community Bankers of America – Director for Grassroots Advocacy – $84k-$105k

24) Ketchum – Managing Account Supervisor, Public Sector & Government – $100k-$120k

25) Library of Congress/ Congressional Research Service – Writer/Editor – $68k-$107k – apply by Nov. 8

26) LIFT – Director/Senior Director of Communications – $100k-$130k – DC, New York, Chicago or Los Angeles – see also main career page

27-30) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

• Grassroots & Operations Coordinator – $44k-$63k
• Advancement Manager, Northern Virginia, DC & Baltimore, MD
• Manager/Copywriter – $60k-$86k – remote-based
• Content Manager – $60k-$86k – remote-based

31) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine – Assistant Managing Editor

32) National Kidney Foundation – Vice President of Corporate Communications –  $130k-$160k – New York – see also main career page

33) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Communications supporting NatureVest – $73k-$115k – location flexible

34) Northrop Grumman – Director, Legislative Affairs – $228k-$343k

35) Sierra Club – Advancement Director – $95k-$112k

36-37) Strategic Organizing Center

• Strategic Campaigns Director – $86k-$119k
• Senior Strategic Research Analyst – $83k-$91k

38-40) United Launch Alliance

• Government Affairs Leader
• Government Affairs Specialist
• Government & Political Science Intern – Summer 2025

41) Veterans Health Administration – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Deputy Public Affairs Officer – $86k-$113k – apply by Oct 30

42) VPD Government Solutions – Senior Strategic Communications & Policy Analyst – $83k-$110k

43) Washington Post – Associate Director of Events – $121k-$202k

Best wishes for a chill pre-Halloween weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – here's some fresh Festival Season happenings to consider, and our pals at Old Hat are also having a throw-down on Saturday.

• Hoppy Halloween on the Metropolitan Beer Trail – NE DC; more here – Oct. 26
• Churchkey 15th Anniversary – NW DC – Oct. 26
• DC Brewers’ Guild Real-ly Local Ale Festival – Eckington Place NE DC – Oct. 26
• Home Rule Music Festival – Alethia Tanner Park, NE DC – Oct. 26
• Virginia Gold Cup Races – The Plains, Va. – Oct. 26
• Dupont Circle Fall Fest and Bluegrass Jamboree – Dupont Circle – Oct 26 
• Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl - Downtown/Dupont  Circle – Oct 26
• Nightmare in the Navy Yard – Capital Turnaround, SE DC – Oct 26
• Old Town Halloween Bar Crawl – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 26
• Maryland Crabcake Festival – Westminster, MD – Oct 26
• Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum OysterFest – St. Michaels, MD – Oct. 26
• Mactoberfest Mac & Cheese Festival – Caroline Culinary Arts Center/Denton MD – Oct. 26
• Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 27

Here We Go

Tuesday update: super-busy week for us, will have a new set on Thursday (10/24).

Hello Fr!day job-search enthusiasts! Nothing to add beyond enjoy the jobs & the weekend!

1) The Specialty Equipment Market Association in search mode for a Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs with 4+ years of Capitol Hill, executive branch/federal agency and/or relevant trade association/corporation experience – $110k-$130k – we understand their trade show is a blast

2-3) Meraki Communications Group is actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):

• Account Director, Earned Media – 10+ years of experience in media relations, marketing, strategic communications, or reputation management sought
• Traffic Manager & Production Artist – 6+ years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, advertising, along with graphic design production desired; fluency in Spanish a must

4) Democracy Forward is seeking a Deputy Director of People, Culture & Operations with 10+ years of progressively responsible work experience including Human Resources and/or Operations – $130k-$150k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

5) National Audubon Society is seeking a Managing Director, Policy who will drive the integration of the hemisphere-wide Healthy Birds, Healthy Planet policy agenda to align all of Audubon’s policy efforts and build a cohesive policy strategy – $220k-$260k – search managed by Koya Partners/Diversified Search Group

6-8) American Apparel & Footwear Association (scroll to find)

• Media & Communications Coordinator – $50k-$65k
• Director, State & Local Government Affairs – $100k-$125k
• Interns – Summer 2025

9) America's Essential Hospitals – Director of Communications

10-12) Arnold & Porter

• Policy Advisor – $145k-$200k
• Senior Policy Specialist – $90k-$100k
• Policy Specialist – $60k-$70k

13) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Manager, Storytelling – $107k-$150k – DC or Chicago, IL

14) Booz Allen Hamilton – Energy Communications Consultant & Speechwriter – $75k-$172k

15) Bristol Bay/SpecPro Management Services – Public Affairs Specialist supporting INTERPOL/United States National Central Bureau – Secret clearance required

16-17) British Embassy

• Senior Science & Innovation Policy Advisor – $116k – apply by Nov. 6
• Head of Press, Politics & Public Affairs – $73k – fluency in Spanish required – Miami, FL – apply by Nov. 11

18) Commonwealth Foundation – Director of Development – DC; Harrisburg, PA; King of Prussia, PA or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

19) Dept. of Justice – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Oct. 28

20) Evergreen Action – Campaigns & Government Affairs Advocate – $115k – see also main career page

21-23) Georgetown University

• Communications & Events Coordinator supporting the Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship – $47k-$87k – apply by Nov. 30
• Director of Development, School of Public Policy – $66k-$126k
• Associate Director of Development, School of Public Policy – $54k-$100k

24-25) George Washington University

• Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving – $45k-$63k
• Email Marketing Specialist – one-month term – $18-$20/hr

26) Google – Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, Google Cloud – $182k-$248k

27) Greenlight America – Regional Campaign Manager, Mid-Atlantic – $75k-$100k - remote in Mid-Atlantic Region; Virginia, Maryland or Delaware preferred

28) Housing California – Narrative & Strategic Communications Director – $110k-$140k – remote-based in CA – search managed by People Power

29) Howard University – Communications Manager – $81k-$90k

30) Korea Economic Institute of America – Director of Public Opinion & External Affairs – $90k-$110k

31-32) League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

• Public Lands Fellow – $60k – apply by Nov. 5
• Election Research & Experimentation Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Nov. 11

33) Mamatoto Village – Communications Manager – $75k-$85k

34) Maryland Judiciary – Public Information Officer – $144k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 26

35) National Academy of Engineering – Director Communications/Media – $101k-$158k

36-37) Northrop Grumman

• Media Strategy & Engagement Director – $149k-$249k
• Brand Advertising Lead – $80k-$133k

38) PG&E – Expert Government Relations Representative – $129k-$207k

39) Somatus – Vice President, Marketing & Communications

40) U.S. Agency for International Development – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Oct. 28

41) Washington Post – Food Editorial Aide – $28/hr – apply by Nov. 1

42) … and finally: put your expert-level historical research & writing skills to work as Historian for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission & enjoy the $196k-$204k pay grade – apply by Nov. 8

Best wishes for a lovely weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season starts to cool down just a bit. 

• Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 18
• Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 18-19
• Richmond Oktoberfest – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Oct. 18-19
• Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 18-20
• DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 19
• Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 19
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 19
• U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 19-20
• Georgetown Fall Market – Wisconsin Ave NW – Oct. 19-20