Work-in-Progress

We're a work-in-progress today, so check back for more.

1) The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has shared this Summer 2025 Communications Intern role – part-time – $17/hr – best for a current student or recent grad with communications, marketing, digital media, or related academic experience and interest in plant-based nutrition and public health – see also main internship page 

2-3) Advanced Medical Technology Association – see also main career page

• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $158k-$177k
• Director, Communications & Media Relations – $130k-$116k

4) Airlines for America – Communications Manager – $80k-$100k

4-5) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant, Education Policy Studies – $50k-$54k
• Audiovisual Studio Production Associate – $55k-$60k

6) Americans for the Arts – Senior Manager, Individual & Planned Giving – $70k-$80k – apply by May 16 – see also main career page 

7) American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics – Director of Marketing & Communications (pdf) – see also main career page 

8) Aspen Institute – Director of Communications & Partnerships supporting Weave: The Social Fabric Project – $160k-$180k

9) The Atlantic – Deputy Producer/Editor, Podcasts – $120k-$180k – DC or New York

10) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Managing Director, Legislative & Regulatory Policy/Medicare Advantage– $147k-$206k

11) Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids – Vice President, Federal Government Relations – $200k-$225k

12) Catholic Charities DC – Director of Communications & Marketing – $125k – see also main career page 

13) Mystery prestigious & well-established online publishing organization – Editorial Designer – $60k – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Profiles 

14) ONE Campaign – Chief Campaigns & Brand Officer – $200k-$250k – DC, New York or London, UK – see also main career page 

15-19) Pew Charitable Trusts – opportunities supporting a new project on endocrine disrupting chemicals:

• Director – $171k-$191k – apply by June 4
• Project Director, Public Policy – $159k-$177k – apply by June 4
• Project Director, Science – $159k-$177k – apply by June 18
• Senior Manager, State Policy – $142k-$159k – apply by May 28
• Senior Officer, State Policy – $142k-$159k – apply by May 28

20) AARP – Marketing Communications Manager – $94k-$105k – note: if video covers job description, try widening your browser screen

21) American Occupational Therapy Association – Head of Communications & Digital Engagement – see also main career page 

22) Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges – Director, Digital Experience (pdf) – $96k-$144k – see also main career page 

23) George Mason University – Communications Specialist – apply by May 28

24) Johns Hopkins University – Marketing & Communications Manager supporting the Planetary Health Alliance – $73k-$128k – DC-based

25) Smithsonian Institution – Marketing Project Manager – $84k-$95k – apply by May 23

26) AFL-CIO – Deputy Field Director – $152k

27) Alliance for Retired Americans – Social Media Manager – $74k-$86k

28) Burson – Vice President, Earned Media/Corporate Affairs – $60k-$140k

29) Compass Government Solutions – Outreach/Communication Specialist supporting the DHA Psychological Health Center of Excellence 

30) International Council on Clean Transportation – Writer/Editor – $91k-$100k – DC or San Francisco

31) McKinsey & Company – Manager of Political Affairs/PAC 

32-33) Nature Conservancy

• Director of Communications & Marketing – $96k-$145k – Conshohocken or Harrisburg, PA, or Wilmington, DE
• Writer/Editor – part-time – $51-$57/hr – preference for Western U.S.-based candidate

34) National Automobile Dealers Association – Vice President, Regulatory Affairs – $285k-$325k – see also main career page 

35) Optica – Director, Donor Relations & Communications – see also main career page 

36-39) PayPal

• Director, U.S. Public Policy
• Manager, U.S. Public Policy
• Manager, Government Relations
• Government Relations Coordinator

40) Reporters Without Borders – Head of U.S. Advocacy – $90k-$100k

41) Seneca Holdings – Vice President of Brand & Internal Communications – see also main career pag

42-43) Small Business Investor Alliance

• Events Coordinator – $60k-$75k
• Website & Event Marketing Coordinator – $55k-$62k

– more to come OK, we're done –

Best wishes for a lovely & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource and Lets Go Caps!

Deadline Driven

Hello Monday & welcome back to your job-seek week! A higher-than-usual proportion of listings with deadlines noted – some approaching soon. We make an extra effort to find fresh & available opportunities for you; seeing a deadline or date-posted in listings helps a lot with that.

1) The National Education Association is recruiting for a Senior Director, Center for Communications with proven expertise in communications strategy, public relations, brand management & media relations, with experience in organizational communications at a national or large-scale level – $225k-$255k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

2) The Trust for the National Mall is seeking Summer 2025 Interns in Marketing/Communications and Philanthropic Systems/Training specialties – part-time – $18/hr – for current college students or recent grads

3) This is a little outside of our regular wheelhouse but perhaps there’s a certified Salesforce marketing/cloud pro who fits this call for a Manager, Data Operations from the National Venture Capital Associations – $80k-$100k – 2-3 years experience managing Salesforce databases in complex, multi-team environments desired

4) American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy – State Policy Advocate supporting the Appliance Standards Awareness Project – $57k-$77k – see also main career page 

5) American Economic Liberties Project – Senior Legislative Affairs Strategist – $120k-$130k

6-8) American University

• Writer/Editor for American magazine – $70k-$75k
• Senior Director of Development, School of Communications – $120k-$140k
• Director of Development, Business School – $100k-$120k

9) Arlington County – Special Events Communications Coordinator – $71k-$111k – apply by May 16 

10-11) British Embassy

• Digital Content Creator – $66k – apply by May 22
• Communications Officer – $34/hr – San Francisco, CA – apply by May 25

12) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Communications & Research Assistant – $50k-$55k – apply by May 15

13) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Litigation Staff Attorney – $81k-$91k – JD required – Annapolis, MD

14) Georgetown University – Assistant Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – $54k-$100k

15) Govini – Director of Communications – see also main career page 

16) Guardant Health – Public Policy Director – $204k-$280k – see also main career page 

17-20) The Hub Project – see also main career page

• Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs – $180k-$210k
• Communications Director, Abortion – $105k-$125
• Senior Communications Manager, Economic Education Project – $72k-$76k
• Digital Manager, Economic Education Project – $63k-$71k

21) Meta – Public Policy Manager – $123k-$186k

22) Mystery bi-partisan lobbying firm – Admin Assistant, Government Relations – $70k-$80k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing Group 

23) National Alliance of Caregiving – Development Associate – $45k – apply by May 23

24-25) National Association for the Education of Young Children

• Director of Marketing – $125k-$140k – apply by June 4
• Digital Communications Manager – $64k-$81k – apply by June 4

26) National Caucus of Environmental Legislators – Communications Manager (pdf) – $86k – apply by May 30 – see also main career page 

27) National Corn Growers Association – Manager, Public Policy 

28) National PACE Association – Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer – $205k-$298k – see also main career page 

29) National Propane Gas Association – Manager, Legislative Affairs – $110k-$115k – search managed by Staffing Advisors 

30) Protect Democracy – State Campaign Strategist – $141k-$166k – remote-based – apply by May 25 – see also main career page 

31-33) Safari Club International – see also main career page

• Vice President of Government Affairs
• Grassroots Engagement Coordinator
• State & Local Government Affairs Liaison – DC or San Antonio

34) Trustar Bank – Marketing & Communications Manager – see also main career page

35-36) UnidosUS – searches managed by LeaderFit

• Senior Director, Communications/Spokesperson – $149k-$166k – fluency in Spanish required
• Senior Manager, Executive Communications – $90k-$105k – strong Spanish language skills a plus

37) U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk – Public Information Specialist – to $72k – apply by May 16 

38-44) Washington Post – deadlines shown are for priority consideration

• Deputy Head of Visuals – $161k-$230k – apply by May 12
• Senior Editors for Visuals – $154k-$205k – several posts available – apply by May 18
• Pentagon Reporter – $137k-$228k
• Computational Journalist, Data Reporting – $109k-$182k – apply by May 16
• Staff Photographer – $92k-$138k – apply by May 16
• Senior Brand Strategist, Newsroom Initiatives – $91k-$153k
• Graphics Reporter – $82k-$123k – apply by May 25

Search Firms Featured in DCPA+CJ

Here's a compendium of 37 executive search & placement firms with active, searchable listings that have have provided opportunities here over the last couple years. Any others with active listings to add (or broken links)? Let us know. 

Addison Group – main – search page

Beacon Hill Solutions Group – main – search page 

Brainstorm Creative Resources – main – search page 

California Environment Associates – main – search page 

Careers in Nonprofits – main – search page 

Cella – main – search page 

Cessna & Associates – main – search page 

Chaloner – main – search page 

The Choice Inc. – main – search page 

Democracy Partners – main – search page 

Diversified Search Group – main – search page 

DRiWaterstone – main – search page 

Explore Company – main – search page 

Ford Agency – main – search page 

Freeman Philanthropic Services – main – search page 

Grossman Solutions – main – search page 

Hawthorne Lane – main – search page 

Isaacson, Miller – main – search page 

JDG Associates – main – search page 

Korn Ferry – main – search page 

LeaderFit – main – search page 

LHH – main – search page 

Midtown Group – main – search page 

m/Oppenheim Executive Search – main – search page 

Paragon Legal – main – search page 

Paradigm Staffing – main – search page 

People Power – main – search page 

Polihire – main – search page 

Profiles – main – search page 

Robert Half – main – search page 

Slesinger Management – main – search page 

Staffing Advisors – main – search page 

Sterling Martin Associates – main – search page 

Talent Market – main – search page 

Thinking Ahead – main – search page 

Torchlight Hire – main – search page 

Vetted Solutions – main – search page 

WittKieffer – main – search page

See also PoliTemps – no direct listings, but they have a long track record of connecting politically-oriented and -ambitious job-seekers with temporary & longer-term roles.

Cuarenta y Cuatro

Thursday update: No more new listings this week, but we do have what we think is a substantial job search resource we'll share w/ you on Friday. Stay tuned.  Back again w/ jobs Monday, we hope.

Hello Monday and a cheery Cinco de Mayo to all! We could/should have reached for cincuenta y cinco to mark the occasion, but we are swamped.

1) The Clean Energy Buyers Association is recruiting for a Director, Government Affairs with 10+ years of direct federal legislative experience & a strong network on Capitol Hill, esp. w/ committees of jurisdiction for their issues – $165k-$225k – search managed by Chaloner 

2-6) Adobe

• Director, Public Affairs Communications – $144k-$306k
• Public Policy Specialist – $87k-$165k
• Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager – $87k-$165k
• Senior Executive Communications Manager – $119k-$254k – San Jose, CA
• Director of Consumer Communications – $141k-297k – San Francisco or San Jose, CA

7) Adventist HealthCare – Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator – $42k-$60k

8) Aerospace Industries Association – International Affairs & National Security Policy Coordinator – $50k-$55k

9-14) AFL-CIO

• National Campaign Coordinator – $118k
• Senior Lead Researcher – $106k – policy/advocacy focus
• Publications Production Coordinator – $106k
• Special Assistant for Campaigns – $95k
• Graphic Designer – $95k
• Senior Research Coordinator – $106k – one-year term

15) Alliance of Community Health Plans – Associate Director/Director of Legislative Affairs 

16) American Cleaning Institute – Policy Manager, Government Affairs – $60k-$70k

17-19) American Enterprise Institute

• Iran Analyst supporting the Critical Threats Project – $53k-$60k – proficiency in Persian/Farsi a plus
• Research Assistant, Foreign & Defense Policy/US Foreign Policy – $50k-$54k
• Research Assistant, Foreign & Defense Policy/Congress, Budgets & National Defense Planning – $50k-$54k

20) Amgen – Senior Manager, Global Media Relations – $146k-$174k – remote-based

21) Association of American Universities – Government Relations & Public Policy Senior Assistant – $75k-$80k

22) BAE Systems – Website Content Manager/Communications Manager – $115k-$196k

23) Bipartisan Policy Center – Digital Media Coordinator/Manager – $58k-$68k

24) Browning Environmental Communications – Senior Vice President of Communications – DC or Boston

25-27) Brunswick Group – see also main career page

• Public Affairs Associate – $125k-$155k
• Associate, Public Affairs Content Associate – $125k-$155k
• Account Director, Public Affairs – $95k-$105k

28) Carbon180 – Director of Communications – $178k-$194k

29) Climate Imperative – Director of Communications – $145k-$155k – DC or San Francisco

30) Climate Power – Director of Broadcast Communications – $113k-$135k

31) Conservation X Labs – Director, Communications & Marketing – $119k-$139k – apply by May 30 – see also main career page 

32) Corteva Agriscience – Federal Affairs Director – $142k-$220k – see also main career page 

33) Education Finance Council – Vice President of Government & External Affairs – $125k-$135k

34) Goldman Sachs – Vice President, Media Relations – $125k-$150k

35) Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County – Senior Manager of Public Affairs & Communications – $81k-$136k

36) International Fund for Animal Welfare – Program Officer, Policy & Advocacy – $69k-$83k

37) Mystery historic preservation group – Communications Assistant – $55k-$60k – search managed by the Ford Agency 

38) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Internal Communications – $75k-$81k

39-40) Silverline – see also main career page

• Senior Account Exec
• Account Exec

41) WEX – Government Affairs Manager, Americas – $120k-$155k – see also main career page 

42-43) With Honor – see also main career page

• Legislative Director – $150k-$175k
• Development Director – $150k-$175k

44) World Bank – Communications Officer/Digital & Media Specialist – apply by May 14

Hello May!

New month, flowers blooming, Caps advance, and maybe a new job for you.

1) The Asia Group is seeking a Communications Director with 5+ years of relevant experience along with familiarity with using social media for campaigns, advocacy, business development, or similar purposes – $110k-$150k – dog-friendly office environment noted – see also main career page 

2) Our friends at the Izaak Walton League of America are looking to land a Digital Communications Manager (scroll to find) with demonstrated experience with running social media channels and working with content management, membership database, and email systems; facility w/ Hubspot a big plus – $62k-$72k – apply by May 15

3-4) American Association of University Professors (scroll to find)

• Campaign Director – $97k-$119k
• Media & Communications Specialist – $72k-$75k

5) APCO – Operations Assistant/Receptionist – $55k-$65k – see also main career page 

6) Association for Molecular Pathology – Marketing & Communications Specialist (pdf) – $55k-$70k

7) Axios – Congressional Reporter – $83k-$135k – see also main career page 

8) BP – Federal Government Affairs Manager – $141k-$201k

9) Brookings Institution – Staff Assistant supporting the Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy – $42k-$56k

10) Credit Acceptance – Head of Government Affairs – $210k-$250k – see also main career page 

11) Cushman & Wakefield – Communications Specialist – $63k-$75k – DC, Chicago or Dallas

12) CVS Health – Government Affairs/Public Policy Project Manager – $72k-$159k

13) Edelman PR – Account Exec, Public & Government Affairs – $55k-$68k

14) The Fund for American Studies – Journalism Program Officer – $45k-$65k – search managed by Talent Market 

15-16) Georgetown University

• Program Dissemination & Communications Specialist supporting the Center for Global Health Practice & Impact – $47k-$87k
• Policy Associate supporting the Center for Children & Families – $20-$31/hr

17) GIFFORDS – Federal Affairs Director – $151k-$170k – anti-gun violence group led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

18-19) Google

• Regional Manager, Government Affairs & Public Policy – $138k-$202k
• Senior Analyst, Strategic Offense/Government Affairs & Public Policy – $113k-$162k – DC or San Francisco

20-21) Honeywell

• Director, Government Relations – $206k-$309k
• Global Government Relations Specialist – $116k-$145k

22-23) Justice in Motion – see also main career page

• Policy Manager – $75k-$85k
• Communications Associate – $55k-$61k – fluency in Spanish required – New York

24) Lumen – Public Affairs Communications Manager – $114k-$152k – see also main career page 

25) Maryland Dept. of Transportation – Deputy Director of Media Relations – $84k-$136k – Glen Burnie, MD

26) Mystery non-profit group – Digital Communications Manager – $30/hr – search managed by Profiles 

27) National Electrical Manufacturers Association – Senior Director, Global Policy 

28) Nature Conservancy – Media Relations Manager – $87k-$93k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by May 2 

29) NCTA/The Internet and Television Association – Vice President & Associate General Counsel – $245k-$255k – JD required

30) Ogilvy PR – Creative Director/Copywriter 

31) Pew Charitable Trusts – State Fiscal Policy Associate – $63k-$71k – apply by May 15

32) POLITICO – California Energy, Environment & Climate Reporter – $85k-$115k – Sacramento, CA

33) PRR – Senior Public Involvement/Communications Specialist – $90k-$130k – see also main career page 

34) Reach Out & Read – National Senior Director of Public Policy – $137k-$155k – see also main career page

35-38) Share Our Strength

• Director, Federal Government Relations – $120k-$135k
• State Campaigns Manager – $65k-$70k
• Corporate Partnerships     Manager – $65k-$70k
• State Campaigns Associate – $60k-$64k

39) Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association – Director of Government & Political Affairs – $150k-$165k

40) Solar Energy Industries Association – Congressional Affairs Manager – $65k-$70k 

41) Virginia House Democrats – Deputy Press Secretary – through Nov. 2025 – $5,500/mo – Richmond, Va. – priority application deadline May 2 

42) Washington Post – Editor, Letters & Community Team – $85k-$127k

43) … and finally: Johns Hopkins University is combing the stacks for two Congressional Papers Processing Archivists to complete the processing of one of the following congressional papers collections for former Senators Paul Sarbanes and Ben Cardin – $53k-$94k – Master’s Degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, or related field required, as well as 2+ years’ experience in an archives or library, or professional experience in public history or community outreach – Baltimore, MD

Service, Strategy, Energy & Justice

Hello Monday & welcome back to your job-seek week!

1) Demand Justice is in search of a new President to helm their work to foster a fair & independent judiciary and educate the public & policymakers on the importance of the courts – $275k-$350k – 10+ years of management experience demonstrating the ability to lead a large-scale performance- and outcomes-based organization & staff desired – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

2) Our pals at the Partnership for Public Service have shared this Press Secretary role suited for candidates with 5-7 years’ experience in media relations & a proven record of earning national & trade media coverage – $70k-$95k – see also main career page 

3) AFL-CIO – Web & Email Assistant – $74k

4-7) Africa Center for Policy & Strategy – see also main career page – note: one of you helpful folks has pointed out these are volunteer roles, which we missed even though its spelled out in the career page

• Media & Communication Associate
• Manager of Corporate Relations
• Managing Editor
• Editorial Manager

8) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Assistant Director, National Media Relations – $127k-$170k

9) American Veterinary Medical Association – PAC Manager – $82k-$114k – see also main career page 

10) Arnold Ventures – Criminal Justice Economic Policy & Innovation Fellow – two-year term – $145k-$200k – DC or New York

11) Ashoka – Deputy Director supporting the Get America Working campaign

12) Aspen Institute – Executive Communications Officer – $200k-$225k

13) Black Public Defender Association – Communications & Marketing Manager – consultant role

14-15) Bristol Myers Squibb

• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $200k-$235k
• Lead, Japan & Korean Policy & Government Affairs – $182k-$228k

16) Coalition for Smarter Growth – Communications Director/Communications Manager – $60k-$90k – apply by May 1 for priority consideration

17) Constellation Energy – Advocacy Campaigns Manager – !126k-$141k – DC, Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, or Kennett Square, PA

18-19) The Digital Chamber

• Senior Manager of Communications & Public Relations – $65k-$120k
• Executive Director for the Digital Power Network – to $250k

20) Edelman PR – Senior Program Manager, Health – DC or New York

21-22) Edison Electric Institute

• Director, Executive & Strategic Communications – $130k-$175k
• Manager, Legislative Affairs – $80k-$125k

23) Genentech – Senior Director, Policy Communications – $164k-$305k

24-26) Georgetown University

• Associate Director of Development, Western Region – $47k-$87k – appears DC-based – apply by June 9
• Development Associate, Southeast & Mid-Atlantic – $41k-$65k – apply by May 12
• Signature Events Coordinator, Office of Advancement – $20-$31/hr

27) Good360 – Director Media Relations & Executive Communications – $115k-$125k – see also main career page 

28) Institute for Justice – Legislative & Outreach Coordinator 

29-30) Interactive Government Holdings – opportunities supporting the Defense Health Agency’s Real Warriors Campaign – see also main career page

• Program Manager
• Marketing & Media Relations SME

31-34) Invariant – see also main career page

• Manager, Marketing & Strategic Communications – $95k-$120k
• Government Relations Associate, Energy & Environment – $60k-$67k
• Government Relations Associate, Technology & Competition – $60k-$67k
• Government Relations Associate, Food & Agriculture – $60k-$67k

35) Koch Industries – Federal Affairs Manager – $125k-$150k

36) Lockheed Martin – Director, Political Affairs & State Government – Secret clearance required

37) Longwell Partners – Media Researcher 

38) Low Income Investment Fund – Public Relations & Brand Strategy Manager – $130k-$140k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles or San Francisco – see also main career page 

39) Mamatoto Village – Social Media Manager – $60k-$70k – apply by May 14 – see also main career page 

40) Mystery pharma sector employer – Director of Communications – part-time; June-Oct. term (paternity leave coverage) – search managed by Creative Circle

41) National Council on Nonprofits – Vice President, Communications – $170k-$220k

42) National Society of Professional Engineers – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – $133k-$161k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

43) Northern Plains Resource Council – Communications Director – $70k-$75k – Billings, MT

44-45) Society of Thoracic Surgeons – searches managed by Sterling Martin Associates

• Vice President of Government Relations – $225k-$265k
• Vice President of Marketing & Communications – $225k-$265k – Chicago, IL

46) UL Research Institutes – Events Specialist – DC or Evanston, IL

47) U.S. Bank – Public Policy Manager – $148k-$192k – apply by May 9

48) Walgreens – Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs – $185k-$320k

49) Western Digital – Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy – $241k-$341k – see also main career page 

50-52) World Food Program USA

• Assistant Communications Manager
• Senior Philanthropy Manager, Major Gifts
• Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

53) … and finally: table tennis & pickle-ball equipment supplier JOOLA is seeking a Partnerships Communications Manager with years of experience in communications, partnership management, public relations, or a similar role, preferably within the sports biz

ED

Thursday update: this will be it for the week – we're just swamped. And we'll share one w/ a Friday deadline that can't wait until Monday:

Smithsonian Institution/National Museum of the American Indian – Assistant Director for Marketing & Communications – $142k-$185k – apply by Apr. 25

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That's right, it's Earth Day. Enjoy the lighter-than-usual set & get outside, if you can.

1) The Philanthropy Roundtable is seeking Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs with 10+ years of experience in policy, government affairs, or advocacy along with proven leadership abilities with to build & manage high-performing teams – $150k-$170k – search managed by Talent Market 

2-4) On Friday, the American Association for the Advancement of Science let us know they were actively recruiting for this Associate Director of Development supporting their SciLine service for journalists & scientists – 7+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field required; background securing funding from foundations focused on journalism is preferred – $115k-$125k – while an Apr. 21 deadline is noted in the listing, it's still up (for now) Update: they've removed it, but these AAAS opportunities are still active:

• Marketing Operations Associate – $78k-$82k – apply by May 18
• Marketing Intern and Editorial Research Intern – Summer 2025 – $18/hr – apply by May 15

5) AARP – Communications Intern – Summer 2025 – $18-$21/hr – fully-remote

6) ACAMS – Senior Director of Brand & Communications 

7) Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Communications Director – $80k-$90k

8) Association of American Medical Colleges – Executive Communications Specialist – $63k-$75k

9) Association of American Railroads – Director, Digital and Campaigns (scroll to find) – $135k-$150k

10) Center for Global Development – Senior Policy Analyst, Education – $75k-$86k – apply by May 5

11) Children’s Health Defense – Washington D.C. Reporter – $90k-$110k – see also main career page 

12) Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation – Legislative Liaison – $77k-$129k – apply by Apr. 25 

13) Food & Water Watch – Digital Strategist – $53k-$68k

14-15) Formosan Association for Public Affairs – Mandarin language skills preferred – see also main career page

• Communications Director – apply by May 11
• Policy & Advocacy Director – $85k-$100k – apply by May 11

16) Health Industry Distributors Association – Director of Governmental Affairs 

17) Heritage Foundation – Senior Communications Manager, Media & Public Relations – $105k-$120k

18) Holcim – Regional Government & Public Affairs Manager 

19) Honeywell – Director of Government Relations 

20-21) Independent Sector

• Director, Media Relations & Executive Communications – $110k-$120k
• Communications Project Associate – $53k-$65k

22) International Monetary Fund – Legislative Liaison Advisor – apply by Apr. 25

23) Intrepid Global Solutions – Communications & Marketing Coordinator 

24) Lockheed Martin – Media Relations & Rapid Response Lead – $90k-$159k

25) Parkinson’s Foundation – Chief Public Policy Officer – $220k-$250k

26) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Editorial Director – $195k-$218k

27) Salt River Project – Senior Manager, Federal Affairs 

28) XLA – Press Officer supporting the DFC (we’re pretty confident it’s this entity)

29) Waymo – Senior Manager, Federal Policy & Government Affairs – $204k-$259k – Executive Branch focus

30) Zachary Piper Solutions – Science & Technology Communication Specialist – Secret clearance required

In & Out at the Embassy

Today's DCPA+CJ measures 11.5% embassy jobs by volume. #52 is our favorite.

1) The International Committee of the Red Cross is recruiting for a Spokesperson/Senior Public Affairs Officer with 10+ years’ experience in a relevant field; Spanish language skills & knowledge of international humanitarian laws a plus – $109k-$123k – apply by May 2

2-5) Fresh opportunities with the Clean Energy Buyer's Association – searches managed by Chaloner

• Director, Global Programs – $155k-$170k
• Associate, Global Programs, Markets & Policy – $75k-$90k
• Associate, Global Programs/Education & Training – $75k-$90k
• Director, Western Markets – $155k-$170k

6) The Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies is seeking a Communications Associate with 3+ years of relevant experience in digital communications, internal communications or related field – $82k-$95k – search managed by Chaloner

 7) Alaska Wilderness League – Annual Giving Manager (scroll to find) – $63k-$73k – apply by May 2

8) Amazon Web Services – PR Specialist – Arlington, Va., New York or Seattle

9-10) American Enterprise Institute

• Marketing Assistant, Media Relations – $50k-$54k
• Research Assistant/Associate supporting the Center on Opportunity & Social Mobility – $50k-$60k

11-12) American University

• Communications Coordinator, School of International Service – $26-$29/hr
• Senior Director of Development, School of Communications – $120k-$140k

13) Bechtel – Social Media Lead 

14-17) Bloomberg

• International Economics Reporter – $115k-$140k
• Homeland Security & FBI Reporter – $115k-$140k
• Tax Policy Reporter – $90k-$120k
• Education Reporter – $90k-$120k

18-19) British Embassy

• Executive Assistant to the Political, Economic & Communications Section – $66k – apply by Apr. 28
• Social Secretary – $85k – apply by Apr. 30

20) Center for Global Development – Communications Manager – $73k-$82k – apply by May 6

21) Conservation International – Executive Writer 

22) CropLife America – Government Relations Coordinator 

23-26) Edelman PR

• Vice President/Earned Media Strategist – $95k-$155k – – DC, Chicago, Atlanta. Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Francisco or Seattle
• Account Supervisor, Health – $68k-$96k – DC, New York, Miami or Atlanta
• Senior Account Executive, Social Impact & Sustainability – $60k-$80k – DC, Chicago, Atlanta. Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Francisco or Seattle
• Assistant Account Exec, Health – $40k-$52k – DC, New York, Chicago or Dallas

27) Embassy of Australia – Senior Research Officer, Trade – $89k-$104k – apply by Apr. 22 – note: per the comments, we learn that this is for Australian citizens only

28-29) Embassy of Canada

• Events Officer – $93k – audio/visual technical production skills required – apply by Apr. 28
• Program Assistant, Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Services – $61k – Miami, FL – apply by Apr. 28

30) Environmental Defense Fund – Sustainable Finance Engagement Manager, EDF+Business – $98k-$105k – DC, New York, Boston or San Francisco

31) Georgetown University – Development Associate, Southeast & Mid-Atlantic – $45k-$65k – apply by May 12

32) Ghost Note Agency – Creative/Design Lead – $100k

33) L3Harris – Senior Associate, Government Relations 

34) LMI – Strategic Communications Specialist – $90k-$120k – Secret clearance required

35) Montgomery County Dept. of Health & Human Services – Public Information Officer – $81k-$126k – apply by Apr. 21

36-39) Nextar

• Deputy DC Bureau Chief, NewsNation – $130k-$145k
• Newscast Producer, WDCW – $30-$35/hr
• News Producer, WDCW – $32-$36/hr
• News Photographer, WDCW – $34-$36/hr

40) Paralyzed Veterans of America – Associate Director of Digital Marketing – $95k-$115k – see also main career page 

41) Pew Charitable Trusts – Director, Partnerships – $182k-$203k – fundraising focus

42) Philanthropy Roundtable – Government Affairs Associate – $55k-$65k – search managed by Talent Market 

43-44) POLITICO

• Deputy Editor for the much-loved Playbook
• Events Manager supporting POLITICO Live

45-46) Seneca Holdings – Secret clearances required

• Communications/Press Professional supporting the State Dept. Bureau of European & Eurasian Affairs
• Digital Media & Production Assistant – Russian language skills preferred

47) Solventum – Manager, U.S. Federal Affairs – $207k-$253k

48) Spectrum – Senior Director, Regulatory Government Affairs – $151k-$200k

49-51) Washington Post

• Social Media Strategist – $55k-$83k – DC or New York
• Social Media Editor – 5-month term – $7,000-$9,200/mo – apply by Apr. 27
• Arts Reporter – $97k-$162k – apply by Apr. 30

52) … and finally, we note one more opportunity to join our friends at the British Embassy & take in a better measure of nature & fresh air on your workdays: Gardener for the Residence Gardens – $26/hr – apply by Apr. 29 – and a little more from the Garden

Best wishes for a fulfilling & restorative Easter and wrapping-up-Passover weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

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Hello Monday! Lots of great jobs to kick off your week, so get at it.

1-2) Active Minds

• Policy Director – $100k+
• Senior Manager, Communications – $77k-$87k

3) AECOM – PAC Administrator – $70k-$100k

4-5) Arlington County

• Communications Specialist supporting the Climate Policy Office – $79k-$122k – apply by Apr. 17
• Communications Director supporting the Dept. of Human Services – $106k-$164k – apply by Apr. 24

6) Association of Children's Museums – Director of Government Relations & Public Policy – $120k-$130k

7-14) CNN

• Director of Communications – $105k-$195k
• Senior Writer/Reporter – $101k-$188k
• Supervising Editor, Politics – $101k-$188k
• Supervising Editor, Justice – $101k-$188k
• Supervising Editor – $101k-$188k
• Editor, CNN Science – $73k-$136k
• News Editorial Planner – $64k-$120k
• Video Producer, State of the Union – $60k-$111k

15-20) Council on Foreign Relations

• Director of Media Relations & Strategy – $140k-$150k
• Associate Director, Corporate Member Relations – $75k-$90k
• Research Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy – $55k-$58k
• Research Associate, Climate Change Policy – $55k-$58k
• Research Associate, Global Economics – $55k-$58k
• Research Associate, Global Governance – $55k-$58k

21) CQ Rollcall/FiscalNote – Senior Staff Writer, Energy Newsletters – 6-month term – $45-$62/hr

22) Defending Rights & Dissent – Communications Manager – $80k-$90k – apply by Apr. 23

23) Earthjustice – Public Affairs & Communications Strategist supporting the Toxic Health & Exposure Program – $114k-$126k – apply by Apr. 23

24) Education Trust – Senior Associate, Executive Communications – $67k-$84k – see also main career page 

25) George Washington University – Media Relations Specialist – $51k-$70k – apply by Apr. 21 [this appears to have been pulled or filled]

26) Georgia House Democratic Caucus – Executive Director (pdf) – $110k-$120k – Atlanta, GA – via the DLCC career page

27-28) Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital – see also main career page

• Director of Impact – $100k-$140k
• Marketing & Communications Specialist – $52k

29) Government Finance Officers Association – Senior Policy Advisor – $155k-$180k – see also main career page 

30-33) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find) – see also main career page

• Deputy Director, National Campaigns – $70k-$110k
• Campaign Digital Organizer – $55k-$61k
• Director of Coalitions – $108k-$135k
• Senior Director, Corporate Engagement – $119k-$149k

35) International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners – Senior Brand & Communications Manager 

36) James Madison Institute – Media Relations Manager – $55k-$60k – Tampa, FL – search managed by Talent Market 

37) KBR – Strategic Communications Advisor – Secret clearance required

38) Mastercard – Director, Government Affairs & Policy – $187k-$300k

39) Montgomery Parks Foundation – Community Relations Specialist – $51k-$95k – apply by Apr. 24

40) National Alopecia Areata Foundation – Senior Director, Government Affairs & Advocacy – apply by Apr. 30

41-42) National Indian Health Board – see also main career page

• Senior Director of Government Relations – $185k-$200k
• Congressional Relations Coordinator – $75k-$85k

43) Novogradac & Company – Associate Director of Public Policy – $90k-$105k – see also main career page

44-45) Optica – fka Optical Society of America – see also main career page

• Marketing Manager
• Events Marketing Manager

46) Procter & Gamble – Senior Manager, Government Relations – $155k-$190k

47) R&R Partners – Government Affairs Associate – see also main career page 

48-49) United Way Worldwide

• Director, Impact/Partnerships & Policy Communications – $130k-$145k
• Graphic Design Intern – Summer 2025 – $21-$25/hr

50-51) UVA Medical Center – Charlottesville, Va.

• Senior Communications Strategist, Executive Communications & Strategic Initiatives – $73k-$117k
• Marketing Strategist/Brand & School of Medicine – $53k-$85k

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

53) Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority – Event Planner – apply by Apr. 24

54) Washington Post – White House Reporter – $137k-$228k – notes an Apr. 4 priority application date, but was reposted Apr. 7

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1) FairVote is recruiting for a Director of Federal Affairs & Voting Rights Programs with 8-10 years of relevant experience in federal affairs, voting rights, or a related field – $135k-$154k – see also main career page 

2-3) The Brookings Institution has passed along fresh digital/multimedia roles, plus LinkedIn listings for them:

• Senior Director of Digital Media – $130k-$168k – LinkedIn
• Multimedia Manager – $64k-$80k – LinkedIn

4) Ad Council – Campaign Analyst – $72k-$80k – remote-based

5) American Constitution Society – President – JD required

6) Capital One – Director, Corporate Communications – $168k-$210k – McLean or Richmond, Va.

7) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Media Relations Coordinator – $55k-$62k

8) Choice Hotels – Social & Digital Media Manager – $105k-$124k

9-12) Clyde Group – see also main career page

• Vice President – $111k-$164k
• Senior Account Exec – $62k-$86k
• Account Exec – $56k-$76k
• Fellowship Program (July-Dec. 2025) and Creative Fellow

13) Close Up Foundation – Partnerships Manager (scroll to find)

14) Consumer Brands Association – Media Relations Intern and Marketing Intern – Summer 2025 – see also main career page 

15) CRAFT Media/Digital – Associate Director of Communications 

16-17) DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services

• Policy Advisor – $109k-$141k – apply by Apr. 14
• Public Affairs Specialist – $109k-$141k – apply by Apr. 14

18) DC Vote – Executive Director (scroll to find)

19) Dept. of Defense – Supervisory Editor/Editorial Director for Stars & Stripes – $170k-$185k – apply by Apr. 28

20) Feeding America – Vice President, Brand & Content – $188k-$193k – Chicago, IL

21) German Marshall Fund of the U.S. – President – search managed by Russell Reynolds 

22-23) International Monetary Fund

• Senior Legislative Liaison – tagged as Senior Communications Officer, but look at description – apply by Apr. 15
• Communications Analyst/Senior Communications Analyst – apply by Apr. 28

24) Johns Hopkins University – Communications Associate supporting the Malaria Research Institute – $90k – Baltimore, MD

25-27) Ketchum

• Senior Associate, Digital & Social/Healthcare – $62k-$68k
• Account Exec – $62k-$68k – Arlington, Va. & other locations nationwide
• Fellowship – Summer 2025

28) Land Trust Alliance – Individual Giving Coordinator – $50k-$60k

29) Montgomery County Council – Communications Director supporting Councilmember Evan Glass – $60k-$85k – apply by Apr. 15

30) National Center for Public Policy Research – Free Enterprise Project Associate – $50k-$95k – search managed by Talent Market 

31) National Education Association – Interns (scroll to find) – Summer 2025 – $20/hr – areas of focus include: education policy, organizing, digital, media, counter-disinformation, editorial, conference planning, and business operations

32-34) National Public Radio

• Politics Podcast Editor –$46-$50/hr
• Producer supporting How I Built This – 6-month term – $46/hr
• Sponsorship Campaign Associate – $57k-$61k

35) Nestlé USA – Social Media Marketing Specialist 

36-41) Novartis

• Executive Director, Trade & Investment/U.S. Government Affairs – $214k-$399k
• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $176k-$327k
• Associate Director, Policy Analytics – $152k-$283k
• Director, State Legislative Initiatives – $176k-$327k – remote-based
• Director, Communications – $152k-$283k – focus on breast & women’s cancers – East Hanover, NJ
• Associate Director, Communications supporting the President of the Latin America & Canada region – $119k-$232k – Spanish language skills highly recommended; Portuguese a plus – East Hanover, NJ

42) PACT – Director of Policy & Government Relations (pdf) – $82k-$96k – anti-child-trafficking group – see also main career page

43-46) Penta Group – fully remote, except as noted – see also main career page

• Managing Director – $205k-$280k – DC-based
• Managing Director, Creative & Advertising – $175k-$210k
• Media Planner – $90k-$110k
• Ads Campaign Coordinator – $77k-$87k

47-50) Reservoir Communications Group

• Vice President, Health Policy & Access – $135k-$165k
• Vice President, Health Policy & Advocacy – $135k-$165k
• Manager/Senior Manager, Health Policy & Advocacy – $80k-$115K
• Associate/Senior Associate, Health Policy & Communications – $60k-$77k

51) Swift – Communications Manager – $85k-$159k – financial transactions/payment service

52-53) Texas Public Policy Foundation – see also main career page

• Communications & Outreach Manager – DC-based
• Director of Donor Communications – Austin, TX

54) U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms – Director of Communications – $160k-$180k – apply by Apr. 21

55) Wells Fargo – Sustainability Insights Leader – $126k-$287k – DC or New York