Festival Season 2026

A DCPA+CJ tradition since 2015! Here's your 2026 rundown of Oktoberfests, county fairs, oyster showcases, BBQ bashes, and other festivals/happenings that brighten the Fall season – with our earliest starting point yet. We'll also highlight these events at the end of Thursday/Friday posts. Shoot us an email for any we've missed or mis-linked, and we'll continue to expand the list throughout the season – so definitely check back.

Get out there and have some fun – but please don't drink & drive!

Port to Port Beer Festival – Port City Brewing, Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 8
Shipgarten 4 Year Anniversary Party – Tyson’s Corner, Va. – Aug. 8
Taste of Leesburg – Leesburg, Va. – Aug. 8
BBQ & Bluegrass – Breaux Vinyards, Purcellville Va. – Aug. 8
80th Annual Howard County Fair – West Friendship, MD – Aug. 8-15 

Clarke County Fair – Berryville, Va. – Aug. 9-16 
Arlington County Fair – Arlington, Va. – Aug. 12-16
10th Annual Crabfest – Upperville, Va. – Aug. 14
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair – Gaithersburg, MD – Aug. 14-22
Del Ray Bands & Brews Bar Crawl – Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 15
Coastal Craft Beer Festival – Virginia Beach – Aug. 15
Panda Fest (Asian food festival) – 6th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW – Aug. 15-16 

Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival – Norfolk, Va. – Aug. 21-22
Pancakes & Bourbon Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Aug. 22
Asia in a Bite Food Festival – Tingey Plaza/Navy Yard DC – Aug. 22-23
C&O Canal Days – Williamsport, MD – Aug. 22-23 – see also FB page

Maryland State Fair – State Fairgrounds/Timonium, MD – Thursdays-thru-Sundays, Aug. 27-Sept. 13
Around the World Cultural Food Festival – Old Town Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 29
Aslin Bikes & Beers – Herndon, Va. – Aug. 29
Washington Chinese Culture Festival – 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave NW – Aug. 29

80th National Hard Crab Derby – Crisfield, MD – Sept. 3-6
Front Porch Festival – Stuart, Va. – Sept. 3-6
AFRO+ Fest – Northwest Stadium/Landover, MD – Sept. 4-6
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival – Greenbelt, MD – Sept. 4-7
Orange Street Festival – Orange, Va. – Sept. 5
Taste of Freedom in the Mountains Festival – Madison, Va. – Sept. 5
15th Annual Labor Day Wine & Music Fest – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Sept. 5
DC Jazzfest – DC Wharf – Sept. 5-6 – events at other venues starting Sept. 2 
Virginia Scottish Games – The Plains, Va. – Sept. 5-6
Middle Eastern Food Festival – McLean, Va. – Sept. 5-6
Glen Echo Park Labor Day Weekend Art Show – Glen Echo, MD – Sept. 5-6
DC State Fair – Downtown DC – Sept. 6
Loudoun County Musician’s Festival – Hillsboro, Va. – Sept. 6
Western Maryland Craft Beverage Festival – Frostburg, MD – Sept. 6 

Watermelon Picker's Festival (bluegrass, etc.) – Berryville, Va. – Sept. 10-12
DC Art All Night and DC Dine All Night – various locations – Sept. 10-13
Prince George's County Fair – Upper Marlboro, MD – Sept. 10-13
29th Annual Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach – Sept. 11-12
Maryland Seafood Festival – Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD – Sept. 11-13
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 11-13
Fall Makers Market with Made in ALX – and Scoville Showdown Hot Wings Challenge – Port City Brewing, Alexandria Va. – Sept 12
Rosslyn Jazz Fest – Gateway Park, Arlington – Sept. 12
Silver Spring Jazz Festival – Veterans Plaza – Sept. 12
Shipgarten Fall Festival – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 12
Apple Harvest Cider Festival – Frederick, MD – Sept. 12
Virginia Cider Festival – Fredericksburg, Va. – Sept. 12
Fredtoberfest – 6 Bears & a Goat Brewery/Fredricksburg, Va. – Sept. 12
30th Annual (and final?) Chestertown Jazz Festival – Chestertown, MD – Sept. 12
Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival – Lexington, Va. – Sept. 12
Bear Chase Brewing Oktoberfest – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 12 – more details will probably be shared here
757 Battle of the Beers – Virginia Beach – Sept. 12
Bethesda Row Arts Festival – Bethesda, MD – Sept. 12-13
Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest – Waterford, Va. – Sept. 12-13
Adams Morgan Day – where else? – Sept. 13 – link not yet updated, date confirmed here
OktoberForest Fest – Fine Creek Brewing/Powhatan, Va. – Sept. 13 

Anne Arundel County Fair – Crownsville, MD – Sept. 16-20
Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival – Buena Vista, Va. – Sept. 17-19
Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 17-20
2 Silos Oktoberfest – Manassas, Va – Sept. 18-20
Washington Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 18-20 
St. Benedict Oktoberfest – Richmond. Va. – Sept. 18-20
Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest – Newark, DE – Sept. 18-20
Wundergarten Oktoberfest (scroll down for events) – NOMA DC – Sept. 18-Oct. 11
Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 19
Falls Church Festival/Taste of FC – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 19
H Street Festival – NE DC – Sept. 19
Alexandria Oktoberfest – John Carlyle Square – Sept. 19
RhinO'fest – Lost Rhino Brewing, Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 19
Shipgarten Oktoberfest Kickoff – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 19
Reston Multicultural Festival – Reston Town Center – Sept. 19
Middleburg Oktoberfest – Middleburg, Va. – Sept. 19
Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival – Lynchburg, Va. – Sept. 19
5th Annual Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest – Havre De Grace, MD – Sept. 19
Festival of Grapes and Hops – Petersburg, Va. – Sept. 19
Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 19-20
Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival – Stratford, Va – Sept. 19-20
Lake Anna Jazz Festival – Mineral, Va. – Sept. 19-20
Iron Blossom Festival – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 19-20 

State Fair of Virginia – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Sept. 24-Oct. 4
St. Theodore Greek Festival – Lanham, MD – Sept. 25-27
Ocean’s Calling Festival – Ocean City, MD – Sept. 25-27
Williamsburg Pancake Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Sept. 25-27
Clarendon Day – Clarendon Metro Park – Sept. 26
Rocktobierfest – Rockville Town Center – Sept. 26
Shipgarten Dogtoberfest – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 26
Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 26
Maryland Microbrewery Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 26
Legacy Chase Steeplechase – Shawan Downs, Cockeysville, MD – Sept. 26
Mosaic Fall Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 26-27
Alexandria Art Festival – John Carlyle Square – Sept. 26-27
Takoma Park Folk Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Sept. 27
West Annapolis Oktoberfest – West Annapolis, MD – Sept. 27 

Calvert County Fair – Barstow, MD – Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Charlottesville's Finest & Brewer's Ball – Ting Pavillion, C’ville – Oct. 1
Virginia Oyster Week – various locations – Oct. 1-7
Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Oct. 2-3
West Point Crab Festival – West Point. Va. – Oct. 2-3
60th Annual Fells Point Fun Festival – Baltimore, MD – Oct. 2-4
Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 2-4
Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 3
Wharf Oktoberfest/Wiener Dog Races – DC Wharf – Oct. 3
Home Rule Music Festival – Alethia Tanner Park, NE DC – Oct. 3
Taste of Bethesda – Woodmont Triangle – Oct. 3
Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria – Oct. 3
German International School Oktoberfest – Potomac, MD – Oct. 3
Mount Airy Oktoberfest – Mount Airy, MD – Oct. 3
Quad State Beer Fest – Boonsboro, MD – Oct. 3
Manassas Fall Jubilee – Manassas. Va. – Oct. 3
Warrenton Fall Festival – Old Town Warrenton, Va. – Oct. 3
Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival – Gordonsville, Va. – Oct. 3
Festival of the Grape – Powhaten, Va. – Oct. 3
Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival – Yorktown. Va. – Oct. 3
Uptown Martinsville Oktoberfest – Martinsville, Va. – Oct. 3
DC Coffee Festival – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 3-4
Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Oct. 4
Foxfield Fall Races – Charlottesville, Va. – Oct. 4 

Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 9-10
Maryland State BBQ Bash – Bel Air, MD – Oct. 9-10
Mt. Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mt. Vernon – Oct. 9-11
Snallygaster 2026 – Downtown DC – Oct. 10
50th Annual City of Fairfax Fall Festival – Old Town FFX – Oct. 10
Germantown October Fest – Germantown Town Center – Oct. 10
5th Annual Pierogi Festival – Settle Down Easy Brewing, Falls Church, Va. – Oct. 10
Das Best Oktoberfest – State Fairgrounds/Timonium, MD – Oct. 10
Springfield Fall Fest – Springfield Town Center – Oct. 10
Fall Fest – Rock Hall, MD – Oct. 10
Virginia Fall Races – Middleburg, Va. – Oct. 10
Chincoteague Oyster Festival – Chincoteague Island, Va. – Oct. 10
Chesapeake Wine Festival – Chesapeake, Va. – Oct. 10
Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Oct. 10-11
Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival – Crozet, Va. – Oct. 10—11
Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 11
Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 11
Georgetown Canal Day – wherever the Mule Yard is – Oct. 11

Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 16
Richmond Oktoberfest – Richmond Raceway – Oct. 16-17
Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 16-18
MoCo Smoke Show – Kensington, MD – Oct. 17
Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 17
Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 17
Virginia Beach Seafood Festival – JT’s Camp Grom – Oct. 17
Georgetown Fall Market – Wisconsin Ave. NW – Oct. 17-18
DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 17-18
Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt – Frederick, MD – Pct. 17-18
60th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 17-18
Turkish Festival – 6th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Oct. 18
Cattail Chase Races – Brookeville, MD – Oct. 18 

Virginia Gold Cup – The Plains, Va. – Oct. 24
Shore Craft Beer Fest – Ocean City, MD – Oct. 24
Wanderland Maryland Craft Beverage Festival – Symphony Woods/Columbia, MD – Oct. 24
Mactoberfest Mac & Cheese Festival – Chesapeake Culinary Center/Denton MD – Oct. 24
Chesapeake Academy Oyster Roast – Irvington, Va. – Oct. 24
Asia in a Bite Food Festival – Tingey Plaza/Navy Yard DC – Oct. 24-25
30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 25
Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum Pig & Oyster Festival – 24th Street Park – Oct 25
Yorktoberfest – Yorktown. Va. – Oct. 25 

Fall Back Hallo-Wine Fest – Boonsboro, MD – Oct. 31
Wharf DC Día de los Muertos Festival – SW DC – Nov. 1 

Williamsburg Beer Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 6
Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 6-7
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum OysterFest – St. Michaels, MD – Nov. 7
Patterson Park Brewfest – Baltimore, MD – Nov. 7
Montpelier Races – Montpelier, Va. – Nov. 7
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Festival – Strasburg, Va. – Nov. 7
Thomas Jefferson Fall Wine Festival – Poplar Forest/Lynchburg, Va. – Nov. 7 

Maryland Irish Festival – State Fair Grounds/Timonium – Nov. 13-15
Sykesville Craft Beer Festival – Sykesville, MD – Nov. 14
Fisherman's Museum Oyster Roast – Reedville, Va. – Nov. 14

Old Ebbitt Oyster Riot – Downtown DC – Nov. 20-21 (expected)

42 Today; Festivitity Tomorrow

We're bringing you this set of 42 jobs & internships a day earlier than usual to make room for our Festival Season 2026 compendium tomorrow. [edit: this post was supposed to appear on Wednesday but we inadvertently hit the publish button on Tuesday a.m. – the Festival rundown will publish on Thursday].

1) Space-tech company Umbra is recruiting for a Director of Congressional Affairs with 12+ years of combined congressional, executive branch, and/or industry government affairs experience along with senior-level Capitol Hill service with an intelligence, armed services, or commerce committee or as a senior defense/national security policy advisor – $225k-$275k – see also main career page 

2) Roblox is seeking a Senior Director, Policy Communications with 12+ years of experience in public affairs, policy communications & crisis communications as well as understanding of global regulations and policies for diverse age ranges of users and creators – $294k-$350k – see also main career page 

3) The Center for Science in the Public Interest is seeking a part-time, remote-based Social Media Content Creator to pitch, ideate, draft scripts, film/create, and edit 2–3 short-form videos per week, primarily for TikTok w/ content repurposed to other channels – $3,000/mo. – see also main career page 

4-5) American Diabetes Association (scroll to find)

• Director, State Government Affairs/Western Region – $85k-$93k – remote-based in AL, AZ, ID, NV, OR, UT or WA
• Director, State Government Affairs/Central Region – $85k-$93k – remote-based in IL, IN, IA, KY, MO, OH, TN,  WV or WI

6) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Maryland Council 3 – Legislative & Political Advocate – $60k-$92k – Baltimore, MD

7) American Hospital Association – Senior Associate Director, Media Relations – $97k-$145k

8) BAE Systems – Director, Leadership & Change Communications – $138k-$235k

9) Center for Responsible Lending – Director, Federal Policy – $117k-$153k – see also main career page 

10) Competitive Enterprise Institute – Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory Affairs – $130k-$150k – JD required – search managed by Talent Market 

11-13) Council on Foreign Relations

• Staff Writer/Editor – $69k-$75k – roles in DC & New York
• Assistant Director, Defense & National Security Program – $70k-$75k
• Research Associate, Europe Studies – $55k-$58k – proficiency in German or other European language a plus

14) Dept. for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO – Communications Manager – $70k-$80k

15) Dept. of Transportation – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$158k – apply by Aug. 27; subject to early closure

16) Edelman PR – Senior Account Exec, Health – $60k-$80k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Dallas, San Francisco or Seattle

17-18) Easterseals DC MD VA – see also main career page

• Outreach & Engagement Manager – $61k-$70k
• Partnerships & Outreach Manager – $65k

19) Economic Development Administration – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $120k-$156k – apply by Aug. 10 

20) Falls Church Public Schools – Director of Communications – see also main career page 

21) Hispanic Federation – Policy Analyst – $60k-$65k – bilingual w/ Spanish preferred – apply by Aug. 30 – see also main career page

22 ) Institute of Makers of Explosives – Director of Communications & Marketing – $110k-$125k

23) International Fund for Animal Welfare – Program Assistant, Policy & Advocacy – $24-$27/hr – see also main career page 

24) Insured Retirement Institute – Chief Government & Political Affairs Officer – $300k-$350k – see also main career page 

25) Mystery national advocacy group – Director of Government Affairs – $140k – search managed by The Choice, Inc. 

26-27) National Breast Cancer Coalition – see also main career page

• Chief Policy Officer (pdf) – $170k-$185k
• Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (pdf) – $110k-$125k

28) National Multifamily Housing Council – Vice President of Legislative Advocacy  

29) Pfizer – Senior Director, International Trade & Market Access Policy – apply by Aug. 14

30-33) OpenAI

• Strategic Narrative & Impact Lead, Intelligence/Investigations – $288k-$425k – DC or San Francisco
• Government Partnerships Communications Lead – $234k-$260k
• U.S. External Affairs Associate – $171k-$280k
• U.S. State Policy & Partnerships Manager – $171k-$190k – DC, New York or San Francisco

34) Retail Industry Leaders Association – Director, Government Affairs – $90k-$115k – see also main career page 

35) Rock the Vote – Interns – Fall 2026 – $18/hr – apply by Aug. 12

36) R Street Institute – Director of Communications – $115k-$135k – see also main career page 

37) SAIC – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering – Secret clearance required

38) United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 400 – Communications Manager – $70k-$80k

39) U.S. House of Representatives – Public Information Specialist – $73k – apply by Aug. 15

40) … and finally: the trade deadline has passed but your Washington Nationals aren’t done with trying to improve the roster as evidenced by this Communications Coordinator role – cap-friendly $24/hr pay grade is part of the deal

41) … and finally, part 2: did you know that 500-year-old Italian firearms pioneer Beretta’s U.S. HQ is in nearby Accokeek, MD? They’re recruiting for a Director, Marketing & Content with 10+ years of experience in marketing, with a strong focus in the areas of branding, Influencers marketing and content production; additional skills in PR management & events a plus – see also main career page 

42) … and finally, part 3: sign on with the Ocean Conservancy as a Communications Strategist focusing on ghost gear (lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear) which is pound-for-pound the deadliest form of debris to marine life – part-time; 2-year contract – $90-$100/hr – remote-based in DC, MD, VA, AK, CA, FL, OR, TX, WA or WV – see also main career page

Best wishes for a cheerful National Oyster Day today, plus a superb rest-of-week & weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource! Here's a preview of this weekend's happenings from tomorrow's Festival Season listings:

• Port to Port Beer Festival – Port City Brewing, Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 8
• Shipgarten 4 Year Anniversary Party – Tyson’s Corner, Va. – Aug. 8
• Taste of Leesburg – Leesburg, Va. – Aug. 8
• BBQ & Bluegrass – Breaux Vinyards, Purcellville Va. – Aug. 8
• 80th Annual Howard County Fair – West Friendship, MD – Aug. 8-15

Oysters & More Oysters & Bikes

We’ll start your Monday with a look ahead to Wednesday’s National Oyster Day (Aug. 5) & note that the Old Ebbitt Grill & some Clyde's locations are offering oyster & seafood happy hour pricing all day; we're guessing some other local oyster dens are also celebrating (update: Hanks Oyster Bar locations are also doing all-day HH). Virginia Oyster Week is set for Oct. 1-7. No update yet on 2026 Oyster Riot dates (usually the Friday & Saturday before Thanksgiving) or ticket availability (usually right after Labor Day).  

Also looking ahead: while working on our 2026 Festival Season run-down (publishing Thursday!), we came across this Aslin Bikes & Beers ride & imbibe event set for Aug. 29, which were highlighting today since it's currently 85% sold out – Aslin's long-standing Herndon outpost is the start-&-finish point.

Now dive into the jobs!

1) Venture-backed defense-tech company Shield AI is seeking a Communications Associate with 2-4 years of experience in defense technology, corporate communications, or public relations – $76k-$110k – see also main career page 

2) Gartner is recruiting for a Senior Director Analyst, Public Affairs Leadership with 12+ years of relevant experience that demonstrates a first-hand understanding of the challenges facing heads of communications as leaders – $172k-$205k – Arlington, Va. or remote-based – see also main career page 

3) Capital One has shared this very fresh Director, Global Enterprise Communications role suited for candidates with with 8+ years of communications experience that includes managing & developing staff; background designing and executing integrated communications strategies include high-impact executive and internal associate engagement preferred – $173k-$217k – McLean or Richmond, Va.

4) Accenture – Media Relations Manager, Health & Public Services – $87k-$224k – Arlington, Va. & other major-to-medium-sized cities across U.S.

5-6) Aerospace Industries Association (scroll to find)

• Senior Manager, Civil Aviation Environmental & Global Policy – $75k-$85k
• Manager, Content & Communications – $65k-$73k

7) American Enterprise Institute – Editorial Associate or Editor – $58k-$65k

8) American Financial Services Association – Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $70k-$85k

9-11) American Institute of Architects – see also main career page

• Director, Government Affairs Programs & Communications – $115k-$120k
• Senior Manager, Federal Affairs – $89k-$100k
• Specialist, State & Local Affairs – $57k-$65k

12-16) Capitol Hill

• Sen. David McCormick (R-PA) – Deputy Scheduler/Assistant to the Chief of Staff
• Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) – Staff Assistant
• Sen. Jim Risch (R-MT) – Legislative Correspondent
• more Senate jobs & internships here
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17) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Research Assistant/Research Associate, Health & Housing Policy – $55k-$63k

18) Disney/National Geographic – Travel Editor – $79k-$106k – digital content focus

19) Earthjustice – Stewardship Specialist, Principal Gifts – $96k-$119k – DC, New York, Miami or Philadelphia – apply by Aug. 23

20) Fairfax County Federation of Teachers – Communications Director – $80k-$90k – more about FCTC here

 21) Georgetown University – Health Communications Specialist supporting the Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities Research – $44k-$73k

22-23) George Washington University

• Associate Director for Leadership Annual Giving, College of Arts and Sciences – $74k-$101k
• Advancement Assistant, Law School – $21-$28/hr

24-25) German Marshall Fund of the U.S. – see also main career page

• Senior Manager, Digital Communications
• Social Media Coordinator

26) Immune Deficiency Foundation – Social Media & Engagement Manager – $60k-$70k – remote-based – see also main career page

27-28) Information Technology Industry Council – scroll to find

• Senior Director of Policy, Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risk Management – $175k-$190k
• Digital Director – $110k-$120k

29) Johns Hopkins University – Associate Director, Digital Marketing supporting the Office of Alumni Relations – $85k-$95k – Baltimore, MD

30-33) Meta

• Regional Director of Community Engagement – $231k-$291k – remote-based
• State Campaign Manager, Public Affairs – AI Campaign – $176k-$247k – DC, New York, Austin, San Francisco or Menlo Park, CA
• Public Affairs Manager, Events/AI Campaign – $146k-$206k – DC, New York, Austin, San Francisco or Menlo Park, CA
• Public Affairs Manager, State & Local Media – $119k-$171k – DC, New York, San Francisco or Menlo Park, CA

34-35) Montgomery County

• Manager, Public Communications/Marketing & Engagement – $116k-$206k – apply by Aug. 7
• Public Relations Specialist – $82k-$131k – apply by Aug. 7

36) Mystery DC law firm – Senior Policy Specialist – $95k-$185k – search managed by the Ford Agency

37) Mystery national membership organization – Marketing Communications Specialist – 6-month term – search managed by Creative Circle 

38) Mystery social service nonprofit serving the DMV region – Director of Development – $100k – search managed by Elite Personnel 

39) National Motor Freight Traffic Association – Digital Marketing Coordinator 

40-41) Northrop Grumman

• Communications Manager, Space Systems Employee Communications – $133k-$199k
• Communications Manager 2, Defense Systems Employee Communications – $133k-$199k

42-43) Orchestra – see also main career page

• Account Coordinator, Integrated Communications – $66k
• Senior Vice President, Higher Education with their BerlinRosen affiliate – $155k-$175k

44) Project on Government Oversight – Fact Checker/Editor – $68k-$80k – see also main career page 

45-46) Public Knowledge – see also main career page

• Senior Policy Counsel/Analyst – $100k-$121k
• Government Affairs Policy Counsel/Advocate – $77k-$100k

47) Radiological Society of North America – Government Relations Manager – $70k-$75k – DC or Oak Brook, IL – see also main career page 

48) Sempra Infrastructure – U.S. Federal Public Affairs Manager – $173k-$305k – see also main career page 

49) Sinclair Broadcasting/WJLA TV – General Assignment Reporter – $43-$53/hr

50) Southern Poverty Law Center – Lead, Public and Media Relations Strategist – $78k+ – DC, New Orleans, Miami, Montgomery, or Jackson, MS – see also main career page 

51) Tatitlek Corp. – Public Affairs/Media Relations Specialist supporting the Diplomatic Security Service – Secret clearance required

52) United Motorcoach Association – Director of Marketing & Communications 

53) Washingtonian Magazine – Assistant Research Editor – $45k-$50k

54) … and finally: the White House Historical Association is recruiting for a Managing Director (pdf) with experience serving as in a senior managerial position at a museum, nonprofit organization, or business, as well as the ability to provide strong leadership & vision for the 33,000-square-foot gallery & exhibit space – $160k+ – alternate listing here – search managed by DSG|Koya  

55) … and finally, part 2: Fox is recruiting for Fall 2026 TMZ Interns to help chase down Members of Congress & whatever other hijinks go with the gig – could be fun & at least you’ll get some exercise – $20/hr

Calendar Notes & the Approach of Festival Season – and Great Jobs, Too

July is almost gone, which means we're approaching the mid-point between the Summer Solstice (June 21) & Fall Equinox (Sept. 22), a calendar spot known as Lammas Day, which technically tracks to Aug. 7, this year but is normally celebrated on Aug. 1; since they fall on a Saturday & Friday respectively, that gives you some good flexibility to celebrate either one, or both. 

1) Reflection, a research lab focused on making intelligence open & accessible, is seeking a Policy Communications Lead with 7+ years of experience in strategic communication, reputation management or public affairs – see also main career page 

2) Hertz is recruiting for a strategic & resourceful-thinking Director, Government Affairs with 5+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or legislative processes, preferably within mobility, autonomous vehicles, AI, car rental, hospitality, or tourism industries – $140k – see also main career page 

3-4) The Interfaith Alliance has just passed along a pair ot opportunities – see also main career page

• Director of Government Affairs (pdf) – $90k-$110k – 3+ years of experience in legal advocacy, federal policy, or a combination, including meaningful experience working on or directly with Capitol Hill desired; JD strongly preferred
• Vice President of Finance & Administration (pdf) – $175k-$200k – 7+ years of experience in advocacy nonprofit finance & operations desired, as well as a demonstrated command of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and audit management.

5) Aga Khan Foundation USA – Programs & Communications Associate (pdf) – $54k-$63k – see also main career page 

6) Alliance for Health Policy – Development & Production Intern – Fall 2026 – $18/hr – apply by Aug. 17

7-8) Amazon

• Public Policy Manager – $138k-$187k – DC or Seattle
• Communications Specialist, Policy Communications & External Affairs – $76k-$134k – DC or Seattle

9) ARSC Federal – Legislative Analyst supporting NOAA – 6-month term – see also main career page 

10) Bank of America – Federal Government Relations Executive 

11) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist – $102k-$138k

12) C&O Canal Trust – Development Associate (pdf)  – $40k-$42k – Williamsport, MD – apply by July 31 – see also main career page

13) Capital One – Director, Regulatory Affairs Advisor & Liaison – $209k-$263k – McLean or Richmond, Va.

14) Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights – Deputy Director of National Policy & Campaigns – $97k-$105k – bilingual w/ Spanish strongly preferred

15-21) DLA Piper – DC, Reston, Baltimore or other major U.S. cities

• Director of Internal Communications – $193k-$313k
• Senior Manager of Digital Campaigns, Disputes – $149k-$237k
• Graphic Designer – $36-$58/hr
• Communications Specialist, PR – $34-$53/hr
• Communications Specialist, Awards – $34-$53/hr
• Communications Coordinator – $31-$48/hr
• Digital Marketing Coordinator – $31-$48/hr

22) Employ Prince George’s – Senior Communications Manager – $88k-$93k – see also main career page 

23-25) FedWriters – award-contingent roles supporting a federal transportation research center – see also main career page

• Strategic Communication Outreach Specialist
• Web Content Specialist
• Publications Specialist/Magazine Editor 

26) Foundation for the Defense of Democracies – Senior Director of Podcasts – $140k-$200k

27-28) Georgetown University

• Digital Communications Specialist, College of Arts & Sciences – $47k-$87k
• Operations Manager supporting the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy – $44k-$73k – apply by Aug. 24

29) Kearney & Company – Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist – $69k-$105k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

30-31) Microsoft

• Senior Director, Policy Communications – $155k-$277k
• Senior Communications Manager – $106k-$203k

32) Monumental Sports & Entertainment – Director, Enterprise Communications – $110k-$125k

33) National Association of Counties – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Partnership Engagement – $150k-$160k

34) National Transportation Safety Board – Government & Industry Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Aug. 5 

35) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Federal Policy supporting the Safer Chemicals Project – $87k-$97k

36) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America – Advocacy & Strategic Alliances Intern – Public Affairs Intern – International Advocacy Intern – Fall 2026 - $25-$35/hr

37) Red Carrot – Communications Specialist supporting a federal health agency – award-contingent role – see also main career page 

38) University of Virginia – Digital Marketing Specialist, Reputation Management supporting UVA Health – $65k-$93k – Charlottesville, Va.

39) Washington Post – Asia Correspondent – 5-month term – potential work locations include Taiwan, Singapore or South Korea 

40-43) Weber Shandwick

• Manager, Client Experience – $70k-$80k
• Account Supervisor, Corporate Social Responsibility Communications – $70k
• Senior Associate, Social & Influencer – $59k-$65k
• Senior Associate, Client Experience – $59k-$65k

44) We. Communications – Vice President, Issues & Crisis – $147k-$188k – see also main career page 

45) WTW – Head of Internal Communication & Change Management – $200k-$250k – see also main career page 

46) … and finally: do you have Saturdays & Sundays free for a probably low-stress $19/hr gig at an inspiring venue? Our friends at the National Building Museum is looking for Weekend Visitor Services Representatives – see also main career page

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource! Looking ahead, reserve your ticket to Snallygaster 2026 (Oct. 10, downtown DC) today and be assured that another DCPA+CJ Festival Season Roundup will be coming along soon; here's a look at the 2025 edition.

Back to It

It's Monday & we're back to it. Hope one or more of these work for you.

1) The Investment Company Institute is seeking a Director, Public Affairs with 8-10 years of experience in policy communication or related field; knowledge of financial services industry, asset management & retirement policy issues strongly preferred.– $170k-$200k – see also main career page 

2) Bread for the World is seeking an International Policy Fellow with demonstrated interest in international development, global health, humanitarian assistance, or anti-hunger policy, along with top-notch research, analytical & writing skills – $50k-$55k – 2-year term – see also main career page 

3) America Votes – Social Media Interns – Fall 2026 – $18/hr – remote-based

4) American Society of Civil Engineers – Marketing & Communications Coordinator – $50k-$60k – apply by Aug. 23

5) ANCOR – Senior Director of Federal Relations – $120k-$130k – ANCOR is an association of community-based providers advocating for person-centered outcomes for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities – apply by Aug. 7 – see also main career page 

6) Blood Cancer United – Campaign Fundraising Manager – $72k-$81k

7-8) Bloomberg Industry Group – see also main career page

• News Deputy Team Lead – $105k-$135k
• Senior Event Planner – $83k-$105k

9-12) Brookings Institution

• Development Officer, Institutional Giving – $83k-$95k
• Development Research Manager – $68k-$78k
• Senior Board Relations Coordinator – $62k-$67k
• Research Assistant, Economic Studies – $58k

13) Center for Civilians in Conflict – Advocacy & Legal Interns/Fellows – Fall 2026 – apply by Aug. 5 – see also main career page 

14) Centrus Energy – Associate Director, Communications & Public Relations – $175k-$205k – apply by Aug. 31

15) City of Fairfax – Economic Development Marketing Associate – 6-month term w/ potential for extension – $25-$28/hr

16-17) CNN

• Campaign Reporter – project-based role that runs through Jan. 2029 – $62k-$116k
• Newsgathering & Politics Interns and News Show Interns – Fall 2026 – $19/hr – apply by Aug. 21; subject to early closure

18) Colonial Williamsburg Foundation – Writer/Editor – $69k-$74k – Williamsburg, Va. – see also main career page 

19) Common Cause – Senior Policy Director & Counsel, Voting & Fair Representation – $132k-$148k – JD required – see also main career page 

20) Conservative Energy Network – Director of Development – $150k-$190k – remote-based – seacg managed by DRiWaterstone 

21-22) Consumer Technology Association – see also main career page

• Specialist, Industry Communications – $80k-$90k
• Senior Coordinator, Executive & CES Communications – $60k-$70k

23) DC Child & Family Services Agency – Supervisory Policy Advisor – $99k-$139k – apply by Aug. 1 

24) DC Policy Center – Communications Director – $85k-$95k – apply by Aug. 3

25) Edward Jones – Director, Enterprise External Communications – $144k-$245k – DC, New York, St. Louis or Tempe, AZ – see also main career page 

26) Food Allergy Research & Education – Communications Manager – see also main career page 

27) Genentech – Senior Manager, Policy Communications – $120k-$224k

28-29) Georgetown University

• Senior Associate Director, GU Medical Center Direct Response Marketing & Content – $47k-$87k
• Communications Manager, Planning & Facilities Management – $41k-$65k

30) George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Social Media Manager – $65k-$70k – see also main career page 

31) Healthcare Anchor Network – Policy Associate/Manager for Communications & Policy – $67k-$89k – see also main career page 

32) JPMorgan Chase – Head of Communications for Firmwide Impact & Strategic Initiatives – $156k-$245k – DC or New York

33) Lockheed Martin – Social Media Manager – $90k-$159k

34-35) Middle East Institute

• Communications & Media Coordinator – $55k-$60k
• Research Assistant, Policy Center – $50k-$55k – proficiency in Arabic preferred

36) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine – Editor – $73k-$92k

37) National Council for Mental Wellbeing – Senior Major Gifts Officer – $170k-$190k – remote-based – see also main career page 

38) Nature Conservancy – Donor Communications Officer – $67k-$102k – remote-based

39) PCI Federal – Press Coordinator supporting the State Dept. Bureau of African Affairs – $108k 

40-41) Planned Parenthood

• Public Policy Specialist – $65k-$68k
• Media Assistant – $65k-$68k

42-43) PLUS Communications – see also main career page

• Managing Director, Digital – $140k
• Digital Director – $100k

44) Stars & Stripes – Supervisory Editor – $85k-$105k – apply by Aug. 4

45) U.S. Capitol Police – Event Planning Specialist – $117k-$166k – apply by July 30 

46) U.S. Federal Solutions – Program Manager/Congressional Liaison supporting the U.S. Space Force – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

47) Versant Media – DC Coordinator, MS NOW Newsgathering – $26-$31/hr – see also main career page 

48-49) VPD Government Solutions (scroll to find) – see also main career page

• Speechwriter – $76k-$87k
• Digital Communications Project Manager – $106k-$130k

50) WETA/NewsHour Productions – News Assistant, Politics – $22/hr – see also main career page 

51) WomenHeart/National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease – Advocacy Consultant (pdf) – proposals due July 31 – see also main career page 

52) … and finally: the U.S. Agency for Global Media is seeking a Digital & Social Media Director to support the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, which may be beaming their signals to an increasingly in-the-news locale soon – $133k-$174k – se requiere fluidez en español, incluyendo conocimiento de modismos y coloquialismos cubanos – Miami, FL – apply by Aug. 6

Change, Support, Progress & Impact

Hello Thursday! The moderate weather of the last couple days has us in a cheery mood. Or perhaps it's just been that we've consumed a lighter diet of news & social feeds lately.

1) Solar photovoltaic manufacturer QCells is seeking a strategic-thinking Head of Government Relations with a track record of delivering legislative & regulatory outcomes at the federal, state & local levels of government, as well as success in managing advocacy campaigns before multiple levels of government in the energy & environment policy arenas – $299k-$315k – see also main career page 

2) Penn Quarter Partners is seeking a Senior Manager/Director, Health Policy Analysis, Research & Writing with 6–10 years of relevant experience in health policy research and analysis, with meaningful exposure to or demonstrated interest in life sciences, pharmaceutical policy, or biomedical innovation – see more about Penn Quarter here. 

3-4) The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is actively recruiting for these opportunities supporting Housing Is, an initiative to align housing, education & health organizations to produce positive outcomes for individuals & families experiencing poverty – see also main career page

• Director – $130k – 8-10 years of relevant experience & knowledge of housing policy, education policy, welfare policy, public health, social determinants of health, and anti-poverty efforts desired – apply by Aug. 21
• Manager – $90k – 3-5 years of relevant experience in similar areas to Director role sought; conference planning skills also valued for both roles – apply by Aug. 21

5) The Center for Adoption Support & Education is seeking a Coordinator, Development Events + Operations (scroll to find) 3-5+ years of experience in fundraising, event organizing and management, donor relations, development, or related field desired – $62k-$65k – Burtonsville, MD – July 24 application deadline noted; we’re told they’ll they may consider strong applicants past that point – see more about them here 

6) Community Change is seeking a Director of the Executive Office with 7+ years of experience in executive administration, chief of staff functions, or senior operational roles in complex organizations; background in philanthropic, political, or complex nonprofit, advocacy, or movement-building organizations, particularly those with multi-entity or multi-stakeholder structures, is preferred – $140k-$160k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

7) Anaplan is focused on optimizing business decision-making through AI-infused scenario planning & analysis and you could join this effort a Social Media Manager – $91k-$130k – 5+ years working in digital/social marketing with experience managing social channels desired, preferably within a high-tech environment – see also main career page 

8) Accenture Song – Senior Media Relations Manager 

9-10) American University

• Data Journalism Editor supporting the Investigative Reporting Workshop – $70k-$80k
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the Arts – $30-$33/hr

11) APCO – Senior Associate Director, Campaigns & Advocacy – $120k-$140k – healthcare policy focus

12) Association of Zoos & Aquariums – Digital Media Coordinator – $55k-$58k

13) British Embassy – Speechwriter to the Ambassador – $87k – apply by Aug. 5

14) Burson – Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs, Crisis & Risk – $60k-$140k – DC, New York, Chicago or Pittsburgh

15) Cancer Support Community – Director, Policy & Advocacy – $120k-$132k – see also main career page 

16-17) Cato Institute 

• Government Affairs Manager – $65k-$100k
• Story/Editorial Producer, Podcasts – $75k-$100k

18-24) Center for American Progress

• Senior Fellow, Economic Policy – $150k-$190k
• Senior Director, Digital Communications – $112k-$134k
• Director of Digital Engagement – $92k-$110k
• Director of Digital Partnerships – $92k-$110k
• Director of Elections – $92k-$110k
• Policy Analyst, Democracy – $65k-$78k
• Digital Editor – $58k-$66k

25-28) Council on Foreign Relations

• Programming Coordinator, Corporate & CEO Programs – $65k-$73k
• Events Coordinator – $63k-$67k$67k
• Research Associate, Women & Foreign Policy – $55k-$58k
• Program Associate, Southeast Asia & U.S. Foreign Policy – $55k-$58k

29) Covista – Director, State Government Relations & Public Affairs – $100k-$181k

30) C-SPAN – Multimedia Content Creator & Promotions Producer – $55k-$100k

31) Daughters of the American Revolution – Communications Assistant – $52k-$58k

32-33) General Dynamics Information Technology

• Marketing Campaign Manager – $93k-$120k
• Senior Communications Specialist – $107k-$143k – Secret clearance required – Annapolis Junction, MD

34) Great Hill Solutions/Seneca Holdings – Press Advisor supporting the State Dept. Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs – Secret clearance required

35) Heritage Foundation – Research Assistant, Center for National Security – $55k-$60k

36) Loudoun County – Communications Manager –$82k-$144k - Leesburg, Va. – apply by July 28

37) Lockheed Martin – Senior Global Media Relations Staffer – $106k-$187k – Bethesda, MD; Fort Worth; Grand Prairie, TX; King of Prussia, PA; Littleton, CO; Marietta, GA; Orlando; Owego, NY; Stratford, CT or Sunnyvale, CA

38-39) Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic – see also main career page

• Community Engagement & Social Media Coordinator
• Development Coordinator

40) Meta – AI Policy Manager – $153k-$224k

41-42) New America

• Senior Visual Designer & Brand Lead – $92k-$110k
• Communication Intern supporting Education & Work programs – Fall 2026 – $18-$20/hr – apply by Aug. 28

43) Northern Virginia Community College – Systems, Marketing, & Communications Coordinator supporting their Workforce Development/Career Services operations – $65k-$75k – apply by July 29 

45) Piedmont Community College – Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications – $78k-$83k – Charlottesville, Va.

45) Q2 Impact – Communications & Engagement Lead to support a Defense Dept. Knowledge Management initiative – see also main career page 

46) RTX – Director, Executive Communications – $204k-$389k – Arlington, Va; Charlotte; Farmington, CT; Cedar Rapids, IA or Dallas – see also main career page 

47-49) Sinclair Broadcasting – see also main career page

• Senior Content Creator – $32-$40/hr
• Producer, WJLA TV – $28-$36/hr
• Intern, WJLA TV – Fall 2026 – apply by Aug. 14

50) University of Virginia – Assistant Director, Public Service Partnerships supporting Madison House – $60k-$65k – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by July 27 

51) United Nations Foundation – Senior Associate, Global Health – $70k-$77k

52-53) Wall Street Journal

• National Policy Editor – $150k-$175k
• Congress Accountability Editor – $150k-$175k

54-56) Washington Post

• Economics Editor – $137k-$228k
• Executive Assistant to the Acting Publisher & CEO – $105k-$176k
• Press Freedom Content Strategist – part-time

Best wishes for a fantastic heart-of-Summer weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource!  

In the Clear

Hello Monday! There's still a giant cabinet of worries out there for all of us, but today we're just happy the smoke has lifted around here. Good luck if you're somewhere currently blanketed.

Monday update: the Center for Adoption Support & Education (C.A.S.E.) has just passed along this Coordinator, Development Events + Operations (scroll to find) role – $62k-$65k – 3-5+ years of experience in fundraising, event organizing and management, donor relations, development, or related field desired – Burtonsville, MD – we’re highlighting it now as C.A.S.E. has a July 24 application deadline, although we’re told they’ll they may consider strong applicants past that point – see more about them here 

1) The American Academy of Neurology is seeking a Political Affairs Manager to support their perfectly named BrainPAC – $105k-$123k – 5+ years of experience in PAC administration or policy desired – see also main career page

2) The Carbon Removal Alliance has let us know they are actively recruiting for this Director of Government Affairs (pdf) role suited for candidates with 10+ years working in government affairs in an advocacy role or on Capitol Hill in energy, climate, agriculture or science – $175k-$210k – see more about CRA here 

3) ALS Association – Director, Communications – $81k-$102k

4-5) American Coatings Association – see also main career page

• Director of External Communications – 120k-$150k
• Director, Federal Affairs – 120k-$150k

6) American Electric Power – Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager – apply by Aug. 2 – see also main career page

7) American Society of Civil Engineers – Senior Manager, Policy Research – $85k-$100k – apply by Aug. 13

8) AstraZeneca – Director of Communications, Respiratory & Immunology – $146k-$220k – apply by July 29

9) Atlantic Council – Associate Director, Media Relations & Strategic Communications – $72k-$85k – see also main career page

10) BDO – Senior Manager/Federal Policy Consultant – $185k-$220k – see also main career page

11-12) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – see also main career page

• Campus Climate Organizing Manager (pdf) – $70k-$80k – apply by July 24
• Federal Policy Associate (pdf) – $56k-$66k – apply by July 31

13-14) Fresh searches managed by Careers in Nonprofits:

• Mystery healthcare nonprofit – Admin Coordinator – $28-$31/hr
• Mystery housing advocacy nonprofit – Event Coordinator – part-time/temporary role w/ approx 5 hrs/wk during Aug. & Sept. plus u to 14 hours during the week of Oct. 5 – $29-$32/hr

15) DC Dept. of Buildings – Legislative Affairs Advisor – $93k-$119k – apply by July 28

16-19) EARTHDAY.ORG

• Marketing & Communications Director – $120k-$140k
• WordPress Website Manager – $85k-$100k
• Media Specialist – $70k-$75k
• Vice President of Development – $150k-$170k – search managed by Thinking Ahead

20) Federal Emergency Management Agency – Supervisory Policy Advisor – $169k-$197k – apply by July 22; subject to early closure

21-24) Federation of American Scientists – see also main career page

• Director, AI Policy – $175k-$215k
• Senior Manager, AI Safety & Security Policy – $110k-$135k
• Manager, AI Safety & Security Policy – $75k-$90k
• Associate, Federal Data Policy – $60k-$68k

25) FTI Consulting – Senior Director, Public Affairs - $134k-$245k – financial services focus

26) Glen Echo Group – Junior Associate, Public Affairs – $50k-$60k – see also main career page 

27) Georgetown University – Senior Communications Associate, Law School – $47k-$87k – apply by July 30

28) Global Forest Generation – Communications Officer (pdf) – $55k-$60k – apply today, July 20 – see also main career page 

29) Harvard University – Chief Communications Officer, Kennedy School of Government – $185k-$343k per this guide – Cambridge, MA

30) Honda Motor Co. – Senior Specialist, Government Relations – $90k-$135k

30-31) The Hub Project  – see also main career page

• Senior Communications Manager, Economic Education Project – $75k-$76k
• Interns (scroll to find) – Fall 2026 – $20/hr

32) Intuit – Director/Head of Global Public Affairs – $247k-$334k

33-34) JPMorgan Chase

• Executive Director, Federal Government Relations – $190k-$300k
• Associate, Global Government Relations – $85k-$130k

35) KBR – Director, Legislative Affairs – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

36) KIPP DC – Director of Communications & Media Relations – $125k-$138k – see also main career page (scroll down)

37) London Stock Exchange Group – Government Relations & Regulatory Strategy Manager – $110k-$184k

38) MedStar Health – Events Coordinator, Philanthropy – $23-$42/hr

39) MITRE Corp. – Media Relations Lead – $127k-$190k

40) Mystery independent Federal agency – Social Media Response Coordinator – $22/hr – search managed by Contact1 

41) Mystery non-profit w/ a focus on issues in the Middle East – Virtual Event Producer – to $115k – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

42) Mystery kidney disease advocacy group – Executive Assistant to the Chief Communication & Marketing Officer – temporary-to-hire opportunity – $70k-$75k – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

43) National Low Income Housing Coalition – Senior Vice President, Advancement – $165k-$175k

44) Novartis – Director, Issue Advocacy & Portfolio Strategy – $176k-$327k – DC or Hanover, NJ

45-46) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Government Relations Officer, Strategic Initiatives – $121k-$136k
• Communications Officer, Institutional Strategy – $102k-$114k

47) Pilot Travel Centers – Senior Specialist, Government Affairs – see also main career page 

48) SMA America – Public & Government Affairs Director – $150k-$175k

49) TelevisaUnivision – Political Compliance Analyst – $53k-$72k – DC or Miami – see also main career page 

50) UC Institute on Global Conflict & Cooperation – Program & Operations Coordinator – part-time – $32-$50/hr – apply by July 23 – see also main career page 

51) UnitedHealth Group – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $134k-$230k – Administration advocacy focus

52) United States of Care – Project Assistant – through Oct. 2027 – $50k

53) West Health – Associate Director, Brain Health Policy – $139k-$185k – see also main career page 

54-55) and finally: this Content Coordinator role keeping the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s essential TrailLink map system is about a month old, but hopefully it’s worth checking out for someone with the research, data entry, database management, and proficiency with mapping tools they seek – $53k – and a more-recent vintage Fundraising Associate gig is also available with a $60k pay grade – see also main career page 

56) … and finally, part 2: has the World Cup got you wound up for a career in international futbol? We checked the FIFA career page & found this Miami-based Commercial Legal Clerk opportunity as well as a few dozen location-Brazil opportunities supporting the 2027 Women’s World Cup

 We made a chronological & pretty comprehensive Warren Zevon Spotify list; give it a listen.