Cornucopia

Apropos of harvest season, your Thursday set is filled to the brim with fresh jobs as well as a nice selection of weekend activities. Dig in.

1) The Aerospace Industries Association is seeking a Senior Manager of Media Relations with 4-7 years of communications experience and excellent writing, editing & proofreading skills – $85k – see also main career page 

2-4) The Voting Rights Lab has let us know they are recruiting for these remote-based opportunities – see also main career page

• Digital Director – $110k-$130k – 6+ of years of relevant experience in digital communications with a proven track record of managing digital strategy, campaign leadership, and direct ownership of complex digital products and project management required.
• Associate Director of Media Relations – $90k-$110k – 5+ years of relevant communications experience required, along with a proven track record of identifying new hooks, pitching reporters, securing coverage, preparing spokespeople & cultivating long-term reporter relationships
• Coalition Director with VRL’s parent organization, the Secure Democracy Foundation – $110k-$130k – 10+ years of experience with substantial responsibility for grassroots organizing & coalition building sought, including experience working with multi-organization initiatives.

5) American Association for the Advancement of Science – Social Media Manager – $90k-$95k – apply by Oct. 29

6-8) American University

• Assistant Dean of Development, School of Public Affairs – $150k-$170k
• Library Communications & Events Coordinator – $26-$34/hr
• Program Manager, Communications & Initiatives – part-time – $41-$42/hr

9) Arizona State University – Communications Manager supporting the McCain Institute – $73k-$85k – DC-based – apply by Oct. 4

10-11) The Atlantic

• Senior Editor, Science & Health – $105k-$200k – DC or New York – DC-only listing also shown
• Staff Writer – $120k-$180k – remote-based in Los Angeles

12-17) Capitol Hill

• Senate Sergeant at Arms – Media Gallery Deputy Director – $156k-$204k – apply by Oct. 12
• Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) – Communications Director – apply by Oct. 16
• New England Senate Democrat – Legislative Correspondent – apply by Oct. 13
• Afghanistan War Commission – Senior Communications Specialist
• Afghanistan War Commission – Legislative Affairs Advisor
• see the Senate careers page and/or subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin for more

18-20) Cato Institute – see also main career page

• Director of Special Initiatives, Public Affairs – $115k-$150k
• Story/Editorial Producer, Podcasts – $75k-$105k
• Tech Program Manager – $75k-$95k – search managed by Talent Market

21) Center for American Progress – Vice President, Digital Communications – $140k-$168k

22) Constellation – Strategic Communications Advisor – $120k-$140k – see also main career page 

23) DC History Center/HumanitiesDC – Director of Development & Communications – $95k – see also main career page 

24) Dept. of Education – Writer/Editor – $90k-$145k – DC, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco or Seattle – apply by Oct. 9; subject to early closure

25) District of Columbia Courts – Communications Intern – Fall/Winter 2026 – apply by Oct. 9

26-28) Exxon Mobil

• Government Affairs Advisor – $180k-$230k
• Senior Writer/Brief Writer – $130k-$255k
• Issues-Based Digital Campaigns Advisor – DC or Spring, TX

29-30) Groundwork Collaborative

• Vice President of Media Engagement – $180k-$200k – search managed by NPAG
• Vice President of Government Affairs – $145k-$79k

31-32) Guidehouse – see also main career page

• Communications Lead supporting an Intelligence Community client – $133k-$188k – Secret clearance required
• Communications Consultant – $74k-$124k

33-34) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine – opportunities supporting the Food, Nutrition & Agriculture Program

• Senior Program Officer – $105k-$164k
• Research Associate – $58k-$73k

35) National Taxpayers Union – Policy & Outreach Manager – $75k-$90k

36) Network/Lobby for Catholic Social Justice – Government Relations Director (pdf) – $103k-$129k – see also main career page 

37-38) New Virginia Majority – see also main career page

• Communications Associate – $52k-$60k
• Senior Organizer: Data Center Campaign – $60k-$64k – Northern Va. or Richmond-based

39) Ocean Conservancy – Senior Communications Manager, Ending Ocean Plastics – $90k-$120k – location flexible; DC preferred – search managed by Bonsai Leadership Group 

40) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Broadband Initiative – $87k-$97k

41-42) Pew Research Center

• Video Producer & Editor – $91k
• Associate Video Producer & Editor – $75k

43-44) Sierra Club

• Director of Social Media – $140k-$150k – DC, Oakland, CA or remote-based
• Associate Press Secretary – $71k-$91k – remote-based; preferably in Mountain or Pacific time zones – apply by Oct. 12

45-46) Smithsonian Institution/National Zoo

• Gift Officer – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 14; subject to early closure
• Special Events Coordinator – $70k-$91k – apply by Oct. 7

47-48) Total Wine & More

• Public Relations Manager
• Senior Associate, Store Communications

49-50) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Vice President for External Communications & Engagement supporting the College Foundation of UVA – $185k-$220k – search managed by DSG
• Event Coordinator supporting the Contemplative Sciences Center – $53k-$58k

51-53) World Food Program USA

• Creative Director – $129k-$134k
• Deputy Director, Digital Advertising & Marketing – $109k-$114k
• Senior Associate, Corporate Partnerships – $60k-$65k

Best wishes for a superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – get out there and have some fun and see our Festival Season 2026 guide for a lot of other happenings further afield of the DMV – as well as for future weekend planning. 

• Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – 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
• Surreal Oktoberfest – Crystal City – 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
• DC Coffee Festival – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 3-4
• Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Oct. 4
• Piketoberfest – North Bethesda – Oct. 4

Here We Go

It's the last Monday of September & we've got your jobs.

1) Scouting America/National Capital Area Council is seeking a Chief Communications Officer with 10+ years of experience in public relations, marketing and/or advertising; strategic planning skills preferred – $90k-$110k – see also main career page

2) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Press Associate with 1-2 years of experience, which may include internships, co-curricular activities and/or relevant coursework – facility w/ Muckrack and/or other media monitoring platforms/media databases & familiarity with AP style preferred – $52k-$54k – see also main career page 

3-4) Fresh opportunities from the League of Conservation Voters – see also main career page

• Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs – $147k-$200k – 10+ years of experience desired, including working in issue advocacy, on Capitol Hill, or with electoral campaigns – apply by Oct. 12
• Communications Intern and Graphic Design Intern, Development Marketing – Jan.-Apr. 2027 – $18/hr – remote-based – apply by Oct. 18

5) American Academy of Pediatrics – Advocacy Legislative Coordinator – $30-$32/hr – see also main career page 

6) American Clean Power – Executive Director, Clean Power Institute – $250k-$300k – see also main career page 

7-8) American Nurses Association – see also main career page

• Strategic Communications Analyst – $60k-$85k
• Digital Marketing Specialist – $56k-$70k

9) ASRC Federal – Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst supporting NOAA – $86k-$129k

10) Burson – Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs/Health Policy – $60k-$140k

11) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Public Health Advisor/Policy & Health Issues Management – $169k-$197k apply by Oct. 6; subject to early closure

12-13) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – see also main career page

• Federal Policy Intern (pdf) – Jan.-Mar. 2027 – $25/hr – apply by Oct. 2
• Climate Justice Policy Fellow (pdf) – Jan.-Mar. 2027 – $25/hr – one each in Annapolis & Richmond – apply by Oct. 2

14) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – Director, Engagement & Coalitions – $125k-$160k

15) DC Office of Inspector General – Communications Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by Oct. 4

16) Edelman PR – Senior Account Supervisor, Financial Services Communications – $108k-$138k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Francisco

17) Farm Credit Council – Regulatory & Economic Affairs Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2027 - $23/hr – apply by Oct. 16

18-19) Georgetown University

• Digital Content Strategist, School of Nursing – $54k-$100k
• Research Assistant, School of Public Policy – $41k-$65k

20) Google – Social Media & External Communications Manager – $171k-$247k – DC, New York, Seattle, San Francisco or Mountain View, CA

21-22) Johns Hopkins University

• Senior Development Coordinator, School of Government & Policy – $61k – DC-based
• Digital Analytics Associate/Communications Associate – $64k-$112k – Baltimore, MD

23) Legal Services Corporation – Director of Communications – $167k-$174k – see also main career page 

24) LV8D Solutions – Strategic Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

25) Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice – Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications – $180k-$210k

26) Mystery Japanese broadcaster – TV News Producer, DC bureau – $45k-$48k – expert-level Japanese communication skills required – search managed by Pasona Group 

27) National Defense University – Head of Publishing & Digital Content – $160k-$183k – apply by Oct. 13

28) National Fair Housing Alliance – Director of Major Gifts – $135k-$140k

29) National Geographic/Disney – Senior Manager, Social Media Campaigns & Content – $112k-$154k

30-31) National Public Radio

• Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy – $147k-$165k – apply by Oct. 9
• Communications Manager – $93k-$95k – apply by Oct. 2

32) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Development – $125k-$145k

33) Prince William County Fire & Rescue – Public Information Officer – $82k-$111k – Woodbridge, Va. apply by Oct. 18

34) Project on Government Oversight – Social Media Editor supporting POGO Investigates – $74k-$80k – apply by Oct. 6

35) Securities & Exchange Commission – Senior Videographer/Content Manager – $153k-$259k – apply by Oct. 8

36) St. Andrew the Apostle School – Marketing/Social Media Staffer – part-time – $16/hr

37) Third Way – Senior Digital Media Advisor – $84k-$95k

38) Vantage Data Centers – Senior Director, Social Media & Content Strategy – $200k-$225k – Ashburn, Va. or Denver – see also main career page 

39-40) Washington Gas

• Senior Communications Advisor – $95k-$138k – apply by Oct. 4
• Content Advisor, Communications – $79k-$115k – apply by Oct. 4

41) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Director, Media Relations & Social Media – apply by Sept. 30 

42-43) … and finally: here’s a pair with Library of Congress:

• Emergency Communications Specialist title sounds like it could be a public safety dispatcher role, but this one is more in the preparedness/monitoring & dissemination category and sounds like a great, interesting gig – $121k-$158k – apply by Oct. 9
• plus we see a more conventional Public Affairs Specialist role with the LoC – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 5

44) … and finally, part 2: staying on the emergency preparedness beat, we also see this Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness & Resilience role that we hope is a fit for at least one of you with the DC Dept. of Health – $127k-$177k – apply by Oct. 3 

45) … and finally, part 3: your Washington Mystics are looking to add a Director, Social Media to the roster just as the WNBA playoffs get started – $95k-$110k

46) … and finally, part 4: imagine yourself being brought on board as a Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in closer-to-NYC-than-we-imagined King’s Point, NY – $70k-$114k – apply by Sept. 30

Progress, Priorities, Partnership & PR

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! Enjoy the less-soggy weather ahead & and the jobs.

1) Airlines Reporting Corp. is seeking a Manager, External Communications with 6+ years of experience in strategic marketing; ideally with some of that in the airline industry – $107k-$160k – Arlington, Va., Tampa or Louisville – see also main career page 

2-4) Fresh opportunities with Enterprise Community Partners – see also main career page

• Assistant Vice President, Policy – $170k-$190k – 10+ years or relevant experience including a deep understanding & expertise on a range of housing and community development policies desired.
• Senior Director, Public Policy – $130k-$155k – 8+ years or relevant experience required; background working in Congress or the executive branch preferred.  
• Senior Events Operations Associate – $68k-$78k – 3 +years of experience managing events of varying sizes, types & complexity sought – DC, Columbia, MD or New York

5-6) AARP

• Digital Marketing Manager – $112k-$125k
• Associate State Director, Advocacy & Communications – $99k-$110k – Cheyenne, WY

7) American College of Preventive Medicine – Senior Manager, Communications & Advocacy (scroll to find)

8) APCO – Interns (scroll to find) – Jan.-May 2027 – $18/hr – multiple disciplines available – apply by Oct. 2

9) Arnold & Porter – Policy Advisor – $200k-$225k

10) British Embassy – Programme & Partnerships Manager, Science & Technology Network – $87k – apply by Oct. 11

11-12) CBS News

• Senior Publicist – $90k-$100k
• Broadcast Associate, Assignment Desk – $50k

13-16) Center for American Progress

• Associate Director, YouTube Content – $77k-$92k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Democracy & Legal Policy – $70k-$74k
• Digital Strategy Associate – $58k-$66k
• Special Events Associate – $58k-$66k

17) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Deputy Director of Individual Giving – $105k-$135k

18) CFP Board – Public Relations & Social Media Assistant/Intern – $20/hr – current college student majoring in PR, communications, marketing or journalism preferred

19) Cisco Systems – Public Relations Manager – $129k-$212k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Jose – application window expected to close Oct. 1

20) CNN – Reporter/Writer, Justice, CNN Digital – $57k-$106k

21) Cruise Line International Association – Director, Strategic Communications – $101k-$126k – see also main career page 

22) DLA Piper – Director of Internal Communications – $193k-$313k – DC, Baltimore & other major cities

23-24) Fox News

• Writer, Breaking/Trending News – $60k-$75k – 2:00-10:00pm ET shift – DC, New York or Los Angeles
• Digital Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News – $19-$27/hr – DC, New York or Los Angeles

25) FTI Consulting – Director, Public Affairs/Healthcare & Life Sciences – $102k-$173k – DC, New York or Chicago

26) Heritage Foundation – Research Fellow, Defense Analysis – $130k-$180k

27) Manufacturing Institute – Vice President, Strategic Engagement & Communications 

28-32) Omnicom PR

• Vice President, Public Affairs/Healthcare – $115k-$150k
• Managing Supervisor, Sustainability Reporting + Strategy – $85k-$110k
• Account Supervisor, Corporate Reputation + Media Relations – $61k-$94k
• Senior Account Exec, Public Affairs – $62k-$75k
• Sustainability Reporting Fellow – 9-month term starting Oct.-Nov. 2026 – $23/hr

33-34) Orchestra – see also main career page

• Vice President, Health Policy Communications with their BerlinRosen affiliate – $140k-$150k – DC or New York
• Associate with their Civitas Public Affairs affiliate – $65k-$85k – DC, New York or Boston

35) Republican Main Street Partnership – Social Media Coordinator – $55k-$75k

36) Security Industry Association – Coordinator/Manager. Government Relations – $62k-$90k

37-38) Save the Children – see also main career page

• Lead Associate, Global Development Policy – $72k-$80k
• Lead Associate, Media Relations – $72k-$80k – DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY

39-40) SEIU

• Assistant Director of Immigration – $135K
• Senior Campaign Communications Specialist, Worker Power – $92k

41) United Nations Foundation – Associate, Federal & External Affairs supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance – $68k-$72k

42) U.S. Green Building Council – Board Liaison – $90k-$120k – see also main career page 

43) Washington Area Community Investment Fund – Managing Director, Communications & Marketing – $101k-$170k – search managed by the HR Team

 Best wishes for a cheerful & crisp weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's some options to get out and have some fun – see our Festival Season 2026 guide for future planning as well as some happenings further afield this weekend:

• St. Theodore Greek Festival – Lanham, MD – Sept. 25-27
• Churchkey Oktoberfest (scroll down) – 14th St NW DC – Sept. 26
• Clarendon Day – Clarendon Metro Park – Sept. 26
• Yachtoberfest – Aslin Brewing's DC, Alexandria & Herndon locations – Sept. 26
• Rocktobierfest – Rockville Town Center – Sept. 26
• G34.3 Brewing Oktoberfest – Lorton, Va. – Sept. 26  – see also insta listing
• Shipgarten Dogtoberfest – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 26
• Bronson Bierhall Oktoberfest – Ballston – Sept. 26
• Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 26
• Maryland Microbrewery Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 26
• Legacy Chase Steeplechase – Shawan Downs, Cockeysville, MD – Sept. 26
• Fiesta DC Latino Festival – 7th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Sept. 26-27
• 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 

Could You Be Happy at a Workplace that Namechecks "Howlin' Mad" Smith?

Hello Monday & best wishes for an even-keeled Fall Equinox tomorrow. We've got 60 really good ones for you as we kick off the work-week.

1) Space-tech company Umbra is seeking a Director of Communications with 10+ years of communications experience, including significant responsibility for media relations, corporate communications, executive communications, and internal communications; background in n aerospace, defense, national security, technology, or another highly technical industry is a plus – $175k-$210k – see also main career page 

2) Bipartisan lobbying and communications firm Lot 16 is recruiting for a Government Relations Associate with 1-2 years of relevant experience; background in public service, such as on the Hill, in the military, at an agency or otherwise, is deemed outstanding to your prospects – $60k – see also main career page - update: Lot 16 has let us know they've received enough applications on this & are closing it.

3-4) New roles with the Corporate Energy Buyers Association – searches managed by Chaloner:

• Senior Director, Federal Policy – $180k-$200k – 10+ years of experience in electricity, clean energy, corporate sustainability, utilities, or related fields desired, along with deep working knowledge of energy & electricity policy, and a track record of shaping policy positions at the federal level. 
• Deputy Director, Government Affairs – $150k-$175k –10+ years of relevant work experience, including substantial advocacy experience derived from private-sector work, or relevant experience working for a Committee or senior and active Member of Congress sought, along with a significant and mature political network on both sides of the aisle in both the House & Senate

5-6) The Data Center Coalition has let us know they’re actively recruiting for these remote-based roles: 

• Manager or Senior Manager, Energy Policy/Reliability & Security – $120k-$150k – 5+ years of experience advancing energy policy and/or regulatory initiatives related to grid reliability & security required, preferably in NERC committees and stakeholder processes, FERC proceedings and/or in RTO/ISO stakeholder processes.
• State Policy Communications Manager with 3-5 years of experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, policy, or a related field, as well as strong media relations skills & track record securing coverage – $70k-$100k

7) Here’s your chance to join Future Now’s work promoting effective government, fair markets, personal freedom, and representative democracy as Vice President of People & Culture – $217k-$228k – 8+ years of experience in HR and/or Operations desired, including at least 2 years in management and serving in a senior leadership role – remote-based – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

8) Affordable Homes & Communities – Director of Communications – $135k-$150k – see also main career page 

9) American College of Cardiology – Associate, Digital Marketing & Communications – $65k-$75k

10-11) American Farmland Trust – see also main career page

• Director of Media Relations – $120k-$130k
• Director of Marketing Events & Digital Communications – $120k-$130k

12-13) Americans for Responsible Innovation – see also main career page

• Vice President of State Government Affairs – $300k-$350k
• Communications Manager – $115k-$135k

14) Booz Allen – Communications & Change Management Specialist 

15) British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, Management/Reform & Finance team with the UK Mission to the UN – 8-month term, starting mid-Nov. 2026 – $87k – New York

16) CACI – Communications Specialist supporting the U.S Secret Service – $70k-$148k

17) Church World Service – Development Manager – $60k-$76k – Harrisonburg, Va.

18) CMA CGM Group – Communications & Media Relations Manager – see also main career page 

19-20) DC Dept. of Employment Services

• Public Affairs Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by Sept. 25
• Writer/Editor – $65k-$84k – apply by Sept. 28

21) DC Dept. of Health – Public Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by Sept. 27 

22) DC Dept. of Housing & Community Development – Legislative Affairs Manager – $114k-$160k – apply by Sept. 26 

23) Dept. of the Interior – Editor – $102k-$158k – apply by Oct. 1

24) DLA Piper – Communications Coordinator – $30-$48/hr – DC, Reston, Baltimore & other major cities – this listing appears to have been removed/filled; thanks for the tip!

25) Earthjustice – Senior Legislative Representative/Counsel, Toxics – $140k-$155k – candidates with JD will receive Senior Legislative Counsel title

26) Education Trust – Digital Communications Manager – $82k-$102k – see also main career page

27) Electronic Privacy Information Center – Communications Associate (scroll to find) – $60k-$75k – apply by Oct. 1

28) Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – Associate Director, Major Gifts and Philanthropic Partnerships – $108k-$135k – see also main career page

29-32) Friends of the Earth – see also main career page

• Senior Policy Advocate, Global Finance & Food Systems – $82k-$86k
• Climate & Oceans Campaigner – $63k-$68k
• Coalition Secretariat & Engagement Associate – $63k-$68k
• Major Gifts Officer – $105k-$135k – – candidates located in or near DC, New York or San Francisco preferred

33) Georgetown University – Executive Director of External Relations & Marketing, School of Foreign Service – $103k-$202k – apply by Oct 15

34) Henry L. Stimson Center – Director of Communications – $120k-$137k – see also main career page 

35) Hilton Hotels – Senior Manager Development Marketing & Communications – $100k-$145k

36-37) Jewish Federation of Greater Washington – more roles noted in our Aug. 24 set (28-31)

• Director, Marketing Strategy – $90k-$95k
• Associate Director, Next Gen Donor Engagement – to $75k

38-39) KBR – see also main career page

• Director, Marketing supporting their coming-soon Trinzic spin-off 
• Permit & Communications Lead – Richmond, Va.

40-41) Leidos – award-contingent roles supporting the Defense Health Agency

• Mid-level Media Relations/Public Affairs Professional – $59k-$106k
• Junior Media Relations/Public Affairs Professional – $50k-$91k

42) Maryland League of Conservation Voters – Executive Director – $175k-$200k – Annapolis, MD

43) Mystery employer – Graphic Designer & Production Artist – $35-$40/hr – search managed by Cella 

44) Mystery global technology powerhouse – Communications Specialist – $50-$60/hr – remote-based – search managed by Cella 

45) Mystery strategic messaging firm – Video Editor/Motion Designer – 6-month term; part-time – longer-term/full-time role possible in future – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

46) National Gallery of Art – Public Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 2

47) NobleReach Foundation – Senior Director, Communications – $160k-$190k – see also main career page 

48) Partnership for a Healthier America – Director, Institutional Giving, Foundations & Grants – $90k-$110k – see also main career page 

49) People Technology & Processes LLC – Strategic Communication Outreach Specialist – $102k-$115k – see also main career page 

50) Public Citizen – Social Media Associate – $62k-$91k – see also main career page 

51) Sherwin Williams – Manager, Government Affairs – $137k-$178k – apply by Sept. 25 – see also main career page 

52) Specialty Equipment Market Association – Senior Director, Membership Development & Marketing – $130k-$150k

53) University of Maryland – Program Manager, Communications & External Relations supporting the Institute for Systems Research – $91k-$109k – apply by Sept. 30

54) University of Maryland Medical System – Director Corporate and Foundation Relations – $40-$60/hr – Linthicum Heights, MD

55-59) Washington Post – priority consideration deadlines noted

• Associate Director, Public & Corporate Affairs Agency Development – $149k-$278k
• Medical Business Reporter – $120k-$180k – apply by Sept. 30
• Medical Science Reporter – $120k-$180k – apply by Sept. 30
• Information & Influence Reporter – $120k-$165k – apply by Sept. 29
• General Assignment Reporter, Business & Technology – $90k-$140k – apply by Sept. 29

60) ... and finally: Camp H.M. Smith is a U.S. Marine Corps installation & joint command HQ near Pearl Harbor & Honolulu, Hawaii, named for Gen. Holland M. "Howling Mad" Smith – and it's also your possible workday home as Public Affairs Exercise Planner for SAIC if you have the 10+ years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or strategic communications & Secret clearance they covet – $120k-$160k

Fifty More

Some great jobs (and plenty of Oktoberfest, etc. amusements) for you today.

1) The Association of American Medical Colleges is seeking a Government Relations Manager with 8+ years of experience in federal government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, health policy, higher education policy, scientific research advocacy, or related fields, including demonstrated capability leading major advocacy initiatives, legislative portfolios, coalition activities, or policy programs – $140k-$165k –  see also main career page 

2) The Edison Electric Institute is recruiting for a Manager, Social Media & Audience Engagement with 6-8 years of experience managing content across platforms including websites, social media & email marketing tools; background in policy communications & with energy issues preferred – $80k-$125k – see also main career page 

3-4) Moderate policy champion Third Way is recruiting for two roles – see also main career page

• Director of Communications, Climate & Energy Program – $125k-$140k – 8+ years of communications, public affairs, media, or advocacy experience desired, including developing strategy and managing staff
• Deputy Director, Unmoderated News – $105k-$125k – 5-7 years in digital communications & significant political experience sought

5-7) American Enterprise Institute

• Podcast Producer – $65k-$85k
• Research Assistant, Foreign & Defense Policy/Navy & National Defense Policy – $50k-$54k
• Research Assistant supporting the Survey Center on American Life – $50k-$54k

8) American Petroleum Institute – Manager, Paid Media – $93k-$126k

9) Central Intelligence Agency – Graphic Designer – multiple roles available – $63k-$158k

10) Center for Transnational Environmental Accountability – Legal & Policy Associate – $47k+ – JD required – apply by Oct. 16

11) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Philanthropy Assistant – mid Nov. 2026-mid Jan. 2027 – $21/hr – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 16

12-13) CPAC Foundation

• Press & Editorial Coordinator
• Social & Audience Content Coordinator

14) Deloitte – Communications Specialist/Manager, Office of the CEO – $93k-$191k – location flexible – apply today, Sept. 17 

15) Federal Railroad Administration – Government Affairs Specialist – $85k-$133k – apply by Sept. 29

16) First Focus – Senior Director of Digital Advocacy & Marketing 

17-20) FTI Consulting – DC, New York or Chicago except as otherwise noted

• Director, Cyber Crisis Communications – $102k-$173k
• Digital Rapid Response Director – $99k-$172k
• Editorial Content Strategist, Digital & Insights – $86k-$141k
• Consultant, Public Affairs/Healthcare & Life Sciences – $68k-$91k – DC-based

21-23) GEICO

• Director, Marketing/Brand Communications – $140k-$229k – Bethesda, New York or Chicago
• Manager, Communications Strategy & Execution for Corporative* Initiatives – $88k-$157k – Bethesda, New York, Buffalo, Cleveland or Chicago – *not sure if they might be meaning cooperative here; but corporative is used twice
• Communications Specialist – $56k-$101k – Bethesda, New York, Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago or Melville, NY

24-25) George Mason University

• Senior Director of Digital Engagement/Marketing & Communications, Advancement Dept. – low $150k – apply by Sept. 21
• HR Communications Specialist – part-time – $23-$25/hr – apply by Sept. 29

26) Georgetown University – Communications Manager supporting the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation – $47k-$87k – apply by Sept. 25

27) George Washington University – Director of Development, Business School – $123k-$173k

28) Holton Arms School – Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications – $90k-$120k – see also main career page 

29-32) Humane Rescue Alliance

• Public Affairs Specialist – $60k-$70k
• Development Officer – $70k-$80k
• Development Assistant – $22/hr
• Public Affairs Specialist – $60k-$70k – Madison, NJ

33-34) Information Technology Industry Council – see also main career page

• Senior Manager of Policy/Trust, Data & Technology – $75k-$80k
• Communications & Digital Coordinator – $55k-$60k

35-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Senior Director, Marketing and Communications supporting the Peabody Institute – $165k
• Associate Director of Donor Relations, Dept. of Medicine – $85k
• Senior Events Coordinator – $56k

38) Loudoun Water – Communications Specialist – $55k-$75k – Ashburn, Va.

39) Maryland Dept. of Social & Economic Mobility – Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer – $71k-$82k – Crownsville, MD – apply by Sept. 24

40-41) Montgomery County Council

• Legislative Aide – $64k-$83k
• Scheduler & Admin Aide – $64k-$83k

42) Mystery national advocacy organization – Director of Government Affairs – $140k – search manager by The Choice, Inc. 

43) Northrop Grumman – Senior Manager Public Relations – $159k-$239k – McLean, Va; Baltimore; Huntsville, AL or Redondo Beach, CA

44) Project on Government Oversight – Director of Policy – $128k-$144k – apply by Sept. 23 – see also main career page 

45) Public Lands Alliance – Director of Government Relations (pdf) – $85k-$95k – apply by Oct. 5 – see also main career pag

46) Scientific Research Corp. – Public Affairs Communication Specialist – $136k-$228k  – Secret clearance required

47-48) University of Maryland

• Program Director, Advancement Communications – $122k-$145k – apply by Sept. 23
• Associate Director, State Government Relations – $106k-$128k – apply by Sept. 27

49) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – Communications Assistant – $42k-$46k

50) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council – Communications Coordinator (pdf) – apply by Sept. 22 – see also main career page

Best wishes for a super-fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs – we have another jam-packed weekend rundown for you as Oktoberfest officially kicks off – see our sprawling Festival Season 2026 guide for future planning as well as some happenings further afield (Buena Vista, Lynchburg, Petersburg, Stratford, Lake Anna, Richmond, Havre DeGrace & Newark, DE) this weekend that we omitted from the already huge list below:

• Anne Arundel County Fair – Crownsville, MD – Sept. 16-20
• Alliance for the Bay Taste in DC – Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Capitol Hill DC – Sept. 17
• Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 17-20
• Fair Winds Nautifest – Lorton, Va. – Sept. 18 
• 2 Silos Oktoberfest – Manassas, Va – Sept. 18-20
• Washington Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 18-20 
• Wundergarten Oktoberfest (scroll down for events) – NOMA DC – Sept. 18-Oct. 11
• Bluejacket Oktoberfest – Navy Yard/Nats Stadium DC – Sept. 19
• Dacha Beer Garden Oktoberfest Kickoff – Shaw, DC – Sept. 19
• Rustico Oktoberfest – North Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 19
• Red Bear Brewing OktoBEARfest – NOMA DC – Sept. 19
• 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
• Settle Down Easy Brewing Oktoberfest – Falls Church, Va. – 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
• Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 19-20
• Baygrass Music Festival – Sandy Point State Park/Annapolis, MD – Sept. 19-20

Kick a Little Ass (legally speaking)

Hello to the first Monday workday of September. Here's some great jobs; have a great week.

1) The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is seeking a Vice President of Communications with 20+ years of experience in strategic communications, legal communications, public pelations, marketing or other related area required; background in advocacy around democracy, journalism, human rights or similar issues preferred – $167k-$185k – see also main career page 

2) The Hudson Institute has let us know they’re actively recruiting for this Media Relations Manager post suited for candidates with 3+ years’ relevant experience in communications, politics, policy, journalism, or other relevant field, as well as demonstrated ability to build relationships with reporters & successfully pitch stories to national & policy media – $60k-$80k – see also main career page 

3) Spaceflight pioneer Blue Origin is seeking a PAC & Government Relations Manager with proven experience with federal campaigns, fundraising, political donations, and/or running a corporate PAC – $121k-$169k – see also main career page 

4) American Airlines – Analyst/Senior Analyst, Federal Affairs – $72k-$131k

5) Aspen Institute – Marketing & Communications Associate – $60k-$75k

6-9) Capital One

• Senior Communications Manager, Premium Products & Experiences – $163k-$204k – McLean, Va. or New York
• Internal & Executive Communications Manager, Global Enterprise – $122k-$153k – McLean or Richmond, Va. or Plano. TX
• Principal Communications Associate, Premium Products & Experiences – $108-$135k – McLean, Va. or New York
• Communications Associate/Content Writer – $74k-$101k – McLean or Richmond, Va. or Plano. TX

10-11) Circle Financial – remote-based – see also main career page

• Director, Product & Technology Communications – $200k-$257k
• Director, Internal Communications & Employer Brand – $200k-$257k

12-13) CTEC – scroll to find or search public relations

• Public Relations Manager – $95k-$125k – Secret clearance required
• Public Relations Manager I/II – $75k-$115k – Ability to obtain Public Trust/DHS Suitability certification required

14) Exelon Corp. – Senior Manager, Social Media – $126k-$172k – DC, Baltimore, Chicago or Philadelphia

15) GE Vernova – Government Affairs Director – $139k-$323k – posting may close by Sept. 15 

16) Georgetown University – Executive Coordinator, Strategic Engagement – $47k-$87k

17-21) Google

• Communications Manager, Policy & Legal – $171k-$247k – DC, New York or Seattle
• State & Local Government Manager, Google Cloud – $141k-$205k – DC, Reston, Va., Atlanta, Chicago or Austin
• Public Policy Manager, Search – $141k-$205k
• Senior Policy Specialist, Google Play – $136k-$196k
• External Communications Specialist, Energy & Infrastructure Campaigns – $116k-$166k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, San Francisco or Sunnyvale, CA

22) Heritage Foundation – Associate Writer, Donor Communications – $60k-$70k

23) Hillel International – Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing – $245k-$275k – search managed by Sandler Search 

24) International Spy Museum – Public Relations Specialist – $55k-$65k – see also main career page 

25) Links Global – Public Relations & Media Specialist (pdf) – $68k-$82k – see also main career page 

26) Lyft – Manager, Campaigns & Political Giving – $118k-$147k

27) Mystery association focused on compliance & regulatory issues – Legislative Researcher – $65k-$72k – search managed by the Ford Agency 

28) Mystery healthcare association – Policy Manager – $75k-$85k – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

29) Mystery regional utilities company – Communications Specialist – $30-$35/hr – Laurel, MD – search managed by Sparks Group 

30) National Geographic Society – Social Content Producer – $80k-$85k 

31) National Transportation Safety Board – Government & Industry Affairs Specialist – $102k-$158k – apply by Sept. 22

32) Netflix – Senior Manager, U.S. Federal Affairs – $325k-$515k

33) Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Communications & Correspondence Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Sept. 18

34) Orchestra – Director, Influencer Marketing – $110k-$130k – DC or New York – see also main career page 

35-37) OpenAI

• Integrated Marketing Lead, Brand & Policy – $287k-$318k – DC, New York or San Francisco
• Government Partnerships Communications Lead – $187k-$266k
• External Affairs Associate – $171k-$280k

38) Palladian Partners/Altarum Group – Account Coordinator, Client Services/Assistant Account Exec – $42k-$53k – award-contingent role – see also main career page 

39) Palladium Group – Editorial Consultant supporting Data for Implementation – $65-$75/hr – see also main career page 

40) Pew Charitable Trusts – Manager, Policy/Research & Analysis – $137k-$154k – apply by Sept. 30

41) Rios Partners – Subject Matter Expert, Communication Specialist – part-time – $150-$200/hr – prior service as an executive within a health managed care organization required – apply by Nov. 2

42-48) POLITICO

• Health Care Reporter, FDA – $90k-$120k
• Health Care Reporter, Congress – $90k-$120k
• Booking Producer – $90k-$100k
• Events Producer – $90k-$100k
• Editorial Producer, POLITICO Live – $90k-$100k
• Events Associate Producer, POLITICO Live – $65k-$75k
• California Playbook Co-Author – $100k-$120k – Sacramento or remote-based in California

49) Rockefeller Foundation – see also main career page

• Managing Director, Media Relations – $230k-$280k – DC or New York
• Director, Program Influence/Communications & Advocacy – $175k-$210k – New York

50) Strategic Ventures Consulting Group – Legislative Affairs Specialist – Secret clearance required – Fort Meade, MD – see also main career page 

51) Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. – Associate Director, Federal Government Affairs – $154k-$242k

52-53 ) United Airlines

• Director, Regulatory Affairs – $159k-$207k
• Government Affairs Intern – Summer 2027 – $20/hr – apply by Sept. 16

54) UnitedHealth Group – Political Action Committee & Employee Engagement Director – $134k-$230k

55) … and finally: how about an opportunity to kick a little ass (legally speaking) as Associate Director, Global Financial Crimes Sanctions Compliance Enterprise Threat Mitigation for S&P Global? 7+ years of compliance experience in financial services or a brokerage firm desired – DC, New York, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston or Englewood, CO – take THAT, financial chicanery & money laundering jerks!!!

Full Swing

1) The Washington Sun has just launched in its new persona (formerly NOTUS); join Sietsma, the Capital Weather crew, Milbank et al as Senior Off-Platform Content Producer (scroll to find) – $100k-$150k – 5+ years of experience creating social-first content, from videos to animations and graphics desired, along with ability to help reporters translate their stories into video formats

2) ACORE is seeking an Events Coordinator with 1-3 years of relevant experience, as well as strong organizational & project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects at once – $57k-$65k – see also main career page 

3) American University – Assistant Director of Development, College of Arts & Sciences – $58k-$67k

4-5) Barbaricum – Secret clearances required – see also main career page

• Senior External Stakeholder Lead
• Strategic Communications Task Lead

6) British Embassy – Executive Assistant & Team Support Officer, Defence Staff – $26/hr – apply by Sept. 22

7-9) Burson

• Vice President, Performance Media – $75k-$180k
• Digital Senior Account Executive/Account Supervisor, Corporate & Public Affairs – $50k-$105k
• Assistant Account Exec, Global Marketing & Communications – $35k-$70k

10) CNN – Senior Director, Strategic Communications – $134k-$239k – we originally found this for our 8/13 set & believe its been recently been refreshed or re-dated to show up among newer opportunities

11) Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute – Social Media Intern – bilingual w/ Spanish preferred

12) DC Dept. of Employment Services – Public Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by Sept. 14 

13) Democracy Forward – Research Assistant/Research Analyst, Regulatory Affairs & Legal Research – $72k-$90k

14) First Solar – Director of Trade Policy – $205k-$293k – see also main career page 

15-16) George Washington University

• Senior Media Relations Specialist – $66k-$90k – apply by Sept. 19 – appears to have been filled/removed before deadline noted
• Director of Development, School of International Affairs – $123k-$173k – apply by Sept. 11

17) Honda Motor Co. – Government Relations Senior Principal Specialist – $114k-$171k

18) Human Rights Campaign – Senior Director, National Campaigns (scroll to find) – $119k-$149k

19) ID.me – Vice President, Communications – $275k-$350k – McLean, Va. or Mountain View, CA – see also main career page 

20) International Monetary Fund – Communications Officer – one-year term w/ possibility to renew – apply by Sept. 22

21) JPMorganChase – Vice President, Commercial & Investment Bank Regulatory Affairs – $137k-$210k – DC or New York

22) Management Systems International/Tetra Tech – Communications & Editorial Lead supporting the Bureau of International Labor Affairs – see also main career page 

23) Met Life – Government Affairs Analyst – $62k-$80k

24) MITRE – Communications & Government Relations Specialist – $111k-$166k

25) National Geographic Society – Strategic Communications Specialist – $70k-$74k

26) National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Deputy Director, Office of Communications – $151k-$228k – apply by Sept. 22

27) Natural Resources Defense Council – Tribal Engagement Fellow – two-year term – $87k-$93k

28-29) Nature Conservancy

• External Affairs Advisor, Natural Climate Solutions – $108k-$124k
• Senior Associate Director of Development, North American Policy & Government Relations/Climate Mitigation Program – $113k-$165k

30-32) ONE Campaign

• Policy Officer – $70k-$85k
• Social Media & Design Coordinator – $45k-$54k
• Events & Partnerships Coordinator – $45k-$65k

33) RepresentUs – Social Media & Video Manager – $78k-$108k – remote-based – see also main career page 

34-35) Share Our Strength – see also main career page

• Associate Director, State Government Relations – $102k-$115k
• Manager, Program Communications – $71k-$79k

36) Sierra Club – Campaign Director supporting Beyond Coal – $210k-$220k – remote-based

37) Smithsonian Institution/National Zoo – Editor – $70k-$91k – apply by Sept. 23; subject to early closure

38-39) Third Way

• Senior Policy Advisor, Fusion Energy – $90k-$100k
• Senior Policy Advisor, Family Policy – $84k-$95k

40) Treasury Dept./ Bureau of the Fiscal Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $89k-$133k – apply by Sept. 14 

41) United Health Group – Director, Financial Services & Tax Policy/External Affairs 

42) United Negro College Fund – Development Manager – $65k-$71k

43-44) Washington Post

• Creator Content & Partnerships Director – $137k-$228k
• Executive Assistant to the Publisher & CEO – originally noted in our 7/23 set as supporting the Acting Publisher/CEO

45) … and finally: looking for part-time/temporary (and possibly fun) work in the Virginia Beach area?  Our friends at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation are recruiting for an Assistant for the Jan.-May 2027 run-up to Clean the Bay Day – $18/hr – apply by Sept. 20

Best wishes for a lovely weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource Festival Season gets into full swing:

• 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
• Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival – The Schuyler, Downtown DC – Sept. 11
• 29th Annual Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach – Sept. 11-12
• Maryland Seafood Festival – Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD – Sept. 11-13
• Fells Point Oyster Festival – Baltimore, 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
• Rockville Bierworks Oktoberfest – Derwood, MD – 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
• 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
• OktoberForest Fest – Fine Creek Brewing/Powhatan, Va. – Sept. 13