Here Are Your Jobs!

Sunday update: We'll be back again on Thursday, Jan. 23 – hopefully to get reset to a regular Monday & Thursday posting schedule, for the most part. We'll drop in any new direct-to-us tips we get here in the meantime. 

Hello Friday job-search-and-browse enthusiasts! We're stumped for a clever title and we hope one of these takes the chill off of your day. And that's about it.

1) Reservoir Communications Group is seeking a Vice President, Health Policy & Access to lead reputation, positioning, messaging, advocacy and alliance development projects for corporate, trade association & nonprofit clients – 10+ years of relevant experience in PR or related fields; background as a daily client lead for integrated communications campaigns/projects also desired – $135k-$165k

2) Lautman Maska Neill & Company has passed long this Senior Digital Writer (scroll to find) role suited for candidates with 4-5 years’ experience writing; ideally direct response writing – $70k-$75k

3-5) Law & policy stalwart Arnold & Porter has just shared these opportunities with us:

• Policy Advisor – $145k-$200k – experience working on tax, trade, technology, and/or energy policy matters is preferred.
• Senior Policy Specialist – $90k-$140k – focus on policy issues supporting the trade & technology lobbying teams
• Rankings & Awards Specialist – $75k-$110k – looking for a skilled communicator with a strong ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, engaging narratives that tell a compelling story.

6) The National Education Association is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources with 10+ years of experience as Director of HR or an equivalent senior-level position – $225k-$255k – search managed Grossman Solutions 

7) The Land Trust Alliance is seeking a Government Relations Intern to join the team from late-Feb. into early July 2025 – $17/hr – supporting logistics & recruitment for their May legislative fly-in/Advocacy Days will be a major part of your work – preference for DC-areas candidates – apply by Jan. 24

8) American Electric Power – Managing Director, Government Affairs – $183k-$237k – apply by Jan. 26

9) American University – Communications & Social Media Coordinator supporting the Antiracist Research & Policy Center – part-time – through May 2025 - $25-$30/hr

10) Arnold Ventures – Director of Health Care

11) Association of Equipment Manufacturers – Director of Public Affairs

12) Congressional Research Service – Health Policy Analyst – $120k-$156k – Medicare focus – apply by Feb. 18

13) Council on Criminal Justice – Director of Communications – $120k-$140k

14) Culmen International – Communications Specialist supporting the National Intrepid Center of Excellence

15) DC Office of Contracting and Procurement – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by Jan. 29

16-17) General Motors

• Senior Director, Head of Policy & Regulatory Communications
• Policy Research & Intelligence Analyst

18-19) Georgetown University

• Senior Policy Analyst supporting the Center on Poverty & Inequality – $66k-$126k – apply by Mar. 14
• Assistant Director of Marketing Initiatives, GU Medical Center – $44k-$73k

20) Global Impact – Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications – $80k-$90k

21-22) House Majority PAC

• National Press Secretary – $85k
• Social Media Editor – $85k

23) Humana – Director, Federal Affairs – $184k-$254k

24) Jesuit Refugee Service – Media Relations Officer – $60k-$75k – see also main career page 

25) KraftHeinz – Senior PAC Manager – $118k-$148k

26) Lockheed Martin – Senior Manager, Global Media & Strategy – $121k-$232k

27) McKesson – PAC Coordinator – $71k-$119k – DC; Richmond, Va; Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH or Irving, TX

28) McLean Bible Church – Director of Communications 

29-30) Merit America – remote-based – see also main career page

• Communications Specialist – $79k – remote-based
• Events Lead – $106k

31-34) Ocean Conservancy

• Associate Director, Individual Giving – $95k
• Senior Portfolio Manager, Foundations & Government Support – $94k
• Special Assistant to the Chief Brand & Communications Officer – $56k-$83k
• Development Operations Coordinator – $48k

35-36) Smithsonian Institution

• Communications & Marketing Manager supporting the Smithsonian Science Education Center – $84k-$95k – Feb. 5 & Feb. 13 application deadlines both noted; subject to early closure
• Gift Officer, National Portrait Gallery – apply by Jan. 24; subject to early closure

37-38) Opportunities via Talent Market

• Economic Policy Innovation Center – Press Assistant – $50k-$70k
• Philanthropy Roundtable – Digital Marketing Associate – $55k-$60k

39) Toyota – Senior Analyst, East Coast Communications – $97k-$159k

40-41) United Food & Commercial Workers

• Political Director – $118k-$152k
• National Press Secretary

42) U.S. Capitol Historical Society – Development & Communications Manager (pdf) – $52k-$58k – apply by Jan. 24

Best wishes for another winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Avid, Public, Humane & Solar

1) Avid Systems is looking for a Public Affairs Specialist to support their DC Public Service Commission client – $75k-$85k – strong writing skills & 3-5 years of experience in communications or public affairs desired; focus on digital communication strategies preferred.

2-5) The Brookings Institution has let us know they are actively recruiting for these, a couple of which we noted in previous editions:  

• Director of Communications supporting Governance Studies – $125k-$130k
• Director of Government & Public Affairs – $120k-$126k
• Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$80k
• Events Manager, Governance Studies – $71k-$83k

6) Alexandria City Fire Department – Senior Public Information Officer – $69k-$121k – apply by Jan. 23

7-8) American Public Power Association

• Government Relations Director
• Manager, Energy Policy Analysis & Reliability Standards

9) Architect of the Capitol – Audiovisual Aide/Intern – Summer 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Feb. 3

10) BMW – Manager, Government & External Affairs – $108k-$201k

11-12) British Embassy

• Science & Innovation Policy Advisor – $85k – apply by Jan. 20
• Head of Visits – $85k – apply by Jan. 28

13-14) College of American Pathologists – see also main career page

• Senior Director, Policy Strategic Alliance & Global Advocacy – $185k-$241k
• Manager, Grassroots Programs – $73k-$95k

15) Conference of State Bank Supervisors – Policy Writer

16-19) Defenders of Wildlife – DC or Denver, CO

• Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation – $143k-$158k
• Director, National Wildlife Refuges & Parks Program – $120k-$140k
• Director, National Forests and Public Lands Program – $120k-$140k
• Senior Policy & Planning Specialist – $101k-$115k

20) Dept. of Education – Communications Program Specialist supporting the Institute of Education Sciences – $104k-$156k – apply by Jan. 21; subject to early closure

21) Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Writer/Editor supporting the Office of the Inspector General – $105k-$156k – apply by Jan. 21; subject to early closure

22) Humane Rescue Alliance – Chief Development Officer – $180k-$200k – DC or Madison, NJ – search managed by LeaderFit

23) Inter-American Foundation – Congressional & Legislative Affairs Specialist – $84k-$156k – bilingual w/ Spanish required – apply by Jan 19

24) Library of Congress/ Congressional Research Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $69k-$90k – apply by Jan. 24

25-26) Montgomery County Council

• Legislative Analyst – $92k-$149k – apply today, Jan. 14
• Public Administrative Associate supporting Council Member Dawn Luedtke – $55k-$72k – apply by Jan. 17

27) Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association/George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Senior Major Gifts Officer

28-30) Nature Conservancy

• Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs – $122k-$141k
• Director of Climate Action – $95k-$110k – Boulder, CO
• Policy Analyst – $64k-$85k – Seattle/Puget Sound area, WA

31) Northern Virginia Conservation Trust – Intern (pdf) – Summer 2025 – $15/hr – apply by Feb. 1 – see also main career page

32) Partnership for Public Service – Internships – Summer 2025 – applications open on Jan. 27

33-38) Solar Energy Industries Association

• Director of Congressional Affairs – $115k-$125k
• Director of Energy Storage Manufacturing & Supply Chain Policy – $115k-$125k
• Director of Communications – $110k-$115k
• Manager of Regulatory Affairs & Counsel – $75k-$80k – JD required
• Trade & International Affairs Manager – $65k-$70k
• Communications Coordinator – $50k-$55k

39-41) Stateside Associates

• Healthcare Policy Professional
• Senior Manager, Energy Policy & Regulatory Services
• Manager, State Issues

42) Stars & Stripes – Copy Editor – $55k-$60k – apply by Jan. 21

43) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Vice President, Public Affairs & Advocacy – $202k-$250k

44-46) Wolf Trap Foundation for The Performing Arts

• Major Gifts Specialist
• Digital Communications Assistant – Jan.-Oct. 2025 – $22/hr
• Media & PR Intern – Summer 2025 – $12/hr – apply by Mar. 1

Frosty Fr!day

Hello Friday job-searchers! Fight (or at least briefly forget) the chill by applying for one of these. Guaranteed to work, unless your heat's been turned off – which would be all the more reason to amp up your search.

1) The Clean Grid Alliance seeks a Vice President, Strategic Communications with 12-15 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations with a deep understanding of the energy industry and the political landscape – $140k – remote-based in Midwest region; ideally in Minneapolis, Chicago, Des Moines or Indianapolis – search managed by DRiWaterstone

2) The Pew Charitable Trusts is recruiting for a Principal Creative Associate to collaborate on a mix of photojournalistic and multimedia fieldwork, studio production, and photo/video editing and shooting responsibilities – 6+ years’ related experience sought – $101k-$113k

3-4) Fresh opportunities with America Votes – searches managed by our friends at Grossman Solutions

• General Counsel – $155k-$165k – 6+ years’ experience in election law, nonprofit law, or a related field, with expertise in political action and advocacy for progressive causes required, as is a JD degree
• Senior Director of Finance – $120k-$130k – 8+ years’ relevant experience desired, including work with 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations.

5) The California Health Care Foundation is in search mode for a Director of Engagement with 10+ years of experience in digital communications & expertise in website management, email marketing, analytics, and CRM systems – $186k-$280k – Oakland, CA – search managed by Chaloner

6) American Cancer Society – Director, Federal Relations/Appropriations – $135k-$165k

7-8) American Dental Association

• Congressional Lobbyist – $110k-$138k
• Legislative & Regulatory Policy Coordinator – $53k-$66k

9-11) Atlantic Council of the U.S. – see also main career page

• Associate Director, Web Content Strategy – $90k-$100k
• Assistant Director of Communications supporting the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center – $60k-$70k
• Assistant Director for Digital Communications & Community Engagement supporting the Global Energy Center – $60k-$63k

12-13) Breakthrough T1D – fka JDRF/Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – see also main career page

• Senior Director, Advocacy Communications – $165k-$185k
• Development Manager, Mid-Atlantic – remote/hybrid in DC/Baltimore metro area

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

15) CSC – Senior Communications Specialist – remote-based

16) DDC Public Affairs – Digital Account Coordinator

17) Eno Center for Transportation – Policy Director – $130k-$160k

18) General Dynamics IT – Communications Specialist – $111k-$151k

19) Georgetown University – Managing Director of Research & Policy supporting the Center on Poverty & Inequality – $80k-$150k

20) Grantmakers for Effective Organizations – Director of Communications – $120k-$140k

21) Healthcare Distribution Alliance – Manager of Communications & Marketing – search managed by Cessna & Associates

22) Honeywell – Senior Director of Government Relations, Navy & Marine Corps Programs 

23) Institute for College Access & Success – Senior Advisor – $155k-$170k – apply by Jan 13

24) Inter-American Foundation – Managing Director of External & Government Affairs – $167k-$195k – bilingual w/ Spanish required – apply by Jan. 16

25) Jewish Federations of North America – Policy Associate, Strategic Health Resource Center – $65k-$75k

26-30) The Lever – remote-based positions

• Senior Political Reporter – $80k-$100k – DC area preferred
• Political Newsletter Writer – $70k-$90k
• Associate Podcast Producer – $65k-$85k
• Reporter – $60k-$75k
• freelance pitches welcome

31-32) National Alliance to End Homelessness

• Director of Advocacy & Campaign Strategy – $91k-$136k
• Digital Communications Specialist – $65k-$98k

33) National Building Museum – Vice President of External Affairs & Development – $140k-$150k

34-35) ONE Campaign

• Director, US Government Relations – $140k-$170k
• Partnership & Development Manager – $130k-$150k

36) Oracle – Manager, Political Programs – $45k-$89k

37) Patriotic Millionaires – Communications Director (scroll to find) – $105k-$120k – apply by Jan. 19

38-39) RV Industry Association

• Senior Manager. Public Relations
• Federal Affairs Manager

40) Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America – Communications & Publications Coordinator 

41) Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Health – Vice President, Government Affairs – Philadelphia, PA

42) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Digital Content Manager – apply by Jan. 19

43) Washington Post – Editorial Director supporting WP Intelligence – $161k-$299k

Best wishes for a warm & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Here We Go!

Hello Monday! New year, new Congress, new (and old) Presidential administration arriving shortly – and maybe a new job for you. Here's to a great 2025 for all!

1) The Tech Coalition has let us know they are actively recruiting for this Public Affairs & Events Manager opportunity suited to candidates with 5+ years of experience in public affairs, event management, or multi-stakeholder engagement; background in tech, government, nonprofit, or child protection sectors preferred – $90k-$100k

2-9) Management & social sciences consulting firm Manhattan Strategy Group has shared this Media Relations Lead role that requires 8+ years’ experience working in media relations & background working with online, broadcast & print channels; understanding of education trends also valued; described to us as fully-remote – we have confirmed these other posts are also available & they appear to be remote except as otherwise noted – see also main career page

• Communications Project Director
• Communications Specialist
• Managing Editor for the National Institute of Justice Journal (NIJ)
• Program Manager, NIJ
• Onsite Writer/Editor supporting the Dept. of Justice – Bethesda, MD
• Writer/Editor – familiarity with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: 7th Ed. is required
• Graphic Designer

10-12) The American Flood Coalition is seeking an Associate Communications Director with 7+ years of experience in communications, public relations, editorial strategy, or journalism, including at least one year with management duties – $95k-$120k – along with other available roles:

• Chief of Staff – $95k-$120k
• Director/Associate Director of Operations – $95k-$145k

13) The ACLU is recruiting for a VMS Community Manager (we think VMS = Volunteer Management System) with a vision for how community collaborations & strategic support, coupled with resources/tools/products, provide decisive edges in the campaign field – previous experience using EveryAction & NGPVAN a must – $132k – DC or New York

14-15) APCO Worldwide – see also main career page

• Senior Leader, US Government Advocacy & Lobbying – $180k-$300k
• Senior Leader, Corporate Government Affairs – $180k-$300k – candidates with international experience and relevant senior relationships with USTR, FTC, SEC, Commerce, Health & Human Services, FDA, Agriculture or other agencies particularly valued

16) Associated Press – Digital Audio & Radio Reporter/Anchor – $52k-$82k – apply by Jan. 10

17) Axiologic Solutions – Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required – see also main career page

18-19) Axios – see also main career page

• Associate Director, Audience/Politics – $105k-$130k
• Politics Reporter – $91k-$150k

20-21) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute – see also main career page

• Vice President, Development & Corporate Relations – $150k-$160k – Spanish language skill preferred
• Senior Manager, Program Partnerships – $78k-$83k

22) Dept. of Justice – Public Affairs Specialist – $101k-$131k – apply by Jan. 9

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

24) Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation – Legislative Liaison – $77k-$129k – apply by Jan. 17

25) Food & Drug Administration – Supervisory Health Communications Officer supporting the Center for Tobacco Products – $163k-$191k – apply by Jan. 7

26-28) George Mason University

• Assistant Director of Development, College of Visual & Performing Arts – apply by Jan. 16
• Senior Editor/Writer, College of Humanities & Social Sciences – apply by Jan. 31
• Communications & Outreach Assistant supporting the Center for Global Islamic Studies – part-time – apply by Jan. 15

29-30) Girls Inc.

• Advocacy Associate – apply by Jan. 16
• Marketing Campaign RFP (pdf) – proposals due Jan. 15

31) Greenpeace – Senior Director of Communications – $144k-$175k – one-year contract – DC, New York or California-based preferred

32) Honeywell – Public Affairs Manager – $110k-$120k

33-34) International Union for the Conservation of Nature

• Senior Policy Officer – $119k-$149k – apply by Jan. 7
• Communications & Outreach Officer – $81k-$102k – apply by Jan. 16

35-36) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Events Fundraising Coordinator
• Corporate Relations Stewardship Assistant

37-38) Lyft

• Federal Public Policy Manager – $139k-$173k
• Public Policy Manager, Mid-Atlantic – $139k-$173k

39-40) National Endowment for Democracy

• Social Media Coordinator – $51k-$73k
• Program Assistant, Communications & Outreach supporting the International Forum for Democratic Studies – $45k-$60k

41) New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children – Senior Director of Development & Communications (pdf) – $170k-$185k – New York – search managed by Freeman Philanthropic Services

42) NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service – Communications Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Jan. 10

43) Northern Virginia Magazine – Interns, Summer 2025 – apply by Mar. 15

44) PBS – Content & Social Marketing Manager

45) Phillips Collection – Assistant Major Gifts Officer – $62k-$65k – apply by Jan. 15

46-48) Ripple Effect Communications – see also main career page

• Communications Associate, Public Buildings – $62k-$66k
• Events Manager – $86k-$98k
• Senior Digital Events Specialist – $29-$32/hr

49) S&P Global – Head of Communications for S&P Dow Jones Indices – $121k-$213k – DC; New York; Boston, MA or Chicago, IL

50-51) Semafor

• Washington Reporter – $110k-$150k – here’s the tweet that brought it to our attention
• Newsroom Fellow – 6-12 month contract – $25-$32/hr – New York

52) Smithsonian Institution – Editor, National Museum of Asian Art – $69k-$77k – apply by Jan. 17; subject to early closure

53) Thermo Fisher Scientific – Executive Assistant for Government Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility – $42-$50/hr

54) University of Maryland Global Campus – Assistant Director of Communications, Office of Institutional Advancement – $72k-$82k

55) YMCA of Metro Washington – Chief Development Officer – $225k-$250k

One More for '24

Hello holiday season job-checkers! We hope one of these validates the extra effort you're putting in this week while everyone else is binging Black Doves or sports-a-plenty.

1) The Montgomery County Progressive Asian American Network is seeking a Fellow for a 6-month term (Jan-July 2025) to provide admin support, newsletter management & other duties related to meeting/event logistics, writing/research & social media – avg. 7 hours/wk – $5,000 over 6-month term – Montgomery County resident preferred – apply by Dec. 31

2) American Bankers Association – Vice President, Office of Strategic Engagement – $118k-$204k

3-4) American Geophysical Institute

• Science Policy & Government Relations Intern, Legislative – 3-month term, starting Feb. 2025 – $17/hr – DC area-based candidates preferred
• Science Policy & Government Relations Intern, Grassroots – 3-month term, starting Feb. 2025 – $17/hr – fully remote

5) Arkema – Senior Counsel, Government Affairs – $127k-$186k – JD required

6) British Embassy – Marshall Scholarships & British Council Education Lead – $105k – apply by Jan. 19

7) Brookings Institution – Director of Government & Public Affairs – $120k-$126k

8) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield – Vice President, Government Affairs, Maryland – $238k-$357k – Baltimore, MD

9) Center for Clean Air Policy – Individual Giving Consultant – 6-month term

10) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Manager/Senior Manager for Media Relations – $70k-$115k

11) Dept. of Energy – Program Communications Specialist supporting the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations – $117k-$181k – apply by Jan. 2

12) Dept. of Housing & Urban Development – Intergovernmental Relations Specialist – $99k-$153k – apply by Jan. 8

13) Deutsche Bank – Head of US Government Affairs – $170k-$280k

14) DHS/FEMA – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Jan. 6

15) Emerald Cities Collaborative – Community Engagement & Policy Manager – $80k-$87k – see also main career page

16) FOVNDRY – PR Senior Account Exec

17) Montgomery County Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs – Public & Legislative Affairs Manager – $81k-$123k – apply by Jan. 6

18) National Science Foundation – Government Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Jan. 6

19) NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service – Communications Specialist – $82k-$181k – apply today, Dec. 30

20-22) POLITICO

• International Trade Reporter
• Food & Agriculture Reporter
• Health Influence Reporter

23) Quantech Services – Strategic Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required – see also main career page – note: we see NRO dropped in at the end, so it could be in support of these nosy folks.

24-26) Research!America

• Director of Communications – $95k-$112k
• Associate Director of Communications & Marketing – $78k-$90k
• Manager, Global Health Research & Development Advocacy – $82k-$86k

27-28) Rewiring America

• Senior Federal Policy Manager – $110k-$150k
• Policy Analyst, Midwest – $65k-$90k – WI or MI-based

29) Smithsonian Institution – Public Affairs Specialist – $68k-$88k – apply by Jan. 3

30) Stimson Center – Editor – $70k-$85k – see also main career page

31) SNC – Legislative Affairs Manager

32-35) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Deputy Policy Director – $85k-$120k
• Deputy Director, Veteran Outreach – $85k-$95k
• Deputy Director of Development – $85k-$120k
• Events Assistant – $40k-$45k

36-37) U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

• Senior Communications Specialist – $100k-$130k – apply by Jan. 3
• Communications & Content Specialist – $84k-$120k – apply by Jan. 20

38-40) Washington Post

• Climate Lab Reporter/Columnist –  $137k-$228k
• Senior Graphics Reporter – $109k-$182k – apply by Jan. 5
• Climate Graphics Reporter – $82k-$123k

41) … and finally: how about Hawaii as your 2025 work home?  This Communications Coordinator post with the Nature Conservancy can help make that happen – $59k-$65k – Oahu/Honolulu preferred – apply by Jan. 5

We'll wrap 2024 with another end-of-year Champagne etc. roundup (2x 2023's model) to support your NYE mirth-making or scored-the-new-job celebrating:

• Bon Appétit – Which Champagne is Best? Tasting Veuve Cliquot, Bollinger, Moët & More
• Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships – 2024 Winners
• Eater – The Best, Actually Affordable Champagne to Buy This Holiday Season
• Food & Wine – The Best High-End Champagne for When You Really Want to Treat Yourself
• Food & Wine – 9 Sparkling Wines That Taste Like a Hundred Bucks but Cost Less Than $30
• Forbes – A Wine Writer’s Best Champagnes & Sparkling Wines For 2024
• Forbes – Holiday Gift Guide 2024: The Best Sparkling Rosés
• Forbes – Excellent Champagnes Need Not Be So Expensive
• Los Angeles Times – 10 Bottles of California Bubbly that will Pop your Top
• New York Times – How to Find the Best Champagne for You
• VinePair – The 7 Best Champagnes to Gift This Holiday
• VinePair – The 25 Best Sparkling Wines for 2024 That Aren’t Champagne or Prosecco
• Wall Street Journal – Your New Year’s Bottle Buying Guide
• Washington Post – 5 Things to Know about Champagne, plus 7 Bottles we Love
• Washington Post – Toast the Holidays with these 3 Sparkling Wines
• Wine Enthusiast – Say ‘Au Revoir’ to 2024 With These Highly-Rated Bottles of Champagne
• Wine Enthusiast – From Christmas to Congratulations, Give the Gift of Champagne
• Wine Searcher – The Best Champagnes of 2024

If you haven't already solidified your plans, our pals at Churchkey and Bluejacket offer all-inclusive NYE happenings. Whatever you get up to in kicking out the old year & ringing in the new, best wishes for a safe Dec. 31 & a healthy, happy, warm & wonderful 2025 from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. See you again on Jan. 6. And don't forget the hoppin' John for Jan. 1.

We're Making a List, Checking it Twice ...

... but we're here for you without regard to where you fall on the naughty/nice spectrum.  This is it for the week; back again next Monday, we hope.

1) The States United Democracy Center is hiring for a Senior Writer/Content Specialist with 7+ years of relevant experience in communications, including work in a journalism or other writing-centric role; background working with, and writing for, diverse communities & leaders preferred – $150k-$160k – DC, New York, Boston, MA or remote-based

2) Amazon – Senior Manager, Public Policy

3) Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics – Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations – $265k-$280k

4-5) American Chemistry Council – see also main career page

• Director, Digital Strategy & Content Management – $116k-$139k
• Coordinator, Durable Markets Advocacy Team – $52K-$63K

6) American Pharmacists Association – Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs – $106k-$129k

7) American Public Power Association – Content Specialist

8-9) American Progress

• Vice President of Individual Giving – $140k-$180k
• National Security & International Policy Intern – Spring 2025 – $17/hr

10) American Society of Civil Engineers – Web Content Strategist – apply by Jan. 19

11-15) American University

• Director of Strategic Communications & Media Relations – $115k-$125k
• Assistant Director of Campaign Fundraising, WAMU – $77k-$87k
• Development Coordinator – $50k-$55k
• Senior Graphic Designer – part-time – $40/hr
• Communications & Social Media Coordinator supporting the Antiracist Research & Policy Center – part-time –  $25-$30/hr

16) Americans United for Separation of Church & State – Public Policy Counsel (scroll to find) – $81k-$102k – JD required

17-19) Association of American Medical Colleges

• Director, Digital Engagement – $113k-$213k
• Senior Digital Communications Specialist – $66k-$123k
• Internal Communications Specialist – $58k-$103k

20-21) Blueforce Inc. – opportunities supporting the State Dept. Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs

• Policy & Strategy Advisor
• Public Information/Communications Advisor – proficiency in French and/or Haitian Creole preferred

22) British Embassy – Head of Political, Press & Public Affairs – $91k – San Francisco, CA – apply by Jan. 12

23) Brookings Institution – Director of Communications, Governance Studies – $125k-$135k

24-25) Every Town for Gun Safety

• Associate Director of State/Federal Government Affairs – $97k-$110k
• Organizing Manager – temporary through Mar. 2025 – $68k

26) Grantmakers in Health – Program Assistant – $50k-$60k

27-28) Heritage Foundation

• Donor Stewardship Coordinator – $54k-$60k
• Art Director – $83k-$93k

29) Maryland State Education Association – Organizational Specialist/Government Relations Lobbyist (pdf) – $95k-$143k – Annapolis, MD – see also main career page

30) Penn State University – Director of College Relations & Communications – $109k-$164k – University Park, PA

31-32) Pew Charitable Trust

• Environment Communications Officer – $97k-$109k
• Principal Creative Associate/Multimedia Photojournalist – $101k-$113k

33-35) Pew Research Center

• Communications Manager, Religion & Public Life – $90k – apply by Jan. 5
• Program Coordinator – $51k
• Research Analyst, Survey Methods – temporary Jan.-June 2025 – $70k

36-41) POLITICO

• Technology Reporter
• Associate Producer supporting POLITICO Live
• California Education & Budget Reporter – $80k-$100k – Sacramento, CA
• California Senior Policy Editor – $120k-$160k – Sacramento, CA
• California AI & Automation Reporter – $85k-$115k – Sacramento, CA
• Silicon Valley Politics Reporter – $115k-$150k – California-based

42) RTX Corp. – Associate Director, Global Government Relations/Defense Lobbyist – $158k-$316k

43-46) UnidosUS – bilingual English/Spanish desired for these

• Senior Director, Legislative Affairs – $169k-$188k
• Housing Policy Advisor – $94k-$104k
• Policy Analyst, Early Childhood Education – $66k-$70k
• Director of Foundations & Philanthropic Partnerships – $114k-$127k

47-49) United Nations Foundation

• Communications Officer, Media & Content
• Senior Associate, Private Sector Partnerships
• Executive Associate & Board Relations Liaison supporting FP2030     

50-54) WUSA9

• Senior News Producer – $38-$42/hr
• Producer – $30-$40/hr
• Digital Assignment Desk Editor – $25-$30/hr
• Multi-Market Creative Producer – $41k-$84k
• Multi-Market Commercial Producer – $20-$40/hr

Best wishes for a restorative holiday week & Merry Christmas from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Be safe, be cheered & brave in the face of adversity, generously share kindness & empathy, and we hope peace, love, and Santa find you all this season.

Still Finding New Ones

Even as the year winds down, we're still finding fresh opportunities, including several with December-to-early-January application dates. So we'll keep at it (albeit at a slower posting cadence) so you can keep at it.

1) The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is seeking a Communications Specialist with 2-3 years of experience in writing and producing publications, journalism, public relations, local, state or federal government, or nonprofit orgs – or equivalent background – $62k-$78k

2) The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Policy Lab is in search mode for a Communications Director (scroll to find) to raise the organization’s visibility, promoting its research, and supporting its policy agenda – 8+ years of relevant communications experience, top-notch organizational & project management skills, and the ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand fashion – Philly-based.

3-4) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy/Defense Strategy & Great-Power Competition – $50k-$54k
• Events Assistant – $48k-$52k

5) American Soybean Association – Director of Government Affairs, Biofuels

6) Bank of New York/Mellon Corp. – Director/Prudential Policy Lead, Global Public Policy & Government Affairs – $139k-$240k

7) Bully Pulpit Interactive – Associate Director, Speechwriting & Executive Communication – $90k-$105k – see also main career page

8) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Director of Government Affairs – $115k-$140k

9-10) Conservation International

• Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – Arlington, Va. or New York
• Managing Director of Social Media

11-12) CoStar Group

• Senior Social Media Associate – $90k-$110k
• Communications Manager supporting LoopNet – Richmond, Va.

13) Dept. of the Interior/National Invasive Species Council – Public Affairs Specialist – $86k-$153k – apply by Dec. 26

14) Earthjustice – Senior Legislative Representative supporting the Right to Zero campaign – $131k-$146k – apply by Jan. 3

15) FINRA – Director, State Relations/Government Affairs – $146k-$283k

16) General Services Administration – Communications Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Dec. 26

17-18) George Mason University

• Director of Development, College of Education & Human Development – apply by Jan. 10
• Development Assistant, College of Visual & Performing Arts – part-time – apply by Jan. 10

19-20) Georgetown University

• Associate Director of Athletics Stewardship & Engagement Communication – $47k-$87k – apply by Jan. 17
• Associate Director of Athletics Engagement & Events – $47k-$87k – apply by Apr. 9

21) Google – External Affairs Manager

22) GSK – Director, Federal Government Affairs – fka GlaxoSmithKline

23) Management Sciences for Health – Senior Communications Specialist

24) National Archives & Records Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 19

25) National Milk Producers Federation – Director, Government Relations – see also main career page

26) PPL Corp. – Manager Federal Policy

27-29) SAIC

• Corporate Communication Officer – Secret clearance required
• Congressional Affairs Analyst supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering – Secret clearance required
• Director, Internal Communications

30-34) Smithsonian Institution

• Assistant Director of Communications – $153k-$191k – apply by Dec. 31
• Associate Director for Advancement, National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute – $139k-$181k – apply by Dec. 31
• Gift Officer – $139k-$181k – apply by Jan. 10
• Special Events Coordinator. National Portrait Gallery – $82k-$107k – apply by Dec. 19
• Advancement Associate, Online Fundraising – $68k-$77k – apply by Dec. 31

35) State University of New York – Director of Federal Relations – $170k-$190k – DC-based

36) United Airlines – Director, Regulatory Affairs – $155k-$212k

37) United Food & Commercial Workers – National Press Secretary

38-40) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Vice President, Health Policy – $260k-$280k
• State Legislative Affairs Manager supporting the Institute for Legal Reform – $85k-$150k
• Senior Manager, Civics – $85k-$107k

41) U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum – International Justice Associate – apply by Jan. 3

42) World Resources Institute – Communications Director, Restoration – $138k-$166k

43) ... and finally: the still-extant defense/aerospace branch of the somehow-stylish Swedish industrial conglomerate Saab is recruiting for a Lead Corporate Events & Strategic Initiatives Specialist, but all we can think about is how much we miss the auto side of the equation & the iconic 900 – $94k-$145k – DC, Orlando, FL or Syracuse, NY – apply by Jan. 31

Best wishes for a sparkling rest-of-your-week + weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Back on Monday w/ more, we hope.

Action, Peace, Freedom & Justice

Monday Update: we plan to post again on Wednesday (Dec. 18), and hope to bring you couple more in over next two weeks beyond that – and then going for two per week starting again around Jan. 6.

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! We've got what you need right here (well, hopefully)!

1) Black Men Vote is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization’s work to maximize the political influence of Black male voters across the U.S. – 10+ years of campaign and organizational management experience, including electoral and issue advocacy experience – $180k-$220k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

2-3) Per the comments, we bring you this Communications Fellow opportunity with DC Action, a group working to ensure that children, youth & young adults have access to the housing, health care, learning spaces, jobs & support they deserve – $3k/semester – not sure if Winter term opportunity is still available; Summer & Fall applications also open, as is a Policy Fellow role

4) ACLU – Senior Campaign Strategist, Democracy – $151k

5) Air Line Pilots Association International – Communications Specialist – $75k-$107k

6-7) American Urological Association – see also main career page

• PAC & Grassroots Advocacy Manager – $94k-$100k
• Advocacy Coordinator – $72k-$74k – Linthicum, MD

8) Anheuser-Busch – Federal Government Affairs Coordinator – $52k-$61k

9-10) APCO Worldwide

• Senior Consultant, Public Affairs – $70k-$100k
• Consultant, Public Affairs – $60k-$90k

11) Arena Stage – Marketing & Communications Fellow – $700/wk – see also main career page

12) Brookings Institution – Research Assistant supporting the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy – $56k

13-15) Care – see also main career page

• Executive Director for Global Advocacy – $120k-$139k – DC or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Senior Press Officer – $89k-$103k – DC or Atlanta, GA
• Senior Press Officer, Humanitarian Affairs – $89k-$103k – DC or Atlanta, GA

16) DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency – Public Information Officer – $109k-$141k – apply by Dec. 19

17) Dept. of Defense/Washington Headquarters Services – Communications Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 20

18) Edison Electric Institute – Director, Media Relations – $130k-$175k

19) Fairfax County Health Dept. – Digital Media Specialist – $67k-$112k – apply by Jan. 20

20-21) FleishmanHillard

• Vice President or Senior Vice President/Integrated Paid Media Lead – $77k-$231k
• Senior Account Exec, Health & Life Science – $58k-$82k – DC, New York or San Francisco, CA

22) International Boundary & Water Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – San Diego, CA – apply by Dec. 17

23-24) IntelliBridge – see also main career page

• Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required
• Junior Social Media Specialist

25) Mars – Director of External Communications, Sustainability

26) National Library for the Blind & Print Disabled – Head of Communications & Outreach Section – $139k-$181k – apply by Jan. 2

27) Northrop Grumman – Media Strategy & Engagement Manager – $129k-$193k

28) Peace Corps – Writer/Editor – $80k-146k – apply by Dec. 23; subject to early closure

29-30) POLITICO

• Vice President of Communications
• 2025 POLITICO Journalism Institute – 10-day residential program, starting May 27; preference for rising college juniors or seniors – apply by Jan. 21

31-38) Poter-Novelli

• Vice President, Healthcare Public Affairs – $140k-$180k
• Vice President, Health Media – $140k-$180k – DC; New York; Boston, MA or Chicago, IL
• Account Manager, Government Public Relations – $110k-$135k – DC or Atlanta, GA
• Account Manager, Health Media – $110k-$135k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il
• Senior Copywriter – $90k-$130k
• Account Exec, Public Sector & Government – $55k-$67k
• Account Exec, Health – $55k-$67k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il
• Assistant Account Exec, Health – $50k-$55k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il

39) Prince George’s County Memorial Library System – Communications Specialist – $71k – apply by Dec. 21

40-41) Southern Poverty Law Center – see also main career page

• Policy Analyst, Democracy – $97k – DC; Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL or New Orleans, LA
• Executive Director, SPLC Action Fund – $265k – Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL or New Orleans, LA

42) U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Public Affairs Associate – $60k-$75k – apply by Dec. 18

43) U.S. International Trade Commission – Congressional Relations Officer – $139k-$191k – apply by Dec. 20

44) Walmart – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $143k-$286k

45) World Justice Project – Executive Operations Internship – 6-month term starting Jan 2025 – $17-$18/hr – see also main career page

46) … and finally: if you’re not tapped as the Nationals’ next splashy hire in July, this Senior Coordinator, Baseball Communications role up the road with the Baltimore Orioles will have to suffice – $48k-$52k

Best wishes for an excellent weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Fog Cutter

This morning's soothing fog (or perhaps it's maddening for you; sorry!) isn't holding us back. Enjoy the jobs & the day!

1) MAZON, a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths & backgrounds in the U.S. & Israel is recruiting for a Senior Communications Manager with 4+ years’ experience in communications and/or PR; background in social justice, anti-hunger, or Jewish community work highly preferred – $85k-$90k – DC or Los Angeles, CA

2) Economic Mobility Pathways transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty &provides other organizations with the tools to do the same. Your place in that equation would be as Senior Director of Communications, if you possess the 10+ years in strategic communications/media relations they seek, preferably in nonprofit sector – $120k-$125k – Boston, MA – see also main career page

3-5) New America passed these along to us just this morning – see also main career page

• Senior Data Visualization Developer – this role will architect and implement dynamic, interactive visualizations that distill and convey complex data insights with precision and clarity.
• Technical Director – this creative, results-driven leader will direct New America’s A/V production – including live, virtual, and hybrid event production – and multimedia production, including podcasts and video production.
• AV Technician – his role will support multiple daily in-studio, virtual, and hybrid events in the New America studio, executing AV functions such as video switching, camera operation, audio mixing, microphone management, and lighting

6) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Assistant Editorial Director – $122k-$164k [filled/removed]

7) American Institutes for Research – Managing Director, Public Affairs

8-9) Aspen Institute

• Director of External Relations supporting Aspen Digital – $155k-$175k
• Intern, Congressional Program – $20-$21/hr

10) Burson – Account Director, Automotive Public Policy Communications – $60k-$140k

11-12) Citi

• Capital Markets Regulatory Policy Advisor – $170k-$300k
• Prudential Regulatory Senior Policy Analyst – $155k-$233k

13-14) CNN – temporary positions

• Producer for Chris Wallace Show/Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace
• Producer for The Lead w/ Jake Tapper

15-16) Economic Policy Innovation Center – searches managed by Talent Market

• Tax Policy Analyst – $85k-$90k
• Operations Manager – $80k-$85k

17-18) Georgetown University

• Senior Associate supporting the Georgetown Climate Center – $54k-$100k
• Associate Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns – $44k-$73k

19) Hewlett Packard – Federal Government Affairs Manager – $104k-$158k

20) ICF International – Senior External Communications Specialist – $87k-$148k – Secret clearance required

21-23) International Rescue Committee

• Vice President, Policy & Advocacy – $250k-$280k – DC or New York
• Communications Manager – $65k-$73k – DC or New York
• Major Giving Officer – $70k-$85k

24) Ketchum – Account Supervisor, Issues & Crisis – $80k-$95k

25) Mastercard – Senior Vice President supporting the Center for Inclusive Growth – apply by Dec. 31

26-27) National Women’s Law Center

• Senior Manager of Foundation Relations/Grant Writer – $96k-$127k
• Development Intern – Summer 2025 – $17/hr

28-29) Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center

• Communications Manager – $75k-$93k – DC or Chicago, IL
• Communications Intern – Spring 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Jan. 4

30) Sierra Club – Advancement Director, Central – $95k-$112k – DC or Chicago, IL

31-34) Third Way

• Press Advisor – $65k-$80k
• Health Policy Advisor – $65k-$80k
• Program Coordinator, Development & External Affairs – $50k-$60k
• Internal Communications & Operations Intern – Feb.-May 2025 – $18/hr

35-37) Washington Post

• White House Editor – $122k-$204k – apply by Dec. 20
• Editor, Letters & Community Team – $85k-$127k
• Social Video Producer, Opinions – $64k-$96k

38-43) World Food Program USA

• Manager, Partner Communications – $80k-$85k
• Director, Corporate Partnerships/Consumer Brands – $125k-$140k – DC or remote-based in selected locations
• Director, Institutional Partnerships – $120k-$130k – DC or remote-based in selected locations
• Manager, Special Projects/Institutional Partnerships – $80k-$85k
• Senior Associate, Individual Philanthropy – $60k-$65k
• Intern, Institutional Partnerships – $20/hr