Thursday, October 22, 2026

What if you had a job you liked?

That provocative, existential question is posed directly below – will one (or more) from today's set could fit that bill for you?

1) Invariant is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager with 4-7 years of experience in the strategic communications field, either at a communications agency, in-house, trade association, in Congress, or on a political campaign – $95k-$120k – national security focus – see also a career page that asks “what if you had a job that you liked?”

2-3) The University of Virginia is actively recruiting for these roles supporting the College Foundation of UVA – Charlottesville, Va.

  • Vice President for External Communications & Engagement (pdf) – $185k-$220k – 10+ years of experience in advancement, development, or nonprofit leadership desired, along with a record of leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams – search managed by DSG
  • Director of Development/Major Gifts (pdf) – to $120k – 4+ years of experience in fundraising business development, sales, client or relationship management, financial services, consulting, or another relationship-driven field sought.

4) KBR is seeking a Communications Officer to join their soon-to-hatch Trinzic spin-off from their Mission Technology Solutions business – $165k-$202k – 10+ years of relevant communications experience & Secret clearance required

5) Here’s another fresh opportunity to join The Bulwark team: Video Editor – 6-month contract role to start – $5,000-$6,000/mo – 3+ years of professional video editing experience required, with long-form podcast or interview content as your primary focus; background editing short-form social video also sought.

6) Association of University Centers on Disabilities – Senior Policy Manager/Director – $100k-$130k – MA or JD strongly preferred

7) American Coalition for Ukraine – Social Media Manager – part-time – $2,500/mo – fluency in Ukrainian required – remote-based – apply by Oct. 30

8-11) Bipartisan Policy Center – see also main career page

12) Booz Allen – Government Relations & Political Engagement Specialist – $62k-$141k

13) British Embassy – Energy Security & Nuclear Officer – $109k – apply by Nov. 10

14) Center for Law & Social Policy – Digital Communications Associate – $64k-$81k

15) Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating – President & CEO – $140k-$140k – Annapolis, MD – search managed by Good Insight 

16) CoreCivic – Government Relations Director – $125k

17) Dept. of Energy – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 26

18-21) FleishmanHillard – see also main career page

22) FMI/The Food Industry Association – Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs – $123k-$163k

23) FTI Consulting – Paid Media Director – $99k-$172k – DC, New York or Chicago

24) FTP – Analyst, Government Relations (scroll to find) – $50k

25-26) Georgetown University

27) GMMB – Senior Account Exec – $70k-$85k – see also main career page 

28) Google – US Frontier AI Policy Manager for DeepMind – $181k-$247k

29) Hailstone Strategies – Vice President for Public Relations & Communications – $125k+ – labor union PR focus – remote-based

30) Heritage Foundation – Events Assistant – $55k-$60k

31) Inter-American Development Bank – Protocol Officer Consultant – proficiency in Spanish required; knowledge of French and/or Portuguese a plus – apply today, Oct. 22

32) Montgomery Hospice – Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications – $180k-$210k

33) Mystery HR professional association – Marketing/Social Project Coordinator – contract status – $34-$36/hr – remote-based – search managed by Cella 

34) National Ready Mixed Concrete Association – Director, Communications – $120k-$150k – see also main career page 

35-37) Nexstar Media Group

38) Omnicom – Account Supervisor – $87k – remote-based in Virginia – see also main career page

39) Novo Nordisk – Director/Team Lead, Federal Government Affairs –$187k-$320k

40) UVA Community Health – Communications Strategist – $48k-$96k – Manassas, Va.

41) Vera Institute of Justice – Senior Strategist, Federal Advocacy – $105k-$110k – see also main career page 

42) Verizon – Senior Director, Federal Government Relations – $187k-$326k – apply by Oct 31

43-36) Weber Shandwick

47) WSP – Communications & Public Involvement Coordinator – $80k-$110k – see also main career page 

48) … and finally: Washington Concert Opera has reserved a starring role for a Director of Marketing (pdf) with marketing and/or development experience in the non-profit or arts sector; demonstrated understanding of ethics related to revenue generation activities and community-centered practice; and who is simply comfortable talking about money – $75k-$90k – apply by Oct. 30 – see also main career page as well as the incipient 2026-27 season schedule

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's what's on tap some from our Festival Season 2026 compendium. 

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Deadline Driven

We're back with a good-sized set, a lot of jobs with fast-approaching deadlines attached, and a can't-miss networking & fellowship event this week.

The event we're referencing is the Advocacy Association's Top 20 in 2026 Advocacy Professionals Awards Reception on Thursday, Oct. 22, where colleagues from across the advocacy community will come together to celebrate the honorees and their contributions – 6–8 p.m – Distilled Spirits Council/101 Constitution Ave. NW – get your tickets here and learn more about the awards. Sign up today!

1) Sierra Space is seeking a high-performing Legislative Affairs Manager with 5+ years of related experience, including time as mid-level professional staff on Capitol Hill or within U.S. government agencies and/or National Security organizations, as well as expertise in federal budgets and the legislative process – $136k-$187k – see also main career page

 2) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service have put out the call for a Senior Manager, Storytelling & Campaigns with 7-9 years’ experience within the social impact, democracy and/or political space along with success in developing, leading and implementing communications, issue or narrative strategy campaigns that grow engagement, move public opinion & generate action – $95k-$125k – see also main career page 

3) The Bulwark has shared a fresh Accountability Reporter role focusing on the riveting corruption, conflict-of-interest, and misuse-of-public-office beat – $135k-$170k – 5+ years of reporting experience, with a track record of investigative stories and/or similar coverage area desired.

4) Global specialty chemical stalwart Lubrizol Corp. is recruiting for a Director, U.S. Government Affairs with 6-10 years’ experience advocating to legislators & government officials; JD or other advanced degree strongly preferred – $190k-$220k – see also main career page 

5) Aerovironment – Senior Manager, Media Relations – $116k-$177k

6) American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Director, Advocacy & Government Affairs – $110k-$130k – see also main career page 

7-10) American Association for the Advancement of Science

11) American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials – Digital Content Manager – $80k-$90k – apply by Oct. 29 – see also main career page 

12) American Public Human Services Association – Senior Policy Associate – $76k-$86k

13) Center for Science in the Public Interest – Campaign Manager, Food Safety – $94k-$110k – apply by Oct. 30

14) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – Social Media Manager (pdf) – $75k-$85k – apply by Oct. 30 – see also main career page 

15) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation – Marketing Manager – see also main career page

16) DC Dept. of Health – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$160k – apply by Oct. 25

17) Eli Lilly & Co. – Associate Director, Media Relations & Influence – $132k-$193k – DC, New York, Chicago or Indianapolis

18) Fair Elections Center – Communications Associate – $60k-$63k – apply by Oct. 30 – see also main career page 

19-20) Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria

21) Georgetown University – Senior Coordinator, Presidential Events – $44k-$73k

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

23) Governors Highway Safety Association – Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$85k

24) Hilton Hotels – Manager, Social Media Engagement & Community – $90k-$120k – McLean, Va. or Dallas

25) Honeywell – Government Relations Specialist – $89k-$111k

26) IDEMIA North America – Government Relations Intern and Communications Intern – Summer 2027 – $20/hr

27) Interactive Government Holdings – Public Relations Specialist supporting the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – see also main career page 

28) Intuit – Senior Policy Manager – $194k-$263k – see also main career page 

29-30) Ivymount – see also main career page

31) Johns Hopkins University – Director of Integrated Marketing supporting Hopkins Edge – $75K-$131K – graphic design & branding focus – Baltimore, MD

32) JPMorgan Chase – Vice President of External Communications supporting Morgan Health – $123k-$185k – DC or New York

33) Markon – Communications Officer – $200k – Secret clearance required – Chantilly, Va. – see also main career page 

34) Maryland Tech Council – Graphic Designer – $45k-$60k

35) Mystery Bethesda employer – Public Relations Specialist – $120k-$130k – search managed by Sparks Group 

36) National Alliance to End Homelessness – Communications Manager – $72k-$115k – see also main career page – see also main career page 

37-38) National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (scroll to find)

39) National Marine Sanctuary Foundation – National Social Media Coordinator – $65k-$72k – apply by Oct. 23 – see also main career page 

40) National Public Radio – Executive Assistant, Marketing & Communications – $36-$38/hr – apply by Oct. 22

41) Nature Conservancy – Internal Communications Coordinator – $27-$41/hr

42) Patent & Trademark Office – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $169k-$197k – apply by Oct. 26 

43-44) Pathways to Housing DC – see also main career page

45) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America – Director, Advocacy and Strategic Alliances – $110k-$151k – search managed by Staffing Advisors 

46) Q-CTRL – Director of US Government Engagement – $210k-$260k – see also main career page 

47-48) Scripps Company – see also main career page

49-50) Tesla Motors

51) Transportation Security Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $107k-$139k – Springfield, Va. or selected Western region cities – apply by Oct. 26 

52-53) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

54) Voice of America – Digital Operations Director – $169k-$197k - apply by Oct. 23 

55) Washington Post – Social Video Editor – $82k-$123k – apply by Oct. 23 

56) Windows Catering – Social Media & Content Manager 

57-58) World Bank

59) … and finally: this isn’t on the public affairs beat, but we’re guessing someone here might be interested in this Research Manager, Business of Sports Initiative with Dow Jones leading a team of researchers and ensuring the quality of output regarding sports franchise registration details, ownership, financials, and key executives – $75k-$95k – DC or New Jersey

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

EY, FTP, NFL & MLB

Monday update: We're back with a new set tomorrow, but wanted to share this opportunity today: Be a part of the Advocacy Association's Top 20 in 2026 Advocacy Professionals Awards Reception on Thursday, Oct. 22, where colleagues from across the advocacy community will come together to celebrate the honorees and their contributions.
Oct. 22 | 6–8 p.m – Distilled Spirits Council/101 Constitution Ave. NW – get your tickets here and learn more about the awards

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Hello Thursday! Enjoy your jobs! 

1) PaintCare is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Public Relations Manager with 2-5 years of experience in PR, media relations, communications, public affairs, or a related role – $75k-$85k

2) The Bulwark is seeking a Managing Editor, Legal Coverage with 8+ years in journalism, with significant experience editing coverage of law, the courts, or the justice system, strong editing skills, and ability to manage people – $130k-$160k

3) The Goldwater Institute is recruiting for a Director of Healthcare Policy with 3-5 years of public policy experience, strong research, writing, & communication skills, knowledge of healthcare policy, and a passion for advancing individual liberty – Phoenix AZ or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

4-5) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – see also main career page

6) American Dental Association – Coordinator, Government Affairs – $57k-$71k

7-10) American University

11-12) The Atlantic

13) Choice Hotels – Internal Communications & Events Manager – $99k-$117k

14) EY – Director of Legislative Policy – $314k-$597k

13) FTP – Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2027 – specialties include Insights, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, and State Government Relations – $18/hr – apply by Nov. 13

14) Freeman Company – Social Media Coordinator – $24-$28/hr – DC or San Diego

15) HunaTek Government Solutions – Press Affairs Officer supporting the State Dept. – $120k-$125k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

16) Internal Revenue Service – Legislative Affairs Manager – $143k-$197k – apply by Oct 27; subject to early closure

17) Lafayette Group – Communications Specialist/Senior Associate (scroll to find)

18) NVIDIA – Policy Marketing Manager – $108k-$212k – applications will be accepted at least until Oct. 16

19) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Communications Associate – $78k-$87k

20) Pew Research Center – Research Associate, U.S. Demography, Race & Ethnicity – $95k

21) POLITICO – Live Journalism Producer 

22) Semafor – Publicist – $90k-$100k – New York

23) Sirona Strategies – Senior Health Care Policy & Advocacy Director – $125k-$200k

24-25) Smithsonian Institution

26) U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants – Policy Analyst – see also main career page 

27) U.S. Patent & Trademark Office – Web Communications Specialist – $121k-$158k – apply by Oct. 27; subject to early closure

28) Walmart – Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy – $143k-$286k

29) …  and finally: it might not be shaping up to be a very pleasant year for Washington’s entry in the National Football League, but perhaps this broad-portfolio Manager, Communications-Consumer Products role, which includes supporting the League’s office in Canada & communications for digital media partnerships, could be a score for you – New York-based

30) … and finally, part 2: closer to home on the sports-beat, we find this fresh Baseball Communications Associate role with your Washington Nationals – Jan.-Nov. 2027 – $18/hr

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; liven it up with some happenings from our Festival Season 2026 compendium.

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Monday, October 12, 2026

Take Off or Tee Off

Back to it. Enjoy the jobs & any airway or fairway dreams you harbor.

1) Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Senior Director, Government Affairs with 14+ years of experience in state government affairs, ability to run PAC operations, and background in healthcare – $191k-$271k

2-3) Fresh opportunities with the Data Center Coalition:

  • Manager, Federal Affairs – $110k-$130k – 3-5 years of experience in successfully advancing policy and/or regulatory initiatives at the federal level desired, preferably on Capitol Hill – environmental policy focus
  • Coordinator, Federal Affairs – $60k-$80k – 1-3 years of experience in an admin, coordination or member services role desired, preferably at a trade association, advocacy group, government affairs firm, or congressional office

4) Advocates for Community Health – Director of Policy & Government Affairs (pdf) – $125k-$150k – see also main career page 

5) Alzheimer’s Association – State Government Relations Specialist – $70k-$77k

6-7) American Association for Justice

8-9) American Bankers Association

10) American Medical Rehabilitation Providers – Communications & Marketing Manager – $80k-$90k

11-12) Biotechnology Industry Organization – see also main career page

13-15) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington (scroll to find)

16) Climate Action Campaign – Partnerships Coordinator – $58k-$63k – see also main career page 

17) Corning – Director, US State Government Affairs – $168k-$138k

18-19) CRISP Shared Services (scroll to find) – Columbia, MD

20-21) DC Dept. of Housing & Community Development – Public Information Officer – $114k-$160k – apply by Oct 14 

22) Economic Innovation Group – Manager of Housing Policy (pdf) – $100k-$130k – see also main career page 

23-24) Georgetown University

25) Groundwork Collective – Press Secretary – $110k-$140k – see also main career page 

26) Internal Revenue Service – Legislative Affairs Advisor – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 23

27) International Franchise Association – Director, Event Operations – $120k-$140k

28) Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory – Engagement & Outreach Lead – $62k-$180k – Secret clearance required – Laurel, MD

29-30) Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law – see also main career page

31-32) McAllister & Quinn – see also main career page

33) Meta – AI Policy Manager, Legislation – 190k-$257k – JD preferred

34) Nature Conservancy – Policy Research Associate – $60k-$85k – remote-based

35-36) NucoreVision – see also main career page

37) Pacific Life Insurance Company – Government & Policy Affairs Director – $152k-$185k – DC or Newport Beach, CA

38-39) SEIU

40-41) University of Maryland

42) UPS – Public Affairs Federal Policy Fellow and International Affairs Fellow – one-year term – $16-$33/hr

43) U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Senior Congressional Liaison Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 23

44) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Employee Communications Specialist – apply by Oct. 24

45) WorkSource Montgomery – Director of Government & Board Relations – $100k-$105k

46) … and finally: FAA-certified private pilots are invited to apply for the Aviation Safety Writer role with the Airline Owners & Pilots Association – $68k-$76k – Frederick, MD

47) … and finally, part 2: or if golf’s your bag, this Executive Director role for the Middle Atlantic PGA might be just the thing to combine your profession & passion for the links – $260k-$320k pay grade is almost surely augmented by some free rounds – Stafford, Va.

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Corporate, Executive, Intergovernmental & Supervisory

Hello Thursday job-browsers! We can almost taste the weekend.

1) UVA Health is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications with 8+ years’ broad-based communications experience – $109k-$218k – Charlottesville, Va.

2) The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Corporate Information Program Manager with 6+ years’ experience in corporate communications or a related field, including community & media outreach; drafting speeches and visual materials for senior management & managing corporate publications, and other comms skills – $106k-$154k – apply by Oct. 16

3) The League of Conservation Voters is recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer with 15+ years of professional experience in finance, human resources and operations in advocacy, political or campaign organizations, government or philanthropy – $225k-$285k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

4) A major non-profit organization with a focus on international politics is seeking a Creative Operations Coordinator with at least one year of experience working in a creative services or marketing environment within a corporate, non-profit or government agency setting – 5-month term – $70k-$85k annualized rate – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

5-6) American Association of University Women – interim roles – see also main career page

7) Americans for Safe Access – Fellowships (scroll to find) in government relations, digital communications, fundraising & other disciplines

8) Avoq – Director, Client Services/Government Relations – $105k-$150k – see also main career page 

9) BAE Systems – Director of Employee & Executive Communications – $138k-$235k

10) Boehringer Ingelheim – Director, U.S. Public Policy – $230k-$345k

11-13) Booz Allen

14-15) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

16) DC Dept. of For-Hire Vehicles – Communications Assistant – $54k-$69k – apply by Oct. 12 

17) Deloitte – Senior Copy Generalist/Communications Lead – $104k-$197k

18) Department of Energy/Bonneville Power Administration – Intergovernmental Affairs Director – $159k-$197k – DC or Portland, OR – apply by Oct. 10 

19) Drug Enforcement Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 12 

20) Edward Jones – Enterprise Communications Strategist – $86k-$146k – DC, New York, St. Louis or Tempe, AZ

21-22) Freddie Mac

23) Georgetown University – Communications & Events Associate, Law School – $47k-$87k – apply by Oct. 29

24) Mitre Corp. – Intelligence Community Congressional Budget Resource Advisor – $161k-$242k – Secret clearance required

25) National Education Association – Lobbyist – 2-year term – $102k-$158k

26) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Human Capital Communications Officer – $85k-$158k – apply by Oct. 17

27-28) National Public Radio

29-30) Northrop Grumman

31) Patent &Trademark Office – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 28

32) Patients For Affordable Drugs – Social Media & Content Associate (pdf) – part-time – $25-$35/hr – Spanish proficiency preferred – see also main career page 

33) Partnership for Civil Justice – Content & Communications Specialist – $70k-$80k – apply by Oct. 13 for priority consideration

34) Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission/OmniRide – Outreach & Engagement Specialist – $72k-$94k – bilingual w/ Spanish required – Manassas, Va. – see also main career page 

35) Scientific Consulting Group – Health Communications Specialist (pdf) – see also main career page 

36-37) Truth Initiative

38) Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience – Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$80k – location negotiable – apply by Oct. 14 – see also similar listing w/ $74k-$97k pay grade

39) University of California, San Francisco – Executive Director, News & Media Relations – $240k-$250k – San Francisco, CA – apply by Dec. 1 – search managed by WittKiefer 

40) U.S. Attorney's Office for DC – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187j – apply by Oct. 16

41) Virginia Railway Express – Communications Specialist – $73k-$95k – see also main career page

42-43) WETA/PBS News Hour

44) WSSC Water – Outreach Specialist – $87l-$149k – apply by Oct. 21

Best wishes for a crisp & lovely weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource, headlined by the behemoth of East Coast beer-happenings: Snallygaster – see our Festival Season 2026 compendium for events outside the DC area & future planning.

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Monday, October 5, 2026

Level Up

Lots of great jobs today and crisp Fall weather this week to supercharge your job-seek efforts. Hit it hard!

1) Browning Environmental Communications is seeking a Vice President/Senior Account Supervisor with 7+ years’ experience of strategic communications & media relations in relevant spaces and expertise in carbon markets to oversee accounts in the U.S. and support business development – $145k-$155k – DC or Boston – search managed by Chaloner 

2-4) Fresh opportunities with Lautman, Maska, Neil & Co., a direct response consulting agency specializing in fully-integrated fundraising exclusively for nonprofits (scroll to find)

  • Senior Digital Account Exec – $70k-$75k – 5+ years’ experience in digital fundraising desired Update: LMN has pulled this role
  • Account Exec – $60k-$65k – 2+ years’ experience working in direct response fundraising required; agency background strongly preferred
  • Account Coordinator – $52k-$55k – 1 to 2 years’ experience working in fundraising and/or direct marketing sought

5) The American Enterprise Institute is recruiting for a Development Associate, Individual Giving with 2-4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in fundraising – $58k-$65k – search managed by Talent Market 

6-7) Defense tech group AeroVironment is looking to fill these roles – see also main career page

  • Public Relations Specialist – $93k-$141k – 3-5 years of experience in media relations, communications, journalism, public affairs, government affairs or a related field required
  • Social Media Specialist – $74k-$113k – 5+ years of experience in social media, digital communications, content development or related communications work required

8) We are noting this Communications Director role with power-to-the-people advocate We Build Progress near the top of the listings on account of preferred application deadline noted for today, Oct. 5 – $150k-$160k – search managed by NRG Consulting Group 

9) Adventist Development & Relief Agency – Major Gifts Officer – $86k-$101k – Silver Spring, MD or remote-based – see also main career page 

10-11) Amazon Conservation – see also main career page

  • Program Associate (pdf) – $58k-$65k – proficiency in Spanish required; Portuguese language skills highly desirable
  • Operations Coordinator (pdf) – $50k-$60k – intermediate Spanish proficiency highly desirable

12) American Bird Conservancy – Government Relations & Civic Engagement Manager – $48/hr – remote-based – apply by Oct. 16 – see also main career page 

13) American Red Cross – Content Operations Manager – $80k-$90k – remote-based working Eastern time zone hours

14) American Public Works Association – Government Affairs Manager – $102k

15) Ascendant Program Services – Congressional & Public Affairs Analyst supporting the U.S. Trade & Development Agency – $55k-$125k – see also main career page 

16) The Assistance Fund – Communications Specialist – $58k-$65k – Orlando, FL – see also main career page 

17) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Policy Specialist – $95k-$138k

18) Civitas Public Affairs Group – Project Coordinator – $60k-$71k

19) CNN – Editorial Producer supporting The Source with Kaitlan Collins – $85k-$158k – DC or New York

20) ConwayStrategic – Operations Manager – $75k-$85k

21) Dow – Government Affairs Leader – $155k-$180k – apply by Oct. 20

22) Edelman PR – Vice President, Client Service – $105k-$150k – DC, New York, Atlanta or Chicago

23) Embassy of Canada – Senior Admin Assistant – $81k – apply by Oct. 13

24) Finn Partners – Senior Copywriter – $80k-$100k – remote-based w/ option for in-person work in DC & other offices

25-26) FleishmanHillard

27-29) Fox News

30-31) FTI Consulting

32-33) George Washington University

34-35) Google

36) Heritage Foundation – Senior Program Manager, Major Initiatives – $110k-$130k

37) Hudson Institute – Public Affairs Intern – $20/hr

38) ICF – Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator – $74k-$125k

39) Iridium Satellite – Senior Communications Specialist – $105k-$140k

40) Koniag Government Services – Strategic Communications/Social Media Specialist – $115k-$145k –  Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

41) Johns Hopkins University – Communications Manager supporting the SNF Agora Institute – $75k-$131k – Baltimore, MD

42) Kaiser Permanente – Manager, Federal Government Relations – $131k-$169k

43) Lowe’s – Senior Manager Government Affairs West – $166k-$194k – remote-based in California

44) Montgomery County Council – Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Aide for an unnamed Councilmember – $89k-$122k

45) Mystery association – Ombudsman Specialist – $30/hr – search managed by The Consortium, Inc. 

46) National Audubon Society – Senior Manager, Communications – $106k-$133k – DC or New York

47) National Geographic Society – Manager, Corporate Partnerships – fixed-term through Aug. 2028 – $99k-$105k

48-50) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

51-53) Washington Post

54) World Relief – Media Relations Coordinator – $55k-$65k – DC or Towson, MD – see also main career page 

55) World Vision – Corporate Engagement Specialist – $63k-$85k – DC or Federal Way, WA – see also main career page

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

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

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

10-11) The Atlantic

12-17) Capitol Hill

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

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

29-30) Groundwork Collaborative

31-32) Guidehouse – see also main career page

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

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

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

43-44) Sierra Club

45-46) Smithsonian Institution/National Zoo

47-48) Total Wine & More

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

51-53) World Food Program USA

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. 

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