Thursday, September 24, 2026

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

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

13-16) Center for American Progress

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

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

33-34) Orchestra – see also main career page

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

39-40) SEIU

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:

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Monday, September 21, 2026

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

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

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

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

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)

38-39) KBR – see also main career page

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

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

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

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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

5-7) American Enterprise Institute

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

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

21-23) GEICO

24-25) George Mason University

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

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

35-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

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

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

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:

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Monday, September 14, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

49) Rockefeller Foundation – see also main career page

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

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!!!

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

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

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

7-9) Burson

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

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

30-32) ONE Campaign

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

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

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

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:

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Looking Forward

We've reached that back-to-it Tuesday after Labor Day, and we miss Summer already; it's a can't-see-it 262 days from here to the start of Memorial Day weekend. Dang. So look forward to finding your next gig and those fun first months on the job to help you get through it. Here's 50 to get you rolling. 

1) Catholic social justice advocate NETWORK is seeking a Government Relations Director with 8-10 years of progressive professional experience in federal government relations, public policy, and/or political advocacy, and in managerial leadership – $103k-$129k

2) New America is recruiting for a Digital Director, Central Communications with 8+ years of relevant experience, including at least three years managing staff, along with demonstrated background developing & implementing an organization-wide digital strategy – $135k-$150k – apply by Sept. 30 – see also main career page 

3-4) Anti-hunger group MAZON has just passed these along – see also main career page

  • Director of State Policy – $110k-$119k – 8+ years of prior/related work experience with government agencies, state-based advocacy organizations, or relevant public policy organizations sought; knowledge of or experience with food insecurity policy issues strongly preferred – DC or Los Angeles; other locations considered
  • Communications Associate – $60k-$64k – 1-2 years of experience working in a nonprofit and/or public affairs organization, preferably in a communications role desired; social justice, anti-hunger, public policy, or Jewish community experience is highly preferred

5-6) DC-based opportunities with UK media mainstay The Guardian – see also main career page

  • White House Enterprise Reporter – $120k-$160k – strong track record of producing scoops & original breaking news required along with contacts inside the current administration
  • DC Office Admin – part-time – $30-$32/hr – seeking highly organized, reliable & detail-oriented types

7) Global financial communications firm Edelman Smithfield has opened the call for their Analyst Program for 2027 college grads to launch their careers in financial communications with a July 2027 start date – $60k-$72k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Francisco – apply by Oct. 31

8) American Flood Coalition – Government Relations Director/Associate Director – $150k-$195k

9) Blue Clarity – Project Manager for Media & Outreach (scroll to find) supporting a federal cybersecurity agency – $115k-$145k – award-contingent role – see also main career page 

10) Brillient Corp. – Senior Proposal Writer – see also main career page 

11) Bureau of Prisons – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Sept. 10 

12) Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress – Executive Assistant & Operations Manager – $50k-$57k – see also main career page 

13) Choice Hotels – Senior Manager, Social Media Strategy & Marketing – $123k-$145k

14) Fairfax County – Programming & Outreach Coordinator supporting the Historic Resources Division – $66k-$105k – apply by Sept. 20

15) FTI Consulting – Strategic Communications Consultant – entry-level roles starting July 2027 – $70k-$82k – DC, New York or Chicago – apply by Sept. 18

16) George Mason University – Senior Director of Digital Engagement, Marketing & Communications supporting the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations – low $150k – apply by Sept. 21

17-18) Greater DC Diaper Bank

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

20-21) Independent Community Bankers of America

22) Knowesis – Public Relations Manager – $105k-$125k – award-contingent role – see also main career page 

23) Levine Music – Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications – $105k-$115k – see also main career page 

24-26) Lidl – see also main career page

27-28) Lockheed Martin

29-30) Mystery leading news organization – searches managed by Profiles

31) Mystery membership organization – Communications Strategist/Thought Leader – part-time/6-month term – $105/hr – search managed by RJM Technologies

32) National Restaurant Association – Grassroots Advocacy Manager 

33-34) NBC4 Washington

35) NRP Group – Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Public Initiatives – DC, New York, Charlotte, Cleveland, Tampa, Houston or San Antonio – see also main career page 

36) Purpose Built Communities – Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Development – $190k-$225k – Atlanta, GA – search managed by On-Ramps 

37) Science Museum of Virginia – Communications Manager supporting the NOVA Science Center – $89k-$110k – Sterling, Va. – see also main career page 

38-39) Southern Environmental Law Center

40) Southland Industries – Senior Communications Specialist – Dulles, Va. – see also main career page 

41) Town of Riverdale, MD – Communications Manager – $75k-$95k – see also main career page 

42) University of Virginia School of Medicine – Digital Media Coordinator supporting the Depts. of Anesthesiology & Surgery – $50k-$65k – Charlottesville, Va.

43) U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms – Digital Communications Specialist – $86k-$152k – apply by Sept. 18

44) Uyghur Human Rights Project – Interns – Jan.-Apr. 2026 – apply by Dec. 15

45-48) W2 Communications – see also main career page

49) WSSC Water – Communications Specialist – $89k-$168k – apply by Sept. 23

50) … and finally: Georgetown University seeks an Information Officer to support the Admissions Office & help to handle the nearly 60,000 (!!!) visitors that come to campus to attend an information session and campus tour; perfect for someone who likes to stay busy at all times, we’d bet – $20-$31/hr

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Opportunity Abounds

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! There's no lack of great, fresh opportunities in the public affairs & communications space even as the Labor Day weekend approaches. Make your holiday even more relaxing by getting you application info/cover letter together for one or more of these by Friday; you can wait to hit "send" until Tuesday morning, if that suits you. 

1) Conservation International is seeking a Director of Social Media with 8+ years of relevant experience including significant work leading social media strategy & channel management; video production skills preferred – $110k-$115k – see also main career page 

2) Public affairs group FTP is recruiting for a Digital Media Buyer (scroll down to find) with 3-5 years of hands-on paid media buying experience, ideally including advocacy, public affairs, political, or issue campaigns; hands-on experience with programmatic DSPs, paid social ad managers & paid search platforms also sought – $110k-$130k – fka Forbes-Tate Partners

3) Hearing First, an Oberkotter Foundation initiative, is seeking a Communications Associate (pdf) with 3-5 years of experience who's equally comfortable owning social media day-to-day, staging/QA-ing newsletters & press releases, and jumping into whatever content need comes up next – remote-based – apply by Sept. 20 – see more about HF here, along with the Oberkotter Foundation careers page

4) The Washington Post has posted Summer 2027 Newsroom Intern opportunities; specialties include Reporter – Visual Journalist – Graphic Reporter – Print Editor – Digital Editor – Content Strategy Editor – Data Journalist – Designer – Audio Producer – $1,021/wk – apply by Oct. 9 – more info here 

5-9) We’ll also spotlight fresh long-term Washington Post opportunities near the top, for a change:

10) Accenture Federal Services – Communications Specialist – $135k-$278k – see also main career page 

11) Alzheimer’s Association – Grassroots Advocacy Manager – $70k-$81k – Towson, MD

12-13) American Academy of Ophthalmology – see also main career page

14) American Association of Colleges of Nursing – Director of Policy – $130k-$160k – see also main career page 

15) American Historical Association – Public Affairs Assistant – $45k-$49k – application reviews begin Sept. 8 

16-17) Association for Competitive Technology – see also main career page

18) Astra-Zeneca – Director, US Oncology Internal Communications & Above Brand Campaigns - $146k-$220k – apply by Sept. 13

19) The Atlantic has posted (or re-posted) multiple opportunities in the last few days – writer, editor/senior editor, art director, podcast producer & more – roles in DC & New York

20) Booz Allen – Communications Specialist supporting the U.S. Marine Corps – $55k-$126k

21) BRG Communications – Coordinator (scroll to find) – we noted other BRG roles showing there in our July 16 set 

22-26) Capitol Hill

27) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Communications Coordinator – $57k-$62k

28-29) CNN – DC or Atlanta

30) Control AI – Senior Policy Advisor – $90k-$160k – see also main career page

31) CQ Roll Call/Fiscal Note – Editor, White House/Judicial & Legislative Intersection – $110k-$135k – see also main career page 

32) Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency – Public Affairs Student Trainee – Summer 2027 – $46k-$75k – open to undergrad & graduate students who will remain full-time students through Oct. 2028 – Quantico, Va. or Linthicum, MD – apply by Sept. 30; subject to early closure

33) Foundation for Government Accountability – State Government Affairs Director, Southeast – $100k-$130k – strong preference for candidates who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina or South Carolina

34-35) FTI Consulting

36) Grantmakers in Health – Communications Specialist – $55k-$75k – see also main career page 

37-38) Harvard University – Cambridge, MA – salary info derived from this table

39) Land O’ Lakes – Manager, Federal Government & Industry Relations – $107k-$161k – see also main career page 

40) Leonardo DRS – Government Relations Manager – $105k-$130k – see also main career page 

41) MANTECH – Communications Specialist – $75k-$125k – Secret clearance required

42-43) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission 

44) Motorola Solutions – Government Affairs Manager – $160k-$180k

45) National Gallery of Art – Gallery Communications Support Specialist – $70k-$91k – apply by Sept. 10

46) Office of the Director of National Intelligence – Legislative Liaison Officer – $143k-$187k – apply by Sept. 11; subject to early closure

47) Penta Group – see also main career page

48) RER Solutions – Communications Manager supporting the DOE Office of Energy Dominance Financing – see also main career page 

49-50) Recent searches via Talent Market

51-52) United Food & Commercial Workers

53) We Build Progress – Policy Associate/ Senior Policy Associate – $70k-$84k – apply by Sept. 14

 Best wishes for a terrific Labor Day weekennd from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2026  kicks in to full gear for the next two months; here's this weekend's highlights:

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