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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14) Booz Allen – Communications & Change Management Specialist 

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

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

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

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

19-20) DC Dept. of Employment Services

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

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

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

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

24) DLA Piper – Communications Coordinator – $30-$48/hr – DC, Reston, Baltimore & other major cities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

38-39) KBR – see also main career page

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

55-59) Washington Post – priority consideration deadlines noted

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

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

Fifty More

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

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

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

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

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

5-7) American Enterprise Institute

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

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

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

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

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

12-13) CPAC Foundation

• Press & Editorial Coordinator
• Social & Audience Content Coordinator

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

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

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

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

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

21-23) GEICO

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

24-25) George Mason University

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

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

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

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

29-32) Humane Rescue Alliance

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

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

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

35-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

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

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

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

40-41) Montgomery County Council

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

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

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

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

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

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

47-48) University of Maryland

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

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

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

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

• Anne Arundel County Fair – Crownsville, MD – Sept. 16-20
• Alliance for the Bay Taste in DC – Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Capitol Hill DC – Sept. 17
• Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 17-20
• Fair Winds Nautifest – Lorton, Va. – Sept. 18 
• 2 Silos Oktoberfest – Manassas, Va – Sept. 18-20
• Washington Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 18-20 
• Wundergarten Oktoberfest (scroll down for events) – NOMA DC – Sept. 18-Oct. 11
• Bluejacket Oktoberfest – Navy Yard/Nats Stadium DC – Sept. 19
• Dacha Beer Garden Oktoberfest Kickoff – Shaw, DC – Sept. 19
• Rustico Oktoberfest – North Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 19
• Red Bear Brewing OktoBEARfest – NOMA DC – Sept. 19
• Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 19
• Falls Church Festival/Taste of FC – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 19
• H Street Festival – NE DC – Sept. 19
• Alexandria Oktoberfest – John Carlyle Square – Sept. 19
• Settle Down Easy Brewing Oktoberfest – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 19
• RhinO'fest – Lost Rhino Brewing, Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 19
• Shipgarten Oktoberfest Kickoff – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 19
• Reston Multicultural Festival – Reston Town Center – Sept. 19
• Middleburg Oktoberfest – Middleburg, Va. – Sept. 19
• Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 19-20
• Baygrass Music Festival – Sandy Point State Park/Annapolis, MD – Sept. 19-20

Kick a Little Ass (legally speaking)

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

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

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

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

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

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

6-9) Capital One

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17-21) Google

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

35-37) OpenAI

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

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

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

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

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

42-48) POLITICO

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

49) Rockefeller Foundation – see also main career page

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

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

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

52-53 ) United Airlines

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

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

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

Full Swing

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

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

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

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

• Senior External Stakeholder Lead
• Strategic Communications Task Lead

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

7-9) Burson

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

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

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

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

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

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

15-16) George Washington University

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

28-29) Nature Conservancy

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

30-32) ONE Campaign

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

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

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

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

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

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

38-39) Third Way

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

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

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

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

43-44) Washington Post

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

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

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

• Watermelon Picker's Festival (bluegrass, etc.) – Berryville, Va. – Sept. 10-12
• DC Art All Night and DC Dine All Night – various locations – Sept. 10-13
• Prince George's County Fair – Upper Marlboro, MD – Sept. 10-13
• Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival – The Schuyler, Downtown DC – Sept. 11
• 29th Annual Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach – Sept. 11-12
• Maryland Seafood Festival – Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD – Sept. 11-13
• Fells Point Oyster Festival – Baltimore, MD – Sept. 11-13
• Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 11-13
• Fall Makers Market with Made in ALX – and Scoville Showdown Hot Wings Challenge – Port City Brewing, Alexandria Va. – Sept 12
• Rosslyn Jazz Fest – Gateway Park, Arlington – Sept. 12
• Silver Spring Jazz Festival – Veterans Plaza – Sept. 12
• Shipgarten Fall Festival – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 12
• Rockville Bierworks Oktoberfest – Derwood, MD – Sept. 12
• Apple Harvest Cider Festival – Frederick, MD – Sept. 12
• Virginia Cider Festival – Fredericksburg, Va. – Sept. 12
• Fredtoberfest – 6 Bears & a Goat Brewery/Fredricksburg, Va. – Sept. 12
• 30th Annual (and final?) Chestertown Jazz Festival – Chestertown, MD – Sept. 12
• Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival – Lexington, Va. – Sept. 12
• Bear Chase Brewing Oktoberfest – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 12
• 757 Battle of the Beers – Virginia Beach – Sept. 12
• Bethesda Row Arts Festival – Bethesda, MD – Sept. 12-13
• Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest – Waterford, Va. – Sept. 12-13
• Adams Morgan Day – where else? – Sept. 13
• OktoberForest Fest – Fine Creek Brewing/Powhatan, Va. – Sept. 13

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

• Digital Marketing & Communications Manager – $70k – apply by Sept. 18
• Institutional Giving Manager – $70k – apply by Sept. 11

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

20-21) Independent Community Bankers of America

• Vice President, Congressional Relations – $125k-$175k
• Director, Political Operations/PAC – $105k-$125k

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

• Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs – $160k
• Corporate Affairs Specialist – $70k
• Graphic Design Specialist, Weekly Promotions – $33/hr

27-28) Lockheed Martin

• Public Affairs Content Professional – $100k-$186k
• Strategy Communications Lead – $81k-$151k – Bethesda, Arlington, Denver, Fort Worth, Orlando, Grand Prairie, TX or King of Prussia, PA

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

• Senior Editor, Politics – to $180k
• Writer, Politics – $67k-$80k

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

• Reporter – $90k-$130k
• Platform Manager/Newscast Producer – $90k-$105k

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

• Senior Legislative Associate – $88k-$97k – apply by Oct. 4
• Director of Foundation Relations – $160k-$177k – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Sept. 27

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

• Cybersecurity PR Professional, Mid-Level
• Account Associate – entry-level
• Senior Media Relations Specialist and Junior Media Relations Specialist – award-contingent roles

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

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:

• Director, Public & Corporate Affairs Partnerships – $166k-$308k
• Executive Multimedia Producer – $122k-$204k
• Editor supporting The 7 Live – $109k-$182k
• Features Editorial Aide – $54k-$63k – apply by Sept. 15
• Press Freedom Content Editor – part-time

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

• Manager, State Governmental Affairs – $157k
• Grassroots Specialist – $102k

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

• Digital Communications Manager – $70k-$95k – apply by Sept. 12
• Media Relations Associate – $50k-$70k – apply by Sept. 25

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

• Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) – Communications Director – apply by Sept. 14
• Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, Democratic Staff – Health Policy Staff Assistant
• U.S. House of Representatives/Office of the CAO – Internal Communications Manager – $108k-$120k – apply by Sept. 16
• Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Republican Staff – Legislative Intern – Jan.-May, 2027 – apply by Oct. 16
• more Senate jobs & internships here – subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin

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

28-29) CNN – DC or Atlanta

• Producer, Digital Programming – $73k-$135k
• Associate Producer, Digital Programming – $47k-$88k

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

• Managing Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Public Affairs/Strategic Communications – $198k-$356k – recently reposted opportunity – apply by Sept. 4
• Content Strategist, Digital & Insights – $77k-$118k – DC, New York or Chicago

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

• Senior Communications Officer, Office for Sustainability – $89k-$153k
• Manager, Digital Content – $78k-$132k

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 

•  Marketing & Outreach Assistant – $20/hr – apply by Sept. 11
• Communications Intern – $22/hr – apply by Sept. 10

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

• Partner/Senior Partner, Corporate Communications – $350k-$450k – remote-based
• Managing Director, U.S. Advisory – $205k-$270k – DC or New York

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

• Pacific Legal Foundation – Development Communications Manager – $70k-$80k – remote-based
• Competitive Enterprise Institute – Research Fellow – $65k-$85k

51-52) United Food & Commercial Workers

• Deputy Legislative Director – $105k-$122k
• Senior Communications Strategist, Campaigns – $78k-$95k

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:

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

August Checks Out

August is our favorite month & we're always sorry to see it in the rear view mirror. (even as much as we love Fall & the heart of Festival Season around here). We're also pretty happy with today's set – hope it works for you, too.

1) Prince William Water is seeking a Communications Manager with 5+ years of communications experience, including project management & media relations efforts – $107k-$141k – Woodbridge, Va. – apply by Sept. 28

2) Biopharma firm with interesting history Sobi is recruiting for an Advocacy & External Relations Professional with 5+ years of relevant experience supporting advocacy, external relations, or patient engagement, within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sector – $150k-$180k – see also main career page 

3) United Airlines has shared this fresh call for Director of Corporate Affairs to helm proactive media relations & communications across federal policy, regulatory and corporate reputation matters – $159k-$207k – 12+ years in corporate communications, public affairs, or media relations desired

4) Accenture – Media Relations Manager, Health & Public Services – Arlington. Va. or 40+ other locations

5) Alliance for Aging Research – Director of Public Policy & Government Relations – $90k-$95k – apply by Sept. 18

6-7) Amazon

• PR Specialist, Worldwide Sustainability Communications – $76k-$147k – Arlington, Va., New York, Boston or Seattle
• Regional PR Specialist – $76k-$134k

8) American Red Cross – Social Engagement Specialist – $75k-$85k – remote-based

9) ARLnow – Local Reporter – $70k-$75k

10) BAE Systems – Digital Communications & Social Media Manager – $118k-$201k

11) Bowie State University – Media Relations Coordinator, Athletics – $46k-$56k – Bowie, MD

12) Breaking Defense – Assistant Editor – $70k-$85k

13) Calvert County – Communications & Media Relations Director – $135k-$160k – Prince Frederick, MD – apply by Sept. 11

14) CBS News – Associate Producer, Face the Nation – $60k-$70k

15-17) Center for American Progress

• Senior Fellow, Energy Policy – $150k-$180k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Health Policy – $70k-$84k
• Policy Analyst, Domestic Climate Policy – $65k-$78k

18) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Maryland Engagement Coordinator – $60k-$62k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Sept. 21

19) CNN – News Desk Producer – $51k-$95k

20) Council for Higher Education Accreditation – Digital Content Specialist – $60k-$65k

21) DDC Public Affairs – Account Exec, PAC Engagement – $75k-$85k

22) Edelman PR – Senior Media Supervisor, Technology PR – $80k-$120k – DC, New York, Austin, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco or Los Angeles

23) George Mason University – Director of Development, University Priorities – $130k+ – apply by Sept. 8

24) Georgetown University – OPICS Partner Fellow supporting the Center on Poverty & Inequality – policy research/analysis focus – open to individuals who have received or will receive a JD during the most recent academic year – apply by Sept. 4

25-26) Greenlight America – remote-based – see also main career page

• Senior Manager, Campaign Research – $90k-$120k 
• Senior Communications Associate – $60k-$85k

27) Heritage Foundation – Government Relations Director – $120k-$145k

28-29) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Associate Director of Development, School of Arts & Sciences – $84k
• Associate Director of Alumni Relations – $78k

30-33) Kaiser Permanente – DC or Oakland, CA

• Vice President, Member, Care Delivery & Quality Communications – $306k-$382k
• Executive Director, Government Relations Communications & Campaigns – $247k-$309k – DC or Oakland, CA
• Executive Director, Public Relations – $234k-$292k

34) Martin Agency – Content Producer – $70k-$83k – Richmond, Va. – see also main career page 

35-36) National Geographic Society

• Senior Director, Philanthropic Foundations – $166k-$175k
• Manager, Corporate Partnerships – $99k-$105k

37) NBC News – iHeart Radio/NBC News Channel Producer – $75k-$87k

38) Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy – Director, State Advocacy – $100k-$120k – remote-based

39) Remitly – Head of Public Relations & Corporate Communications – $208k-$310k – New York – see also main career page 

40) United Nations Foundation – Intern, Global Health Communications – $18-$20/hr

41-42) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Art Director/Assistant Art Director, University Communications – $65k-$85k
• Designer, University Communications – $57k-$67k

43) … and finally: local food access & farmers market stalwart FRESHFARM is seeking an Executive Assistant/Office Manager (doc) with problem-solving skills, attention to detail & a collaborative mindset – $59k-$70k – apply by Sept. 8 – see also main career page 

44) … and finally, part 2: if you’re Annapolis-based & available for a handful of Friday/Saturdays in the Fall, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association welcomes you to the ranks as Reunion Support Staff at an $18/hr pay grade

45) … and finally, part 3: perhaps YOU can help soothe recently testy relations with our north-of-the-border friends through your cheerful work as Common Services & Consular Clerk at the Embassy of Canada – $60k – 2 vacancies available – experience providing clerical support and/or client service, including guiding customers, vendors, calls and/or visitors desired – apply by Sept. 3