Keep Pushing

Hello Monday! Keep pushing forward. You don't have to hurry, but resolve to keep moving. Take a break when you need it, but don't give up. Enjoy the jobs.

1) The College of William & Mary is seeking a Science Communication & Interpretation Specialist to support the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia – Master’s degree in environmental, aquatic/marine science, or related field required, along with demonstrated experience in science communication & environmental interpretive programs – to $64k – Gloucester, Va. – apply by June 25

2-3) Fresh opportunities with American Rivers – see also main career page

• Associate Director, Digital – $73k-$89k – 5+ years’ experience desired, preferably including 2+ years in online communications, online advocacy, web content production, or a specialized degree equivalent
• Digital Communications Intern – late-Aug. to mid-Dec. 2026 w/ option to start sooner – experience/facility w/ video editing software, creating short-form digital content, and related tools such as Slack, Sprout, WordPress, Canva & Adobe Creative Suite desired.

4) Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld – Public Policy Fellow – $62k

5) American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Communication Coordinator – $50k-$60k – Germantown, MD

6) American Economic Liberties Project – Policy Analyst 

7-8) American Humane Society

• Vice President, Marketing – to $200k
• Chief Development Officer – $230k-$250k

9) American Petroleum Institute – Senior Policy Advisor, Downstream – $182k-$138k

10-11) American University

• Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations – $185k-$210k – search managed by Lindauer Searches
• Major Gift Officer, WAMU – $90k-$110k

12) Amnesty International – Regional Mobilization Manager, South – remote-based – apply by July 2

13-17) Capitol Hill

• Office of the House Democratic Leader – Digital Engagement Director – apply by June 14
• Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Democratic Staff – Energy Policy Director – apply by June 26
• Senate Republican – Press Assistant
• more Senate roles available here
• subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin

18) Children’s Scholarship Fund – Content & Communications Coordinator – $55k-$65k – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

19-21) Enterprise Community Partners

• Policy Analyst – $80k-$87k
• Federal Policy Advocacy Fellow – $65k-$73k
• Policy Research Fellow – $65k-$73k

22) Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine – Communications Manager supporting the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence – $88k-$150k

23) Holy Spirit Catholic School – Communications Director 

24-33) ICF – award-contingent roles working with a high-profile federal government client focused on military & family support programs except as otherwise noted

• Public Engagement & Events Director – $89k-$152k ac
• Events Manager – $74k-$152k ac
• Campaign Manager – $74k-$125k
• Speechwriter & Coaching Specialist – $61k-$104k
• Communications Asset Management Specialist – to $104k
• Speechwriter & Coaching Specialist – $61k-$104k
• Editor in Chief
• Event Planner/Coordinator
• Public Policy Specialist, Energy & Environment – $55k-$94k – not award-contingent 
• Graphic Designer & Video Editor – $73k-$125k – not award-contingent

34) National Alliance on Mental Illness – Donor Services Coordinator – $24-$26/hr

35) National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – Digital Media Producer – $60k – Alexandria, Va; Lake Park, FL or Rochester, NY

36) National Defense Industrial Association – Strategy & Policy Associate – $55k-$60k – see also main career page 

37) National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Digital Media Manager – $85k – see also main career page 

38) National Restaurant Association – State Affairs Manager, West – DC-based

39) POLITICO – National Politics Correspondent 

40) Society of Interventional Radiology – Director of Donor Engagement – $108k-$126k

41) Strategy Inc. – Vice President/Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy 

42-43) UNIDOS U.S.

• Senior Manager, Executive Communications – $90k-$105k – bilingual w/ Spanish required
• Senior Policy Analyst, Higher Education – $76k-$84k – bilingual w/ Spanish preferred

44) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Communications Associate – $62k-$65k

Celebrate Early

Hello Thursday and hello June 4. Our beautiful & oft-maddening nation is 249 years, 11 months young today (that also works out to 91,278 days). So celebrate early (after your job-searching duties, of course).

1) Moderate policy advocate Third Way is seeking a Press Advisor who can identify relevant opportunities for outreach and develop smart pitches & press materials to shape the media conversation on their issues – $68k-$75k – see also main career page 

2) The Carbon Removal Alliance is recruiting for a Director of Government Affairs (pdf) with 10+ years working in government affairs in an advocacy role or on Capitol Hill in energy, climate, agriculture or science – $175k-$210k – see also main career page (at very bottom of link)

3) ABC News – Production Associate – temporary though 2026 election cycle – $26/hr

4-5) ACLU

• Director, National Campaigns, Abuse of Power – $229k
• Earned Media Strategist – 2-year term – $112k

6) American Camp Association – Senior Vice President of Communications – $160k-$185k – remote-based – apply by June 15 for priority consideration – search managed by Nonprofit HR 

7) American Diabetes Association – Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs – $113k-$120k

8) BD – Director, U.S. Government Relations – $202k-$324k

9-10) Bloomberg Industry Group

• Senior AI & Government Reporter
• Sacramento Correspondent – $80k-$90k – Sacramento, CA

11) Center for Arms Control & Non-Proliferation/Council for a Livable World – Senior Communications Associate – $55k-$60k – apply by June 14

12) Cherokee Federal – Foreign Affairs Specialist – $110k-$133k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

13-15) Council on Foreign Relations

• Director of Media Relations & Executive Communications – $140k-$155k
• Assistant Director, Government Affairs – $70k-$75k
• Communications Specialist – $63k-$70k

16-17) DC Dept. of Employment Services

• Public Affairs Specialist – $65k-$84k – apply by June 8
• Public Affairs Specialist, Multimedia – $65k-$84k – apply by June 8

18) Defense Information Systems Agency/U.S. Cyber Command – Director of Congressional Affairs – $169k-$197k – apply by June 8 

19) DC Fiscal Policy Institute – Director of Communications – $112k-$115k

20) Earthjustice – Legislative Director for Courts, Justice, & Administrative Law – $168k-$187k – JD highly preferred – search managed by JDG Associates 

21) Fox News – Associate Producer – $67k-$75k

22) FTI Consulting – Director, M&A & Activism Communications – $102k-$173k – DC, New York, Los Angeles, Houston or Chicago – note: Senior Director opportunity was listed in Monday/s set.

 23-24) Georgetown University

• Program Coordinator supporting the Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership – $20-$31/hr
• Associate Director of Development, Law School – $54k-$100k

) GMMB – Digital Media Coordinator – election cycle role to mid-Nov. 2026 – $55k-$65k

25-27) Heritage Foundation

• Policy Advisor, China & the Indo-Pacific – $105k-$130k – working fluency in an Asian language preferred
• Policy Analyst, Middle East & North Africa – $78k-$100k
• Development Writer, Donor Communications – $68k-$82k

28) JPMorganChase – Social Media Content & Editorial Vice President – $123k-$185k

29) Maximus – Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations – $445k – see also main career page 

30) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA Today – Congress &Federal Issues Reporter – $55k-$86k – launch this role expected to be in Wisconsin during key election months, with the possibility of ultimately being based in DC

32) Mystery employer – Government Relations Assistant – $55k-$60k – multiple roles available – search managed by Hawthorne Lane 

33) Mystery local government entity – Events & Promotions Coordinator – search managed by the Midtown Group 

34) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$133k – two vacancies – apply by June 11

35-36) New America

• Editor & Content Manager – $80k-$90k
• Graphic Design & Digital Production Specialist – $85k-$95k

37-40) NOTUS (scroll to find) – currently trying to rebrand as The Star

• Columnist
• Department of Homeland Security Reporter
• Justice & Legal Editor
• White House Reporter

41) Northeast-Midwest Institute – Interns – Fall 2026 – opportunities in communications/development, environmental policy, and Federal policy monitoring – apply by July 3

42) Office of Management & Budget – Legislative Analyst – $102k-$187k – apply by June 17

43) Physicians for Human Rights – Advocacy & Operations Coordinator – $53k-$67k – New York

44) Porter-Novelli – Vice President or SVP/Strategic Planner, Healthcare – $140k-$270k – DC, New York or Chicago

45) Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press – Communications Coordinator – $62k-$68k – see also main career page 

46-47) SEIU

• Assistant Director of Digital Media & Partnerships – $135k
• Senior Digital Content Specialist, Organizing – $92k

48) University of Virginia – Assistant Director for Donor Communications, UVA Health – $27-$30/hr – Charlottesville, Va.

49-50) Urban Land Institute – see also main career page

• Vice President, Strategic Communications/Policy & Research – $153k-$175k
• Senior Director, Decarbonization – $120k-$144k

51-53) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Deputy Director of Government Relations – $90k-$120k
• Events Assistant – $40k-$45k
• Interns – Fall 2026 – apply by July 21

54) Vantage Data Centers – Director, Public Relations & Content Management – $165k-$175k

55) Vox Global – Vice President, Social – $115k-$115k – see also main career page 

56-57) Washington Post

• DC Regional Editor – $125k-$175k
• Print Editor, Opinions – contract role through Dec. 2026 – $7,000-$9,500/mo

58) Women’s Refugee Commission – Vice President, External Engagement – $180k-$240k – DC or New York – search managed by LeaderFit

Best wishes for a lovely & non-maddening weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

Get Lucky

Hello Monday & hello June! Roll the dice, press your luck, give it a shot – take a chance on one or more of these terrific opportunities. Go for it; we're pulling for you!

1) Bipartisan lobbying/comms group Lot Sixteen is seeking a Communications Director with 4-6 years of relevant agency, company, association, Hill or campaign experience, top-notch writing skills & social media saavy – $80k-$120k – see also main career page. 

2) The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has passed along this Media Relations Specialist post suited for candidates with 5+ years of experience in public relations, media relations or news reporting, along with well-developed skills in writing, copy-editing & public speaking – $94k-$137k – apply by June 12 

3) American Enterprise Institute – Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy/Demographics & Political Economy – $50k-$54k

4) APCO – Senior Consultant, Campaigns & Advocacy – $75k-$90k – DC or Raleigh, NC

5) British Embassy – Press Officer – $26/hr – apply by June 14

6) Bully Pulpit International – Senior Media Planner – $58k-$65k – DC, New York, Chicago, San Francisco or Lost Angeles – see also main career page 

7) Capital Bank – Strategic Communications Lead – $85k-$110k

8) Capital One – Senior Communications Associate – $80k-$92k – remote-based within 100 miles of Richmond, Va. (which gets you to NoVa & DC, it appears), Chesapeake, Va. & a handful of other cities.

9) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Development Associate – $58k-$63k

10) CNN – Senior Staff Product Designer, Content Design – $154k-$286k – DC or Atlanta

11) Congressional Research Service – Deputy Assistant Director & Specialist, Government & Finance Division – $151k-$228k – apply by June 22

12) Data Quality Campaign – Associate/Senior Associate, Communications – $60k-$70k – apply by June 5 for priority consideration

13) Dept. of Energy – Senior Advisor Congressional Affairs supporting the Office of Energy Dominance Financing – $169k-$197k – apply by June 3 

14) Equinix – VP Public Policy & Government Affairs – $272k-$408k – DC or Redwood City, CA – see also main career page 

15-16) FleishmanHillard

• Senior Vice President, Health & Life Sciences – $123k-$255k – DC, New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco
• Senior Vice President, Insights + Analytics supporting their True Global Intelligence practice – $110k-$225k – DC, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco

17-18) Fox News

• Multiplatform Reporter – $67k-$78k
• Interns – Fall 2026 – apply by July 5

19) FTI Consulting – Senior Director, M&A & Activism Communications – $134k-$245k – DC, New York, Los Angeles, Houston or Chicago

20-21) Georgetown University – opportunities supporting the School of Business

• Assistant Director of Alumni Relations – $41k-$65k
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator – $26-$31/hr

22) Google – Manager, US Federal Affairs, Government Affairs & Public Policy – $182k-$248k

23) HERA – Social Media Associate – $65k – remote-based; Eastern time-zone preferred – search managed by Bonsai Leadership Group 

24) Human Rights Campaign – Director, National Campaigns – $110k-$132k

25) Johns Hopkins University – Digital Marketing Manager, School of Engineering – $73k-$128k – Baltimore, MD

26) Maryland-National Capital Park Police – Social Media & Digital Communications Associate – part-time – apply by June 10

27) Mystery bipartisan government relations & public affairs firm – Senior Vice President/Partner – search managed by JDG Associates 

28) Mystery DC law firm – Government Relations Specialist – $75k-$85k – search managed by Hawthorne Lane 

29) National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice – Senior Director of Government Relations (pdf) – $172k-$182k – see also main career page 

30) Natural Resources Defense Council – Senior Manager, Media & Strategic Communications – $100k-$115k

31) Partnership for America's Children – Communications & Development Manager – $70k-$75k – see also main career page 

32) Prince George’s Community College – Vice President, Strategy/Planning & Communications – $160k-$180k – search managed by Korn Ferry 

33) Prince George’s County Public Schools – Board Communications Technician – $63k-$127k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by June 5 – can also search here using keyword IRC262367 

34) R Street Institute – Policy Communications & Editorial Manager – $75k-$85k

35-38) RiVidium – opportunities supporting Military Community and Family Policy Outreach & Digital Enterprise Services (we think) – see also main company site

• Outreach & Engagement Program Manager 
• Social Media Manager
• Social Media Coordinator

38) State Dept. – Congressional Affairs Advisor – $169k-$197k – apply by June 10

39) Supernus Pharmaceuticals – Associate Director, Patient Advocacy & Communications – $176k-$203k – see also main career page 

40) University of Virginia – Marketing Fellow – one-year term, starting late June 2026 – appears to be in support of the UVA Recreation Dept. – Charlottesville, Va.

41) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Executive Director, Partnerships Marketing – $162k-$200k

42) Weber Shandwick – Vice President, Corporate Social & Influencer Strategy – $119k-$155k

43) WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease – Brand Strategy & Awareness Communications Consultant (pdf) – $4,500-$5,500/mo – apply by June 5 – see also main career page 

44) … and finally: here’s a chance to try your luck at a job with aspirationally named casino & online gaming company Aristocrat as Senior Manager of Government Relations – $115k-$214k - 8+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field sought – you can prep for your interview by enjoying a couple of their 181 games at MGM National Harbor.

45) ... and finally, part 2: finding that gaming biz opportunity prompted us to see if there was anything available with our friends at the American Gaming Association, and found this late-March vintage Manager, Government Relations (scroll to find) role that we first shared in early April still listed – $70k-$90k – perhaps that's worth a roll of the dice for somebody. It's possibly already filled or in interview round status, for sure – but we can tell you from experience on the other side that some candidate-searches linger on longer than you would expect.

Drawing a Blank

We're once again pressed for a clever or apt title. But the jobs seem alright.

Thursday a.m. update: Bipartisan lobbying/comms group Lot Sixteen shared this fresh Communications Director post with us this morning, so we decided to add it to the mix now – $80k-$120k – 4-6 years agency, company, association, Hill or campaign communications experience desired – see also main career page.

1) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Manager, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement with 5+ years’ experience working in policy-relevant roles & institutions along with a background conducting policy research & producing written products such as briefs, issue analyses, explainers, etc. – $75k-$95k – see also main career page 

2-3) The Pivot Group has let us know they are recruiting for additional 2026 campaign cycle roles – fully remote – see also main career page

• Account Executive – $6,630/mo – 4+ years of experience with politics, organizing, advocacy, or labor unions is required; this may include internships, volunteer roles, and other relevant experience. 
• Account Representative – $6,200/mo – 2+ years (or 2 full cycles) experience with politics, organizing, advocacy etc. required; as with above, intern/volunteer experience may count.

4) Aflac – Director, Advocacy & Public Policy – $190k-$250k – apply by May 31 

5) Air Line Pilots Association – Communication Specialist – $80k-$115k

6) American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living – Manager of Political Affairs – $85k-$95k – see also main career page 

7 ) American Medical Informatics Association – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – $100k-$160k

8) Americans United for the Separation of Church & State – Managing Policy Counsel – $153k-$181k – JD required – see also main career page 

9) Association of American Medical Colleges – Senior Legislative Analyst – $115k-$136k

10) Association of School Business Officials International – Director of Marketing & Communications 

11-12) The Atlantic

• Senior Art Director – $105k-$135k – DC or New York
• Event Manager – $77k-$90k

13) Blue Energy – Head of Communications – see also main career page 

14) BP – Communications Advisor – $110k-$165k

15) Burson – Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs – $60k-$140k

16-17) CCS Fundraising – DC or other Atlantic & Southeast states – see also main career page

• Consultant – $60k-$120k
• Faith-Based Fundraising Consultant – $60k-$120k

18-19) Center for American Progress

• Campaigns Associate – $58k-$66k
• Legal Assistant – $52k-$57k

20-23) Center for a New American Security – see also main career page

• Editor – $55k-$90k
• Communications Specialist supporting the National Security Narrative Lab – $55k-$65k
• Project Coordinator, AI Security & Stability Project – $55k-$65k
• Research Assistant/Associate supporting the Transatlantic Security Program – $55k-$65k

24) DC Dept. of Transportation – Public Affairs Specialist – $190k-$141k – apply by June 5

25) Farm Credit Council – Policy Communications Specialist – $68k-$102k

26) GEICO – Manager, Communications Strategy & Execution for Corporate Initiatives – $88k-$157k – Bethesda, MD; New York; Buffalo; Melville, NY; Chicago; Cleveland or Beechwood, OH

27) George Mason University – Manager, Communications & Digital Content Operations – apply by June 12

28) Global Strategy Group – Senior Director, Insights Research – $120k-$135k – see also main career page 

29) Maryland State Education Association – Community Organizer (pdf) – $97k-$146k – Annapolis, MD – see also main career page 

30) Michael Reese Health Trust – Vice President of Communications & Development – $170k-$205k – Chicago, IL

31) Montgomery Housing Partnership – Communications Associate (pdf) – $50k-$65k – see also main career page 

32-35) Mothers Outreach Network

• Chief of Staff – $110k-$115k
• Legislative & Policy Associate – $75k
• Development & Operations Associate – $70k
• Communications Associate – $65k-$70k

36) Nestlé USA – Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability 

37-38) Pew Research Center

• Assistant Digital Producer – $61k
• Research Assistant, Science & Society – $59k

39) Peterson Center on Healthcare – Senior Manager, Policy – $115k-$120k – DC or New York

40) POLITICO – Breaking News Reporter – $78k-$90k – location flexible – apply by May 29 

41-42) Rainforest Alliance – DC or New York – see also main career page

• Public Relations & External Engagement Lead – $88k-$130k
• Executive Strategic Publicist – $88k-$130k

43) Share Our Strength – Senior Advocacy Manager – $81k-$87k

44) SNAC International – Membership & Communications Manager (scroll to find) – fka Snack Food Association

45) Smithsonian Institution – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Director – $169k-$197k – apply by June 3 

46) Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. – Policy Analyst supporting the the AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group – $110k-$150k – Secret clearance required

47) Teva Pharmaceuticals – Senior Director, Head of US Regulatory Affairs Policy & Intelligence – $248k-$310k

48-49) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

• President & Chief Executive Officer – search managed by the Explore Company
• Communications Manager – $75k – Missoula, MT or remote-based in Western U.S.

50) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Philanthropy Writer – $95k-$110k

51) … and finally: yes, this listing for Chief Development Officer for Foundation & Government Giving with the beyond-fancy Metropolitan Museum of Art is 30+ days old – but it was recently re-upped on LinkedIn if that helps – $170k-$200k – New York

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

Sixty Seven

We overdid it a bit on the over-the-weekend search.  You probably don't mind.

1) Energetic-sounding public affairs firm Moxie Strategies is seeking a Senior Vice President of Creative with 10+ years of experience leading high stakes, multi-channel campaigns (paid media, digital, video, grassroots), including electoral or advocacy campaign experience – $150k-$175k – Asbury Park, NJ or NYC – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

2-8) Fresh opportunities to be a part of The Lever's journalism holding powerful institutions & individuals to account, per this X message – remote-based, except as otherwise noted

• Executive Editor – $135k-$150k
• Senior Investigative Reporter – $90k-$130k
• Audience Editor – $90k-$110k
• Multimedia Video/Audio Producer – $80k-$95k
• Field Reporter, Video – $70k-$85k – DC-based
• Social Media Producer – $65k-$85k
• Newsletter Fellow – 4-month term – $400/wk

9) 617 Media Group – Vice President – $98k-$110k – DC, Newton, Mass.; New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco

10) Agile Defense – Public Relations Associate – see also main career page 

11) Alliance of Community Health Plans – Coordinator, Events & Sponsorship – $55k-$65k

12) Amazon – Communications Manager, Amazon Ads – $126k-$188k – DC, New York or Seattle

13-15) American Clean Power Association – see also main career page

• Vice President, Marketing – $225k-$275k
• Senior Director, Consumer Marketing Campaigns – $155k-$185k
• Director, Corporate Communications – $130k-$155k

16) American College of Radiology – Government Affairs Director – $132k-$186k

17) American Physical Society – Project Coordinator, Marketing & Communication – $58k-$64k – remote-based – see also main career page 

18) American Soybean Association – Director of Government Affairs – $120k-$150k – see also main career page 

19-20) American University

• Associate Director, Principal Gifts – 72k-$78k
• Producer supporting WAMU/1A – temporary role; 6-month term – $75k-$80k

21-25) Artemis ARC – opportunities supporting the National Science Foundation's Office of Legislative & Public Affairs, except as otherwise noted – see also main career page

• Social Media Specialist/Writer
• Copy Editor
• Internal Writer
• Graphic Designer
• Senior Strategic Communications Specialist supporting the Veterans Health Administration's Electronic Health Record Modernization Program

26) Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Digital Engagement Associate – $70k-$85k

27) Associated Press – Elections Explanatory Reporter – $100k-$120k – apply by June 11

28) Bipartisan Policy Center – Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Program – see also main career page 

29) Booz Allen – Strategic Communications Specialist – $76k-$176k – Secret clearance required

30) Brookings Institution – Interns – Fall 2026 - $18/hr – multiple disciplines available – apply by June 13

31) Burson – Vice President, Earned Media – $75k-$180k

32) Capital One – Senior Manager, Card Executive Communications – $149k-$187k – Richmond, Va.

33) Dept. of Defense/Stars & Stripes – Marketing Coordinator – $55k-$60k – apply by June 22

34-36) Edison Electric Institute

• Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships & External Engagement – $190k-$290k
• Director/Senior Director, Digital Content – $130k-$210k
• Manager, State Government Affairs – $80k-$125k

37) FedEx – Communications Advisor – $94k-$156k

38) Foundation for Government Accountability – Strategic Partnerships Associate – $85k-$110k – remote-based; regular travel required, esp. to Florida

39) General Dynamics Information Technology – Senior Principal Communications Specialist – $142k-$172k – Secret clearance required

40) Google – Policy Manager, Copyright/Media & News – $142k-$205k

41-43) Hilton Hotels

• Senior Director, Social/Creator & Community
• Senior Manager, Content Strategy & Performance
• Senior Content Analyst – McLean, Va. or Dallas

44) Human Rights Campaign – Executive Speechwriter – $75k-$114k

45) International Justice Mission – Communications Manager 

46-48) Koniag Government Services – active Secret clearance required for all – see also main career page 

• Senior Policy Analyst – $150k-$160k
• Senior Communications Strategist – $140k-$150k
• Legislative Affairs Specialist – $95k-$115k

49) Lockheed Martin – Senior Staff, Global Media Relations – $106k-$211k – Bethesda, MD; New  York Fort Worth; Grand Prairie, TX;  King of Prussia, PA; Littleton, CO; Marietta, GA; Orlando; Owego, NY; Stratford, CT; or Sunnyvale, CA

50) M+R – Account Exec, Digital Fundraising & Advocacy – $80k

51) Mystery nonprofit – Admin Assistant, Government Affairs – 6-month term – $27-$32/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill 

52) National Association of Counties – Managing Director, Integrated Media & Content – $165k-$190k

53) National Education Association – Education Policy Intern – Fall 2026

54) National Public Radio – Senior Manager, Editorial Communications & Influence – $135k-$165k

55) National Women's Law Center – Development Programs Manager – $90k-$106k

56-57) SEIU

• Communication Program Manager for Arts & Culture – $97k
• Senior Campaign Communications Specialist, National Media – $92k

58-59) Serco

• Public Policy & Strategic Engagement Lead supporting the U.S. Navy – $116k-$189k – Secret clearance required
• Public Relations & Executive Voice Specialist – $86k-$140k

60-61) SKDKnickerbocker

• Video Editor – $110k-$120k – DC or New York
• Public Affairs Associate – $68k – New York

62-63) Versant Media – see also main career page

• Field Producer, CNBC Washington Bureau – $90k-$130k
• Booking Production Assistant, MS NOW – $30-$32/hr

64-65) Washington Post

• Graphics Reporter – contract role through Dec. 2026 – $50k-$65/hr
• America Editor, West – $122k-$204k – remote-based in Mountain or Pacific time-zone – apply by May 31 for priority consideration

66) … and finally: hydrogen-fueled drone manufacturer Heven AeroTech is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Affairs to serve as the CEO’s DC consigliare & help shape how initiatives, narratives, and engagements will play across DoW, State, Commerce, Energy, OMB, White House, and Congressional policy circles – $110k-$150k – see also main career page 

67) … and finally, part 2: how about jetting off to Dubai/UAE once all the shooting dies down? This Director, Corporate Reputation/Strategic Communications role with FTI Consulting, apparently focused on financial & professional services clients, may be your way in.

Into the Holiday Weekend

We've got a lot of great, fresh opportunities to take you into the holiday weekend. The average salary offered (excluding the handful of hourly rates) clocks in at $128,368. Make one of these paychecks yours.

Summer 2026 starts at 4:00pm on Friday in our book; we hope the 108 days between then and Labor Day are terrific & rewarding for you all.

1) Every Town for Gun Safety is actively recruiting for a digital-savvy Press Secretary with 4+ years of proven communications & media relations experience, including work in a campaign-like environment – bilingual w/ Spanish a plus – $80k-$90k

2) Arnold & Porter is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist with 3+ years of experience in federal legislative or public policy roles, including experience in Congress, the Executive Branch, government relations, trade associations, or related segment – $95k-$185k

3) Future Now is seeking a Director of Digital Fundraising Strategy with st 6+ years of experience in digital communications, marketing, and marketing analytics, including at least two years serving in a leadership capacity – facility using CRM tools & with paid acquisition on Meta also desired – $126k-$146k – remote-based – apply by June 5 – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

4) Global healthcare communications collective Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Account Manager, Health Policy & Public Affairs with 4+ years’ experience in public relations, communications, and/or public affairs industries; background in healthcare a must – $70k-$85k – New York or Boston preferred; remote-based possible – see also main career page 

5) Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Public Information Officer – $169k-$209k – apply by June 1

6) American Academy of Dermatology – Associate Director, Political Engagement – $145k-$160k

7) America’s Credit Unions – Senior Director, Public Affairs – $160k-$170k – see also main career page 

8) Arlington County – Marketing Coordinator, Convention & Visitors Service Division – $71k-$111k – apply today, May 21 

9-10) BBC

• Assistant Editor/Executive Producer, USA – to mid-Jan. 2027 – $165k-$175k – apply by May 31
• Journalist – $72k-$88k – apply by May 26

11) BerlinRosen – Copywriter, Politics – July-Oct. 2026 – $70k – DC or New York – see also main career page 

12-13) British Embassy – Houston, TX

• Policy Advisor, Energy & Climate Team – $80k – apply by June 3
• Political & Communications Officer – $62k – apply by June 3

14) Child Care Aware of America – Senior Vice President of Communications & External Impact Officer – $190k-$225k – remote based

15-16) College Foundation of the University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va. – searches managed by Diversified Search Group

• Senior Vice President for Development
• Vice President for Donor Engagement & Experience

17) Conservation International – Executive Writer 

18) Council on Foreign Relations – Deputy News Editor – $100k-$110k – DC or New York

19-21) Democratic National Committee

• Director of Strategic Communications & Coalitions Media – $120k
• Media Monitoring Associate – $54k
• more roles available

22) Enterprise Community Partners – Director of Policy Communications – see also main career page 

23) Huntington Ingalls Industries – Corporate Public Relations Representative – see also main career page 

24) Inter-American Dialogue – Reporter/Latin America Advisor – $44k-$48k – fluency in Spanish required – role may be an upgrade from an earlier part-time call (see #32) see also main career page  

25-28) JPMorgan Chase

• Executive Director, Federal Government Relations – $190k-$300k
• Vice President, Federal Government Relations/Digital Payments – $137k-$210k
• Senior Policy Associate, Morgan Health – $115k-$140k
• AI & Data Policy Associate – $85k-$130k – DC or New York

29) Leonardo DRS – Director, Marketing Communications – see also main career page 

30) Library of Congress – Deputy Director, Congressional & Intergovernmental Relations – $169k-$197k – apply by June 4

31-32) Motion Picture Association

• Manager or Director, Communications & Public Affairs – $85k-$95k
• Federal Affairs Intern – Summer 2026

33) Mystery media/publication entity – Marketing Project Manager – part-time – search managed by Creative Circle 

34) Mystery nursing association – Policy Assistant – $57k-$58k – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

35) National Communications Association – Digital Content & Multimedia Specialist (scroll to find) – $70k-$79k

36) National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation – Communications Associate – search managed by Talent Market 

37-38) ONE Campaign

• Media Relations Manager – $75k-$100k
• ONE Young Professionals Program – 6-month leadership development & advocacy initiative designed to support emerging leaders to engage in U.S.-Africa policy – June-Dec. 2026 – remote-based in select U.S. locations – apply by May 22

39-43) SEIU – see also main career page

• Deputy Director of Communications for Politics & Government Relations – $145k
• Deputy Director of Strategic Outreach – $145k
• Assistant Director of Digital Communications for Organizing – $135k
• Assistant Director of Digital Media & Partnerships – $135k
• Creative Digital Content Storytelling Manager – $104k

44-45) UnitedHealth Group – see also main career page

• Vice President, Media Affairs for Policy & Regulatory – $200k-$343k
• Vice President, Storytelling & Creative Content – $200k-$343k

46) Wall Street Journal – Deputy National Security Editor – $150k-$175k

47) Waxman Strategies – Director, Health Team – $106k-$139k – see also main career page 

48-50) World Wildlife Fund

• Director, Oceans Communications – $120k-$173k
• Development Associate, Annual Giving – $56k-$70k
• Policy & Government Affairs Intern – must be an actively enrolled student & have NOT received degree at Sept. 7, 2026 internship start date

51-55) WUSA/TEGNA – see also main career page

• Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist – two posts available – $45-$50/hr
• Senior Producer, Mornings – $38-$42/hr
• Producer – $36k-$40/hr
• Story Desk Editor – $36k-$38k
• Photojournalist – $35-$40/hr

Best wishes for a super-great, appropriately reflective, and less-damp-than expected Memorial Day weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

Live at El Macambo 1977

Hello Monday! Back to it & having a little fun. Hope you are, too.

1) Judiciary reform stalwart Demand Justice is seeking a Director of Communications with 10+ years of communications experience, including electoral or advocacy campaign-related work – $175k-$185k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

2-3) Moderate policy advocate Third Way is actively recruiting for these roles – see also main career page

• Senior Policy Advisor, Social Policy – $90k-$100k – deep knowledge of immigration policy & politics required; familiarity with criminal justice issues a plus
• Senior Policy Advisor, Electricity – $90k-$100k – 3+ years of experience in electricity policy, power markets, utility regulatory practice, energy economics, transmission and distribution, or a closely related field sought

4) Abt – Director, Communications & Outreach – $120k-$135k – see also main career page

5) ANCSA Regional Association – Director of Government Affairs (pdf) – see also main career page 

6) Arnold Ventures – Health Care Analyst – $80k-$95k

7-10) Aspen Institute

• Managing Editor supporting the Philosophy & Society Program – $93k-$100k
• Communications Associate supporting the Religion & Society Program – $60k-$68k
• Advancement Coordinator – $55k-$63k
• Senior Associate, Content Marketing & Audience Insights – one-year term – $78k-$80k

11) Audubon Society – Editorial Fellow – July-Dec. 2026 – $20/hr – DC or multiple other locations or remote-based

12) Burson – Vice President, Technology Public Affairs – $75k-$180k

13-19) Capitol Hill

• Midwest Senate Republican – Communications Director
• Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee – Policy Advisor/Senior Policy Advisor, K-12 Education – apply by June 1
• Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, Democratic Staff – Research Assistant – apply by May 22
• Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) – Press Assistant – temporary role; June-Dec. 2026 – $52k – apply by May 22
• find more Senate roles here 
• House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk – Intern – $42k
• here’s the most recent House Employment Bulletin (pdf)

20) Congressional School – Director of Advancement & External Affairs 

21-22) Economic Policy Institute

• Development Director – $145k-$175k
• Research Assistant – $62k-$64k

23) Capital One – Director, Federal Government Relations – $230k-$263k

24-25) Children’s Hospital Association – see also main career page

• Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager – $94k-$160
• Public Affairs Coordinator – $50k-$91k

26) Democratic Attorneys General Association – Political Partnerships Manager – $68k-$70k – see also main career page 

27-28) Edelman PR

• Senior Account Exec/Associate, Brand – $60k-$77k – DC or New York
• Account Exec, Health - $55k-$68k – DC, New York, Austin, Houston, Chicago or Atlanta

29) Education Writers Association – Executive Director – $165k-$175k – remote-based – search managed by Chaloner 

30-31) Ford’s Theater

• Associate Director of Individual Giving – $80k-$90k
• Corporate Relations Manager – $55k-$65k

32) George Mason University – Public Policy Manager supporting the National Security Institute – apply by May 20 

33) KME.digital – Social Media Associate – see also main career page 

34) Modern Technology Solutions Inc. – Senior Legislative & Strategic Integration Advisor supporting the Dept. of War – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

35) Mystery international development foundation – Development + Communications Specialist – $25-$28/hr – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits 

36) Navy Federal Credit Union – Marketing Communications Writer 

37) NBC News – Newsroom Coordinator – $65k-$85k

38) Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press – Chief of Staff or Interim Chief of Staff – $156k-$170k

39) Sea Machines – Director of Communications – see also main career page 

40) Southwest Airlines – Admin Assistant, Government Affairs – $52k-$58k plus a pretty robust benefit package – apply by May 24

41-43) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Executive Director of Communications, UVA Health Development – $150k-$180k
• Public Relations Specialist, UVA Health – $65k
• Athletics Communication Intern – Aug. 2026-May 2027 – $16/hr

44) University of Maryland – Program Director for Volunteer Advocacy & Engagement – $119k-$125k – apply by May 29 

45-46) U.S. Global Leadership Association

• Deputy Director of Government Relations – $90k-$120k
• Events Assistant – $40k-$45k

47-48) USO – see also main career page

• Government Relations & External Affairs Specialist
• Policy Engagement and Advocacy Manager

49) Weber Shandwick – Senior Project Manager – $90k-$110k

50) … and finally – we always like to highlight opportunities at one of the loveliest workplaces in town: Hillwood Estate & Museum is looking for a Marketing & Communications Associate with 1-2 years’ experience working on marketing campaigns, preferably in a museum, educational, or nonprofit setting – $60k

51) … and finally, part 2: we’ll note this fresh & well-compensated ($92k-$132k) Executive Assistant, Government Affairs role with Spotify among the "... and finally" listings so we can share that we are listening to the Rolling Stones Live at El Macambo, 1977 on the app while wrapping up this set today, and it’s just terrific.

52) … and finally, part 3: freemium online game provider VGW is seeking a Senior Manager, Government & Industry Affairs Operations with 8+ plus years of experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying operations, regulatory affairs, or a related field in support of time-wasters like Chumba Casino, Global Poker LuckyLand Slots, Monopoly Match, etc. – your payout is in the $200k-$230k range

Don't Tell DOGE

Hello Fr!day job-searchers! We found a few more Federal government jobs than usual when we poked around USAjobs.gov for few minutes, so maybe that's a good sign. And the SEC is opening up the wallet! Maybe just keep it to yourselves & don't poke the bear. 

We're a work-in-progress today; check back later for more. Update: all done.

1) American Cancer Society – Director, Federal Advocacy Communications – $130k-$150k

2) Booz Allen – Communications Strategy Planning & Policy Support Specialist – appears to be in support of the USMC

3-4) Catholic University

• Director, Government & Community Relations
• Director, Strategic Giving & Special Initiatives

5) Commonwealth Cyber Initiative – Director of Outreach – $120k – apply by May 29 

6) Darkstar Group – Junior Public Affairs Officer – Secret clearance required

7) DC Dept. of Employment Services – Writer/Editor – $65k-$85k – apply by May 18 

8) DC Dept. of Health – Public Health Analyst – $92k-$118k – apply by May 22

9) Dept. of Education – Public Affairs Specialist – $70k-$91k – apply by May 20; subject to early closure

10-11) GIFFORDS – see also main career page

• State Legislative Manager – $71k-$77k
• Associate Director for State Policy – $128k-$141k – remote-based

12) Greenberg Traurig – Legislative Assistant – $28-$35/hr – transportation issues focus

13) Library of Congress – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled – $70k-$91k – apply by May 27

14) National Museum of Women & the Arts – Brand & Marketing Communications Intern and Advancement Intern – Sept.-Dec. 2026 – $18/hr

15) New Civil Liberties Alliance – Social Media Manager – search managed by Talent Market 

16) Office of the Director of National Intelligence – Legislative Liaison Officer – $121k-$158k – apply by May 20; subject to early closure

17-18) Securities & Exchange Commission

• Social Media Manager – $153k-$259k – apply by May 18
• Photographer – $133k-$225k – apply by May 18

19) State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $121k-$158 – Mandarin Chinese language skills required – apply by May 19 

20) University of Alaska – Assistant Director of Federal Relations – $68k-$117k (based on our reading of this schedule (pdf) at grade 81 – DC-based – apply by June 22

21) Washington Post – Senior Events Producer – $85k-$127k

22) Alliance for Aging Research – Public Policy Manager – $65k-$68k – apply by June 5

23) Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs – Communications & Engagement Coordinator – $37k-$58k – apply by May 22

24-25) Blue Water Baltimore – Baltimore, MD, of course – see also main career page

• Development Manager – $65k-$70k – apply by May 31
• Communications Manager – $55k-$60k – apply by May 31

26) Center for Food Safety – Legislative & Policy Coordinator – JD required – $75k-$95k

27) Defense Commissary Agency – Strategic Planning & Communications Specialist – $11k-$144k – Fort Lee, Va. – apply by May 18 

28-29) Families USA

• Senior Policy Advisor, Insurance Markets & Regulation – $155k-$170k
• Senior Policy Analyst – $85k-$95k

30) Friends Committee for National Legislation – Legislative Director for Foreign Policy – $115k-$130k – apply by May 29 – see also main career page 

31) George Mason University – Associate Director of Development/Major Gifts Officer – low $90k – apply by May 25

32) Georgetown University – Assistant Director of Athletics Communications – $41k-$65k

33) HBSC – Public Affairs Senior Associate – see also main career page 

34-35) Johns Hopkins University

• Senior Director of Marketing, Brand & Digital Strategy for the School of Government & Policy – $85-$164k – DC-based
• Digital Marketing Manager, School of Engineering – $73k-$128k – Baltimore, MD

36) Prince George’s County Dept. of Parks & Recreation – Media Specialist – seasonal position – $25-$30/hr – Greenbelt, MD – apply by June 2

37) Reproductive Freedom for All – Senior Vice President of Campaigns & Advocacy – $210k-$270k

38) Ripple Effect – Policy/Legislative Specialist supporting the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency – $92k-$106k

39) SEMI – Senior Manager, Global Compliance & Public Policy – $148k-$172k – see also main career page 

40) Strategy – Vice President/Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy 

41-42) U.S. Telecom – see also main career page

• Director of Communications
• Senior Policy Director

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.