Thursday, August 27, 2026

We Haven't Seen This Job Title Before

Hello Thursday job-searchers! Get after it!

1) Early childhood development nonprofit ZERO TO THREE is seeking a Lead Advocacy Officer with 12+ years of relevant advocacy and policy experience, including experience on Capitol Hill, government relations, lobbying, or related role – $160k-$180k – see also main career page 

2) The National Venture Capital Association is seeking a highly organized & collaborative Manager, Membership Operations & Events with one or more years of relevant experience in a membership organization/association, events, program management, customer success, or CRM/database management – $60k-$75k

3-4) Crosscut Strategies has shared two early career roles – see also main career page

  • Specialist – $60k-$70k – 3+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications desired; facility with digital media & Agentic AI preferred
  • Associate – $50k-$55k – ideal associate candidate will have demonstrated interest or initial experience in journalism, media, communications, or campaigns.

5-6) K2 Space plans to deploy the largest & highest-power satellites ever flown – see also main career page

  • Director of Government Affairs – $190k-$170k – 7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from working on the Hill required, along with current or previous Secret clearance
  • Communications & Government Relations Specialist – $100k-$150k – 3-5 years of experience supporting strategic communications and/or government relations desired, and/or background providing logistical, operational, or public affairs support for a congressional office, government agency, or think tank

7) AARP – Associate State Director, Advocacy – $94k-$105k – Columbia, SC

8-9) Advanced Decision Vectors – Secret clearances required – see also main career page

10) American University – Events Lead, School of Public Affairs – $70k-$85k

11) British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, UK Mission to the UN – $87k – New York – apply by Sept. 6

12-15) Brookings Institution

  • Lead Writer, Executive Office – $82k-$93k
  • Research Assistant and Senior Research Assistant supporting the Hamilton Project – $58k-$62k – positions are best suited for those who have received an undergrad degree in economics, data science, statistics, public policy, or other social sciences with a minor in economics – preferred start date between May 1 & July 1, 2027
  • Research Assistant, Economic Studies – $58k – position is best suited for those who have received an undergrad degree in Economics, Mathematics, or other social sciences with a minor in Economics – preferred start date between June 1 & July 31, 2027

16) Center for Education Reform – Director of External Affairs & Chief of Staff – $175k-$185k – search managed by Talent Market 

17) Children's National Hospital Foundation – Vice President, Major & Principal Gifts – $201k-$335k – apply by Aug. 28 – see also main career page 

18-20) CQ Roll Call/Fiscal Note – see also main career page

21) CVS Health – Lead Director, Value-Based Care Strategy & Communications – $100k-$231k – application window expected to close Sept. 26

22) DHS/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency – Supervisory International Affairs Specialist – $169k-$197k – apply by Aug. 31

23) Financial Industry Regulatory Authority – Associate Director, State Government Affairs – $114k-$248k – DC; Rockville; New York; Jersey City or Woodbridge, NJ – see also main career page 

24-27) FTI Consulting – see also main career page

28) Goodyear – Director of Public Affairs, North America 

29) Montgomery County – Manager, Public Communications/Marketing & Engagement – $116k-$206k – apply by Aug. 31 

30) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Communications, Corporate Sustainability – $82k-$184k – remote-based

31) Peraton – Campaign Manager, Strategic Communications – $104k-$166k – Secret clearance required – award-contingent role

32-34) POLITICO

35) Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Associate, National Museum of the American Latino – $70k-$91k – fluency in Spanish required – apply by Sept. 7

36) Solar Energy Industries Association – Graphic Design Coordinator – $60k-$55k – see also main career page 

37) TC Energy – Senior Advisor, Media Relations – apply by Sept. 9

38) Vantor – Director, Government Relations – $182k-$266k – see also main career page 

39) Verizon – Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $120k-$209k – apply by Sept. 26

40) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Special Projects Coordinator supporting the Chief of Staff & government relations teams – apply by Sept. 2 

41) … and finally – AI Storyteller & Communications Specialist is a title we haven’t seen before and it’s with an employer you've seen a lot of around here: Georgetown University – $54k-$100k – 3-5+ years of professional experience in science writing, technology journalism, or strategic communications desired.

Best wishes for a beautiful end-of-August weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – here's a few diversions to spike your fun – the pace for fairs & fests really starts to ramp up beginning next weekend, so check out the 2026 Festival Season roundup to plan ahead.

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Monday, August 24, 2026

We've Got You Covered

If you're still actively searching or just browsing in the last weeks before Labor Day, we've got you covered. As we almost always say in the oft-lazy pre-holiday stretches, your competition may be a little lighter this time of year, so take advantage & happy hunting.

Monday update: we just stumbled on this Vice President, Major & Principal Gifts opportunity at the Children's National Hospital Foundation with a $201k-$335k pay grade & a can't-wait Aug. 28 application deadline – see also main career page

1) American Medical Association – Lead Policy Analyst – $109k-$145k

2) American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition – Manager, Marketing and Communications – $82k – search managed by NonprofitHR – also available directly on ASPEN’s career page 

3) Barbaricum – Senior External Stakeholder Lead – Secret clearance required – see also main career page

4-7) Capitol Hill

8) City of Laurel, MD – Communications Specialist – $59k – apply by Sept. 4

9) CohnReznick – Corporate Communications Manager – $116k-$160k – Tyson’s Corner listing; also available in Bethesda 

10) Constellation Inc. – Senior Communications Specialist – $90k-$110k – see also main career page 

11) CoStar Group – Social Media Associate – $63k-$85k

12) Deloitte – Firm Associate Director, Communications – $107k-$201k – estimated date of closure Sept. 15

13-14) Earthjustice

15) Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department – Volunteer Programs & Communications Coordinator – $70k-$122k – apply by Aug. 28 

16) FHI 360 – Senior Director, Global Health Security/Health Programs – $160k-$190k – remote-based in DC or NC – see also main career page 

17) Friendship Public Charter School – Senior Director of Communications & Marketing – $145k-$170k – see also main career page 

18) General Dynamics IT – National Cyber Communications Specialist – $97k-$132k – Secret clearance required

19) Gensler – Public Relations Manager – $100k-$140k

20) Gritter Francona – Communications Specialist supporting the Veterans Health Administration – see also main career page 

21-24) Howard University

25-27) International Fresh Produce Association – see also main career page

28-31) Jewish Federation of Greater Washington – see also main career page

32) Lyft – Manager, Campaigns & Political Giving – $118k-$147k – see also main career page 

33) Manna Food Center – Director of Communications – $100k-$110k – see also main career page 

34) Marketing for Change – Senior Director, Marketing & Communications – $150k-$170k – see also main career page 

35) Mystery advocacy organization working to prevent biological threats – Vice President, Government Affairs – search managed by Korn Ferry 

36) Mystery Arlington-based employer w/ societal change mission/impact – Copy Editor – $40-$50/hr – search managed by Cella 

37) National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology – Executive Director – $200k-$220k – search managed by JDG Associates 

38) National Democratic Institute – Chief Development Officer – $187k-$243k – see also main career page 

39-44) Nexstar Media Group

45) Northrop Grumman – Senior Manager of Public Relations, Space Systems – $159k-$239k – Secret clearance required – McLean, Va; Baltimore; Huntsville, AL or Redondo Beach, CA

46) Open Society Institute – Admin Officer – $85k-$96k – apply by Aug. 27 

47) SAIC – Graphic Designer supporting an Intelligence Community client – $160k-$200k – Secret clearance required – Chantilly, Va.

48-52) Smithsonian Institution

53) Sunrise Senior Living – Director, External & Financial Communications – $175k-$218k

54) Washington Post – Op-Ed Editor – $109k-$182k

55) … and finally: our pals at Port City Brewing are looking for a part-time Social Media Coordinator with top-notch graphic design & writing skills as well as understanding & enthusiasm for craft beer – $800-$1,000/mo – maybe you’ll be piped aboard in time to help hype PCBC’s Wunderfest (Sept. 19) – see also team/career page 

56) … and finally, part 2: need something to get help get you through the next few months? The imagiNATIONS Activity Center at the National Museum of the American Indian is looking to bring on five full-time Visitor Service Reps through Dec. 2026 – $18/hr – search managed by the MidTown Group

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

50 Good Ones

50 good ones for your Thursday; we're pretty happy with these – hope there's something here to make you happy, too.

1) Privacy-first mobile telecom company Cape is seeking a Head of Government Relations with prior relevant experience in fast-paced environments, executive communications skills, and legislative/lobbying background – $250k-$350k – see also main career page 

2-3) The Wikimedia Foundation has let us know about two just-opened remote-based roles – see also main career page

  • Principal, Executive Communications – $144k-$220k – 10+ years of experience in communications required, including extensive work C-level executives, as well as unflappable composure
  • Head of Marketing – $143k-$217k – 12+ years of marketing experience sought, including time with a major website, online publisher/platform, growing & engaging audiences at scale globally.

4) TRM Labs combines expertise from law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence to combat terrorist financing, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other serious crimes, and you can be a part of it as their Head of Government Affairs – $150k-$210k – 8-12+ years in strategic communications/public affairs, with meaningful experience in or alongside government desired – see also main career page 

5-6) New from the Data Center Coalition – 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.   
  • Research Manager – $70k-$100k – 3-5 years of demonstrated experience & strong skillset in research, data collection & analysis required 

7-8) DC & Seattle-based PR firm RH Strategic has passed along fresh opportunities in the local outpost – see also main career page

  • Account Director, Public Affairs – $90k-$135k – 6–10 years of policy, public affairs and/or policy communications experience with a demonstrated ability to operate in high-impact environments desired; Capitol Hill background preferred
  • Account Supervisor, Media Relations – $95k-$120k –  6+ years of experience leading earned media strategies and track record of securing high-impact national & policy-focused coverage sought, along with background in supporting clients in technology, education, and/or healthcare sectors

9) 340B Health – Government Relations Coordinator – $56k-$75k

10) Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Deputy Legislative Affairs Officer – $204k-$226k – note: apply deadline is Aug. 2027, which we imagine translates to “open until filled”

11-13) American Enterprise Institute

14-15) American Society of Clinical Oncology

16-17) Artemis ARC – opportunities supporting the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – see also main career page

18) BAE Systems – Director, Government Relations – $173k-$294k

19) Blue Origin – Integrated Communications Director – $157k-$219k – Arlington, Va; Space Coast, FL or Kent, WA – see also main career page 

20-21) Brady United Against Gun Violence – see also main career page

22) Civitas Public Affairs – Associate – $65k-$85k – DC or Boston – see also main career page

23) Common Cause – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – $153k-$185k – see also main career page 

24-25) CNN

26) DDC – Account Coordinator, Public Affairs – $60k – see also main career page 

27) Defenders of Wildlife – Digital Marketing Associate – $73k-$80k – see also main career page 

28) Embraer – Head of Government & Public Relations supporting EVE Air Mobility – DC or Melbourne, FL – see also main career page 

29) Eversheds Sutherland LLP – Public Relations Manager – $95k-$135k – see also main career page

30) Feeding America – Manager, Neighbors Advocacy – $93k-$98k

31) Federal Highway Administration – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $169k-$197k – apply by Aug. 24; we also noted a similar non-supervisory-level role in Monday’s set 

32-34) Georgetown University

35-37) ICF International – * award-contingent opportunity

38) Johns Hopkins University – Senior Communications & Marketing Manager supporting the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence – $77k-$135k – Baltimore, MD

39) Media Research Center – Staff Writer, Artificial Intelligence & Free Speech – $50k-$50k – Herndon, Va. or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

40) Navy Mutual – Social Media Specialist – $72k-$85k – see also main career page 

41-42) Northrop Grumman

43) Our Lady of the Fields Parish – Director of Communications – $70k-$80k – Millersville, MD

44) Society for Human Resource Management – Brand Specialist – $70k-$85k

45-46) Truth Initiative

47-48) VOX Global

49) Weber Shandwick – Vice President, Corporate – $119k-$155k

50) … and finally: Monumental Sports is recruiting for a pair of communications roles supporting the Capitals with similar responsibilities: Game Night Staff, Media Relations and Media Relations Intern – $18/hr – see also main career page

Best wishes for an awesome weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's few happenings we found for our 2026 Festival Season spectacular:

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Coalition, Council, Commission & Conservatory

Hello Monday! We keep bouncing along in heart & heat of August.

1) The Campaign Legal Center is seeking a Communications Associate with 1-3+ years of communications or journalism experience, along with strong project management, writing & editing chops – $67k-$87k – see also main career page 

2) Demand Justice is recruiting for a Senior Communications Advisor with 12+ years of communications experience in politics and/or advocacy campaigns, a strong instinct for powerful storytelling, plus a record of building relationships with reporters and generating high-impact placements – $175k-$205k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

3) The Data Center Coalition is seeking a 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 – remote-based

4) AFL-CIO – Writer/Researcher – temporary position through Nov. 2026 – $78k

5) American Choral Directors Association – Communications Manager (pdf) – remote-based – apply by Sept. 1 – see also main career page 

6) American Physical Therapy Association – State Legislative Affairs Specialist – $65k-$75k – see also main career page 

7) American Property Casualty Insurance Association – Assistant Vice President, State Government Relations/Western Region – $178k-$180k – location not specified, but we do see APCIA has a Sacramento office on their main career page 

8-9) American University

10-12) Amnesty International USA – remote-based roles – see also main career page

13) Association of American Railroads – Director, Congressional Affairs (scroll to find) – $137k-$163k

14) Booz Allen – Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst supporting a U.S. Navy office – Secret clearance required – $55k-$126k

15) British Embassy – Press, Politics & Public Affairs Officer – $68k – Boston, MA – apply by Sept. 2

16) CardinalHealth – Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations – $131k-$168k

17) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Watershed Policy Specialist – $60k-$64k – Annapolis, MD

18) City of Alexandria – Legislative Director – $141k-$253k – apply by Sept. 14

19) Eli Lilly – Senior Director, Global Data Storytelling Communications – $154k-$256k – Indianapolis, IN

20) Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Director of Corporate Relations – search manager by Freeman Philanthropic Services 

21) EveryMind – Director, Individual & Corporate Giving – $135k – search managed by Good Insight

22) Federal Highway Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $121-$158k – apply by Aug. 24

23-24) Google

25) Information Technology Industry Council – Vice President, State Government Affairs – $260k-$285k – see also main career page 

26) Internal Revenue Service – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Aug. 19 

27) The Joint Commission – Government Relations & Health Policy Fellow – see also main career page

28) MISO/Midwest Independent System Operator – Senior Analyst, Federal Government Relations – $96k-$121k – see also main career page

29) The Monitoring Association – Marketing & Communications Coordinator

30) Mystery educational institution/museum – Advancement Associate – $31/hr – search managed by The Choice, Inc. 

31-32) Searches managed by Hawthorne Lane

33-35) National Retail Federation – see also main career page

36-37) National Waste Recycling Association – see more about NWRA here

38) NBC News – Weekend Anchor/Reporter, NBC4 – $110k-$130k

39) The New Foreign Assistance – Policy Associate – $80k-$120k – see more about them here 

40) Oberlin College & Conservatory – Vice President of Communications – Oberlin, OH – search managed by Isaacson, Miller 

41) Sanofi – Head of US Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy, Immunology – $232k-$335k – DC, Morristown, NJ or Cambridge, MA

42) Society of Interventional Radiology – Senior Director, Advocacy & Practice Development – $165k-$180k – see also main career page 

43) Spotify – Head of Strategic Programs, Government Affairs – $236k-$337k

44) United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America – Assistant Legislative Director – $151k – see also main career page 

45) … and finally: this is a little outside the usual DCPA+CJ focus, but perhaps someone has the hospitality & food/beverage events experience, creativity & flexibility sought for this Conference Services Manager role w/ Kimpton Hotels at their Hotel Monaco outpost – $35-$36/hr

46) … and finally, part 2: here’s a news-business role that is newsworthy itself – the Washington Post describes their call for a Chief AI Officer as a rare mandate that spans the newsroom, engineering, advertising, and subscriptions, and it treats AI not as a cost-cutting tool but as a way to build the products that will define the next era of news – $281k-$489k

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

47 Great Jobs

Hello Thursday job-browsers! Here's some great fresh jobs to check out before you start looking forward to the weekend.

1) Computer chip manufacturing equipment company ASML is seeking a Senior Media Relations Manager with  experience in issues communications across government affairs/public policy & geopolitically sensitive topics, as well as familiarity w/ tech/semiconductor sector – $110k-$165k – see also main career page 

2-3) The Brookings Institution has passed along two opportunities:

  • Media Relations Coordinator – $60k-$63k – 1-3+ years of experience in communications, journalism, media relations, public affairs, public policy, or a related field desired
  • Managing Director supporting the Hamilton Project – $170k-$190k –$10+ years of relevant experience in government, public policy, a think tank, or a similar policy-focused environment sought, along w/ a background in economics & demonstrated project management experience.

4-5) Airlink – see also main career page

6) American Heart Association – Event Planning Coordinator 

7) Anheuser-Busch – Director, Public Affairs – $133k-$158k

8-9) The Atlantic

10-12) Boscobel Marketing Communications – see also main career page

13-15) Center for American Progress

16-17) CNN

18) Davis Construction – Marketing Communications Coordinator – $65k-$80k

19) Drug Enforcement Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Aug. 20

20) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $121k-$158k – apply by Aug. 19 

21) Feeding America – Government Affairs Specialist – $88k-$93k

22-23) Fox News

24) FTI Consulting – Digital Intelligence Senior Consultant – $77k-$118k – DC, New York or Chicago

25-26) Georgetown University

27) GMMB – Account Exec – $60k-$70k – see also main career page 

28-29) Guidehouse – see also main career page

30) Heritage Foundation – Policy Analyst, Center for Technology & the Human Person – $90k-$115k

31) Hudson Institute – Media Relations Manager – $60k-$80k

32-35) ICF International – * award-contingent opportunity

36) Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area – Director of Marketing & Communications – $113k-$125k – see also main career page 

37) One Federal Solution – Strategic Communications Specialist supporting the Office of Naval Research – see also main career page 

38-39) Securities and Exchange Commission – Branch Chief, Strategic Communications – $162k-$280k – apply by Aug. 20; subject to early closure

40-42) Pacific Legal Foundation – Arlington, Va. or remote-based – see also main career page

43-45) World Bank

46) … and finally: we’ve had lot of oyster-related peripheral content of late and now we have some that’s in line with the main job-finding mission here – Oyster Recovery Project – Chief Operating Officer/Director of Operations – $90k-$100k – Annapolis, MD 

47) … and finally, part 2: Nesquik is still a thing? There's your challenge as Senior Manager, Brand Marketing Communications for that Nestlé USA brand – $165k-$200k

Best wishes for a great mid-August weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – here's some opportunities to enliven it further – check out our 2026 Festival Season rundown to plan ahead for future weekend planning:

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Monday, August 10, 2026

Some Great Jobs for You

It's Monday & we're back to it.

1) Fusion power pioneer Helion is recruiting for a Manager of Multistate Public Affairs with 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public affairs, policy, or stakeholder engagement & proven ability working across multiple states or at the national level with policy, regulatory, or political audiences – $150k-$180k – DC or Everett, WA – see also main career page

2) The Trust for the National Mall is seeking a Communications Coordinator with 2-3+ years' experience in social media, graphic design, communications, marketing and brand management; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop, highly valued – $55k-$60k – see also main career page 

3) The American College of Gastroenterology has shared this new Social Media & Community Manager role suited for candidates with 5-7 years of communications experience, including in social media management; background in in health/science communications a plus – more about AGC here 

4-6) DC-based public affairs and marketing firm CLYDE has let us know they are hiring for these junior- to mid-level positions – see also main career page

7) The Partnership for Public Service is seeking an Associate, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement with 1-2 years of relevant experience, along with project management skills and ability to organize tasks, track deadlines & follow through on assigned work with minimal oversight – $52k-$54k – see also main career page 

8) Per the comments, we see that the American Federation of Government Employees is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist (pdf) with 3+ years of video production & post-production experience and demonstrated understanding of storytelling, design, and editorial processes, along with as the ability to integrate them with high production value – $85k-$133k – see also main career page 

9) American Flood Coalition – Senior State Policy Associate – $77k-$99k

10) America's Essential Hospitals – Director of Health Policy – $165k-$195k – see also main career page

11) American Institutes for Research – Research Associate, Education Systems & Policy – $33-$40/hr – Arlington, Va., Chapel Hill, NC; Austin, Chicago or Sacramento

12) Center for Climate & Energy Solutions – Events Manager – $82k-$103k

13) Chicago Council on Global Affairs – Senior Editor/Writer, Executive & Editorial Communications – $150k-$180k – Chicago, IL – see also main career page; other fresh roles available

14) Conservation International – Director of Social Media – $105k-$115k – see also main career page 

15) Georgetown University – Events Coordinator supporting the Institute for Women, Peace & Security – $44k-$73k

16) Global Business Alliance – Senior Director, Communications & Media Relations – $135k-$150k – see also main career page 

17-18) HNTB Corp. – Arlington or Glen Allen, Va. – see also main career page

19-20) Independent Community Bankers of America – see also main career page

21) Internal Revenue Service – Federal Register Liaison – $70k-$111k – apply by Aug. 12 

22) Issue One – Digital Content Manager – $70k-$80k

23) Leidos – Senior Communications Specialist supporting their Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area– $105k-$190k – Secret clearance required

24-25) Mamatoto Village – see also main career page

26) Mastercard – Manager, Government Affairs & Policy – $159k-$254k

27) Medallia – Social Media Manager – $111k-$17k – see also main career page 

28) Montgomery County Public Schools – Communications Specialist, Social Media Marketing – $34-$60/hr – apply by Aug. 13 

29) Monumental Sports – Communications Coordinator, Basketball/Wizards – $55k-$60k

30-31) Netflix

32-33) Pew Research Center

34) Seafarers International Union – Social Media Coordinator – $45k-$60k

35) Southern Poverty Law Center – Deputy Director, Digital Fundraising & Advertising – $115k – DC, Atlanta or Montgomery

36) Stateside – Legislative Issue Manager – $58k-$62k – see also main career page 

37) SpaceX – Senior Satellite Policy Manager – $125k-$180k

38) Taxpayers Protection Alliance – Director, Federal Affairs & Coalitions 

39) United Food & Commercial Workers – Senior Political Coordinator – $66k-$85k – DC, Little Falls, NJ or Media, PA

40) Washington Post – Deputy Editor, National – $174k-$243k – apply by Aug. 23

41) Wounded Warrior Project – Senior Government Affairs Associate – $90k-$112k

42) … and finally: the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking a Washington DC Bureau Chief (scroll way down to find) with 8+ years of experience in federal policy, legislative affairs, governmental relations, or regulatory advocacy & demonstrated background working with Congress and/or federal agencies – $102k-$130k – a possible catch for DC-area aspirants: employment is subject to a residency requirement which is determined by domicile and intent to maintain Hawaii as one’s permanent home, regardless of duty location.

43) … and finally, part 2: the British Embassy is recruiting for a Social Secretary & Residence Director to provide leadership, direction and oversight across the Embassy's social engagement, visits, events and Residence operations functions – $119k – apply by Aug. 27 – fantastic!

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Festival Season 2026

A DCPA+CJ tradition since 2015! Here's your 2026 rundown of Oktoberfests, county fairs, oyster showcases, BBQ bashes, and other festivals/happenings that brighten the Fall season – with our earliest starting point yet. We'll also highlight these events at the end of Thursday/Friday posts. Shoot us an email for any we've missed or mis-linked, and we'll continue to expand the list throughout the season – so definitely check back.

Get out there and have some fun – but please don't drink & drive!

Port to Port Beer Festival – Port City Brewing, Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 8
Shipgarten 4 Year Anniversary Party – Tyson’s Corner, Va. – Aug. 8
Taste of Leesburg – Leesburg, Va. – Aug. 8
BBQ & Bluegrass – Breaux Vinyards, Purcellville Va. – Aug. 8
80th Annual Howard County Fair – West Friendship, MD – Aug. 8-15 

Clarke County Fair – Berryville, Va. – Aug. 9-16 
Arlington County Fair – Arlington, Va. – Aug. 12-16
Rossyln LIVE – Gateway Park, Rosslyn/Arlington – Aug. 13
10th Annual Crabfest – Upperville, Va. – Aug. 14
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair – Gaithersburg, MD – Aug. 14-22
Del Ray Bands & Brews Bar Crawl – Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 15
Coastal Craft Beer Festival – Virginia Beach – Aug. 15
Panda Fest (Asian food festival) – 6th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW – Aug. 15-16 

Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival – Norfolk, Va. – Aug. 21-22
Chuck Brown Day – Fort Dupont Park SE DC – Aug. 22   
Pancakes & Bourbon Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Aug. 22
Asia in a Bite Food Festival – Tingey Plaza/Navy Yard DC – Aug. 22-23
C&O Canal Days – Williamsport, MD – Aug. 22-23 – see also FB page
Washington Folk Festival – Glen Echo Park – Aug. 23

Maryland State Fair – State Fairgrounds/Timonium, MD – Thursdays-thru-Sundays, Aug. 27-Sept. 13
Around the World Cultural Food Festival – Old Town Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 29
Aslin Bikes & Beers – Herndon, Va. – Aug. 29
Washington Chinese Culture Festival – 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave NW – Aug. 29
Ocean City Seafood Festival – Ocean City, MD – Aug. 29
Celebrate Mount Airy – Mount Airy, MD – Aug. 29

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 

Tickets go on sale for November's Old Ebbitt Oyster Riot – Sept. 8
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 – more details will probably be shared here
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 

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
Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival – Buena Vista, Va. – Sept. 17-19
Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 17-20
2 Silos Oktoberfest – Manassas, Va – Sept. 18-20
Washington Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 18-20 
St. Benedict Oktoberfest – Richmond. Va. – Sept. 18-20
Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest – Newark, DE – Sept. 18-20
Wundergarten Oktoberfest (scroll down for events) – NOMA DC – Sept. 18-Oct. 11
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
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
Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival – Lynchburg, Va. – Sept. 19
5th Annual Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest – Havre De Grace, MD – Sept. 19
Festival of Grapes and Hops – Petersburg, Va. – Sept. 19
Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 19-20
Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival – Stratford, Va – Sept. 19-20
Baygrass Music Festival – Sandy Point State Park/Annapolis, MD – Sept. 19-20
Lake Anna Jazz Festival – Mineral, Va. – Sept. 19-20
Iron Blossom Festival – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 19-20

J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clambake – Crisfield, MD – Sept. 23
State Fair of Virginia – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Sept. 24-Oct. 4
St. Theodore Greek Festival – Lanham, MD – Sept. 25-27
Ocean’s Calling Festival – Ocean City, MD – Sept. 25-27
Williamsburg Pancake Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Sept. 25-27
Clarendon Day – Clarendon Metro Park – Sept. 26
Rocktobierfest – Rockville Town Center – Sept. 26
Shipgarten Dogtoberfest – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 26
Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 26
Maryland Microbrewery Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 26
Legacy Chase Steeplechase – Shawan Downs, Cockeysville, MD – Sept. 26
Fiesta DC Latino Festival – 7th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Sept. 26-27
Mosaic Fall Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 26-27
Alexandria Art Festival – John Carlyle Square – Sept. 26-27
Takoma Park Folk Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Sept. 27
West Annapolis Oktoberfest – West Annapolis, MD – Sept. 27 

Calvert County Fair – Barstow, MD – Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Charlottesville's Finest & Brewer's Ball – Ting Pavillion, C’ville – Oct. 1
Virginia Oyster Week – various locations – Oct. 1-7
Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Oct. 2-3
West Point Crab Festival – West Point. Va. – Oct. 2-3
60th Annual Fells Point Fun Festival – Baltimore, MD – Oct. 2-4
Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 2-4
Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 3
Wharf Oktoberfest/Wiener Dog Races – DC Wharf – Oct. 3
Home Rule Music Festival – Alethia Tanner Park, NE DC – Oct. 3
Taste of Bethesda – Woodmont Triangle – Oct. 3
Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria – Oct. 3
German International School Oktoberfest – Potomac, MD – Oct. 3
Mount Airy Oktoberfest – Mount Airy, MD – Oct. 3
Quad State Beer Fest – Boonsboro, MD – Oct. 3
Manassas Fall Jubilee – Manassas. Va. – Oct. 3
Warrenton Fall Festival – Old Town Warrenton, Va. – Oct. 3
Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival – Gordonsville, Va. – Oct. 3
Festival of the Grape – Powhaten, Va. – Oct. 3
Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival – Yorktown. Va. – Oct. 3
Uptown Martinsville Oktoberfest – Martinsville, Va. – Oct. 3
DC Coffee Festival – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 3-4
Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Oct. 4
Piketoberfest – North Bethesda – Oct. 4
Foxfield Fall Races – Charlottesville, Va. – Oct. 4 

Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 9-10
Maryland State BBQ Bash – Bel Air, MD – Oct. 9-10
Mt. Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mt. Vernon – Oct. 9-11
Snallygaster 2026 – Downtown DC – Oct. 10
50th Annual City of Fairfax Fall Festival – Old Town FFX – Oct. 10
Germantown October Fest – Germantown Town Center – Oct. 10
5th Annual Pierogi Festival – Settle Down Easy Brewing, Falls Church, Va. – Oct. 10
Das Best Oktoberfest – State Fairgrounds/Timonium, MD – Oct. 10
Pike Fest – Penrose Square, Columbia Pike/Arlington – Oct. 10
Springfield Fall Fest – Springfield Town Center – Oct. 10
Fall Fest – Rock Hall, MD – Oct. 10
Virginia Fall Races – Middleburg, Va. – Oct. 10
Chincoteague Oyster Festival – Chincoteague Island, Va. – Oct. 10
Chesapeake Wine Festival – Chesapeake, Va. – Oct. 10
Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Oct. 10-11
Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival – Crozet, Va. – Oct. 10—11
Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 11
Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 11
Georgetown Canal Day – wherever the Mule Yard is – Oct. 11

Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 16
Richmond Oktoberfest – Richmond Raceway – Oct. 16-17
Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 16-18
MoCo Smoke Show – Kensington, MD – Oct. 17
Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 17
Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 17
Virginia Beach Seafood Festival – JT’s Camp Grom – Oct. 17
Tilghman Island Day – Tilghman, MD – Oct. 17
Georgetown Fall Market – Wisconsin Ave. NW – Oct. 17-18
DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 17-18
Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt – Frederick, MD – Pct. 17-18
60th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 17-18
Turkish Festival – 6th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Oct. 18
Cattail Chase Races – Brookeville, MD – Oct. 18 

Virginia Gold Cup – The Plains, Va. – Oct. 24
Shore Craft Beer Fest – Ocean City, MD – Oct. 24
Wanderland Maryland Craft Beverage Festival – Symphony Woods/Columbia, MD – Oct. 24
Mactoberfest Mac & Cheese Festival – Chesapeake Culinary Center/Denton MD – Oct. 24
Chesapeake Academy Oyster Roast – Irvington, Va. – Oct. 24
Asia in a Bite Food Festival – Tingey Plaza/Navy Yard DC – Oct. 24-25
30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 25
Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum Pig & Oyster Festival – 24th Street Park – Oct 25
Yorktoberfest – Yorktown. Va. – Oct. 25 

Fall Back Hallo-Wine Fest – Boonsboro, MD – Oct. 31
Wharf DC Día de los Muertos Festival – SW DC – Nov. 1 

Williamsburg Beer Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 6
Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 6-7
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum OysterFest – St. Michaels, MD – Nov. 7
Patterson Park Brewfest – Baltimore, MD – Nov. 7
Montpelier Races – Montpelier, Va. – Nov. 7
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Festival – Strasburg, Va. – Nov. 7
Thomas Jefferson Fall Wine Festival – Poplar Forest/Lynchburg, Va. – Nov. 7 

Maryland Irish Festival – State Fair Grounds/Timonium – Nov. 13-15
Sykesville Craft Beer Festival – Sykesville, MD – Nov. 14
Fisherman's Museum Oyster Roast – Reedville, Va. – Nov. 14

Whiskey Washback – The Schuyler, Downtown DC – Nov. 20
Old Ebbitt Oyster Riot – Downtown DC – Nov. 21-22 (tickets on sale Sept. 8)

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