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-$153k – 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
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

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
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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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

42 Today; Festivitity Tomorrow

We're bringing you this set of 42 jobs & internships a day earlier than usual to make room for our Festival Season 2026 compendium tomorrow. [edit: this post was supposed to appear on Wednesday but we inadvertently hit the publish button on Tuesday a.m. – the Festival rundown will publish on Thursday].

1) Space-tech company Umbra is recruiting for a Director of Congressional Affairs with 12+ years of combined congressional, executive branch, and/or industry government affairs experience along with senior-level Capitol Hill service with an intelligence, armed services, or commerce committee or as a senior defense/national security policy advisor – $225k-$275k – see also main career page 

2) Roblox is seeking a Senior Director, Policy Communications with 12+ years of experience in public affairs, policy communications & crisis communications as well as understanding of global regulations and policies for diverse age ranges of users and creators – $294k-$350k – see also main career page 

3) The Center for Science in the Public Interest is seeking a part-time, remote-based Social Media Content Creator to pitch, ideate, draft scripts, film/create, and edit 2–3 short-form videos per week, primarily for TikTok w/ content repurposed to other channels – $3,000/mo. – see also main career page 

4-5) American Diabetes Association (scroll to find)

6) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Maryland Council 3 – Legislative & Political Advocate – $60k-$92k – Baltimore, MD

7) American Hospital Association – Senior Associate Director, Media Relations – $97k-$145k

8) BAE Systems – Director, Leadership & Change Communications – $138k-$235k

9) Center for Responsible Lending – Director, Federal Policy – $117k-$153k – see also main career page 

10) Competitive Enterprise Institute – Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory Affairs – $130k-$150k – JD required – search managed by Talent Market 

11-13) Council on Foreign Relations

14) Dept. for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO – Communications Manager – $70k-$80k

15) Dept. of Transportation – Public Affairs Specialist – $85k-$158k – apply by Aug. 27; subject to early closure

16) Edelman PR – Senior Account Exec, Health – $60k-$80k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Dallas, San Francisco or Seattle

17-18) Easterseals DC MD VA – see also main career page

19) Economic Development Administration – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $120k-$156k – apply by Aug. 10 

20) Falls Church Public Schools – Director of Communications – see also main career page 

21) Hispanic Federation – Policy Analyst – $60k-$65k – bilingual w/ Spanish preferred – apply by Aug. 30 – see also main career page

22 ) Institute of Makers of Explosives – Director of Communications & Marketing – $110k-$125k

23) International Fund for Animal Welfare – Program Assistant, Policy & Advocacy – $24-$27/hr – see also main career page 

24) Insured Retirement Institute – Chief Government & Political Affairs Officer – $300k-$350k – see also main career page 

25) Mystery national advocacy group – Director of Government Affairs – $140k – search managed by The Choice, Inc. 

26-27) National Breast Cancer Coalition – see also main career page

28) National Multifamily Housing Council – Vice President of Legislative Advocacy  

29) Pfizer – Senior Director, International Trade & Market Access Policy – apply by Aug. 14

30-33) OpenAI

34) Retail Industry Leaders Association – Director, Government Affairs – $90k-$115k – see also main career page 

35) Rock the Vote – Interns – Fall 2026 – $18/hr – apply by Aug. 12

36) R Street Institute – Director of Communications – $115k-$135k – see also main career page 

37) SAIC – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering – Secret clearance required

38) United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 400 – Communications Manager – $70k-$80k

39) U.S. House of Representatives – Public Information Specialist – $73k – apply by Aug. 15

40) … and finally: the trade deadline has passed but your Washington Nationals aren’t done with trying to improve the roster as evidenced by this Communications Coordinator role – cap-friendly $24/hr pay grade is part of the deal

41) … and finally, part 2: did you know that 500-year-old Italian firearms pioneer Beretta’s U.S. HQ is in nearby Accokeek, MD? They’re recruiting for a Director, Marketing & Content with 10+ years of experience in marketing, with a strong focus in the areas of branding, Influencers marketing and content production; additional skills in PR management & events a plus – see also main career page 

42) … and finally, part 3: sign on with the Ocean Conservancy as a Communications Strategist focusing on ghost gear (lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear) which is pound-for-pound the deadliest form of debris to marine life – part-time; 2-year contract – $90-$100/hr – remote-based in DC, MD, VA, AK, CA, FL, OR, TX, WA or WV – see also main career page

Best wishes for a cheerful National Oyster Day today, plus a superb rest-of-week & weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource! Here's a preview of this weekend's happenings from tomorrow's Festival Season listings:

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Monday, August 3, 2026

Oysters & More Oysters & Bikes

We’ll start your Monday with a look ahead to Wednesday’s National Oyster Day (Aug. 5) & note that the Old Ebbitt Grill & some Clyde's locations are offering oyster & seafood happy hour pricing all day; we're guessing some other local oyster dens are also celebrating (update: Hanks Oyster Bar locations are also doing all-day HH). Virginia Oyster Week is set for Oct. 1-7 and legendary Old Ebbitt 2026 Oyster Riot has been officially announced for Nov. 21-22; tickets on sale Sept. 8.  

Also looking ahead: while working on our 2026 Festival Season run-down (publishing Thursday!), we came across this Aslin Bikes & Beers ride & imbibe event set for Aug. 29, which were highlighting today since it's currently 85% sold out – Aslin's long-standing Herndon outpost is the start-&-finish point.

Now dive into the jobs!

1) Venture-backed defense-tech company Shield AI is seeking a Communications Associate with 2-4 years of experience in defense technology, corporate communications, or public relations – $76k-$110k – see also main career page 

2) Gartner is recruiting for a Senior Director Analyst, Public Affairs Leadership with 12+ years of relevant experience that demonstrates a first-hand understanding of the challenges facing heads of communications as leaders – $172k-$205k – Arlington, Va. or remote-based – see also main career page 

3) Capital One has shared this very fresh Director, Global Enterprise Communications role suited for candidates with with 8+ years of communications experience that includes managing & developing staff; background designing and executing integrated communications strategies include high-impact executive and internal associate engagement preferred – $173k-$217k – McLean or Richmond, Va.

4) Accenture – Media Relations Manager, Health & Public Services – $87k-$224k – Arlington, Va. & other major-to-medium-sized cities across U.S.

5-6) Aerospace Industries Association (scroll to find)

7) American Enterprise Institute – Editorial Associate or Editor – $58k-$65k

8) American Financial Services Association – Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $70k-$85k

9-11) American Institute of Architects – see also main career page

12-16) Capitol Hill

17) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Research Assistant/Research Associate, Health & Housing Policy – $55k-$63k

18) Disney/National Geographic – Travel Editor – $79k-$106k – digital content focus

19) Earthjustice – Stewardship Specialist, Principal Gifts – $96k-$119k – DC, New York, Miami or Philadelphia – apply by Aug. 23

20) Fairfax County Federation of Teachers – Communications Director – $80k-$90k – more about FCTC here

 21) Georgetown University – Health Communications Specialist supporting the Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities Research – $44k-$73k

22-23) George Washington University

24-25) German Marshall Fund of the U.S. – see also main career page

26) Immune Deficiency Foundation – Social Media & Engagement Manager – $60k-$70k – remote-based – see also main career page

27-28) Information Technology Industry Council – scroll to find

29) Johns Hopkins University – Associate Director, Digital Marketing supporting the Office of Alumni Relations – $85k-$95k – Baltimore, MD

30-33) Meta

34-35) Montgomery County

36) Mystery DC law firm – Senior Policy Specialist – $95k-$185k – search managed by the Ford Agency

37) Mystery national membership organization – Marketing Communications Specialist – 6-month term – search managed by Creative Circle 

38) Mystery social service nonprofit serving the DMV region – Director of Development – $100k – search managed by Elite Personnel 

39) National Motor Freight Traffic Association – Digital Marketing Coordinator 

40-41) Northrop Grumman

42-43) Orchestra – see also main career page

44) Project on Government Oversight – Fact Checker/Editor – $68k-$80k – see also main career page 

45-46) Public Knowledge – see also main career page

47) Radiological Society of North America – Government Relations Manager – $70k-$75k – DC or Oak Brook, IL – see also main career page 

48) Sempra Infrastructure – U.S. Federal Public Affairs Manager – $173k-$305k – see also main career page 

49) Sinclair Broadcasting/WJLA TV – General Assignment Reporter – $43-$53/hr

50) Southern Poverty Law Center – Lead, Public and Media Relations Strategist – $78k+ – DC, New Orleans, Miami, Montgomery, or Jackson, MS – see also main career page 

51) Tatitlek Corp. – Public Affairs/Media Relations Specialist supporting the Diplomatic Security Service – Secret clearance required

52) United Motorcoach Association – Director of Marketing & Communications 

53) Washingtonian Magazine – Assistant Research Editor – $45k-$50k

54) … and finally: the White House Historical Association is recruiting for a Managing Director (pdf) with experience serving as in a senior managerial position at a museum, nonprofit organization, or business, as well as the ability to provide strong leadership & vision for the 33,000-square-foot gallery & exhibit space – $160k+ – alternate listing here – search managed by DSG|Koya  

55) … and finally, part 2: Fox is recruiting for Fall 2026 TMZ Interns to help chase down Members of Congress & whatever other hijinks go with the gig – could be fun & at least you’ll get some exercise – $20/hr

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Calendar Notes & the Approach of Festival Season – and Great Jobs, Too

July is almost gone, which means we're approaching the mid-point between the Summer Solstice (June 21) & Fall Equinox (Sept. 22), a calendar spot known as Lammas Day, which technically tracks to Aug. 7, this year but is normally celebrated on Aug. 1; since they fall on a Saturday & Friday respectively, that gives you some good flexibility to celebrate either one, or both. 

1) Reflection, a research lab focused on making intelligence open & accessible, is seeking a Policy Communications Lead with 7+ years of experience in strategic communication, reputation management or public affairs – see also main career page 

2) Hertz is recruiting for a strategic & resourceful-thinking Director, Government Affairs with 5+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or legislative processes, preferably within mobility, autonomous vehicles, AI, car rental, hospitality, or tourism industries – $140k – see also main career page 

3-4) The Interfaith Alliance has just passed along a pair ot opportunities – see also main career page

  • Director of Government Affairs (pdf) – $90k-$110k – 3+ years of experience in legal advocacy, federal policy, or a combination, including meaningful experience working on or directly with Capitol Hill desired; JD strongly preferred
  • Vice President of Finance & Administration (pdf) – $175k-$200k – 7+ years of experience in advocacy nonprofit finance & operations desired, as well as a demonstrated command of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and audit management.

5) Aga Khan Foundation USA – Programs & Communications Associate (pdf) – $54k-$63k – see also main career page 

6) Alliance for Health Policy – Development & Production Intern – Fall 2026 – $18/hr – apply by Aug. 17

7-8) Amazon

9) ARSC Federal – Legislative Analyst supporting NOAA – 6-month term – see also main career page 

10) Bank of America – Federal Government Relations Executive 

11) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist – $102k-$138k

12) C&O Canal Trust – Development Associate (pdf)  – $40k-$42k – Williamsport, MD – apply by July 31 – see also main career page

13) Capital One – Director, Regulatory Affairs Advisor & Liaison – $209k-$263k – McLean or Richmond, Va.

14) Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights – Deputy Director of National Policy & Campaigns – $97k-$105k – bilingual w/ Spanish strongly preferred

15-21) DLA Piper – DC, Reston, Baltimore or other major U.S. cities

22) Employ Prince George’s – Senior Communications Manager – $88k-$93k – see also main career page 

23-25) FedWriters – award-contingent roles supporting a federal transportation research center – see also main career page

26) Foundation for the Defense of Democracies – Senior Director of Podcasts – $140k-$200k

27-28) Georgetown University

29) Kearney & Company – Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist – $69k-$105k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

30-31) Microsoft

32) Monumental Sports & Entertainment – Director, Enterprise Communications – $110k-$125k

33) National Association of Counties – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Partnership Engagement – $150k-$160k

34) National Transportation Safety Board – Government & Industry Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Aug. 5 

35) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Federal Policy supporting the Safer Chemicals Project – $87k-$97k

36) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America – Advocacy & Strategic Alliances Intern – Public Affairs Intern – International Advocacy Intern – Fall 2026 - $25-$35/hr

37) Red Carrot – Communications Specialist supporting a federal health agency – award-contingent role – see also main career page 

38) University of Virginia – Digital Marketing Specialist, Reputation Management supporting UVA Health – $65k-$93k – Charlottesville, Va.

39) Washington Post – Asia Correspondent – 5-month term – potential work locations include Taiwan, Singapore or South Korea 

40-43) Weber Shandwick

44) We. Communications – Vice President, Issues & Crisis – $147k-$188k – see also main career page 

45) WTW – Head of Internal Communication & Change Management – $200k-$250k – see also main career page 

46) … and finally: do you have Saturdays & Sundays free for a probably low-stress $19/hr gig at an inspiring venue? Our friends at the National Building Museum is looking for Weekend Visitor Services Representatives – see also main career page

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource! Looking ahead, reserve your ticket to Snallygaster 2026 (Oct. 10, downtown DC) today and be assured that another DCPA+CJ Festival Season Roundup will be coming along soon; here's a look at the 2025 edition.

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