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Hello Friday job-cravers!  We hope one of these is a good fit for you.

S&P Global is seeking a Director, Media & Policy Communications with a track record of working effectively in a highly matrixed environment & judgement under high-pressure situations.

Whittle School & Studios, a self-described ambitious project to modernize education and build the world’s best & most innovative environment for human learning, is seeking a Director of Communications with 5+ years’ relevant communications experience plus strong writing & copy-editing skills.

True Colors United, a Cyndi Lauper co-founded group working to stem youth homelessness with a focus on LGBTQ youth, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer with 7-10 years of people, culture, and operations leadership experience, with experience driving equitable practices across an organization & strong financial management skills – New York – search managed by Grossman Heinz.

The Aspen Institute has let us know they are still recruiting for a part-time Communications Intern for the Fall term (and possibly beyond) – excellent research, writing & verbal skills required; working knowledge of content management systems & other digital tools preferred, Photoshop skills a plus – paid position

Lyft – Senior Community Affairs Manager – 3-5+ years’ experience as an organizer/director, digital strategist, event manager, or advance team member for political campaigns desired.

Pew Research Center

• Communications Assistant
• Data Analyst, Audience Analytics

Federal Railroad Administration – Writer/Editor – 69K-$128K – apply by Sept. 23

Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Individual Giving – 4+ years of external fundraising experience in higher education, research, health, science, media, culture, or advocacy organization desired.

Several recent-vintage opportunities noted with the Glover Park Group – see also main career page

• Strategic Communications Director
• Associate Director, Strategic Communications/Events
• Senior Associate, Strategic Communications
• Strategic Communications Associate
• Graphic Design Intern

American Academy of Actuaries – Legislative & Regulatory Analyst – 3-4+ years’ experience in research, writing, editing, or publications desired; Production of Publications for association, business, or public policy entity; background in complex financial issues (esp. insurance & pensions) a plus.

Heritage Foundation – Senior Writer –  7+ years of experience in development writing or journalism preferred.

Atlantic Media

• Event Marketing Associate
• Senior Producer, Podcasts – DC or New York

Anti-personal violence advocate Alterisic seeks Director of Communications with 7+ years of communications experience that includes website oversight, production of printed materials & donor communications.

Dept. of Defense – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Sept. 30

American University

• Associate Director of Annual Giving
• Prospect Research Analyst
• Producer, WAMU for 1A

Partners for Democratic Change – Strategic Communications Manager – 5+ experience developing integrated communication strategies required; background with nonprofit organizations or civil society building groups at an international level preferred.

Best wishes for a swinging & satisfying weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here's some happenings for the weekend – check out our giagantic Fall Festival round-up to help you plot further excursions from now to November:

• Aberdeen Proving Ground Oktoberfest – Aberdeen, MD – Sept. 13-14 
• Aslin 4th Anniversary Party – Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 14 
• Brewers on the Block – Union Market, Northeast DC – Sept. 14 
• Falls Church Festival – Fall Church City Hall Grounds – Sept. 14 
• Taste of Petworth – Northwest DC – Sept. 14 
• Oktoberfest at the Garden – Sept. 14 Del Ray/Alexandria – Sept. 14
• RhinO'fest – Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 14 
• HP Bar Crawl – Dupont Circle – Sept. 14 
• Adventure Brewing Oktoberfest – Fredericksburg, Va. – Sept. 14 
• Baltimore Seafood Festival – Canton Waterfront Park – Sept. 14 
• Right Proper Brewing Record Fair – Brookland DC – Sept.15  
• High Side Oktoberfest – Fairfax City, Va. – Sept. 15