Wrapping Your Week

Hello Friday job-cruisers!  We're cheered by the lovely weather, great jobs & weekend fun options ahead.

Credit reporting mainstay TransUnion seeks Vice President/Head of Government Relations with meaningful political experience on matters affecting the financial services industry & a record of member-level engagement with U.S. elected officials.

 Forbes-Tate Partners is actively recruiting for an Analyst, Public Affairs (scroll ¾ down to find) – strong research, writing & editing skills required; previous experience in campaigns or communications, and/or in a Capitol Hill, executive branch, or trade association setting would be a plus.

Walmart

• Director, Federal Government Affairs
• Director, Global Public Policy – Bentonville, AR

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association – Associate Director, Policy Communications – 2-3 years communications experience required, background in agriculture & public policy preferred.

DC Office of Disability Rights – Public Affairs Specialist – $73k-$94k – apply by Oct. 6

American University

• Production & Event Coordinator
• Digital Producer, WAMU – part-time

Refugee & Immigrant Center for Education & Legal Services – Director of Policy & Government Affairs – 10-15 years’ of experience working in immigration policy and/or government & political affairs desired.

Unnamed religious-based advocacy organization – Marketing & Communications Director – $85k-$105k – demonstrated skills & experience in development & execution of strategic marketing, communications and public relations plans – Leesburg, Va. – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits

Atlantic Media

• Copy Editor, The Atlantic
• Graphic Design Associate, National Journal Group

Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Digital Strategy – 4+ years’ experience developing integrated digital strategy and campaign execution, preferably at a digital or creative agency, nonprofit or association. 

Heritage Foundation – Program Assistant supporting the Young Leaders Program – temporary position – duties include responsibility for the Internship Program, campus outreach, young professional outreach, and the growing alumni network of the Heritage internship.

Center for American Progress

• Special Assistant, LGBT Research & Communications Project
• Special Assistant, Race & Ethnicity Policy and Technology Policy

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs – $117k-$152k – apply by Oct. 1

Mystery Silver Spring business association – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $42k+ – 1-2 years relevant experience desired.

The first four of these opportunities with POLITICO are supporting a forthcoming product for regulatory professionals in the health and life sciences industry

• Senior Director, Content
• Product Manager
• Research Analyst
• Senior Research Manager
• applications are open for the POLITICO Journalism Institute for current undergrads – May 26-June 5, 2020

… and finally: it’s not shaping up to be a very pleasant year for Washington’s entry in the National Football League, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a winning experience as a Staff Assistant, Government Affairs for the NFL – one-year term likely – and we’re right back in irrationally hopeful mode if the Skins can somehow escape New Jersey with a win this weekend.

… and finally, part 2: on a related note, the Redskins are recruiting for Spring 2020 Special Events & Development Intern and Community Relations Intern roles – Ashburn, Va.

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource  – see this weekend's assorted Oktoberfest etc. rundown below and don't forget our comprehensive calendar for festival season.

• Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 27-28
• Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD – Sept. 27-28
• Port City Brewing Oktoberfest – Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 28
• Crystal City Oktoberfest – Arlington, Va. – Sept. 28
• Merrifield Fall Festival – Mosaic District, Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 28
• Make It Funky Wild Beer Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 28
• 7 Locks Brewing Oktoberfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 28
• Das Best Oktoberfest – M&T Stadium Bank, Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28
• DC Homebrewers 8th Annual BBQ Fundraiser – 3 Stars Brewing, Northeast DC – Sept. 29
• Valley Fest – Arlington/Four Mile Run, Va. – Sept. 29
• West Annapolis Oktoberfest – Annapolis, MD – Sept. 29