Late to the Game

Like the National's bats last night and genuinely pleasant Fall weather, we've failed to show up on time.  We hope this Friday set gets everyone back in the game ... and if not, there's always plenty of festival fun this weekend.  And don't even get us started on the Skins.

The Patient Access Network Foundation is seeking a Manager, Digital Marketing & Communications (scroll to find) with of 2-5 years CMS experience, such as with WordPress, Drupal or Joomla – strong writing & editing skills a plus.

Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications is actively recruiting for these:

• Public Affairs Account Supervisor
• Public Affairs Associate

George Washington University is in search mode for a Program Associate & Director of Outreach (scroll to find) supporting the Digital Trade & Governance Hub – background of working with policymakers in the legislative and/or Executive branch required, as well as experience in outreach including preparing /maintaining websites, newsletters, press releases & social media accounts.

British Embassy

• Strategic Communications & Outreach Officer, Northern Ireland Bureau – $25/hr – apply by Oct. 20
• Programme Manager – $60k – policy, trade, investment & knowledge exchange focus – apply by Oct. 24

Ethanol & biofuel advocate Growth Energy has shared this Director of Government Affairs post suited for candidates with 7+ years of experience that includes some time working on Capitol Hill or with Congressional offices or in a related advocacy setting.

Herndon-based opportunities with China Telecom Americas:

• Web Content Marketing Specialist
• Digital Marketing Specialist

Herndon is also where you’ll find this Media Relations Specialist post with Volkswagen Group of America – 3-5 years of relevant experience required; existing relationships with automotive, general market, consumer & social media outlets a preferred. 

Atlantic Media – opportunities supporting the National Journal Group

• Health Policy Research Analyst
• Qualitative Research Associate
• Senior Research Associate, Policy & Data Visualization
• Research Associate, Policy & Data Visualization

Fresh opportunities with the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (scroll to find)

• Director of Advocacy & Communications
• Vice President for Development

Center for American Progress

• Executive Vice President, Policy
• Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Energy & Environment
• Senior Policy Analyst, Legal Progress

POLITICO is seeking a Policy Editor to join their evening/night-shift crew – experience as an editor covering policy & political news is, quite reasonably, required.

American University

• Social Media Coordinator, School of Business
• Major Gifts Officer, WAMU

Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate supporting the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy
• Creative Associate
• Senior Admin Assistant, Environment

Heritage Foundation – Gradate Fellow, Health Policy and Gradate Fellow, Welfare Policy – Spring 2020

Mystery fast-growing, DC-based PR firm – Digital Media Director – 3-5 years of proven experience executing digital campaigns required; facility with Drupal, WordPress & social media analysis tools also sought.

… and finally: even if the relevant term here wasn’t in the news right now, we think this Whistleblower Ombudsman opportunity with the U.S. House of Representatives would be a pretty interesting post – a strong command of relevant laws & policies and experience conducting trainings and educational outreach desired.

Best wishes for a winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource, which could include lot of great opportunities to enjoy some festival fun as the weather actually becomes seasonally appropriate – find more opportunities in the upcoming weeks here.

• OktoBEARfest – Red Bear Brewing, NE DC – Oct. 4 
• Unite the District Fest – Audi Field – Oct. 4-5   
• Richmond Oktoberfest – Richmond Raceway – Oct. 4-5   
• Rustico Old Town Oktoberfest – Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 5 
• Rustico Ballston Allagash Seafood Festival – Arlington, Va. – Oct. 5 
• Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 5 
• Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 5 
• Hops & Harvest Festival – Columbia, MD – Oct. 5 
• Taste of Annandale – Tom Davis Drive, Annandale, Va. – Oct.5 
• Prince Georges Fall Fest – Bowie, MD – Oct.5 
• Crabtoberfest – Cambridge, MD – Oct. 5 
• St. Nicholas Lutheran Church Oktoberfest – Huntingtown, MD – Oct. 5 
• Rotary of Carroll County Oktoberfest – Westminster, MD – Oct. 5-6  
• Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, DC/MD – Oct. 6