Don't Get Spooked!

Hello Friday job-wanters! We hope one (or more) of these are worth your further pursuit before you secure treats or resort to trickery this weekend.

1) The American Staffing Association has shared this Communications Coordinator role suited for candidates with at least one to two years of relevant work experience; facility with video editing software, online news media monitoring, PR management, and social media management platforms a plus.

2-7) Hager Sharp is actively recruiting for a number of positions – see also main career page

• Account Supervisor, Education/Labor & Economy
• Account Supervisor, Health & Multicultural Marketing/Communications
• Senior Account Exec, Health & Research
• Digital Strategist
• Account Coordinator, Education/Labor & Economy
• Junior Designer

9) The American International Automobile Dealers Association is seeking a Communications & Digital Media Manager with 3-5 years of experience working on Capitol Hill and/or in a public policy environment; background working on automotive and/or business & trade policy issues a plus – North Old Town, Alexandria location

9-11) Self-decribed new breed of climate-focused NGO Carbon180 is growing & recruiting three new team members – see also main career page

• Executive Assistant (pdf) – $65k-$85k
• Senior Policy Advisor, Tech (pdf) – $80k-$100k
• Senior Visiting Fellow, Procurement (pdf) – $100k-$120k

12-14) The National Geographic Society is recruiting for multiple marketing/communications roles – searches managed by Chaloner

• Senior Director, Campaign Marketing – $155k+
• Senior Manager, Paid Media – $92k+
• Senior Manager, Marketing – $92k+

15) The Center for the Study of Social Policy is seeking a Policy Analyst (pdf) to support the Expectant & Parenting Youth in Foster Care initiative – $50k-$65k – 2-7 years of relevant experience preferred – remote-based, preference for NYC area – apply by Nov. 26

16) The Center for Science in the Public Interest is seeking an Engagement Associate with 2+ years of experience working in partnership with community-based organization or grassroots organizing; background working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and other diverse communities a plus – $50k-$55k – remote-based, preferably in Northeast region – apply by Nov. 14

17) Congressional Budget Office – Communications Associate – $18-$25/hr – for individuals currently working toward a master’s degree in a relevant field – apply by Nov. 12

18) J Street is looking to hire a savvy Strategic Campaigns Manager to support their work as an advocate for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans – 4+ years of significant experience in advocacy or communication desired – $55k-$70k – DC or New York

19) World Wildlife Fund – Media & External Affairs Intern – $15-$20/hr

20) American Physical Therapy Association – Director of Development & Engagement supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

21-23) American University

• Content Marketing Coordinator, Business School – $50k-$55k
• General Assignment Reporter, WAMU – $70k-$80k
• General Assignment Reporter, WAMU – evening shift – $70k-$80k

24) Dept. of the Interior – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $87k-$134k – apply by Nov. 4

25) Food & Drug Administration – Supervisory Congressional Affairs Specialist – $144k-$172k – apply by Nov. 12

26-29) Heritage Foundation

• Director, Media & Public Relations
• Government Relations Assistant
• Senior Writer, Donor Communications
• Director, Donor Relations

30-33) Howard University

• Communications Coordinator for Diplomatic Fellowships
• Director of Annual Giving
• Associate Director, Alumni Engagement
• Individual Giving Manager, WHUT

34-36) Ketchum

• Account Supervisor, Public Sector & Government/Health Policy
• Vice President/Group Manager, Content Marketing – DC; New York; Raleigh, NC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX
• Senior Account Exec, Influencer Marketing – DC, New York, Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA 

37) Partnership for Public Service – Associate Manager, Digital Communications supporting the Alliance for Congress

38) Pew Charitable Trusts – Associate, State Fiscal Health

39-40) Pew Research Center

• Research Associate, Media & News
• Research Associate, Family Demography

41-45) POLITICO

• Financial Markets Reporter
• Energy Reporter
• Legislative Compass Reporter
• Audio Producer supporting Playbook Deep Dive
• California Playbook Reporter – Sacramento, CA

46-47) Society for Human Resource Management

• Multimedia Production Manager
• Social Engagement Specialist

48) State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Nov. 2

Best wishes for a fab & fright-free Halloween weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – Fall Festival season is winding down, but here's a couple ideas for the weekend:

• Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival – State Fair Grounds/Timonium, MD – Oct. 29-30 
• Nightmare in the Navy Yard – Southeast DC – Oct. 30 
• 3 Stars Brewing Ghost March (scroll to find) – Downtown NW DC – Oct. 30  
• Old School Hip-Hop Bar Crawl – U Street NW DC – Oct. 30  
• Maryland Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival – Montgomery County Fairgrounds – Oct. 30

Strategy, Chemistry, Responsibility & Vision

1) The Association of Public & Land-grant Universities has shared this Assistant Director, Governmental Affairs post suited for candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience on Capitol Hill, federal agencies or in a government relations setting; background related to science or education a plus – apply by Oct. 31

2) Calvary Women’s Services, a group offering housing, health, education & employment programs to women experiencing homelessness in DC, are seeking a Strategic Communications Director with 5+ years of mid-level communications experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting, along with the ability to develop strong relationships with media & supporters – $80k-$90k – apply by Nov. 14

3-6) The Mortgage Bankers Association has let us know they are actively recruiting for these – see also main career page:

• Senior Policy Advisor
• Associate Vice President, Multi-Family
• Policy Specialist, Member Engagement
• Specialist, State & Local Association Engagement

7) The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is seeking a Communications Coordinator to promote their campaigns & secure news coverage.  If you have a strong interest in plant-based nutrition and 3+ years of experience, they would love to hear from you.

8-9) Currently available with progressive strategic communications firm Feldman Strategies (scroll to find):

1. Director – 7-10 years’ communications experience sought
2. Media Relations Specialist – 3-5 years’ experience desired

10-14) We are just seeing this Oct. 14 comment noting “coordinators are in high demand” at the American Chemistry Council – here’s a larger sample (scroll to find):

• Director, Policy Analysis & Statistics
• Managing Director, Communications
• Coordinator, Market Advocacy/Plastics
• Coordinator, Plastics Division
• Federal Affairs Director

15) World Wildlife Fund – IT Training Specialist – 6+ years’ experience developing and delivering in-person, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led & e-learning training on ERP systems desired; fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

16-17) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant, Economic Policy Studies
• Research Assistant, European & Russian Studies

18) American Jewish World Service – Advocacy Communications Officer – part-time – location flexible

19-21) Bread for the World – see also main career page

• Director of Policy Analysis & Coalition Building (pdf) – $113k-$147k
• Director of Strategic Communications & Campaigns (pdf) – $113k-$147k
• Administrative Manager, Policy & Programs (pdf) – $50k-$65k

22) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Media Relations Advisor – $122k-$159k – apply by Nov. 8

23) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington – Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2022 – communications, research & legal specialties noted

24) Clinton Foundation – Government Relations Manager – New York

25-30) George Mason University

• Tech Policy Associate supporting the National Security Institute – apply by Nov. 4
• Associate Director of Marketing & Communications – apply by Nov. 5
• Development Manager, National Security Institute – apply by Nov. 8
• Director of Marketing, Intercollegiate Athletics – apply by Nov. 18
• Associate Director of Corporation & Foundation Relations – apply by Nov. 19
• Director of Development, School of Policy & Government – apply by Dec. 1

31) Global Communities – Associate, Private Engagement – fundraising support position – Silver Spring, MD or San Diego, CA

32-33) Independent Community Bankers of America

• Vice President, Congressional Relations
• Manager, Political Programs

34) Lobbyit – Government Relations Manager

35) ONE Campaign – Special Assistant to the President & CEO

36-37) S&P Global

• Senior Director, Internal Communications – DC, New York or Boston, MA
• Manager, Internal/External Communications – DC; New York; Centennial, CO; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX or London, UK

38) University of Maryland – Program Manager, Facilities Management Communications – $96k+ – apply by Nov. 10

39) Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars – Vice President, External Relations – apply by Oct. 29

40) World Vision – Policy Advisor for Humanitarian Emergency Affairs

Back in Town and Back at It

Hello Fr!day job-hustlers! We've been away for a few days (Atlanta) and now we're back with a lot of great jobs.  The rest is up to you.

1) The American Institute of Architects has passed along this Senior Manager, Digital Content role – 5-7 years of experience working as part of a digital publishing team desired as well as a background in editorial project management.

2) VEIC is seeking a Communications & Content Strategist to support their work with the DC Sustainable Energy Utility – 2-3 years of marketing, communications, or content development experience desired – apply by Nov. 1

3) Our pals at PoliTemps have let us know that they are looking to bring aboard additional sharp, high-hustle political, PR, media & public affairs temporary staff for a variety of assignments in DC & the metro area.

4-6) Communications, campaign & marketing cabal M+R supports nonprofits engaged in do-good efforts that include fighting for human rights & fostering sustainabilty – and they’re hiring for roles that can be based in DC; New York; Boston, MA; and Los Angeles or Oakland, CA:

• Media Relations Account Exec
• Media Relations Account Supervisor
• Media Relations Associate

7) The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, self-described as America’s Black think tank, has shared this fresh Communications Associate post suited for candidates with 2-3+ years of communications experience & strong writing skills; knowledge of AP Style a plus – $40k-$50k – apply by Nov. 17

8) Center for the Study of Social Policy is in search mode for a Program Analyst/Senior Program Analyst (pdf) supporting the Youth Thrive Initiative – $50k-$90k – background in youth services and familiarity with training curricula, practice tools, policy change & youth advocacy sought; lived experience with intrusive public systems (e.g., foster care, child welfare, juvenile
or family courts, mental health services) preferred – apply by Nov. 19

9) The Perry World House, the global policy think tank of the University of Pennsylvania, has just passed along this Philadelphia-based Director of Communications opportunity – 8-10 years of experience & demonstrated in building & sustaining media relationships and generating high-impact placements desired – $72k-$138k

10) Integrated cross-cultural marketing agency Sensis is seeking a Senior Speech Writer with 6+ years of relevant work experience with demonstrated speechwriting ability to support a Federal government client; public health background a plus – DC or Atlanta, GA

11) World Wildlife Program – Project Communications Specialist supporting the Targeting Natural Resource Corruption project – 5+ years of experience leading & executing international development-related communication or similar background required.

12) The Institute of International Finance is seeking a Digital Media Intern with academic background in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field, as well as some facility with digital marketing & content management systems – see also main career page

13) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Government Affairs Manager – Albany, NY

14) American Consumer Institute – Policy Analyst – search managed by Talent Market

15) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Senior Communications Officer, Narrative & Voice –        Seattle, WA – apply by Nov. 9

16) British Embassy – Defence Policy & Strategy Support Officer – $26/hr – apply by Nov. 2

17) California Certified Organic Farmers – Policy Advocate (pdf) – $54k-$70k – Santa Cruz, CA – see also main career page

18) DC Corrections Information Council – Communications Specialist – $51k-$65k – apply by Oct. 30

19) DC Office of Paid Family Leave – Writer/Editor – $89k-$115k – apply today, Oct. 22

20) FHI 360 – Senior Media Planning/Buying Manager – DC or Atlanta, GA – see also main career page

21-27) Georgetown University

• Assistant Director for Presidential Donor Communications
• Assistant Athletics Communications Director
• Communications Manager, School of Continuing Studies
• Assistant Director of Development, Lombardi Cancer Center
• Associate Director of GUMC Stewardship
• Senior Prospect Development Consultant
• Director of Development, Western Region – California-based

28) HIAS – Communications Specialist – Silver Spring, MD or New York

29) Intelsat – Head of Corporate Communications

30) National Press Foundation – Director of Journalism Training – $110k-$120k

31) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Communications, North America Fire – location flexible

32-33) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Officer, Flood-Prepared Communities/Federal Policy
• Senior Associate/Fact Checker – 6-month term starting Dec. 2021

34) Pew Research Center – Research Associate, Science & Society

35-37) Research!America

• Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy
• Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications
• Manager of Policy & Advocacy

38-39) SEIU

• Communications Program Manager, Public Division – $96k
• Communications Program Manager, State Power Campaign – $96k

40) Siemens – Director of Government Affairs supporting Siemens Healthineers

41) Solar Energy Industries Association – Congressional Affairs Coordinator

42-43) State Policy Network – searches managed by Talent Market

• Marketing Manager
• Events Director

44-47) Union of Concerned Scientists

• Research Associate – one-year term – $41k – apply by Nov. 2
• Coalitions Coordinator, Food and Environment Program – $52k – apply by Nov. 21
• Senior Planned Giving Officer – $95k – DC; Cambridge, MA or Oakland, CA
• Western States Campaign Coordinator – $53k – Oakland, CA – apply by Nov. 19

48-51) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Assistant Managing Editor, Content & News – $75k-$85k
• Communications Manager, School of Data Science – $50k-$62k
• Senior Writer, UVA Health
• Assistant Director of Athletic Communications – $40k-$48k – apply by Oct. 25

52-54) WETA

• Coordinator, Foundation & Government Development
• multiple journalism & support opportunities (scroll to find) also available
• Interns, Spring 2022 – $12/hr – apply by Nov. 15

55) Wounded Warrior Project – Policy & Legislative Analyst

56) World Bank – Program Assistant, Climate Change – apply by Oct. 25

Best wishes for just-****ing-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Find some fun for this weekend below or check out our Fall Festival round-up to for more happenings into November.

• Howl-O-Ween – Rosslyn Gateway Dog Park – Oct. 22
• Shucktoberfest – Shirlington/Arlington – Oct. 23
• Shore Craft Beer Festival – Ocean City, MD – Oct. 23
• Fall Harvest Festival – George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Oct. 23-24
• Tiny Beer Fest – Fairfax City – Oct. 24
  
• Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria – Oct. 24
• Día de los Muertos – Wharf DC – Oct. 24

Fueling Your Friday Job-Search

Hello Friday job-coveters! We hope one (or more) of these fits your fancy, or at least that you get something out of the weekend festivity listings.

1) The Intelligence & National Security Alliance is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator with 3-4 years marketing/communications experience & excellent writing/editing chops; graphic design skills a plus – $50k-$55k

2-4) American Enterprise Institute

• Government Relations Assistant
• External Affairs Assistant
• Research Assistant, Poverty Studies

5-7) APCO Worldwide

• Director, Public Affairs
• Director, Earned Media
• Associate Director, Internal Communications

8) The Atlantic – Associate Editor, Books & Culture – DC or New York

9) British Embassy – Chief Communications Officer, Military & Defence – $62k – apply by Oct. 20

10) CBS News – Broadcast Associate

11-12) Center for American Progress

• Director, Government Affairs – $90k
• Policy Analyst, Financial Regulation & Corporate Governance – $53k

13-14) Communities in Schools – see also main career page

• Senior Director, Institutional Giving
• Manager, Individual Giving

15-17) Edelman PR

• Senior Vice President, Public Relations – energy focus
• Account Supervisor, Social Growth
• Account Exec, Social Strategy

18-19) Exelon Corp.

• Senior Corporate Citizenship Specialist – apply by Oct. 20
• Senior State Government Affairs Manager – Baltimore, MD – apply by Oct. 23

20) George Mason University – Associate Director of Development, College of Humanities & Social Sciences – apply by Nov. 2

21-23) George Washington University

• Associate Director of Development, Business School – $74k-$102k
• Senior Development & Alumni Relations Proposal Writer – $59k-$81k
• Assistant Director of Annual Giving, School of International Affairs – $54k

24-25) Howard University

• Communications & Development Project Coordinator
• Manager of Donor Relations & Stewardship

26) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Campaign Fundraising Manager

27) National Association of Chemical Distributors Senior – Vice President of Government Affairs

28) National Society of Professional Engineers – Manager, Advocacy & Government Relations

29) National Association of Realtors – Federal Housing & Fair Lending Policy Representative

30) National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice – Social Media Manager – $65k-$75k – Spanish language skills preferred

31) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate/Copy Editor supporting Stateline

32-35) Porter-Novelli – DC & other major cities for these:

• Vice President, Health
• Account Supervisor, Health
• Senior Account Exec, Health
• more available (search DC location)

36-38) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Advancement Associate, Smithsonian Women’s Committee – apply today, October 15
• Advancement Assistant, Freer & Sackler Galleries/National Museum of Asian Art – apply by Oct. 25
• Major Gifts Officer, Freer & Sackler Galleries/National Museum of Asian Art – apply by Oct. 25

39) United Health Group – Vice President, External Affairs – Atlanta, GA

40-42) Women for Women International – see also main career page

• Associate Director, Public Relations & Events
• Manager, Brand & Integrated Communications
• Donor Relations Associate

43-44) World Resources Institute

• Communications Coordinator, Energy Program – $46k-$70k
• Communications & Engagement Specialist, Land & Carbon Watch – $53k-$69k

Best wishes for an excellent weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  You'll find some beery & oyster-centric happenings to fuel your Saturday & Sunday below; check out our Fall Festival round-up to help you plot further excursions from into November.

• Atlas Brew Works 8th Anniversary Party – Northeast DC – Oct. 16
• Astro Lab Brewing Anniversary Party – Silver Spring, MD – Oct. 16
• DC Wine Fest – Union Market, Northeast DC – Oct. 16
• Das Best Oktoberfest – M&T Bank Stadium/Baltimore, MD – Oct. 16
• Maryland 5 Star Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase – Elkton, MD – Oct. 16
• Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 16
• U.S. Oyster Festival – Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 16-17
• Old Town Oyster Week – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 16-24

Mid-Weeker

1-2) We'll start your Wednesday with pair of Human Rights Campaign searches being managed by Grossman Solutions

• Deputy Director, Digital & Social/Politics
• Director of Public Education & Research

3) On a related note, Grossman Solutions is also looking to bring aboard a Search Associate for themselves with top-notch interpersonal skills & 4+ years of experience in advocacy, campaigns, politics, labor unions, nonprofits, or business settings – $55k-$65k

4) Here’s one for any HR professionals stopping by: the Center for the Study of Social Policy is seeking a Director of People & Culture (pdf) with 10+ years as a leader in non-profit, philanthropic, or consulting organization; a commitment to workplace diversity, inclusion, and equity; and knowledge of HR policies, systems, and related law – $120k-$130k – apply by Nov. 12

5) Atlas Air – Manager, Government Affairs & Public Policy

6) BRAC USA – Development Manager – New York

7) Child Welfare League of America – Policy Associate – $50k-$55k

8-10) Common Cause

• Communications Director – $120k-$130k
• Director of Major Gifts – $90k-$105k
• Social Media Manager – $50k-$70k

11) Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. – Senior Policy Specialist – $148k-$243k – apply by Oct. 14

12) GCI Health – Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Health Policy

13-27) ICF International (all listed within last week)

• Communications Director
• Senior Communications Manager, Multicultural
• On-Call Communications Program Manager
• Associate Communications Manager, Social Media – remote-based
• Senior Public Relations Specialist, Strategic Engagement
• Senior Public Relations Specialist, Conference & Event Support
• Senior Public Relations & Legislative Specialist
• Senior Communications Specialist, Multicultural
• Senior Public Relations Specialist
• Policy/Legislative Specialist
• Communications Specialist
• Public Relations Specialist, Media Relations
• Public Relations Specialist, Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
• Public Relations Specialist, Strategic Engagement Planning & Coordination Services
• Public Relations Specialist, Speakers Bureau

28) INOVIO Pharmaceuticals – Director, Government Engagement (scroll to find)

29) Instacart – Manager, Public Engagement – see also main career page

30) Malaria No More – Director of U.S. Policy & Advocacy

31) S&P Global – Senior Director, Communications – DC, New York or Boston, MA

32-33) Trout Unlimited

• Director of Donor Communications
• Foundation Relations Officer

34-39) UN Foundation

• Executive Director, U.S. Climate Alliance     
• Communications Associate, Clean Cooking Alliance
• Director, Government Engagement, Clean Cooking Alliance
• International Engagement & Advance Officer
• Senior Communications Manager, Digital Impact Alliance
• Communications Associate, Clean Cooking Alliance

40-44) VOTO Latino

• Vice President of Communications – $100k-$110k
• Director of Strategic Partnerships – $75k-$85k
• Research Manager, Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab – $70k-$80k
• Digital Organizing Manager – $50k-$60k
• Partnerships & Events Associate – $45k

Great Jobs, New Jobs, Fun Jobs ...

... and perhaps even some "pay the bills/remain insured" jobs. Happy Friday and have at 'em!

1) MENTOR National is seeking a Grassroots Organizing Manager to lead their efforts to build support for expanding youth mentoring programs nationwide – $55k – remote-based, with a preference for applicants the DC area – search managed by Positively Partners

2) The Humane Rescue Alliance is actively recruiting for a Social Media Specialist with 2-3+ years of experience in content creation, storytelling, and strategic social media management; facility in video production, filming & editing preferred – see also main career page

3) Susan Davis International has shared this Account Executive, Marketing & Communications (scroll to find) role suited for candidates with 4-6 years of related experience; federal, agency, or military health background a plus.

4-11) ACLU – DC or New York, except as otherwise noted

• Campaign Strategist, Liberty Division
• Communications Strategist
• Deputy Political Director, Democracy Division Director
• National Organizing Specialist – DC only
• Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Impact Strategy
• Senior Campaign Strategist, Democracy Division
• Senior Digital Organizing Specialist
• Campaign Strategist, Equality Division – DC or New York

12-13) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant, Technology Policy Studies
• Research Assistant, Foreign & Defense Policy/Demographics & Political Economy

14) British Embassy – Partnership Engagement Manager, UK Research & Innovation – $62k – apply by Oct. 28

15) CNN – Associate Producer, Campaigns/Elections

16) Defense Security Cooperation Agency – Strategic Communications Manager supporting the Africa Center for Strategic Studies – $115k-$137k – apply by Oct. 19

17) Farmers Restaurant Group – Social Media Manager – see also main career page

18) George Washington University – Senior Marketing Specialist supporting the National Capital Poison Center – $59k-$81k

19-20) Global Impact

• Senior Associate
• Project Support Intern

21-27) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find)

• Senior Vice President of Communications – search managed by Koya Partners
• Senior Digital Organizer
• Deputy Press Secretary, Politics
• Deputy Press Secretary, Programs
• Assistant Press Secretary, Programs
• Deputy Director, Digital & Social/Politics
• Deputy National Campaign Director

28) National Center for Public Policy Research – Program Coordinator, Free Enterprise Project – search managed by Talent Market

29-33) National Council of Urban Indian Health – see also main career page

• Federal Relations Director
• Communications Associate – $50k
• Policy Analyst – $55k
• Public Health Associate
• Grants & Contracts Associate – $25/hr

34-38) Northrop Grumman

• Media & Public Relations Manager – Dulles, Va.; Huntsville, AL; Redondo Beach, CA or Chandler, AZ – $124k-$187k
• Communications Manager – multiple Northern Virginia locations, Linthicum, MD; Rolling Meadows, IL or San Diego, CA – $110k-$166k
• Senior Principal Communications Representative – $103k-$155k – Falls Church, Va.
• Communications Representative – $67k-$101k – Falls Church, Va.
• Media and Public Relations Specialist/Principal Media & Public Relations Specialist – Dulles, Va. or other possible Virginia location – $61k-$126k

39) Qatar Foundation International – Senior Communications Manager – search managed by Staffing Advisors

40) State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $122k-$155k – apply by Oct. 19

41) TransUnion – Senior Director, Government Relations

42) U.S. Agency for Global Media – Communications Specialist & Writer/Editor – $103k-$159k – apply today, Oct. 8

Best wishes for a super-excellent Fall weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's some happenings that can help make that happen. See the full round-up for more on weekends ahead:

• Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 8-9 
• Snallygaster 2021 – Downtown DC – Oct. 9 
• Chesapeake Wine Festival – Chesapeake, Va. – Oct. 9
• Prince George’s Fall Festival – Bowie, MD – Oct. 9-10 
• Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 10
• Oyster Wars @ Other Half Brewing – Northeast DC – Oct. 10
  
• Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 10 
• Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour – George Washington's Mount Vernon – Oct. 10
  

Mid-Week 40

1) The World Wildlife Fund is seeking an Executive Assistant, Marketing & Communications with 8+years of demonstrated in administrative positions, including 3 years supporting an executive office – facility with with programs such as Workday, SmartSimple, Adaptive, Workzone & Airtable would help your case.

2) Anthem – Government Relations Manager

3) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Development Assistant – temporary position – Annapolis, MD

4-5) DC United – see also main career page

• Director, Marketing
• Director, Community Relations

6) Digimarc – Director, Public Affairs

7) Embassy of Canada – Trade Program Coordinator/Assistant – $57k – Boston, MA – apply by Oct. 14

8) Families USA Foundation – Director of Communications

9-18) Georgetown University

• Communications Associate supporting the Center on Privacy & Technology
• Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
• Senior Director of Development, Business School
• Senior Director of Development, Medical Center
• Director of Development, Medical Center
• Director of Development, Georgetown College/Special Projects
• Senior Associate Director for Planned Giving & Estate Administration
• Senior Development Associate for Family Philanthropy
• Development Associate, Midwest & Southwest
• Development Associate, Northeast – New York

19) National Women’s Law Center – Strategy & Policy Manager for State Advocacy – $73k

20-24) Nature Conservancy

• Associate Director, Global Communications Management – location flexible
• Director of Marketing & Communications – Little Rock, AR – apply by Oct. 18
• Deputy Director of Philanthropy – New Haven, CT
• Donor Relations Manager – Honolulu, HI – apply by Oct. 22

25) Okta – Director, U.S. Government Affairs

26) Paralyzed Veterans of America – Donor Services Manager – see also main career page

27) So Others Might Eat – Grants Manager – see also main career page

28) Surface Transportation Board – Director of Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, & Compliance – $132k-$199k – apply by Oct. 19

29-30) Third Way

• Policy Advisor for Nuclear Power
• Economic Policy Advisor

31) United Way – Major Gifts Officer

32-33)  University of California Student Association – see also main career page

• Federal Government Relations Director (pdf) – $60k-$68k – DC-based – apply by Oct. 10
• Policy Director (pdf) – $60k-$68k – Sacramento, CA – apply by Oct. 10

34-35) University of Maryland

• Alumni Relations Coordinator, Business School – apply by Oct. 11
• Communications Assistant supporting the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center – apply by Oct. 15

36) Water.org – Strategic Development Executive – San Francisco Bay area or flexible – search managed by On-Ramps

37-40) Wunderman Thompson

• Senior Media Manager, Health
• Senior Strategist, Health
• Senior Account Exec, Health
• Account Exec, Health

Let's Get Started

Our weekend was pretty pleasant.  Now on to your job-seek week; we plan (well, hope) to post today, Wednesday, and Friday.

1 ) Eskolta is hiring a Director of Research & Policy – ideal candidate is an experienced data scientist, analyst & storyteller with a strong leadership background and a commitment to fighting social injustice through promoting a culture of learning, empowerment, and equity in schools – $155k-$120k – DC, New York or Boston, MA – search managed by Positively Partners

2) The International Council on Clean Transportation is recruiting for a Communications Manager with 7+ years’ experience and knowledge of/experience with environmental issues related to climate change, transportation or energy – $106k-$112k – DC or San Francisco, CA – see also main career page

3) Edelman Global Advisory, a newly launched standalone international advisory firm within PR giant Edelman, is seeking an Account Supervisor with a strong understanding on topics dominating the global policy agenda, as well as  global regulatory currents, policymaking procedures, and how of media to shape business-critical public policymaking outcomes in DC & worldwide.

4) Adeo Advocacy, a woman-owned & -led public affairs form in Baltimore is seeking a Candidate & Fundraising Account Manager (pdf) who has been through at least one cycle of campaign fundraising and finance experience, preferably including call time management and event planning; knowledge of NGP and/or EveryAction also desired.

5) Americorps – Public Affairs/Digital Communications Specialist – $60k-$68k – apply today, Oct. 4

6-9) Common Cause

• Communications Director – $120k-$130k
• Policy & Engagement Manager – $60k-$65k – Honolulu, HI
• Social Media Manager – $50k-$70k
• Executive Assistant – $55k-$65k

10) Congressional Budget Office – Health Policy Analyst – $100k-$160k – apply by Nov. 28

11) General Services Administration – Press Assistant – $87k-$113k – apply by Oct. 12

12) Minority Business Development Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $87k-$134k – apply by Oct. 7

13-14) National Association of Counties

• Associate Legislative Director, Telecommunications & Technology
• Communications Specialist

15-17) Prosperity Now

• Director of Media Relations – $130k-$145k
• Director, Individual Giving
• Individual Giving Manager

18-20) SAIC

• Vice President of Public Relations
• Director of Executive Communications
• Senior Communications Analyst

21) Unite America – Senior Communications Director – $100k-$115k – DC or Denver, CO

Late to the Game

Hello Friday job-wanters! We're a little behind schedule today; perhaps we'll add a few more this afternoon to atone for our tardiness.  Almost all of these are direct-to-us submissions to start.

1) Camris is seeking a Senior Reporting and Communications Advisor to support the USAID-backed President’s Malaria Initiative – 9+ years’ experience in reporting/communications related to international development & public health sought; background supporting malaria-related work a plus.

2) Sunrise Senior Living is recruiting for a Manager, External Communications with 4-7 years of public relations, corporate communications, journalism, and/or marketing experience; mix of agency and in-house experience a plus.

3) The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is seeking a Senior Director of Communications with 5+ years of related experience that includes a blend of advocacy and media relations work – Capitol Hill location – apply by Oct. 22

4) The National Education Association has passed along this well-compensated ($100/hr) Freelance Communications Writer role crafting op-eds, scripts, talking points, quotes & speeches

5) Unity Health Care, the largest network of Community Health Centers in the District, is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist with at least 1-2 years of experience in the field. Strong copy writing skills and proficiency in developing social media strategies & content are musts.

6) The Democratic Mayors Association is seeking a Program and Communications Associate
 With 1-3 years of experience in a political, non-profit, or campaign setting, familiarity with Twitter, Facebook, Squarespace, Canva, Mailchimp, or similar platforms, and a passion for cities, progressive politics & local progress.

7) The Signal Group has passed along an Associate, Communications (scroll to find) post suited for aspirants with at least one year of PR agency, in-house, or government communications experience as well as strong oral & written communication skills, particularly under deadline pressure.

8) Global Fishing Watch is casting a net for a Senior Director of Global Programs with 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally in policy, public affairs, or political work and preferably in a multi-cultural/multi-country environment – San Francisco, CA – search managed by CEA Consulting

9) British Embassy – Policy Advisor, UK Mission to the UN – $67k – New York – apply by Oct. 17

10-15) Washington Post

• Projects Editor – apply by Oct. 5
• News Aide – apply by Oct. 8
• Digital Threats Reporter – apply by Oct. 11
• Director of News Research – apply by Oct. 12
• Deputy Managing Editor – apply by Oct. 12
• Newsroom Interns – Summer 2022 – apply by noon (ET), Oct. 6

We'll probably add a few more to today's set, so check back later.  Best wishes for a superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; maybe these happenings noted below will help that cause as festival season rounds into high gear. See the full fall round-up for more on weekends ahead:

• Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Oct. 1-2
• Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Oct. 1-3
• Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 1-3
• Georgetown French Market – Oct. 1-3
• Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Oct. 1-11
  
• Port City Brewing Oktoberfest – Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 2
• Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 2
• Oktoberfest at the Wharf & Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash – DC Waterfront – Oct. 2
• Atlas Brewing Festbier Event – Ivy City, NE DC – Oct. 2
• Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 2
• Porchfest – Adams Morgan DC – Oct. 2
  
• Broccoli City Festival – RFK Stadium Grounds – Oct. 2
• Hops & Harvest Festival – Columbia, MA – Oct. 2
• St. Nicholas Lutheran Church Oktoberfest – Huntingtown, MD – Oct. 2
• Virginia Wine Festival – Ashburn, Va. – Oct. 2-3
• Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, DC/MD – Oct. 3
• Porchfest – Southeast DC – Oct. 3