We'd Like to Send You to New Mexico

Your Monday set includes an intriguing opportunity to put yourself in lovely Los Cruces or thereabouts, along with other closer-to-home listings for most of you (we assume). This is probably our only edition this week.

1) Pivotal Ventures, an investment & incubation company created by Melinda French Gates, is seeking a Senior Director, Pivotal Brand Communications with 15+ years of strategic and/or programmatic communications experience & strong familiarity with philanthropy, non-profit, policy and advocacy and impact investment communities – $322k-$350k – search managed by Chaloner

2) The Economic Development Administration is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist focusing on social media, including @US_EDA, we’d imagine – $94k-$122k – apply by Mar. 28

3-4) The Consortium of Social Science Associations has let us know they are actively recruiting for these – see also main career page

• Assistant Director of Government Relations (pdf) – $75k-$100k
• Director of Public Affairs/Communications Specialist (pdf) – $65k-$100k

5) The Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project works ensure historically excluded communities have access & are part of decision-making processes related to public lands & conservation issues in the Southwest U.S., and they’re recruiting for a Development Director with demonstrated experience creating comprehensive development plans & proven track record in soliciting and securing five-and six-figure gifts – $85k-$95k – remote-based in region w/ preference for proximity to Las Cruces, NM – search managed by Bonsai Leadership Group.

6) The International Foundation for Electoral Systems is seeking an Advocacy & Government Affairs Advisor with 15+ years experience in relevant positions in government or conducting government affairs on behalf of a mission-driven organization, preferably on foreign affairs/assistance issues – see also main career page

7) The Mortgage Bankers Association has asked us to help raise the interest rate on this Meetings Assistant post suited for candidates with 5+ years of prior relevant work experience providing admin support & facilitating onsite events

8) Political, digital & public affairs consulting firm Arc Initiatives is putting out the call for Summer 2023 Interns – 15-to-32 hrs/wk @ $16/hr – open to both current students & recent grads – Apr. 17 application deadline noted, but review of resumes starts Apr. 3

9) America’s Public Television Stations – Legislative & Communications Assistant – $50k-$60k

10-14) British Embassy

• Assistant to the Social Secretary – $19/hr – apply by Apr. 6
• Executive Assistant to the Minister Counsellor (Political) – $58k – apply by Apr. 9
• Defence & Nuclear Policy Support Officer – $58k – apply by Apr. 10
• Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Technology – $76k – Boston, MA – apply by Apr. 5
• Digital Communications Officer – $28/hr – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Apr. 10

15) Cognoa – Executive Director, Government Affairs & Policy – $220k-$250k

) CVS Health – Lead Director, Government Relations

16) Danaher Corp. – Senior Director, Science & Technology Communications – $230k-$250k – DC & several other major U.S. cities

17) DC Board of Elections – Director of Communications – $114k-$160k – apply by Apr. 10

18) DOJ/Office of Justice Programs – Public Affairs Specialist/Media Officer – $132k-172k – apply by Apr. 3

19) Federal Reserve Board of Governors – Assistant Congressional Liaison (search job number 23569) – $117k-$185k

20) International Republican Institute – Government Affairs Specialist – $58k-$88k

21) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Director, Federal Affairs

22) National Park Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$145k – apply by Mar. 29; subject to early closure

23) Northern Virginia Association of Realtors – Director of Political Affairs – $125k

24) ONE Campaign – Associate Director, Membership Mobilization

25) Scout Motors – Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

26) Smithsonian Institution – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Asian Pacific American Center – $132k-$172k – apply by Apr. 3; subject to early closure

27) U.S. Geological Survey – Public Affairs Specialist – $64k-$102k – Laurel, MD; Turners Falls, MA or Kearneysville, WV – apply by Mar. 31; subject to early closure

28-33) Washington Post

• Editorial Writer – U.S. domestic policy focus
• Politics Breaking News Reporter – priority for apps by Mar. 29
• Campaign Trail Reporter – priority for apps by Mar. 31
• Next Generation Editor – priority for apps by Mar. 31
• Metro Audience Strategy Editor – priority for apps by Apr. 2
• Staff Writer, Artificial Intelligence & Algorithms Reporter – San Francisco, CA

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1-4) Crosscut Strategies has passed along a call for talented candidates at a broad range of experience levels – see also main career page

• Vice President – 10+ years’ experience
• Director – 7+ years’ experience
• Strategic Communications Manager – 5+ years’ experience
• Associate/Senior Associate – 0-2 years’ experience

5) American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics – Advocacy Manager

6-7) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant, Technology Policy Studies
• Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy/Russian Studies – Russian language skills a plus

8) Arc Aspcio – Strategic Communications Associate, Dam Safety

9) Ayuda – Advocacy Manager 

10-11) Biotechnology Industry Organization

• Director, Federal Government Relations – agriculture & environment focus
• Director, Patient Advocacy & Alliances

12) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Coordinator, Office of the President – Seattle, WA – apply by Mar. 24

13) Cato Institute – Research Associate, Technology Policy

14) Center for American Progress – Social Media Strategist/Senior Social Media Strategist, Digital Advocacy – $61k-$81k

15) DC Public Service Commission – Policy Advisor – $166k-$164k – apply by Mar. 25

16) Defense Logistics Agency – Strategic Communications & Content Specialist – $121k-$172k – Ft. Belvoir, Va; New Cumberland, PA or Whitehall, OH – apply by Mar 26

17) Environmental Defense Fund – Communications Manager, Petrochemicals – $83k-$91k

18) ECS Federal – Communications Manager supporting the NIH – $125k-$135k

19) General Dynamics IT – Senior Communications Specialist supporting the National Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases – Atlanta, GA

20) George Mason University – Event Coordinator – $40k – apply by Mar. 31

21-22) GSK/GlaxoSmithKline

• Director, Corporate Government Affairs
• Director, Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy

23-27) Human Rights Watch – we presume their DC office is among the multiple locations considered for most/all of these

• Researcher/Advocate, U.S. Democracy – apply by Mar. 26
• Research Assistant, Health & Reproductive Justice – apply by Mar. 31
• Researcher, Women's Rights Division – apply by Mar. 31
• Associate Director, U.S. Program – apply by Apr. 9
• Senior Advocate, Environment & Human Rights – apply by Apr. 13

28) International Food Policy Research Institute – Communications Specialist

29) League of Conservation Voters – National Press Secretary – $83k-$101k – apply by Apr. 2

30) Maritime Administration – Public Information Officer – $155k-$183k – apply by Mar. 28

31) Mystery association – Communications Manager – search managed by Creative Options

32) Mystery Arlington employer – Graphic Designer – $27-$37/hr – search managed by Cella

33-35) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate, State Decarbonization Campaigner
• Senior Officer, Clean Grid & Energy
• Officer, State Decarbonization Campaign Lead – DC or remote-based in NC, SC, FL or TX

36-37) Pew Research Center

• Research Assistant, Politics – $48k
• Research Assistant, Religion – $48k

38-39) Recycling Partnership

• Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager – $65k-$85k – remote-based
• Events & Marketing Communications Contractor – location negotiable   

40) Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation – Director of Development & Communications – $70k-$80k

41) Smithsonian Institution – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $132k-$172k – apply by Mar. 29

42-44) Third Way

• Policy Advisor supporting the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity
• Deputy Director of Development, Climate & Energy Program
• Development Advisor

Score One of These

Happy March Madness! Before you enjoy (or ignore) the games, we've got 61 opportunities to share.

Interested in a career in foreign policy/international affairs? Foreign Affairs is hosting a virtual grad school open house/admissions fair with representatives from 34 programs on April 5 – 11:00am-2:00pm ET)

1) The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks is actively recruiting for a Communications Director with 7+ years of related experience in media relations, specifically relating to financial services – $100k-$125k

2) The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is seeking a Managing Director of Outreach with 10+ years’ relevant experience in a university, academic institution, think tank, research center, trade association, advocacy group, or similar setting; background working to connect and market ideas to groups and networks in and/or around policymaking also valued – search managed by Talent Market

3) The Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies is seeking a Development Associate with 2+ years of relevant fundraising experience – $60k-$70k

4) American Association of Geographers – Digital Marketing Coordinator – $60k-$65k

5) American Bankers Association – Vice President, Congressional Relations

6) American Oversight – Researcher – $65k-$64k

7) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Manager, Advocacy Communications & Engagement – $70k-$78k

8-9) American Trucking Associations

• Legislative Affairs & Grassroots Operations Specialist
• Transportation Policy Specialist

10-11) Chesapeake Bay Foundation

• Director of Major Giving – $85k-$100k –  Annapolis, MD
• Director of Major Giving – $82k-$92k – central Virginia located

12) City of Laurel, MD – TV Production Assistant – $21/hr

13) Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation – New England States Assistant Manager – remote-based in region

14-21) Conservation International

• Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – location flexible
• Communications & Marketing Director
• Communications Manager
• Senior Director Climate Policy – can be remote-based
• Senior Director, Leadership Engagement
• Climate Strategy Coordinator
• Senior Major Gifts Coordinator
• Visual Storytelling Video Editor

22) Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation – Information Officer – $72k-$120k – apply by Mar. 31

23-24) Fairfax County Park Authority

• Marketing Brand Manager/Communications Specialist – $62k-$104k – apply by Mar. 17
• Marketing Brand Manager/Communications Specialist – $62k-$104k – focus on FFX’s 7 public golf courses – apply by Mar. 17

25-26) Federal Housing Finance Agency

• Senior Congressional Affairs Specialist – $133k-$227k – apply by Mar. 17
• Principal Congressional Affairs Specialist – $154k-$262k – apply by Mar. 17

27) Federal Reserve Board of Governors – Communications Specialist, Information Technology (search job number 23575) – $74k-$185k

28) Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board – Congressional Affairs Liaison –  $132k-$172k  – apply by Mar. 25

29) Freedman Consulting – Digital Content Associate (pdf)

30-31) Friends Committee on National Legislation – see also main career page

• Legislative Director for Foreign Policy – $104k-$156k
• Economic Justice Policy & Advocacy Manager – $65k-$85k

32) International Center for Journalists – Program Intern

33-34) International Fund for Animal Welfare

• Communications Manager
• Leadership Giving Officer, East Coast – can be remote-based within region

35-36) International Spy Museum

• Social Media Specialist
• Director of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

37) League of Conservation Voters – Associate Manager of Development Administration – $63k-$77k

38) Monumental Sports & Entertainment – Social Media Video Producer for the Wizards

39) National Archives and Records Administration – Congressional Relations Specialist – $53k-$102k – apply by Mar. 21

40) National Community Pharmacists Association – Director of Communications

41) Network Designs – Media Relations Specialist supporting the FAA

42) Peraton – Strategic Communications & Outreach Officer

43) Sevita – Communications Manager – remote-based

44-47) Story Partners (scroll to find)

• Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs
• PR Account Exec
• Digital Manager
• Public Affairs Interns – Summer 2023

48) Tennessee Valley Authority – Senior Consultant, Federal Communications – apply by Mar. 26

49-56) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Advancement Coordinator – $42k-$52k – apply by Mar. 27
• Assistant Director of Marketing, Athletics – apply by Mar. 31
• Communications Strategist/Senior Communications Strategist supporting the Equity Center – $57k-$80k – apply by Apr. 7
• Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, Virginia Humanities – $65k-$80k
• Writer & Editor, School of Data Science – $50k-$60k
• Senior Writer, UVA Health Development
• Executive Director of Development, UVA Engineering
• Associate Director of Development, School of Medicine

57-59) Urban Institute

• Communications Project Specialist
• Policy Assistant supporting the Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy
• Events Manager

60) Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless – Attorney/Counsel, Policy & Advocacy (pdf) – $70k – JD required

61) Zimmer Biomet – Government Affairs Manager – see also main career page

Best wishes for a cheery St. Patrick's Day and a superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Fund, Institute, Center & Commission

Fun fact: Of the 52 opportunities noted today, 40 include salary and/or application deadline info (14 feature both).  We like that practice.

1) The Association of Public & Land Grant Universities is seeking an Associate, Public Affairs & Governmental Affairs with communications and/or admin support experience as well as an understanding of how the news media, Congress, & Executive Branch work – apply by Mar. 31

2) The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund is seeking a Chief Marketing & Communications Officer with 10+ years of experience in communications, marketing or public relations that includes management responsibilities – $200k-$250k – DC or New York – search managed by Chaloner

3) American Oversight is seeking a Deputy Executive Director to lead a team of lawyers, researchers, and partnership and communications specialists – JD & 8+ years relevant experience desired – $210k-$230k

4) Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) is seeking an experienced Strategic Engagement Associate to manage the PRRI Public Fellows program & foster stakeholder relationships for mission-driven work at the intersection of religion, politics, and culture – $75k-$85k – apply by Apr. 23

5) The Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies is seeking a Communications Associate with 2-3+ years of communications experience, facility with Wordpress & newsletter software, and an interest in the advancement of African American communities – $55k – remote-based in Eastern time zone; preference for DC or New York area – apply by Mar. 17

6) Everytown for Gun Safety is seeking a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager, Implementation with 5+ years of relevant experience; MPA, MPPA or JD a plus – $85k-$100k

7) The Virginia Dept. of Transportation is seeking a Richmond-based Assistant Division Administrator, External Communications with senior- or executive-level experience supervising & motivating a PR/communications team – $90k-$147k – apply by Mar. 25

8) The Center for Community Progress seeks a curious and detail-oriented Communications Intern for the Summer 2023 term – $25/hr – some amount of experience in writing for broad audiences desired – apply by Mar. 27

9-11) British Embassy

• Public Diplomacy Officer – $62k – New York – apply by Mar. 20
• Head of Press, Politics & Public Affairs – $76k –  Boston, MA – apply by Mar. 26
• Chief Communications Officer – $76k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Apr. 3

12) Chick-fil-A – Senior Lead Advisor, New Restaurant Public Relations – Atlanta, GA

13-17) Edelman PR

• Account Supervisor/Program Manager, Digital Integrated Campaigns
• Senior Analyst/Senior Account Exec, International Public Affairs
• Senior Analyst, Global Advisory
• Research Associate
• Executive Assistant

18-22) Families USA

• Senior Director, Health Policy – $165k-$185k
• Senior Director, Communications – $145k-$165k
• Strategic Partnerships Campaign Manager – $68k-$75k
• Policy Analyst – $65k-$72k
• Partnership Mobilization Associate – $52k-$58k

23) gmmb – Interns – Summer 2023 – $16/hr – DC or Seattle, WA – apply by Mar. 31

24) General Services Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$145k – apply by Mar. 22

25-26) Georgetown University

• Director of Strategic Communications supporting the O'Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law
• Senior Communications Manager supporting the Center for Innovation in Global Health

27-31) Hattaway Communications

• Writer/Media Relations Professional – $56k-$70k
• Research Associate – $56k-$70k
• Associate Art Director – $56k-$70k
• Junior Associate – $45k-$55k
• Junior Research Associate – $45k-$55k

32) National Indian Gaming Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $112k-$145k – apply by Mar. 21

33) ONE Campaign – Senior Director, U.S. Government Relations

34-36) Progressive Policy Institute (scroll to find)

• Economic Policy Analyst
• Director of National Security Policy
• National Press Secretary

37-45) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find where applicable)

• Special Events Coordinator – $94k-$122k – apply by Mar. 21
• Advancement Specialist, National Zoological & Conservation Biology Institute – apply by March 21
• Communications & Project Coordinator (pdf) – to $60k – apply by Mar. 22
• Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $132k-$172k – apply by Mar. 23
• Advancement Associate – apply by Apr. 3
• Major Gifts Officer, National Museum of Natural History – apply by Apr. 3
• Major Gifts Officer, Smithsonian American Art Museum – apply by Apr. 3
• Advancement Specialist, National Museum of Natural History – apply by Apr. 5
• Major Gifts Officer, National Museum of the American Indian – apply by Apr. 7

46-48) SpaceX

• Federal Spectrum Advisor – $190k-$230k
• Global Government Affairs Manager – $110k-$145k
• Satellite Policy Manager – $75k-$110k

49) Virginia Office of the State Inspector General – Communications Manager – $66k-$95k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Mar 23

50-52) World Bank

• Communications Officer, Messaging – apply by Mar. 21
• Senior Communications Officer, Treasury & Mobilization – apply by Mar. 22
• Senior Communications Officer, Head of Messaging/Corporate Editor – apply by Mar. 28

And Now It's Monday

Welcome back to your job-seek week.

1) The Small Business Majority is seeking an entry-level Communications Assistant with up to 2 years communications experience, superior writing skills & social media savvy – note: we’re told that the Grant Writer role shown above it is no longer available.

2) The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is hiring a Director of Public Policy, who will be responsible for leading legislative, administrative, and advocacy matters with a primary focus on states in the Midwest and South and some strategic federal engagement – $120k-$140k – remote-based in DC area, NYC, or South & Midwest regions.

3) The Pew Charitable Trusts are seeking an Associate Digital Producer with at least one year of experience producing content on a CMS in a fast-paced environment; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud also desired.

4) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Copy & Content Editor – 6-8+ years of experience in editing of marketing, development & informational materials sought.

5) Montgomery Parks is now recruiting for a part-time/seasonal Communications Assistant with strong writing skills, facility with InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator; knowledge of WordPress preferred – $15-$23/hr

6) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Supervisory Media Relations Officer – $117k-$152k – apply by Mar. 9; subject to early closure

7) Cummins – Director of Government Relations

8) DC Bar Association – Communications & Marketing Specialist supporting their Pro Bono Center – $55k-$65k

9) DC Dept. of Corrections – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$160k – apply by Mar. 12

10-11) Events DC – see also main career page

• Director, Government Affairs & Strategic Planning
• Web Content Manager

12) Hispanic Access Foundation – Conservation Communications Associate – $50k-$60k

13) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Public Relations Specialist

14) Major League Baseball – Communications Coordinator – $56k-$65k – New York

15) National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors – Legislative Liaison

16) Open City Advocates – Communications Manager (pdf) – $54k-$58k – apply by Mar. 31

17) Smithsonian/National Museum of African Art – Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$122k – apply by Mar. 9

18) University of Maryland – Communications Coordinator supporting the Do Good Institute – apply by Mar. 22

19) U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms – Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist – $98k-$146k – apply by Mar. 16

20) VoteVets Action Fund – Communications Director

21) Washington Metro Area Transit Authority – Vice President, Communications – apply by Mar. 8