Thursday, February 29, 2024

Take a Leap

Make your Leap Day a little leappier (?) by taking a shot at one or more of these.

1) The American Association for Justice is seeking a Digital Communications Manager with 3+ years of digital communications experience; background related to media, political campaigns, Hill offices, or public relations preferred – see also main career page

2) The Economic Innovation Group has shared this Manager of Public Policy (pdf) role suited for candidates with 5+ years of experience in the fields of public policy or government affairs, preferably including work on Capitol Hill or at an agency focused on economic policy – see also main career page

3-5) Aerospace Industries Association (scroll to find)

6) All Saints ChurchCommunications Director (pdf) – part-time – Woodbridge, Va. – see also main career page

7-13) American Progress

14) American UniversityDirector of Development supporting WAMU

15) Appalachian Trail Conservancy Vice President of Conservation & Government Relations – $130k-$150k – remote-based – see also main career page

16) The AtlanticAssistant Editor – $55k-$65k

17-20) Atlantic Council

21-24) Bloomberg Industry Group

25-26) Brookings Institution

27) College of American PathologistsPolicy Analyst, Healthcare Quality & Diagnostic Excellence – see also main career page

28-31) Edelman PR – see also main career page

32) Federal Trade CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Mar. 9

33-36) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

37-38) Laudato Si’ Movement – remote-based positions

39-40) Meridian International Center

41-42) Nature Conservancy

43-44) Northrop Grumman

45-46) Panagora Group

47) Pew Charitable TrustsPrincipal Editorial Associate

48) Union of Concerned ScientistsExecutive Assistant supporting two Vice Presidents – $59k-$66k

49-50) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

We’ll wrap up by sharing a promo for Indeed’s forthcoming webinar on Careers in the Sports Industry (Mar. 21) that popped into our inbox and also mention the various tutorials & events we see in their online Job Search Academy.

Best wishes for a fine weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. You can mark the 90th anniversary of the end of Prohibition in DC with the long-waited return of History & Hops at Heurich House on Friday, Mar. 1.

Monday, February 26, 2024

43 on 2/26

Hello Monday! Let's get at it!

1) George Washington University has passed along this fresh Senior Communications Associate role suited for candidates with 2+ years of relevant professional experience, exceptional writing skills & strong familiarity with digital platforms.

2) The Primary Care Collaborative is seeking a Communications Associate with strong writing skills & 1-2 years of experience in communications, marketing or public affairs for a health care organization, Hill office, nonprofit organization, government agency, or political campaign – $50k

3-4) Grifols is recruiting for a Corporate Affairs Director to lead in the development and advancement of the company's PR & public policy objectives with a focus on Federal and State health policy & advocacy – 7+ years’ experience in health policy through trade association, private sector or other relevant position; Capitol Hill background preferred – policy research/analysis-focused Corporate Affairs Manager role also available for candidates w/ 5+ years relevant experience.

5-9) Democratic-focused campaign firm Pivot Group has shared these & tell us that they will consider applications for about a week beyond the Feb. 27 priority deadline noted – can be remote-based in multiple locations, including DC, except as otherwise noted:

10) 3MGovernment Affairs Manager, Americas supporting a new healthcare spin-off entity

11) Alliance for Health PolicyFellows – Summer 2024 – already-funded funded fellowship or scholarship required – apply by Apr. 5

12-14) American Kidney Fund (scroll to find for first two)

15) American Podiatric Medical AssociationAssistant Director, Federal Legislative Advocacy

16) Ascension Health Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy

17) Boston UniversityDirector of Federal Relations – DC-based – see also main career page

18-19) Brand USA – see also main career page

20) CACI Senior Executive Speech Writer & Editor – $89k-$197k

21-23) Capitol Hill

24) Conagra BrandsManager, Government Affairs

25) Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentPublic Affairs Specialist/Speechwriter – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 5; subject to early closure

26) Development Finance Corp.Legislative Affairs Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Mar. 7

27) Elevance Health Public Relations Manager, Crisis Communications – DC or multiple other locations possible

28) Events DCCommunications Manager – see also main career page

29-32) Georgetown University

33) National Association of Social WorkersPublic Policy Associate

34-35) National Indian Health Board – see also main career page

36) New York LifeFederal Governmental Affairs Lobbyist – $115k-$160k

37) Ocean ConservancyLegislative Specialist – $53k-$66k

38) Pacific Legal FoundationMedia Manager – Arlington, Va. or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

39) TikTokCommunications Manager, Civility & Integrity

40) Treasury Dept./Office of Foreign Assets ControlPublic Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 4

41-42) United Nations Foundation

43) … and finally: leverage your 4+ years of military, law enforcement, industrial security, or intelligence-related experience and ability to obtain & maintain a Top-Secret security clearance to claim this Foreign Travel Security Officer post with the House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms – $105k-$118l – apply by Feb. 29

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Full of Ourselves

Welcome back to your abbreviated working- and or searching-week! We're pretty happy with what we've unearthed for you here.

1) The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is seeking a Community Engagement Project Lead, Research with 6+ years of experience conducting qualitative & quantitative research, analyzing data to inform priorities & programs, and communicating with diverse stakeholders – $87k-$106k – Bethesda, MD/hybrid

2-3) The Center for Science in the Public Interest has shared these:

4-5) Communications & reputation management stalwart Purple Strategies has let us know they are actively recruiting for these roles – North Old Town Alexandria or Chicago, IL – see also main careers page

  • Client Lead/Senior Director – 12+ years of statewide/national political campaign experience and/or related professional services and strategic communications background
  • Program Lead/Director – 10+ years of relevant experience in political campaigns or state/federal communications-focused roles, Fortune 500 corporate communications, and/or PR, issue communications or public affairs agency setting.

6-7) AFL-CIO

8-10) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees

11) American Postal Workers UnionSenior Manager, Communications Dept. – $110k

12) American Society of Civil EngineersDirector of Policy Research & Industry Relations – apply by Feb. 28

13) British EmbassyPolicy Advisor, Energy & Climate – $81k – Chicago, IL – apply by Mar. 3

14) Carnegie Mellon UniversityFederal Relations Assistant/Office Manager – DC-based

15-17) Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

18-22) Climate Action Campaign – see also main career page

23) Communications Workers of AmericaSenior Campaign Communications Coordinator – $76k-$127k

24) Enviri Director, Government Relations – see also main career page

25) George Washington University Director of Development, GW Engineering – $120k-$169k

26-30) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted

31-33) League of Conservation Voters

34) Mystery DC law firmPR & Awards Specialist – $75k-$90k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

35-36) National Association of Manufacturers

37) National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor TechnologyDirector of Communications & Public Relations

38) National Council on Quality Assurance Government Communications Marketing Manager

39) National Transportation Safety BoardSocial Media Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Mar. 4

40) POLITICO Graphic Designer

41-42) Prometheus Federal Services – opportunities appear to be in support of Dept. of Veterans Affairs or Veterans Health Administration client – see also main career page

43-47) Smithsonian Institution

48-51) United Way Worldwide

52-53) Weber Shandwick

Friday, February 16, 2024

Advancement, Alcohol, Humanity & Oysters

Hello Friday job-scrutinizers! 

1-2) The National Federation of Independent Business is seeking comms/media professionals for two positions to help advocate for pro-small business policies – see also main career page
  • Senior Media Manager – $90k-$95k – 5-7 years of experience including on-the-record abilities desired – DC, state NFIB office, or remote-based
  • Media Manager – $80k-$85k – 4-6 years of relevant experience sought

3-8) The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum has let us know they are actively recruiting for these roles:

9) Amalgamated Foundation, a platform for progressive, social change philanthropy that manages more than 150 donor-advised & collaborative funds, is seeking a Director of Communications & Campaigns with 9+ years of communications, political or advocacy campaigns, marketing, and/or public relations experience – $150k-$175k – fully remote – apply by Feb. 29 – see also main career page

10) 340B HealthDirector of Government Relations

11-12) AbbVie

13-14) Alzheimer’s Association

15-16) American Academy of Otolaryngology – see also main career page

17) American Association for the Advancement of ScienceEditorial Coordinator – apply by Feb. 25

18) American Society for Radiation OncologyCongressional Lobbyist – see also main career page

19) Anti-Defamation LeagueSenior Editor with the Center on Extremism – $66k-$100k – DC or any other ADL office location

20-22) AstraZeneca

23) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesPublic Affairs Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Feb. 21; subject to early closure

24) Centers for Disease Control & PreventionPublic Affairs Specialist – $91k-$119k – Atlanta, GA – apply by Feb. 26

25) Chickasaw Nation IndustriesStrategic Communication Support Specialist supporting the Defense Health Agency – current security clearance required

26) Congressional Hispanic Caucus InstituteDevelopment Support Associate – $52k-$55k

27) CVS HealthLead Director, Government Affairs – $144k-$288k – Tallahassee, FL

28) EarthRights InternationalCommunications Director – $108k-$135k – fluency in Spanish preferred – see also main career page

29-30) Embassy of Australia – see also main career page

31) Federal Emergency Management AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Feb. 23; subject to early closure

32) Habitat for HumanityFederal Relations Manager – $77k-$86k

33-36) The Hub Project – see also main career page

37) IntuitSenior Manager of Global Policy & Regulatory Affairs – DC, San Diego or Mountain View, CA

38) National Institute of Standards & TechnologyPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – focus on planning, managing & executing NIST conferences/special events – apply by Mar. 1

39) Third WayEconomic Policy Advisor for Fiscal Policy

40-41) Voto Latino

42-43) Washington Post

44) … and finally, Virginia Beach-based oyster enthusiasts need to hustle to get their application in for this Virginia Oyster Outreach Coordinator post with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation that mixes hands-on work with advocacy & promotion efforts – $42k-$44k – apply today, Feb. 16

Best wishes for a really great holiday weekend – culminating in what is variously known as Presidents, President's & even Presidents' Day, even as the official Federal holiday is Washington's Birthday – from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Monday, February 12, 2024

For Your Consideration

Have at 'em on this rainy-in-DC-area Tuesday.

1) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking for a good storyteller can create rapport & communicate complex information to fill this Public Affairs Specialist role – $117k-$153k – apply by Feb. 16; subject to early closure

2) The American Petroleum Institute is seeking a Communications Manager with 5-7 years of communications experience, including experience interacting with members of the media & facility with digital content creation – see also LinkedIn listing and main career page

3) The DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & Justice has passed along this Communications Director posting suited for candidates with high-level PR/media relations & analytical skills – $144k-$160k – apply by Feb. 16

4-5) Feldman Strategies offers opportunities to join in their work with leading labor unions, Democratic state parties in battleground states, voting rights organizations, health care advocacy groups, gender & sexuality equity groups, and other progressive& political organizations – see also main career page

6) New Heights Communications is seeking a Director (pdf) with 5-7 years of relevant experience including serious media relations chops  – $85k-$100k – remote-based with preference for DC-area candidates see also main career page

7-10) Opportunities with Lautman Maska Neill & Company, a direct response consulting agency specializing in integrated fundraising for nonprofits (scroll to find):

11) Freedman Consulting is looking to fill an Associate role in May/June 2024 – $60k-$65k – approximately 1-3 years of research, legislative, communications, consulting, or policy-related preferred, but sharp upcoming graduates are also urged to apply – see also main career page

12-13) New America has shared these Summer 2024 Intern posts supporting their Open Technology Institute:

14) Per the comments, we learn that New American Leaders is seeking a Graphic Designer & Digital Content Specialist (scroll to find)with at least 1-3 years of communications experience with a political campaign, advocacy organization, union, grassroots organizing group, or non-profit, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs – $60k-$70k

15-16) Americans United for the Separation of Church & State – see also main career page

17) BJC/Baptist Joint Committee for Religious LibertyInterns – Summer 2024 – apply by Mar. 1

18) Cato Institute Research Fellow supporting the Center for Constitutional Studies – search managed by Talent Market

19) CFP Board of StandardsManager, Government Relations & Public Policy

20) Cystic Fibrosis FoundationPolicy & Advocacy Specialist

21) Fair Budget CoalitionAdvocacy and Communications Strategist – $70k-$75k

22-23) Google

24-26) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find)

27-32) Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (scroll to find)

33-34) Lockheed Martin

35) Mystery large trade associationCommunications Associate – search managed by the Sparks Group

36-37) Plastics Industry Association (scroll down to find)

38) Potomac ConservancyDirector, Community & Media Relations (pdf) – $60k-$64k – apply by Feb. 29 – see also main career page

39) QorvisExecutive Assistant & Office Administrator

40) Sick CellsDirector of Government Affairs & Public Policy – $95k-$100k

41) Society for NeuroscienceStaff Writer/Editor, Specialist for BrainFacts 

42-44) United Nations Foundation

45-48) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

49) … and finally: our beloved Washington Capitals have had a pretty dispiriting run these last few weeks, but maybe their prospects & yours will change for the better by the time you’re getting ready for this Summer 2024 Marketing Intern gig.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Sixty to Start Your Week

Friday update: we couldn't find time for another fresh set this week, but wanted you to give you a first look at these eight opportunities shared with us before the week ran out. (we'll run these again in Monday's Tuesday's set). Best wishes for a winning SB LVIII weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

61) American Petroleum InstituteCommunications Manager – alternate listing here – see also main career page

62) DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & JusticeCommunications Director – $144k-$160k – apply by Feb. 16

63-64) Feldman Strategies – see also main career page

65) National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Feb. 16

66) New Heights CommunicationsDirector (pdf) – $85k-$100k – see also main career page

67-68) Open Technology Institute – Summer 2024 internships

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Hello Monday! At the risk of strained arms from patting ourselves on the back, we'll admit we're pretty pleased with today's set – hope you are, too. Some pretty nice titles & pay-grades out there.

1) The Semiconductor Industry Association has shared this Communications Associate role suited for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or related field; background in science & technology policy a plus.

2) America Votes is seeking a National Political Director with 10-15 years of campaign management experience, including electoral & issue advocacy – $160k-$170k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

3-6) Fresh opportunities with ambitious philanthropy Arnold Ventures since the Vice President of Advocacy, Health Care opportunity we shared in our Jan. 26 set:

7) The American Humanist Association, advocate for progressive values and equality for humanists, atheists & freethinkers, is seeking an Executive Director with strong demonstrated commitment to the principles & practices of humanism, as well as effective leadership & fundraising skills – $150k-$160k

8) Be a part of the Panzi Foundation’s DC-based work providing broad-scope support to survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo as their Development & Communications Manager – 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising required, along with strong & persuasive writing skills

9-11) New opportunities from Everytown for Gun Safety:

12-13) American Enterprise Institute

14-15) Annie E. Casey Foundation – Baltimore. MD – see also main career page

16-17) The Atlantic

18-23) Capitol Hill

24) Centers for Disease Control & PreventionPublic Affairs Specialist – $76k-$99k – apply by Feb. 15

25) Council of Chief State School OfficersPress Secretary – see also main career page

26) Congressional Research ServiceAnalyst in Health Care Policy – $139k-$181k – apply by Feb. 9

27) Dept. of EducationSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist, Press – $163k-$191k – apply by Feb. 14; subject to early closure

28) Dept. of the ArmyCongressional Affairs Officer – $153k-$191k – apply by Feb. 16

29) Fannie Mae Marketing & Communication Program Intern

30-31) Georgetown University

32-33) International Fresh Produce Association – see also main career page

34) Linux FoundationMarketing & Communications Manager – remote-based – see also main career page

36) Local Initiatives Support CorporationAssistant Policy Officer – see also main career page

36) Motion Picture AssociationExecutive Vice President, Media & Communications

37) Mystery employer – Government Affairs Specialist – search managed by Crossroads Talent Solutions

38) National Building MuseumManager of Foundation Relations – see also main career page

39-41) National Council of Jewish Women

42) National Institute of Standards & TechnologyPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – apply by Feb. 8

43) Pew Charitable Trusts Communications Associate

44) People for the American WayDigital Campaign Associate – $75k-$85k

45) Philadelphia InquirerPolitics & Governing Reporter – focus on suburbs & elections – Philadelphia, PA

46) Philip Morris InternationalDirector of External Affairs & Head of Federal Government Relations – $292k-$401k

47-48) Sage Communications – see also main career page

49) Smithsonian InstitutionPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Feb. 16

50) Society for Human Resource ManagementSenior Specialist, Media Relations

51) Southern Environmental Law CenterDirector of Program Communications – $122k-$144k – DC or Charlottesville, Va. HQ; seven other Southern cities also possible – apply by Feb. 16

52) Tax FoundationExcise Tax Policy Analyst – search managed by Talent Market

53-54) UnidosUS – bilingual in English/Spanish required

55-58) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va., except as otherwise noted

59) Vote Run LeadChief Communications Officer – $185k-$215k – fully remote – search managed by NRG Consulting Group – apply by Feb. 29

60) WSSC WaterCommunity Relations & Outreach Specialist – $76k-$129k – Laurel, MD