Monday, July 29, 2024

La date limite de dépôt des dossiers auprès de l'Ambassade de France est strictement respectée.

Hello Monday! We've got a lot to unpack here today: several closing-this-week opportunities, a fine assortment of gigs at local colleges, the DC government has a handful of slots to fill, your sparkling French language skills could translate into a month of vacation fill-in work at the Embassy of France, and we see some nice salary figures to help you keep the AC running. Get at it!

1) The Aspen Institute is recruiting for a Director, Partner Success to help develop projects & manage teams for their Creative Services clients – 10+ years of experience in communications & marketing, preferably at a full-service firm or large nonprofit organization, and proven abilities in strategy development & implementation desired – $143k-$159k

2) The World Wildlife Fund is seeking a Digital Streaming Engagement Intern to assist with their Fall 2024 live-streaming fundraising campaign – $20/hr – strong knowledge of platforms such as Twitch, Discord, YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook Live preferred.

3) American Bankers AssociationSenior Director, BankPAC – $130k-$140k

4) American College of Emergency PhysiciansManager, Reimbursement & State Legislative – see also main career page

5-6) American Progress

7) American Society of MicrobiologyCommunications Specialist – $70k-$91k

8-9) American University

10) AmgenSenior Manager, Policy Communications – $139k-$167k

11) British EmbassyPolitical, Press & Public Affairs Officer – $30/hr – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Aug. 1

12-14) Catholic University

15) DC Board of ElectionsPublic Affairs Specialist – $54k-$69k – apply today, July 29

16) DC Dept. of Behavioral HealthDirector of Communications – $111k-$156k – first screening of resumes set for Aug. 2; closes Aug. 21

17) DC Dept. of Housing & Community DevelopmentLegislative Affairs Specialist – $109k-$141k – apply by Aug. 1

18) DC Dept. of Public WorksLegislative & Policy Analyst – $109k-$141k – apply by Aug. 17

19) DC Dept. of TransportationPolicy Analyst – $80k-$103k – apply by July 31

20) Edwards Performance SolutionsDigital Content Creator/Specialist – Columbia, MD – see also main career page

21-22) Delaware Nations Industries – opportunities supporting the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations

23) Fairfax County Dept. of TransportationMarketing & Communications Section Chief – $95k-$159k – apply by Aug. 23

24-30) George Washington University

31-32) Heritage Foundation

33-37) ICF – opportunities supporting their ICF Next marketing engagement & experience agency

38-39) JPMorgan Chase

40) Library of CongressPublic Affairs Specialist/Media Relations – $82k-$107k – apply by Aug. 8

41) Metropolitan Police Dept.Photographer – $60k-$77k – apply by Aug. 1

42) Mystery DC law firmLegal Communications Coordinator – $55k-$70k – search managed by the Ford Agency

43-45) POLITICO

46) REGENEXBIOAssociate Director/Director, Global Regulatory Strategy

47) Save the ChildrenCommunications Administrator – $22-$24/hr

48-50) Sierra Club

51) TotalEnergiesGovernment Affairs Specialist – see also main career page

52-53) Trust for America’s Health (scroll to find)

54) University of MarylandCommunications Specialist/Social Media Content Creator – $76k-$95k – apply by Aug. 21

55) ZGF ArchitectsSenior Communications Manager – $105k-$130k

56) … and finally: the Paris 2024 Games inspired us to check in on opportunities with the Embassy of France, where we see a one-month Agent administratif (Administrative Agent) role just waiting for you – $4,600/mo – send your CV & cover letter en français, bien sûr, today July 29, délai de rigueurmore here (pdf)

57) … and finally, part 2: one more with our friends at the British Embassy – this Accommodation Desk Officer, Estates Team post is open to candidates with excellent customer service skills, proven ability to take responsibility, and a positive attitude/strong work ethic; surely you can muster these attributes for a spell – $24/hr – apply by Aug. 4

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Beautiful (or better yet, Vigorous) People

Happy Thursday & enjoy the jobs.

1) The National Federation of Independent Business is seeking a Media Manager with 3-5 years of experience in a journalism, communications, public relations, or political/campaign work environment, as well as the ability to able to communicate complicated positions and concepts, such as tax reform, healthcare reform, labor issues, energy policy, and other public policy issues that affect small business – we’re told the salary range is $85k-$95k – see also main career page

2) The Economic Security Project is actively seeking a Communications Director with 8-10 years of experience in communications, public affairs, media relations, journalism, or a similar background – $129k-$158k – search managed by Chaloner

3) A mystery advocacy organization with a focus on foreign affairs is looking to engage a video &  motion graphics-savvy Post Production Manager in a full-time, temporary role spanning Aug. 2024-Mar. 2025 – $1,720-$2,200/wk – 4+ years of experience in post production management with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects in a fast-paced, hybrid environment – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

4) American Forest FoundationMarketing & Communications Coordinator – $53k-$57k – see also main career page

5) American Physical Therapy AssociationDirector, Digital Marketing & Content – see also main career page

6) American Trucking AssociationsDirector, Energy & Environmental Affairs – $115k-$125k

7-9) Association for Enterprise Opportunity

10-12) AstraZeneca

13) The Atlantic Associate Producer, Podcasts – 6-month term – $70k-$90k – DC or New York

14) Catholic Foundation of Greater PhiladelphiaPresident & CEO – Philadelphia, PA – search managed by Criterion Search Group

15) Challenger CenterDirector of Communications – $90k-$105k

16) Crowell & Moring Government Affairs Coordinator – $57k-$75k

17) DHS/TSALegislative Aide – $68k-$107k – apply by Aug. 2; subject to early closure

18) EYAssociate Director, Sustainability & Geopolitics Global Public Policy – $125k-$267k

19) Fairfax CountyDeputy Director, Office of Environmental & Energy Coordination – $114k-$199k – apply by Aug. 16

20) Fund for American Studies – Director of Foundation Relations – DC or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

21) NASAPublic Affairs Specialist – $122k-$191k – DC; Huntsville, AL; Edwards AFB or Moffett Field, CA – apply by July 30

22-26) National Organization for Rare Disorders – DC, Danbury, CT or Quincy, MA except as otherwise noted – see also main career page

27) National Institutes of HealthCommunications Specialist supporting the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research – search managed by Kelly Services

28) National Kidney FoundationGrassroots Advocacy Director – $75k-$85k – see also main career page

29) National Nuclear Security AdministrationCongressional Affairs Specialist – $117k-$181k – apply by July 30

30) National PTAEditorial & Digital Manager – $78k – see also main career page

31) Patent & Trademark OfficeWriter-Editor – $99k-$128k

32) Prevent Cancer FoundationSenior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations (scroll to find)  – $100k

33) Sinclair Broadcast Group Digital Content Creator, Food with Amazing America TV – see also main career page

34) State Dept.Congressional Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Aug. 5

35) Uniformed Services University of the Health SciencesSocial Media Specialist – $68k-$107k – apply by July 30

36) United Way WorldwideSocial Media Manager – $75k-$90k

37-40) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va. except as otherwise noted

41-42) Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority

You're among the beautiful (or vigorous, perhaps) people in Arlington & DC, per the latest iteration of the American College of Sports Medicine's Fittest Cities rankings. It's probably on account of all the bike lanes. See ACSM's announcement and find full rankings here; better luck next year, Oklahoma City!

And, for you pedantic folks who are yelping "but Arlington's a county!" right now, it looks like they're included as our country's largest census-designated place, placing it ahead of Boise as the 95th largest city/c-dp

Best wishes for a great & fit weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource!  And you're all beautiful.

Monday, July 22, 2024

Lazy from the Heat

Hello Monday! Good to see you again; we'll try to pick up the pace.

1-3) Opportunities to take part in the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s efforts to put America on a sustainable fiscal path – New York-based roles – searches managed by Chaloner

4-5) Meraki Communications Group is actively recruiting for a Digital Account Executive (scroll to find) with 4+ years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, or advertising; strong grasp of social media & email marketing tool and graphic design platforms also desired – we’re told this a fully remote  post – Communications Intern also available

6) Administration for Children & FamiliesPublic Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by July 26

7) Advancement ProjectPress Strategist – $70k-$84k – see also main career page

8) AFL-CIOGovernance & Organizational Development Coordinator – $103k

9-10) Alliance to Save Energy

11) American ProgressDirector, State & Local Government Affairs – $92k-$110k

12) American Society of NephrologyEditorial Associate

13) Architect of the CapitolCommunications & Outreach Specialist – $99k-$153k – apply by Aug. 1

14) Arundel LodgeDevelopment Director – $60k-$71k – Edgewater, MD

15-16) British Embassy

17) Common CauseSenior Vice President, External Affairs – $175k-$225k

18) Conway Strategic Vice President – $110k-$140k – remote based – see also main career page

19) DHS/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security AgencyLegislative Affairs Specialist – $82k-$153k –Congressional appropriations focus – apply by Aug. 1; subject to early closure

20) District Alliance for Safe HousingManager, Communications & Engagement – $80k-$85k – see also main career page

21) Downtown DC Business Improvement DistrictCommunications Content Coordinator – $50k-$65k – apply by July 26

22-24) Families USA

25) Folger Shakespeare LibrarySocial Media Manager – $70k-$80k

26) Food Safety & Inspection ServiceLegislative Analyst – $117k-$153k – apply by July 31

27-30) George Mason University

31-35) Georgetown University

36-38) George Washington University

39) Hoover InstitutionSenior Manager, Government Relations – $142k-$187k

40) National Cathedral SchoolDirector of Development/Individual Giving – $110k-$130k

41-44) National Low Income Housing Coalition (scroll to find)

45) Nature Forward Executive Director – $200k-$225k – search managed by Diversified Search Group

46) Network for Religious & Traditional PeacemakersUN Representative & Coordinator (pdf) – New York – apply by Aug. 5 – see also main career page

47-48) Milken Institute

49-51) Pew Charitable Trusts

52) U.S. Census BureauCongressional Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by July 25

53) U.S. Army/National Guard BureauCongressional Affairs Analyst – $139k-$181k – apply by July 29

54) USTelecom/The Broadband AssociationSenior Vice President, Strategic Communications

55) VerisignVice President, Government Relations – $223k-$302k

Monday, July 15, 2024

Back at It

Hello Monday & best of luck to folks in roastier segments shown here!

1) The Small Business Majority is seeking a Digital Communications Specialist with 3+ years of communications experience and ability to craft compelling stories & campaigns for social media – $70k-$75k

2) The Institute for Exceptional Care is recruiting for a Communications Manager with 5+ years of communications/marketing experience; healthcare sector background preferred – $75k-$90k – while IEC his headquartered in DC, this is a position is described as fully remote – apply by July 24

3) Everytown for Gun Safety is in search mode for a Social Media Associate/Campaigner with 2+ years of digital/social experience & exceptional writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills – $64k

4) Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Communications Manager with at least 8 years of communications & media relations experience; tech policy sector background a plus – remote-based – see also main career page

5-6) American College of Emergency Physicians – see also main career page

7) American Occupational Therapy AssociationManager, Political Action Committee

8) American UniversityCommunications Specialist – $65k-$73k

9-10) Audubon Society

11) Becton, Dickinson & Co.Senior Manager, Government Relations – $155k-$266k

12-13) DC Housing Authority

14) Democratic Attorneys General AssociationDirector of Communications – $140k-$150k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

15) Dept. of Commerce/International Trade AdministrationSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by July 20

16-17) Dow Jones/Wall Street Journal

18) Duke EnergyLead Communications Manager, Federal Communications

19-21) Economic Policy Institute

22-23) Fair Budget Coalition

24) Federal Railroad AdministrationGovernmental Affairs Specialist – $82k-$153k – apply by July 25

25) FedGov TodayProduction/Content Assistant – broadcast/podcast focus

26) Ford’s TheatreAssociate Director of Marketing & Communications – $70k-$75k

27) Georgetown UniversityEvents Manager supporting the Institute for Women, Peace & Security – $47k-$87k

28) General Dynamics Information TechnologyCommunications Specialist – $63k-$86k

29) Greenlight AmericaCommunications & Digital Manager – $75k-$100k

30) The InterceptPolitics Reported – $75k-$120k

31) Issue One Communications Associate – $60k-$65k – see also main career page

32) Library of CongressPublic Affairs Specialist supporting the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled – $68k-$88k – apply by July 30

33) Linked Learning AllianceChief Communications Officer (pdf) – $160k-$185k – San Francisco Bay area; Los Angeles-based candidates also considered – apply by July 31

34) Mystery global drone manufacturerSenior Manager, Federal Government Relations – $127k-$170k – search managed by Aquent Talent

35) National Association of Mutual Insurance CompaniesDigital Advocacy Manager

36) National Institute of Standards & TechnologySenior Policy Advisor – $139k-$181k – apply by July 18; subject to early closure

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

38-39) POLITICO

40) Radiance TechnologiesCongressional Affairs Specialist supporting the Army Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office – Secret clearance required

41) Reed ChartersSenior Communications Consultant – see also main career page

42) Washington Office on Latin AmericaAssistant Director, Communications – $66k-$75k – fluency in Spanish required – apply by Aug. 30

43) Washington PostBusiness Breaking News Reporter – $73k-$110k – priority application deadline July 19

44) WSSC WaterProject Outreach Manager – $83k-$142k – Laurel, MD – apply by July 22

Monday, July 8, 2024

Hello Salary Transparency!

Friday update: We’ll be back Monday, but wanted to give you an early look at a few opportunities forwarded to us this week; we’ll note them in more detail again Monday. Have a great weekend!

Small Business MajorityDigital Communications Specialist – $70k-$75k

Institute for Exceptional CareCommunications Manager – $75k-$90k – remote-based; IEC is HQ’d in DC – apply by July 24

Everytown for Gun SafetySocial Media Associate/Campaigner – $64k

Wikimedia FoundationCommunications Manager – remote-based – see also main career page

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Hello Monday & a slightly belated hello to new salary & benefits disclosure requirements for jobs in DC that went into effect on June 30. We like it – and we're guessing you do, too.

1) Society for Science is recruiting for a Communications Associate with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience, strong writing skills, and a flexible, collaborative & collegial work style; video and/or photo editing skills a plus – $45k-$55k

2) We'll slot this Data Communications Manager supporting the Land & Carbon Lab at the World Resources Institute near the top of the set in light of the apply-today July 8 deadline – $96k-$110k – per the comments, we see the deadline has been extended to July 29

3) American Chemistry CouncilDirector, Political Action Committee – $112k-$134k – see also main career page

4-5) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

6-7) American Enterprise Institute

8) American Immigration CouncilPolicy Director – $140k-$150k – JD preferred – see also main career page

9) American Institute of PhysicsMedia Relations Officer – see also main career page

10) AscendantCongressional & Public Affairs Analyst supporting the U.S. Trade & Development Agency

11) BAE SystemsDirector, Government Relations – Secret clearance required

12) BoeingPublic Affairs & Government Relations Specialist, Ukraine – fluency in Ukrainian required –Warsaw & Kyiv locations mentioned

13-14) British Embassy – New York

15-16) CBS News

17) Communities in SchoolsSenior Specialist, Systems & Communications – $77k-$93k – see also main career page

18) Dept. of Housing & Urban Development/Government National Mortgage AssociationLegislative Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by July 16

19-25) Edelman PR – DC & other major cities

26) EveryLife Foundation for Rare DiseasesChief of Marketing & Communications Officer (pdf) – $167k-$190k – DC or remote-based – see also main career page

27) Georgetown UniversityAssociate Director, Campaign Operations & Planning/Advancement – $66k-$126k

28) Hilton HotelsSenior Manager, Consumer & Commercial Communications

29) Home Builders InstituteSenior Marketing & Communications Officer – apply by July 12

30-32) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

33) Local Initiatives Support CorporationPolicy Officer – see also main career page

34) Marriott InternationalSenior Manager, Social Media Management Platforms

35) McKinsey & CompanySenior Manager of Communications, Lives & Livelihoods Powerhouse – 9-12-month term

36) Meridian Public Charter SchoolMarketing & Communications Manager – $70k-$80k

37) Montgomery County Councilmember Kate StewartSenior Legislative Aide – $68k-$88k – apply by July 12can also search here using keyword IRC64260

38) National Association of RealtorsReal Estate Business News Writer – $91k-$125k – DC or Chicago, IL

39) National Latina Institute for Reproductive JusticePolicy Analyst, Immigrant Health & Coverage (pdf) – $65k-$75k – see also main career page

40) National Multiple Sclerosis Society Director, Federal Government Relations – $76k-$90k

41) Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence CommunityCommunications Officer – $139k-$181k – apply by July 19; subject to early closure

42-46) Porter Novelli – DC & a mix of New York, Boston, MA; Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA

47) … and finally: take on the perhaps-fun challenge of establishing & burnishing the global rep. of Nexford University (est. 2017) as Head of Brand Marketing for this DC-HQ’d online college – remote-based

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Declare Independence

Tuesday afternoon update: we saw this tip on a Communications Associate role with Society of Science after publishing this morning – $45k-$55k

Steal a march on your job-search competitors by getting in an application in for one or more of these before the 4th.

1) AARP Communications Director – $135k-$150k

2) AlconDirector, U.S. Government Affairs – see also main career page

3) American Gas AssociationRegulatory Policy Analyst (scroll to find) – $79k-$90k

4-7) Berlin Rosen – 2024 campaign season opportunities supporting a Democratic consulting firm – DC or New York

8-9) BlueCross BlueShield Association

10-11) Brookings Institution

12) Defense Information Systems AgencyCommunications Director – $163k-$213k – apply by July 3; subject to early closure

13) Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$129k – apply by July 9

14) DHS/Office of Inspector General Congressional Liaison Specialist – $117k-$181k – apply by July 12

15) Events DCSenior Director, Government Affairs & Strategic Planning – see also main careers page

16) Federal Railroad Administration Public Affairs Specialist – $82k-$153k – apply by July 8

17) Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesDigital Media Director

18) George Washington UniversityDevelopment Assistant – $21-$27/hr

19) Hilton HotelsManager, Americas Communications – fluency in Spanish required; Portuguese a plus

20) Home Care Association of AmericaSenior Manager, Government Relations – $75k-$90k – apply by July 31

21) Leadership Conference on Civil RightsVoting Rights Fellow – 18-month term – $95k-$100k – see also main career page

22) Library of Congress Congressional Relations Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by July 10

23-24) National LGBTQ Task Force

25-27) Northrop Grumman

28-29) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

30) Reis GroupAccount Supervisor – $70k-$85k

31) Security Industry AssociationGovernment Relations Manager

32-38) Smithsonian Institution

39) Terran OrbitalVice President of Government Affairs

40-41) T-Mobile

42) Treasury Dept./Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & AccessibilityPolicy Advisor – $117k-$181k – apply by July 8; subject to early closure

43) U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentPublic Affairs Specialist, Branding – $117k-$181k – apply by July 8

44) Virginia House Democratic CaucusExecutive Director – $100k-$125k – Richmond, Va.

45) Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel CountySenior Director, External Relations – $110k-$125k – Annapolis, MD – search managed by People Ride

46-48) VOX Global

49-51) World Food Program

Best wishes for a safe & awesome 4th of July & weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource! If you're around Alexandria on Independence Day, we suggest stopping in at Old Hat, opening at an unprecedented 2:00pm. The rooftop bar at the brand-spanking-new Hotel Heron will also be great (and packed). Firecrakers not included.