We'll Forego the Pep Talk

This is one of those spots in the calendar where we'd usually exhort you to amp up your job search & application efforts while other folks are thinking about impending cookouts or are in I'll-get-back-to-it-after-Labor-Day mode. But, if you're here, you probably already know that. So just congrats & enjoy the jobs.

1) Google is hitting the search box to identify an External Affairs Manager to be tasked with building & maintaining a trade association community of allies – $182k-$248k – 10 years of experience working on public policy issues required; background in coalition building and working on policy or political campaigns preferred.

2-3) Amazon

• Senior Manager, Sustainability Policy – $148k-$245k
• Program Manager, Public Policy

4-8) American Association for Cancer Research

• Director, Government Affairs
• Director, Regulatory Science & Health Policy
• Director, Science and Health Policy
• Senior Director of Transformative Philanthropic Communications
• Senior Science Policy Analyst

9) American Bankers Association – Senior Director, Partner Network/Content Strategy – $90k-$155k

10) American University – Associate Director, Alumni Outreach & Community Impact – $60k-$70k

11-14) Bipartisan Policy Center

• Director, Government Affairs – $175k-$225k
• Associate Director, Elections Project – $110k-$130k
• Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships – $110k-$130k
• Development Assistant – $50k-$53k

15) Association of Organ Procurement Organizations – Public Affairs Coordinator – $50k-$60k

16) Bureau of Reclamation – Congressional Affairs Liaison – $117k-$153k – apply by Sept. 3; subject to early closure

17) Council for Advancement & Support of Education – Content Coordinator – $53k-$57k

18) DHS/Transportation Security Administration – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Aug. 30; subject to early closure

19) Embassy of Australia – Principal Adviser to the Ambassador, Dept. of Foreign Affairs & Trade – $143k-$167k

20) Federation of American Scientists – Director of Government Affairs – $150k-$200k

21) FMC Corp. – Manager of External Affairs, U.S. – see also main career page

22-23) Georgetown University

• Associate Director of Development, School of Foreign Service – $54k-$100k
• Events & Office Coordinator supporting the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs – $44k-$73k

24) Glencore – U.S. Policy Advisor – $110k-$140k – see also main career page

25-26) Heritage Foundation

• Donor Events Coordinator – $52k-$60k
• Editorial Fellow, Media & Public Relations – one-year term – $50k

27) Internal Revenue Service – Congressional District Liaison – $103k-$157k – vacancies in Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA: Chicago, IL; Baton Rouge, LA; St Saint Paul, MN; Kansas City, MO; New York; Cincinnati, OH; Portland, OR; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX or Ogden, UT – apply by Aug. 28

28) National Journal – Director of Strategic Partnerships (scroll to find) – $90k-$110k with potential for additional commissions

29) Office of the Director of National Intelligence – Communications Officer – $68k-$88k – apply by Sept. 3; subject to early closure

30-31) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Communications Manager, Latin American Conservation – fluency or proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly desired
• Communications Associate

32) Pacific Legal Foundation – Media Manager – search managed by Talent Market

33-35) POLITICO

• Congressional Reporter
• National Security Reporter
• Live Experience Specialist supporting POLITICO Live

36) SpaceX – Global Government Affairs Associate – $75k-$95k – see also main career page

37) Specialty Equipment Market Association – Political Director – $100k-$135k

38-42) University of Maryland

• Marketing Communications Coordinator, School of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies – $60k-$65k – apply by Aug. 30
• Chief Development Officer – mid $150k to high $190k – three CDO positions available, supporting the Office of Undergrad Studies, College of Journalism & University Libraries – apply by Sept. 6
• Senior Communications Manager supporting the Do Good Institute – apply by Sept. 8
• Manager of Communications & External Relations, Dept. of Bioengineering – apply by Sept. 8
• Executive Director for University Corporate Relations – low $200k to mid-$250k – apply by Sept. 16

43) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Speechwriter, Executive Communications – $114k-$145k

44) U.S. Impact Investing Alliance – Policy Associate/Senior Policy Associate – $80k-$105k

45-47) Washington Post

• Accountability Reporter, Climate & Environment – $97k-$162k
• Director of Internal Communications – $149k-$278k
• Associate Director of Events – $121k-$204k

48) … and finally: you probably need a pretty clever & creative cover letter to stand above the crowd for this Crossword Puzzle Editor post w/ The Atlantic – $70k-$90k – DC or New York preferred

49) … and finally, part 2: happy hours may be a little happier when you’ve completed your workday as Director, Public Affairs with the Beer Institute – $130k-$150k

Best wishes for a cheerful & chill weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here's a few opportunities to get out & about; see our 2024 Festival Season round-up for more happenings ranging though the Fall and into November.

• Around the World Food Festival – Old Town Alexandria – Aug. 24
  
• Dynasty Brewing 6th Anniversary Party – Ashburn, Va. – Aug. 24
• Tiki Takeover Summer Luau – Silver Branch Brewing, Warrenton, Va. – Aug. 24
• Coastal Craft Beer Festival – Virginia Beach – Aug. 24
• Wow Indonesia! Festival – 3rd-7th Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Aug. 25