50 on a Friday

Monday update: we’ll be back Thursday, but wanted to share a fresh lead and note a fun beer happening set for Wednesday.

First off, technology policy nonprofit Public Knowledge is seeking a Senior Policy Counsel/Advocate with 5+ years of experience with Capitol Hill, Federal agencies, or other relevant policy‐related experience, along with familiarity with legislative efforts on technology or copyright policy – JD or other grad degree a plus – $90k-$110k

And also, we had a great time and some very cool beers at last year’s OktoberForest Fest/Taste of Virginia Tap Takeover, so we’re stoked for this year’s edition, taking place locally at Andy’s Pizza in NOMA/DC & Evening Star in Del Ray/Alexandria; also in C’ville, Richmond, Norton, Norfolk & Abingdon, Va. on Wednesday, Oct. 2

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Hello Friday job-watchers! We hope one or some of these are worth pursuing for you.

1) The Black Rock Group is recruiting for a Vice President with 4-6 years in public relations, media, trade association government or campaign-related experience, as well as strong writing, editing & public speaking skills

2) The Campaign Legal Center is in search mode for a Social Media Manager with at least 5-7 years of experience running social media platforms for a nonprofit, company, government official, agency or political campaign – $83k-$112k

3) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist to support their Commercial/Multifamily (CMF) Group – $77k-$80k – 2-5 years of commercial real estate finance, policy, trade association, or regulatory/legislative experience is required.

4) Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Public Affairs Specialist/Web Producer – $61k-$110k – apply by Oct. 10; subject to early closure

5) American Bridge 21st Century – Operations Assistant – $55k

6) Blue Water Thinking – Communications Specialist – $80k-$100k – fully remote

7-8) Boscobel Marketing & Communications

• Aerospace & Defense PR Consultant
• Senior PR Account Manager

9-10) Bread for the World

• Deputy Director, Government Relations – $115k-$125k
• Senior Domestic Policy Advisor – $80k-$95k

11) British Embassy – Office Manager, UK Defence – $24/hr – apply by Oct. 8

12-16) Brookings Institution

• Senior Research Assistant, Economic Studies – $57k
• Project Manager & Policy Analyst supporting the Center for Sustainable Development – $65k-$76k
• Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst supporting the Center on Regulation & Markets – $55k-$75k
• Research Assistant ($54k) and Research Analyst ($55k-$73k) supporting the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy

17-18) Capitol Hill

• Senate Sergeant at Arms – Media Relations Assistant – apply by Oct. 9
• Office of the House Clerk – Content Developer – to $81k

19) CARE USA – Executive Director for Global Advocacy – $120k-$139k

20) CFRA – Healthcare Senior Vice President/Policy Analyst – fka Center for Financial Research & Analysis

21-23) Clinton Foundation – New York

• Campaign Director – $140k-$150k
• Development Officer, CGI Sponsorships – $92k-$102k
• Senior Outreach Associate – $53k-$58k

24) Coptic Orphans – Senior Government Relations Officer – Arabic language skills required

25) DAI – Senior Communications Management Specialist supporting Prosper Africa – $85k-$120k – DC & several other US locations noted – see also main career page

26-27) Evidence Action

• Associate Director supporting Safe Water Now Africa – $108k-$119k
• Development Manager – $74k-$83k

28) Exelon – Communications Intern – Summer 2025 – includes opportunities with Pepco in DC and BGE in Baltimore, MD

29-30) Georgetown University

• Content Strategy & Analytics Manager supporting the Center for Security & Emerging Technology – $66k-$126k
• Content Coordinator, Athletic Dept. – $15-$19/hr

31) Hilton – Director, Brand Communications

32-33) Milken Institute – see also main career page

• Senior Director, Communications – $200k-$250k
• Senior Associate, Science Communications – $65k-$92k

34) National Association of Counties – Communications Assistant – $55k-$62k

35) National Cattlemen's Beef Association – Public Policy Intern – Jan.-May 2025 – $19/hr

36) National Center for Public Policy Research – Free Enterprise Project Associate – $70k-$90k – search managed by Talent Market

37) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, Pacific Northwest – $71k-$115k – remote-based or hybrid in WA, OR or AK

38-39) Oceana

• Senior Communications Manager – $85k-$90k
• Communications Manager – $68k-$79k – Newport, RI – apply by Sept. 30

40) Patent & Trademark Office – Public Affairs Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Oct. 10

41) Rare Conservation – Senior Development Manager

42) Resources for the Future – Events Specialist – $72k-$78k

43) Sierra Club – Advancement Director – $95k-$112k

44-46) Solar Energy Industries Association

• Senior Communications Manager supporting the Solar & Storage Industries Institute – $80k-$85k
• Congressional Affairs Manager – $65k-$70k
• Communications Coordinator – $50k-$55k

47) Transamerica – Senior Communications Manager, Executive Internal Communications – $120k-$135k

48) U.S. Agency for International Development – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$181k – apply by Oct. 7

49-50) Washington Post

• Justice Reporter – $137k-$228k – apply by Oct.4
• Senior Standards Editor – 202k-$376k – apply by Oct. 6

Best wishes for an awesome & winning weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Here's some Festival Season ideas if the rain holds off.

• DC Art All Night – various locations – Sept. 27-28
• Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Sept. 27-28
• Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Warrenton, Va. – Sept. 27-29
• HiFi Oktoberfest – Del Rey Alexandria – Sept. 28
• Alexandria Oktoberfest – Carlyle Square – Sept. 28
• Rocktobierfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 28
• Aslin Brewing 9th Anniversary Fest – Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 28
• Oktoberfest Bar Crawl – Dupont Circle DC – Sept. 28
• Mosaic Fall Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 28
• Clarendon Day – Clarendon, Va. – Sept. 28
• German International School 5K Run & Oktoberfest – Potomac, MD – Sept. 28
• First Amendment Festival – DC Wharf – Sept. 28
• 18th Maryland Microbrewery Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 28
• National Landing Oktoberfest – we still think of it as Crystal City – Sept. 28 
• Bookland & Edgewood Neighborhood Bar Crawl – Northeast DC – Sept. 29

Action, Amnesty, Treatment & Trust

Hello Tuesday & happy job-scouring! That's it.

1) Meraki Communications Group is recruiting for a Communications Intern with confident writing skills & social media/marketing experience; graphic design chops a plus – for current college student or recent grad – $20/hr – remote-based, preferably in DC area – apply by Oct. 1 for priority consideration

2-3) Action Against Hunger

• Associate Director, U.S. Government Relations – $135k-$140k
• Digital Marketing Officer – $75k-$85k – DC or New York

4-5) Adventist Development & Relief Agency – see also main career page

• Director for Planned Giving – $87k-$102k
• Major Gifts Officer – $83k-$97k

6) Alight – Marketing & Communications Director – $137k-$165k – formerly known as the American Refugee Committee – New York

7) Ameren – Federal Government Relations Representative – $100k-$155k – apply by Oct. 6

8-9) American Humane

• Communications Manager – $80k-$90k
• Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist – $60k-$70k

10) American Jewish World Service – Senior Content & Storytelling Officer – $77k-$100k – remote-based

11-13) American Physical Therapy Association – see also main career page

• Director, Regulatory Affairs & Advocacy
• Director, Digital Marketing & Content
• Annual Giving Officer supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research

14) Amnesty International – Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator – 18-month term – $61k-$76k – DC or New York

15) Anduril Industries – Communications Manager – $114k-$171k – see also main career page

16-17) Anne Arundel County – Annapolis, MD

• Legislative Analyst, County Council – $77k-$146k – apply by Sept. 30
• Legislative Analyst, County Auditor – $67k-$126k – apply by Oct. 15

18-20) CropLife America

• Senior Director, Strategic Communications
• Manager, Communications, Science Policy & Regulatory Affairs
• Manager, Communications/Government Relations

21) DC Dept. of Buildings – Legislative Affairs Advisor – $93k-$119k – apply by Oct. 4

22) DoJ/Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention – Writer/Editor – $117k-$153k – apply by Oct. 3

23) General Services Administration – Client Communications Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Oct. 7

24) George Washington University – Senior Graphic Designer – $51k-$70k

25) Hampton Convention & Visitors Bureau – Media Relations Manager – $52k-$57k – Hampton, Va. – apply by Sept. 30

26-31) Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

• Director, Criminal Justice Project – $140k-$185k – JD required
• Director, Voting Rights Project – $140k-$185k – JD required
• Director of Digital Media – $130k-$150k
• Director of Earned Media – $130k-$150k
• Policy Counsel/Advisor, Public Policy & Digital Justice Initiatives – $95k-$120k
• Policy Counsel/Advisor or Senior Policy Counsel/Advisor – $95k-$120k

32-33) League of Conservation Voters

• Government Affairs Advocate, Climate Change & Clean Energy – $79k-$94k – apply by Oct. 6
• Director of Development Partnerships/Major Gifts Officer – $100k-$122k – San Francisco Metro, Los Angeles Metro, Seattle, Portland, Boise, Salt Lake City or Denver – apply by Oct. 14

34) Mystery nursing higher education association – Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs – $115k-$140k – search managed by The Choice

35) Mystery DC law firm – Legal Media Relations Coordinator – $55k-$70k – search managed by the Ford Agency

36) National Capital Treatment & Recovery – Director of Donor Relations

37) Office of the Baltimore City Council President – Director of Communications – $99k-$163k – Baltimore, MD

38) POLITICO – Executive Producer of Live Events, North America

39) SAIC – Speech Writer – Secret clearance required

40-41) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership – see also main career page

• Executive Manager to the CEO – $70k-$75k
• Senior Alaska Program Manager – $83k-$87k – remote-based in the 49th state

42) Treasury Dept. – Senior Policy Advisor – $139k-$181k – apply by Oct. 11

43) Trust for Public Land – Vice President of Federal Relations – $175k-$200k

44) Union of Concerned Scientists – Outreach Coordinator – $73k

45-46) World Bank

• External Affairs Officer – apply by Oct. 1
• Writer/External Affairs Officer – apply by Oct. 5
• Digital External Affairs Associate – apply by Oct. 13

47) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Development Officer, Gift Planning – $92k-$116k

48) YMCA of Metropolitan Washington – Association Director of Communications

A Festive Fr!day @ Your Favorite

Happy Fr!day! We've got some terrific jobs for you as Festival Season enters its most festive phase.

1) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking a Senior Engagement Specialist to work with 65+ independent local industry associations on state policy issues – 477k-480k – 3-5 years relevant experience, such as political issue advocacy and/or association management & engagement desired

2) Aerospace Corporation – Media Relations & Social Media Specialist

3-5) Alliance for Health Policy

• Senior Coordinator, Communications & Alliance Community – $67k-$72k
• Coordinator, Board & Expert Community – $60k-$66k
• Coordinator, Sponsor & Donor Community – $60k-$66k

6) American Academy of Actuaries – Director, Public Policy Outreach – $118k-$145k

7) Association of Public & Land Grant Universities – Director, Governmental Affairs/Agriculture & International Development – $130k-$150k – apply by Sept. 30

8-9) BAE Systems

• Vice President, Communications – $194k-$330k
• Communications Manager – $113k-$192k

10) Brand USA – Senior Vice President, Public Relations & Chief Communications Officer – $315k-$375k – see also main career page

11) Bristol Myers Squibb – Director, Federal Government Affairs

12) Carlyle Group – Head of Marketing – $250k

13) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Senior Development Writer – $76k-$80k – Annapolis, MD

14-16) Circle – see also main career page

• Corporate & Financial Communications Director – $187k-$240k
• Senior Manager/Content Writer – $160k-$207k
• Senior Social Media Manager – $160k-$207k

17) Comptroller of the Currency – Public Affairs Specialist – $101k-$188k – apply by Oct. 3

18) Dance Place – Development & Communications Manager – $60k-$75k

19) DC Fiscal Policy Institute – Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst (pdf) – $73k-$102k – see also main career page

20) Do No Harm – Director for Marketing & Strategic Initiatives – $90k-$120k – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

21) Eli Lilly – Senior Director, Government Affairs/Legislative Outreach & Advocacy

22) Federal Housing Finance Agency – External Affairs Specialist – 474k-$153k - Congressional stakeholder relations focus – apply by Sept. 25

23) Georgetown University – Program & Communications Coordinator supporting Georgetown Business for Impact – $20-$31/hr

24) George Washington University – Presidential Communications Director – 488k-$128k

25) GS1 US – Director of Government Policy & Regulations – see also main career page

26) Heritage Foundation – Graphic Designer – $65k-$75k

27) Holland & Hart – Federal Affairs Legislative Assistant – $60k-$100k – apply by Oct. 25

28-29) International Monetary Fund

• Senior Communications Officer supporting the Institute for Capacity Development – apply by Oct. 2
• Board Operations Officer – apply by Oct. 2

30-33) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Marketing Manager, Jazz/Hip Hop & Contemporary Music
• Events Fundraising Assistant Manager
• Institutional Giving Assistant
• Individual Giving Assistant Manager, Washington National Opera

34) Kratos – Content Marketing Manager, Defense Solutions

35) Library of Congress – Congressional Relations Specialist – $68k-$88k – apply by Oct. 2

36-37) National Association of Realtors

• Political Representative – $110k-$130k – two vacancies
• PAC Disbursements Representative – $75k-$105k

38) New America – Development Manager – $75k-$94k

39) New Globe – Communications Director (scroll to find)

40) Northern Virginia Community College – Social Media Manager – $70k-$80k – apply by Sept. 23

41-43) Philip Morris

• Director, External Affairs – $188k-$258k
• Federal Government Affairs Manager – $148k-$203k
• External Affairs Manager, Southeast – $148k-$203k

44-49) Public Citizen

• Senior Digital Content Manager – $98k-$119k
• Senior Climate & Financial Regulation Policy Advocate – 76k-$127k
• Climate & Financial Regulation Policy Advocate – 76k-$127k
• Technology Accountability Advocate – 76k-$127k
• Zero Emission Vehicle Policy Advocate – 76k-$127k
• Social Media Associate – $62k-$91k

50) SaverLife – Senior Writer (pdf) – $70k-$80k – remote-based – see also main career page

51) Smithbucklin – Marketing and Communications Manager – DC or Chicago, IL

51) Walt Disney Company – Senior Vice President, Publicity & Communications for National Geographic – $327k-$405k – DC, New York, or Burbank, CA

53) Washington Post – General Assignment Reporter

Best wishes for a supreme weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here's some ideas to amp it up as Festival Season enters the electric Oktoberfest segment.

• Oktoberfest 5k & 10k – Port City Brewing, Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 20
• Atlas Oktoberfest – Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 20
• Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 20-21
• 2 Silos Oktoberfest – Maassas, Va – Sept. 20-22
• Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 20-22
• St. Benedict Oktoberfest – Richmond. Va. – Sept. 20-22
• Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest – Newark, DE – Sept. 20-22
• Wunder Garten Oktoberfest – NOMA DC – Sept. 20-Oct. 13
• H Street Festival – Northeast DC – Sept. 21
• Port City Brewing Wunderfest – Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 21
• Churchkey Oktoberfest (scroll to find) – 14th St. NW DC – Sept. 21
• Atlas Oktoberfest – Ivy City, NE DC – Sept. 21
• Prost Oktoberfest – NW DC – starting Sept. 21
• Dacha Beer Garden Oktoberfest – Shaw & Navy Yard DC locations – starting Sept. 21
• Settle Down Easy Brewing Oktoberfest – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 21
• Third Hill Brewing Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 21
• Oktoberfest @ the Boro – Tyson’s Corner, Va. – Sept. 21
• Shipgarten Oktoberfest Kickoff – Tyson’s Corner, Va. – Sept. 21
• Taste of Annandale – Annadale, Va. – Sept. 21
• Reston Multicultural Festival – Reston, Va. – Sept. 21
• Middleburg Oktoberfest – Middleburg, Va. – Sept. 21
• 4th Annual Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest – Havre De Grace, MD – Sept. 21
• Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival – City Stadium – Sept. 21
• 2 Silos Brewing Oktoberfest – Manassas, Va. – Sept. 21-22
• Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival – Stratford, Va – Sept. 21-22
• Iron Blossom Music Festival – Richmond. Va. – Sept. 21-22
• Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 21-22
• Bluejacket Oktoberfest – Navy Yard, SE DC – Sept. 22
• West Annapolis Oktoberfest – West Annapolis, MD – Sept. 22

51 Jobs & One Internship

Above-referenced internship is located at #49. We're lacking anything clever to add today, but we suspect you don't mind. Enjoy the jobs.

1) George Washington University is recruiting for a Senior Communications Associate to support Engineering School strategic initiatives – $64k-$88k –experience in project management, strategic communications, PR, analysis and/or planning operations in a large complex organization preferred; technical & scientific writing experience also valued.

2-3) AFL-CIO

• National Campaign Coordinator – $114k
• Writer/Researcher – temporary – $75k

4) AFSCME Maryland Council 3 – Legislative & Political Advocate (pdf) – $58k-$89k – Baltimore, MD 

5-6) Alliance of Community Health Plans

• Manager/Senior Manager of Federal Affairs – $65k-$100k
• Digital Communications Manager – $65k-$80k

7-8) American University

• Communications Specialist, Office of Research – $65k-$73k
• Senior Director of Development, School of Business – $140k-$150k

9) American Veterinary Medical Association – State Advocacy Manager – apply by Oct. 13

10-11) Americans United for Separation of Church & State

• Public Policy Coordinator – $68k-$84k
• Digital Fundraising Manager – $75k-$92k – remote-based

12) Apple – PR Manager/Senior PR Manager – $129k-$242k

13) Bureau of Engraving & Printing – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Sept. 25

14) Center for American Progress – Senior Policy Analyst, Courts & Legal Policy – $68k-$81k

15) CoStar Group – Director, PR & Communications for Homes.com – $157k-$282k

16) DC Dept. of Health – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by Sept. 28

17) Drug Enforcement Administration – Chief of Congressional & Public Affairs – $147k-$221k – apply by Oct. 1

18) Edison Electric Institute – Director/Senior Director, Government Relations – $130k-$200k

19) Environment America – Climate Campaign Director – $38k-$65k – DC preferred; Boston, Chicago or Denver possible

29) Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office – Senior Public Information Officer – $77k-$129k – apply by Sept. 27

21) Office of FFX County District Supervisor James Bierman Jr. – Communications Staff Aide – $55k-$80k – apply by Oct. 4

22) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network – Public Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Sept. 23

23-24) FiscalNote

• Editor, Politics & Campaigns – $105k-$125k
• Policy Associate – remote-based

25-26) General Motors

• Head of Policy & Regulatory Communications
• Senior Local Public Policy Manager – $156k-$239k – DC; Austin, TX; Detroit, Warren or Milford, MI

27-30) George Mason University

• Associate Director of Constituent Engagement – apply by Sept. 20
• Social Media Coordinator – apply by Sept. 21
• Director, Multiplatform Communications & Special Projects – apply by Sept. 28
• Marketing & Communications Assistant, College of Humanities & Social Sciences – part-time – $22-$27/hr – apply by Sept. 27

31) Howard University – Director of Media Relations – $118k-$130k

32-33) Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

• Director of Communications – $95k-$100k
• Major Gifts Officer – up to $110k

34) Jobs with Justice – Communications Strategist (scroll to find) – $74k-$84k

36) Lawyers for Good Government – Development Coordinator (scroll to find) – $55k

36) Mars – Media Relations Manager

37) Mystery Arlington-based non-profit – Government Affairs Specialist – $68k-$70k – search managed by AppleOne

38) National Institute of Standards & Technology – Social Media Writer/Editor – $99k-$153k – apply by Sept. 30

39) National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – two vacancies – $117k-$181k – apply by Sept. 23

40) Prince George’s County – Digital Media Specialist – $57k-$123k – apply by Sept. 26

41) Securing Americas Future Energy – Director, Public Affairs – $100k-$150k

42) Seneca Holdings – Communications/Press Support Professional supporting the State Dept./Bureau of European & Eurasian Affairs

43) Sidwell Friends School – Senior Writer & Content Strategist – $70k-$125k

44-46) Smithsonian Institution

• Marketing Specialist supporting the National Museum of African American History & Culture – $82k-$107k – apply by Sept. 23; subject to early closure
• Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$125k – apply by Sept. 27; subject to early closure
• Chief Advancement Officer – $117k-$153k – apply by Oct. 11

47-48) Sojourners (scroll to find)

• Political Director – $75k-$85k
• Managing Editor for sojo.net – $70k-$80k

49) Southern Poverty Law Center – Video Production & Editing Intern – starting Jan. 2025 – $17/hr – DC; Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL or remote-based – apply by Oct. 4

50) State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Sept. 25

51) Swift Financial Messaging Services – Head of Corporate Communications – $135k-$202k

52) West End Strategy Team – Vice President – $140k-$150k

Triskaidekaphobia and Paraskevidekatriaphobia

Hello Fr!day job-seek enthusiasts! Here's a timely reminder that paraskevidekatriaphobia is the term for fear of Friday-the-13th, while triskaidekaphobia is simply uneasiness with the number 13 by itself.  In any event, we hope your day is free of ill fortune, bad karma, mayhem and/or mischief. 

1-2) The University of Maryland is recruiting for two roles in support of their Center for Global Sustainability:

• Assistant Program Director of Public Affairs – $96k-$120k – apply by Oct. 2
• Digital Communications Coordinator – $60k-$75k – apply by Oct. 2

3-4) Earthjustice has just passed these opportunities along to us:

• Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Program – $170k+ – FERC advocacy focus – DC preferred; other major cities or remote-based possible – apply by Oct. 20
• Senior Attorney, Gulf Regional – $144k-$176k – Houston, TX or in-region – apply by Oct. 6

5) Schmidt Public Affairs is looking to bring on an Intern for 3-6 months starting this Fall – paid position; can be part- or full-time – exceptional writing & editing skills and an interest in healthcare advocacy desired.

6-10) Aerospace Industries Association (scroll to find)

• Senior Director, Legislative Affairs
• Director, Industrial Base Policy
• Director, Legislative Affairs
• Manager, Corporate Events
• Coordinator, Communications & Legislative Affairs

11) American Farmland Trust – California Policy Manager – Sacramento, CA – $75k-$85k

12) Association of American Medical Colleges – Senior Specialist, Policy Communications & Engagement – $71k-$133k

13) BBYO – Graphic Designer – $55k-$60k – fka B'nai B'rith Youth Organization

14) British Embassy – Head of Press, Politics & Public Affairs – $81k – Boston, MA – apply by Oct. 10

15) CFRA – Senior Vice President of Legislative & Political Analysis – fka Center for Financial Research & Analysis

16) Cigna Group – Senior Advisor, Public Affairs

17) Department of Defense Education Activity – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Sept. 20

18) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $68k-$88k – apply by Sept. 19

19) FHI 360 – Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – $170k-$230k – remote-based

20-25) Georgetown University

• Executive Director of Communications & Marketing, School of Public Policy – $103k-$202k
• Associate Director of Communications/Social Media, Law School – $47k-$87k
• Web Content Producer, School of Foreign Service – $66k-$126k
• Presidential Events Coordinator – $44k-$73k
• Associate Director of Content Marketing, Business School – $47k-$87k
• Assistant Director of Development, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center – $54k-$100k

26) KPMG – Senior Associate, Federal Strategic Communications – $97k-$167k – Secret clearance required

27) McKesson – Director, Government Relations – $146k-$244k

28-31) Meals on Wheels America – see also main career page

• External Relations Manager – $70k-$75k
• Email Marketing Manager – $64k-$70k
• Director, Principal Individual Giving – $90k-$100k
• Senior Manager, Individual Giving – $80k-$87k

32-33) National Democratic Institute – see also main career page

• Program Associate, Democracy & Technology – $25-$30/hr
• Program Associate, Southern & East Africa – $25-$30/hr

34) Nature Conservancy – Community Engagement & Policy Specialist – $70k-$90k – Dallas, Houston or San Antonio, TX

35-36) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Communications Officer – $123k-$138k
• Campaign Advocacy Strategist supporting the Blue Nature Alliance – $110k-$123k

37) SEIU – Assistant Director of Digital Organizing – $129k

38-40) Solar Energy Industries Association

• Congressional Affairs Manager – $65k-$70k
• Communications Coordinator – $50k-$55k
• Graphic Design Coordinator – $50k-$55k

41-42) Stimson Center – opportunities supporting the Energy, Water & Sustainability Program – see also main career page

• Research Assistant/Research Associate – $50k-$75k
• Program Assistant – $46k-$67k

43) Walt Disney Company – Communication & Integration Manager – Celebration, FL

44) Washington Post – Power & Politics Editor, Climate & Environment – $122k-$204k- apply by Sept. 20

45-46) WETA

• Corporate Communications Manager – $80k-$85k
• Associate Producer, Foreign Affairs – $59k

47) ZemiTek – Humanitarian Policy & Program Advisor supporting USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance – $118k

Best wishes for a delightful weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Our Friday night plans include catching The dBs at Atlantis. Here's some ideas to get you off the couch & out of the house; see our 2024 Festival Season round-up for more coming attractions.

• 100th Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 12-15
• 27th Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach, Va. – Sept. 13-14
• Washington Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 13-15
• 48th Falls Church Festival/Taste of FC – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 14
• Celebrate Petworth – NW DC – Sept. 14
• Celebrate Van Ness Main Street – NW DC – Sept. 14
• Elder Pine Year 6 Anniversary Party – Gaithersburg, MD – Sept. 14
• Oyster & Sausage Oktoberfest – Mustang Sally Brewing, Chantilly Va. – Sept. 14
• Beer in the Garden – Hailey Rise Farm/Reston, Va. – Sept. 14
• Maryland Wine Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 14
• 49th Annual Orange StreetFestival – Orange, Va. – Sept. 14
• Woolly Bully Beer Festival – The Wool Factory/Charlottesville, Va. – Sept. 14
• Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest – Waterford, Va. – Sept. 14-15
• Alexandria Arts Festival – Carlyle District – Sept. 14-15
• Maryland Seafood Festival – Sandy Point State Park/Annapolis, MD – Sept. 14-15
• Stone Bridge Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off – Potomac Town Center/Woodbridge, Va. – Sept. 14-15
• Cox Farms Fall Festival – Centreville, Va. – Sept. 14-Nov. 5
  
• OktoberForestFest – Fine Creek Brewing, Powhatan, Va. – Sept. 15

Ventures, Rivers, Ethics & Law

1-3) Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy working to find evidence-based solutions to tackle some of our nation’s the most pressing challenges, has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:

• Vice President of Advocacy, Public Finance – $200k-$320k
• Director for External Affairs – $145k-$200k
• Manager for External Affairs – $95k-$130k

4-5) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant, Foreign & Defense Policy Studies/Coalition Defense of Taiwan – $50k-$54k – Korean language skills required
• Assistant/Associate, Development Events – $48k-$60k

6-7) American Farmland Trust

• Philanthropy Coordinator – $60k-$65k
• Senior Manager for External Relations – $85k-$95k – remote-based in New England region

8) American Rivers – Online Communications Manager – $55k-$62k

9) The Arc of Northern Virginia – Director of Communications & Community Relations – $70k-$80k

10-11) BAE Systems

• Director, Government Relations – $151k-$257k – Secret clearance required
• Communications Manager – $113k-$192k

12-13) Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (scroll to find)

• Senior Policy Counsel/Senior Policy Advisor – $90k-$150k – JD preferred
• Policy Fellow 2025

14) Development Finance Corp. – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Sept. 23

15-18) Edelman PR

• Senior Vice President, Client Development/AI – $200k-$275k – DC, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle
• Vice President, Account Management – $143k-$227k – DC, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle
• Vice President, Social Strategy – $99k-$175k – DC, New York or Atlanta
• Assistant Account Exec, Brand – $40k-$50k – DC, New York, Los Angeles or Seattle

19) General Services Administration – Lead Public Affairs Specialist – 4105k-$147k – vacancies in Philadelphia, PA & Kansas City, MO – apply by Sept. 24

20) International Center for Journalists – Development Manager – $59k-$63k

21-24) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Communications Manager supporting the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation – $73k-$128k
• Associate Director of Communications supporting the FLI Network – $62k-$110k
• Communications Associate supporting Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures –$62k-$110k
• Sustainability Communications Associate – $62k-$109k

25) Korea Economic Institute of America – Director of Communications – $85k-$95k – Korean language skills preferred

26) Mystery social justice non-profit – Communications Strategist Political Participation – $70k-$80k – location noted as New York, but description also described as being hybrid onsite 2 days per week in DC – search managed by Creative Circle

27) National Academy of Engineering – Associate Director of Development – $88k-$121k

28-29) National Women’s Law Center

• Director of Nominations & Democracy – $129k-$156k
• Senior Manager of Foundation Relations/Grant Writer – $96k-$127k

30) Peace Corps – Public Affairs Specialist – $56k-$128k – apply by Sept. 23; subject to early closure

31) Philanthropy Roundtable – Senior Director of Strategic Engagement – $140k-$185k – search managed by Talent Market

32) Smithsonian Institution – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the National Museum of African American History & Culture – $82k-$107k – apply by Sept. 20

33) SoFi – Director of Policy & Government Affairs – $147k-$253k – DC preferred

34) System One/ALTA IT Services – Social Media Strategist – contract role

35) Western Digital – Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy – $241k-$341k

Into Your Weekend

Hello Fr!day job-shoppers! Apply yourself to apply for one (or more) of these and then cruise into September's first weekend on a cheerful, satisfied (but not smug, please) note.

1) Akima – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the State Dept. Global Engagement Center – $95k-$100k – Secret clearance required

2-3) American Rivers

• National Media & Communications Director – $73k-$80k
• Northwest Communications Director – $71k-$80k – remote-based, with the caveat: there are times that the work will need to be conducted in-person in Washington and Oregon, with travel estimated at 3-5 days per month

4) American Society of Hematology – Social Media Specialist – $61k-$76k

5) Asahi Shimbun – News Assistant, National Security/Foreign Affairs – $44k+

6) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – Assistant Director, Office of Public and Governmental Affairs – $147k-$221k – apply by Sept. 18

7-9) Burson Global – see also main career page

• Account Director, Direct Impact Practice, PR & Financial Communications – $60k-$140k
• Account Director, Direct Impact Practice – $60k-$140k
• Senior Account Exec, Public Relations/Energy & Industrials – $40k-$85k

10) Cato Institute – Director of Government Affairs – focus on legal and technology policy issues

11-12) DC Office of the Mayor

• Associate Director for Messaging – $85k
• Correspondence Management Specialist – $71k

13) Defenders of Wildlife – Digital Media Manager – $67k-$74k

14) Dept. of Homeland Security – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Sept. 10; subject to early closure

15) Duke Energy – Federal Legislative Affairs Director – apply by Sept. 13

16) Events DC – Senior Director of Communications & Speechwriting – see also main career page

17) Federation of State Medical Boards – State Legislation & Policy Coordinator

18-19) George Mason University

• Social Media Coordinator – apply by Sept. 21
• Marketing & Communications Assistant, Global Education Office – part-time – apply by Sept. 17

20-22) George Washington University

• Senior Communications Associate, GW Engineering – $64k-$88k
• Senior Policy Analyst supporting the Institute for Racial, Ethnic & Socioeconomic Equity – $52k-$100k
• Editorial Associate supporting The Washington Quarterly – $23-$30/hr

23) Hampden-Sydney College – Vice President for College Advancement – Hampden Sydney, Va. – search managed by Lindauer

24-25) Healthcare Distribution Alliance (scroll to find)

• Director, State Government Affairs – applicants in AZ, FL, IL and WI strongly preferred; DC metro area candidates w/ strong experience considered – $130k-$162k
• Government Affairs Administrator – $72k-$91k

26) Humane Society – Wildlife Communications Specialist – $58k-$68k

27) Inter-American Development Bank – Content Editor – one-year term – proficiency in Spanish required; knowledge of French and/or Portuguese a plus – apply by Sept. 16

28) Jed Foundation – Director of Policy – $114k-$133k

29) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Montgomery Parks – Communications Assistant – part time – $15-$23/hr – apply by Sept. 20

30) Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments – Communications Specialist – $66k-$75k

31) Millennium Challenge Corporation – Web Content Strategist & Manager – $99k-$135k – apply by Sept. 20

32) National Association of Broadcasters – Project Coordinator, Government Relations – $55k-$65k – see also main career page
 
33) National Council on Aging – Social Media Manager – see also main career page

34) Prometheus Federal Services – Communications Consultant supporting their VA client – see also main career page

36) Protagonist – Strategic Communication Director – two posts available – $103k-$190k – Secret clearance required - see also main career page

36-37) Smithsonian Institution

• Assistant Director for Advancement supporting the Archives of American Art – $139k-$157k – apply by Sept. 30
• Director, Office of Government Relations – $160k-$241k – apply by Oct. 2

38) Syntertex – Senior Communications Specialist/Speechwriter – Secret clearance required – see also main career page

39-42) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Marketing/Communications Project Manager w/ the Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy – $64k-$75k
• Marketing/Communications Photo/Video Manager, Batten School – $55k-$65k
• Senior Director of Corporate Relations – $140k-$160k
• Staff Writer, UVA Health Development – $58k-$65k

43) University of Maryland – Manager, Public Relations & Information Management supporting the Institute for Systems Research

44) Washington Post – National Intelligence Reporter – $137k-$228k

45-47) … and finally: now that football's back, here’s a few from the fútbol side of the family with DC United

• Marketing & Communications Manager
• Social Media Manager
• Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Partnership Activation – $60k-$75k

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Our pals at Old Hat are back to it as of today and here's some more ideas to liven things up; see our 2024 Festival Season round-up for future planning.

• Watermelon Picker's Festival – Berryville, Va. – Sept. 6-7
• Lager Fest - Solace Brewing, Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 7
• RhinO'fest – Lost Rhino Brewing, Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 7
• DC State Fair – Franklin Park NW – Sept. 7
• Rosslyn Jazz Fest – Gateway Park – Sept. 7
• Silver Spring Jazz Festival – Veterans Plaza – Sept. 7
• Maryland Cider Festival – Gaithersburg, MD – Sept. 7
• U.S. Asian Fest – Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 7
• Virginia Cider Festival – Fredericksburg, Va. – Sept. 7
• Chestertown Jazz Festival – Chestertown, MD – Sept. 7
• Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival – Lexington, Va. – Sept. 7
• 757 Battle of the Beers – Virginia Beach – Sept. 7
• Bethesda Row Arts Festival – Bethesda, MD – Sept. 7-8
• Adams Morgan Day – where else? – Sept. 8
• Takoma Park Folk Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Sept. 8
• DC Injera Festival – the Bullpen near Nats Park – Sept. 8

Back to It

We miss Summer already. But there's plenty of football now – and jobs, too.

1) Our friends at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine are seeking a Research Policy Lead with a minimum of five years of federal lobbying experience to promote alternatives to the use of animals in medical research through legislative advocacy & outreach – $78k-$82k

2) Book Trust is recruiting for a Design Manager with at least 4 years of experience developing &executing graphic design projects including print, digital, web & video as well as work in building and evolving a brand – $60k – see also main career page

3) Amazon – Influencer & Digital Marketing Manager, Undiscovered & Small Business Accelerator – $127k-$211k – Arlington, Va. or Seattle, WA

4) American Academy of Neurology – BRAINPAC & Political Affairs Manager – $96k-$105k – see also main career page

5) American College of Cardiology – Editorial Coordinator

6-12) American Jewish Committee

• Assistant Director, Executive Communications – $70k-$85k – DC or New York
• Policy & Political Affairs Coordinator – $45k-$50k
• Assistant Director, Development Communications – $60k-$70k – New York
• Assistant Director, Social Media/Tik Tok – $65k-$85k – location flexible
• Assistant Director, Foundation Relations – $65k-$85k – location flexible
• Assistant Director, Development Communications – $60k-$70k – New York
• more policy & development opportunities available in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston & Palm Beach

13) CACI – Visual Communications Specialist – $54K-$111K – Secret clearance required

14) Catholic Diocese of Arlington – Communications Specialist

15-20) Capitol Hill

• House Sergeant at Arms – Staff Assistant – $62k-$71k – apply today, Sept. 3
• House Office of the CAO – Deputy Director, Broadcast Operations – $134k-$152k – apply by Sept. 13
• Congressional Budget Office – Chief of Media Affairs – $148k-$185k – apply by Sept. 15
• U.S. Capitol Police – Director of Legislative Affairs – $160k-$197k – apply by Sept. 30
• see the latest Senate Employment Bulletin
• sign up for the House Employment Bulletin

21) Chemonics – Communications Associate – $21-$27/hr – apply by Sept. 11

22) Children’s Defense Fund – National Director of Public Affairs – $165k-$202k

23) DC Water – Senior Community Affairs Specialist – $110k-$130k – apply by Sept. 10 – see also main career page

24-26) Edison Electric Institute – see also main career page

• Director, Executive and Strategic Communications – $140k-$160k
• Senior Manager, Government Relations – $100k-$150k
• External Affairs Manager, State Energy & Regulatory Practice – $80k-$125k

27) Education Trust – Assistant Director of Communications – $108k-$135k – see also main career page

28) Export-Import Bank of the United States – Senior Congressional Affairs Officer – $163k-$191k – apply by Sept. 5

29) FDA/Center for Drug Evaluation & Research – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply today, Sept. 3

30-31) Georgetown University

• Assistant Director, Donor Relations & Engagement – $20-$31/hr
• Athletics Communications Assistant/Intern – part-time – $19-$28/hr

32) Google – Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Public Policy – $221k-$314k

33) International Foundation for Electoral Systems – Digital Democracy Specialist (scroll to find)

34) Muslim Public Affairs Council – Director of Government Affairs (pdf) – see also main career page

35) Mystery DC-based trade association – Legislative Analyst – $68k-$75k – search managed by the Ford Agency

36-37) National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum – see also main career page

• Policy Associate – $55k-$74k
• Communications Associate – $53k-$74k – DC; Atlanta, GA, St. Petersburg, FL or Chicago, IL

38) National Gallery of Art – Development Officer for Campaign Communications – $82k-$107k – apply by Sept. 6

39-40) Purple Strategies

• Senior Director, Communications – Alexandria, Va. or Chicago IL
• Communications Manager

41-42) POLITICO

• White House Editor
• Audience & Promotion Specialist supporting POLITICO Live

43-45) Smithsonian Institution

• Writer/Editor, Air & Space Museum – $99k-$128k – apply by Sept. 9
• Advancement Associate, Online Fundraising – $68k-$77k – apply by Sept. 17
• Associate Director of Advancement, Smithsonian Gardens – $139k-$157k – apply by Sept. 27

46) UnitedHealth Group – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $147k-$282k

47) Veterans Health Administration – Supervisory Legislative Program Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Sept. 5

48) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Policy Analyst – apply by Sept. 13

49) World Bank – Senior External Affairs Officer supporting the Pandemic Fund – apply by Sept. 11

50) … and finally: this Supervisor Parking Enforcement Officer post for the DC Dept. of Public Works popped into our twitter feed & so now you’re seeing it to – $73k-$102k, plus the impunity to park wherever you like, probably – apply by Sept. 4

51) … and finally, part 2 – Drink Nation, a self-described family of websites about drinking culture in American cities, is seeking freelance Local Editors in DC, Baltimore, and NYC – or just check out their roundup of local happy hour specials