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