Products, Friends, Vision & Tourism

1) Hermeus, an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft, is seeking a Director of Government Affairs with 8+ years’ experience in defense and national security on Capitol Hill or in government relations roles, either within the Executive Branch or in a comparable position in the defense industry, as well as an in-depth understanding of federal appropriations processes – $220k-$250k – see also main career page

2) Air Products – Legislative Assistant

3) American Friends Service Committee – Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – $130k-$150k – open to candidate located in DC to NYC corridor; Philadelphia preferred – apply by Nov. 8 – see also main career page

4) American Gastroenterological Association – Senior Manager, Advocacy & Political Affairs – $90k-$100k

5) Association of California Water Agencies – Federal Relations Representative – $105k-$151k – DC-based – see also main career page – apply by Nov. 18

6) Black Rock – U.S. Policy Communications – $190k-$240k

7-8) British Embassy

• Transportation Policy Advisor – $85k – apply by Nov. 11
• Marshall Scholarships & British Council Education Lead – $105k – apply by Nov. 11

9) Center for Science in the Public Interest – Legislative Affairs Intern – Spring 2025; Feb. start date preferred – $17/hr – apply by Nov. 8

10) Citi – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $170k-$300k – tax policy focus

11) Easterseals, Inc. – Senior Vice President, Government Relations

12) Edelman PR – Research Analyst, Trust Barometer Research – $42k-$65k – DC, New York or Chicago

13) Edison Electric Institute – Director, Executive & Strategic Communications – $140k-$160k

14) Eli Lilly & Company – Head of International Public Policy

15-16) Every Mother Counts – New York – searches managed by Korn Ferry – see also main career page

• Director, Policy & Advocacy – $120-$130k
• Director, Engagement – $120-$130k – development/fundraising focus

17) Federation for American Immigration Reform – Senior Government Relations Manager (scroll to find) – to $90k

18-19) Federation of American Scientists

• Director of Government Affairs – $150k-$200k
• Communications Associate – $60k-$65k

20-23) Forbes-Tate Partners (scroll to find)

• Analyst, Public Affairs – $49k-$66k
• Director of Digital Paid Media – $110-$130k
• Digital Creative Director – $155k-$175k
• Internships – Jan.-May 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Nov. 15

24) goTenna – Director of Marketing & Communications – $145k-$160k – see also main career page

25) Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Public Engagement & Media Relations Specialist – $79k-$128k

26-28) Judicial Watch (scroll to find)

• Development Operations & Grants Coordinator
• Broadcast Associate     
• Development Coordinator

29-30) Just Vision – DC or New York

• Communications Manager – $70k-$82k
• Director of Development – $100k-$125k

31) MedStar Health – Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy

32) National Association of Attorneys General – Marketing & Communications Manager – $75k-$80k

33-35) NBC News

• Director of Communications – $120k-$145k
• Director of Newsgathering, DC Bureau – $170k-$200k
• Executive Producer, NBC4 – $120k-$130k

36) Northrop Grumman – Media Relations Manager – $129k-$224k

37) Pacific Legal Foundation – Foundation Relations Officer – Arlington, Va; Sacramento, CA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

38) Rx Foundation – Strategic Communications Manager – part-time – $65k-$75k – remote-based – apply by Oct. 31

39) Ryan Stuart Development – Director, Government Affairs – see also main career page

40-41) United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America – see also main career page

• Assistant Legislative Director – $142k
• Assistant Director, Communications – $142k – Detroit, MI

42) United States of Care – Chief Development Officer – $200k-$220k – see also main career page – search managed by Koya/Diversified Search Group

43) University of Virginia – Senior Director of Corporate Relations – $140k-$160k – Charlottesville, Va.

44) Vertex Pharmaceuticals – Regulatory Policy Executive Director

45-46) Virginia Tourism Corporation – Richmond, Va. – see also main career page

• Copywriter – $52k – apply by Nov. 8
• Director of Communications – $85k – apply by Nov. 13

47-48) World Bank – opportunities supporting the Global Partnership for Education Secretariat

• Communications Officer – apply by Nov. 13
• Head of Advocacy & Communications – apply by Dec. 12

49) … and finally: you’ll get to pick the songs, book the National Anthem performer, and handle a million other details to put your mark on the proceedings as Director of Matchday Presentation for D.C. United – $75k-$85k – don’t forget to comp us a couple nice tix if you score this cool gig.

Here's Some Good Ones

Hello Thursday job-browsers! Enjoy the assortment as some crisp weather finally arrives.

1) The Ad Hoc Group is a specialized consulting firm that helps climate tech startups scale up in complex regulated markets – and they’re in search mode for a Principal with 10+ years’ experience working in  startups, consulting firms, utilities, government, or advocacy groups (a combination of experiences is strongly preferred) as well as significant energy policy and market expertise – $160k-$190k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Francisco (we’re told SF is preferred)

2) The Commonwealth Foundation is looking for an Education Policy Associate with 1-3 years of experience in education policy, a strong alignment with free market principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment – DC, Harrisburg or King of Prussia, PA, or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

3) New America is seeking a Senior Editor & Writer with 5+ years of relevant experience that demonstrate top-notch editing and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail – $95k-$105k – apply by Dec. 1

4) Prince William County Public Schools has just passed along this Coordinator, Multimedia Design role supporting development & design of multimedia content, including graphics, animations, presentations, and interactive media – $83k-$162k – Manassas, Va.

5) Earthrise Energy has shared this Communications & Events Manager post suited for candidate with a “never give up” mindset plus 3-5 years of event planning & local communications experience or adjacent skill set – $90k-$110k – remote-based in Illinois with travel to and around Earthrise’s hubs in central Illinois up to 50% of the time

6-11) Earthjustice has let us know they are recruiting for Attorneys to join our team of lawyers and advocates in 2025:

• Associate Attorney, Washington DC Regional – $111k-$125k – apply by Oct. 27
• Senior Attorney, Washington DC Regional – $163k+ – apply by Oct. 27
• Senior Attorney, Clean Energy –  $152k-$179k – DC, San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, or Chicago – apply by Oct. 27
• Associate Attorney, Northeast Regional – $117k-$131k – New York – apply by Nov. 17
• Senior Attorney, Gulf Regional – $144k-$176k – Houston or in region
• Senior Attorney, Midwest Regional/Right 2 Zero – $152k-$170k – Chicago or in region

12) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Political Action Representative – $99k-$149k – Las Vegas, NV

13) American Society of Civil Engineers – Marketing Assistant, Publications Sales & Marketing – apply by Nov. 2

14) British Embassy – Trade Policy Officer – $105k – apply by Nov. 5

15) Burford Capital – Senior Policy Manager

16-17) Colonial Williamsburg Foundation – Williamsburg, Va.

• Annual Giving Officer
• Gift Planning Associate

18) Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement – Public Affairs Specialist – $86k-$153k – two vacancies – DC, Sterling, Va. or Jefferson, LA – apply by Nov. 6

19-21) Georgetown University

• Communications Manager supporting the Georgetown Climate Center – $47k-$87k
• Senior Content Strategist & Copywriter, School of Continuing Studies – $54k-$100k
• Assistant Director, Donor Engagement & Principal Gifts Stewardship – $47k-$87k

22) Howard University – Social Media Coordinator – $55k-$75k – search managed by DRi Waterstone

23) Independent Community Bankers of America – Director for Grassroots Advocacy – $84k-$105k

24) Ketchum – Managing Account Supervisor, Public Sector & Government – $100k-$120k

25) Library of Congress/ Congressional Research Service – Writer/Editor – $68k-$107k – apply by Nov. 8

26) LIFT – Director/Senior Director of Communications – $100k-$130k – DC, New York, Chicago or Los Angeles – see also main career page

27-30) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

• Grassroots & Operations Coordinator – $44k-$63k
• Advancement Manager, Northern Virginia, DC & Baltimore, MD
• Manager/Copywriter – $60k-$86k – remote-based
• Content Manager – $60k-$86k – remote-based

31) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine – Assistant Managing Editor

32) National Kidney Foundation – Vice President of Corporate Communications –  $130k-$160k – New York – see also main career page

33) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Communications supporting NatureVest – $73k-$115k – location flexible

34) Northrop Grumman – Director, Legislative Affairs – $228k-$343k

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

36-37) Strategic Organizing Center

• Strategic Campaigns Director – $86k-$119k
• Senior Strategic Research Analyst – $83k-$91k

38-40) United Launch Alliance

• Government Affairs Leader
• Government Affairs Specialist
• Government & Political Science Intern – Summer 2025

41) Veterans Health Administration – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Deputy Public Affairs Officer – $86k-$113k – apply by Oct 30

42) VPD Government Solutions – Senior Strategic Communications & Policy Analyst – $83k-$110k

43) Washington Post – Associate Director of Events – $121k-$202k

Best wishes for a chill pre-Halloween weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – here's some fresh Festival Season happenings to consider, and our pals at Old Hat are also having a throw-down on Saturday.

• Hoppy Halloween on the Metropolitan Beer Trail – NE DC; more here – Oct. 26
• Churchkey 15th Anniversary – NW DC – Oct. 26
• DC Brewers’ Guild Real-ly Local Ale Festival – Eckington Place NE DC – Oct. 26
• Home Rule Music Festival – Alethia Tanner Park, NE DC – Oct. 26
• Virginia Gold Cup Races – The Plains, Va. – Oct. 26
• Dupont Circle Fall Fest and Bluegrass Jamboree – Dupont Circle – Oct 26 
• Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl - Downtown/Dupont  Circle – Oct 26
• Nightmare in the Navy Yard – Capital Turnaround, SE DC – Oct 26
• Old Town Halloween Bar Crawl – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 26
• Maryland Crabcake Festival – Westminster, MD – Oct 26
• Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum OysterFest – St. Michaels, MD – Oct. 26
• Mactoberfest Mac & Cheese Festival – Caroline Culinary Arts Center/Denton MD – Oct. 26
• Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 27

Here We Go

Tuesday update: super-busy week for us, will have a new set on Thursday (10/24).

Hello Fr!day job-search enthusiasts! Nothing to add beyond enjoy the jobs & the weekend!

1) The Specialty Equipment Market Association in search mode for a Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs with 4+ years of Capitol Hill, executive branch/federal agency and/or relevant trade association/corporation experience – $110k-$130k – we understand their trade show is a blast

2-3) Meraki Communications Group is actively recruiting for these (scroll to find):

• Account Director, Earned Media – 10+ years of experience in media relations, marketing, strategic communications, or reputation management sought
• Traffic Manager & Production Artist – 6+ years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, advertising, along with graphic design production desired; fluency in Spanish a must

4) Democracy Forward is seeking a Deputy Director of People, Culture & Operations with 10+ years of progressively responsible work experience including Human Resources and/or Operations – $130k-$150k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

5) National Audubon Society is seeking a Managing Director, Policy who will drive the integration of the hemisphere-wide Healthy Birds, Healthy Planet policy agenda to align all of Audubon’s policy efforts and build a cohesive policy strategy – $220k-$260k – search managed by Koya Partners/Diversified Search Group

6-8) American Apparel & Footwear Association (scroll to find)

• Media & Communications Coordinator – $50k-$65k
• Director, State & Local Government Affairs – $100k-$125k
• Interns – Summer 2025

9) America's Essential Hospitals – Director of Communications

10-12) Arnold & Porter

• Policy Advisor – $145k-$200k
• Senior Policy Specialist – $90k-$100k
• Policy Specialist – $60k-$70k

13) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Manager, Storytelling – $107k-$150k – DC or Chicago, IL

14) Booz Allen Hamilton – Energy Communications Consultant & Speechwriter – $75k-$172k

15) Bristol Bay/SpecPro Management Services – Public Affairs Specialist supporting INTERPOL/United States National Central Bureau – Secret clearance required

16-17) British Embassy

• Senior Science & Innovation Policy Advisor – $116k – apply by Nov. 6
• Head of Press, Politics & Public Affairs – $73k – fluency in Spanish required – Miami, FL – apply by Nov. 11

18) Commonwealth Foundation – Director of Development – DC; Harrisburg, PA; King of Prussia, PA or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

19) Dept. of Justice – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Oct. 28

20) Evergreen Action – Campaigns & Government Affairs Advocate – $115k – see also main career page

21-23) Georgetown University

• Communications & Events Coordinator supporting the Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship – $47k-$87k – apply by Nov. 30
• Director of Development, School of Public Policy – $66k-$126k
• Associate Director of Development, School of Public Policy – $54k-$100k

24-25) George Washington University

• Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving – $45k-$63k
• Email Marketing Specialist – one-month term – $18-$20/hr

26) Google – Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, Google Cloud – $182k-$248k

27) Greenlight America – Regional Campaign Manager, Mid-Atlantic – $75k-$100k - remote in Mid-Atlantic Region; Virginia, Maryland or Delaware preferred

28) Housing California – Narrative & Strategic Communications Director – $110k-$140k – remote-based in CA – search managed by People Power

29) Howard University – Communications Manager – $81k-$90k

30) Korea Economic Institute of America – Director of Public Opinion & External Affairs – $90k-$110k

31-32) League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

• Public Lands Fellow – $60k – apply by Nov. 5
• Election Research & Experimentation Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Nov. 11

33) Mamatoto Village – Communications Manager – $75k-$85k

34) Maryland Judiciary – Public Information Officer – $144k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 26

35) National Academy of Engineering – Director Communications/Media – $101k-$158k

36-37) Northrop Grumman

• Media Strategy & Engagement Director – $149k-$249k
• Brand Advertising Lead – $80k-$133k

38) PG&E – Expert Government Relations Representative – $129k-$207k

39) Somatus – Vice President, Marketing & Communications

40) U.S. Agency for International Development – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Oct. 28

41) Washington Post – Food Editorial Aide – $28/hr – apply by Nov. 1

42) … and finally: put your expert-level historical research & writing skills to work as Historian for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission & enjoy the $196k-$204k pay grade – apply by Nov. 8

Best wishes for a lovely weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season starts to cool down just a bit. 

• Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 18
• Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 18-19
• Richmond Oktoberfest – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Oct. 18-19
• Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 18-20
• DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 19
• Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 19
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 19
• U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 19-20
• Georgetown Fall Market – Wisconsin Ave NW – Oct. 19-20

El momento es ahora

Six of our 47 opportunities (12.7%) note a Spanish language requirement; all located at #36 & below – buena suerte en tu búsqueda.

1) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking a Senior Vice President, Commercial/Multifamily Policy & Strategic Industry Engagement with 15+ years of relevant experience in regulatory and legislative policy/advocacy with a corporation, trade association, nonprofit or governmental body, as well as a knowledge of the commercial real estate finance market & industry – $362k-$400k

2-4) Our friends with the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland have passed along some finance/admin roles:

• Business Services Specialist – $49k-$59k – apply by Oct. 21
• Assistant Director of Finance – $104k-$120k – apply by Nov. 4
• Human Capital & Operations Program Manager – $68k-$85k – apply by Nov. 4

5-7) Americans for Financial Reform – see also main career page

• Co-Executive Director – $172k – search managed by People Power
• Digital Strategist (pdf) – $83k-$98k
• Communications Associate/Coordinator (pdf) – $55k-$85k

8-10) American University

• Communications & Content Manager – $59k-$65k – apply by Nov. 2
• Assistant Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences – $59k-$65k – apply by Nov. 2
• Senior Reporter, D.C. Politics/WAMU – $53-$54/hr – apply by Dec. 8

11) Ballot Initiative Strategy Center – Policy & Legal Advocacy Director – $115k-$120k

12) Dept. of Justice/Civil Rights Division – Legislative & Policy Analyst – $99k-$153k – apply by Oct. 22

13) Firefly Aerospace – Director, Government Relations – see also main career page

14) Foundation for Defense of Democracies – Digital Media Director

15) Information Technology & Innovation Foundation – Public Affairs Manager, Technology Competitiveness Policy – $60k-$110k – see also main career page

16) Johnson Controls – Government Relations Manager – $96k-$145k

17-18) League of Conservation Voters – locations flexible

• Community & Civic Engagement Operations Director – $94k-$115k – apply by Oct. 22
• State Water Policy Director – $90k-$110k – apply by Nov. 4

19) Metropolitan Water District of Southern California – Senior Legislative Representative – $144k-$188k – DC-based – apply by Oct. 17

20-21) National Farmers Union

• Communications Coordinator (pdf) – $55k-$70k – apply by Oct. 31
• Interns (scroll to find) – Winter/Spring 2025 – apply by Nov. 1

22-23) Nuclear Threat Initiative

• Senior Director/Vice President, Government Relations – $170k-$220k
• Development Officer – $85k-$102k

24) Phillip Morris International – Manager, U.S. Regulatory Management – $144k-$198k

25-28) POLITICO

• Defense Editor
• California Playbook Writer – $90k-$115k – Sacramento, CA
• Fellows Program – 12-month terms staring in January & June 2025 – $60k – apply by Nov. 15
• Editorial Interns (scroll to find) – Spring & Summer 2025 – $23/hr – Arlington, Va., New York & Sacramento, CA – apply by Nov. 15

29) Prince George’s Community College – Social Media Coordinator – $56k-$61k – apply by Oct. 28

30) RKT Holdings/Rocket Companies – Director, Government Affairs & Fintech Policy

31) School Nutrition Association – Government Affairs Coordinator – $59k

32-33) Sierra Club

• Communications Coordinator – $70k
• Communications & Digital Specialist – $59k-$64k – Lansing or Detroit, MI

34) Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience – Public Affairs Specialist – $86k-$113k – 3 positions available – DC; Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Fort Worth, TX, or Citrus Heights, CA – apply by Oct. 16

35) SoFi – Director, Policy & Government Affairs – $147k-$253k – DC location preferred

36-38) UnidosUS – bilingual English/Spanish desired for these

• Vice President of Communications & Marketing – $180k-$215k – bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Director, Integrated Communications – $109k-$120k
• Media Relations Manager – $71k-$79k

39) UnitedHealth Group – Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Partnerships – $350k-$450k

40-41) Xometry – see also main career page

• Content & Social Writer
• Corporate Communications Manager – North Bethesda, MD or Lexington, KY

42) Washington Office on Latin America – Assistant Director, Communications (scroll to find) – $66k-$75k – fluency in Spanish required

43-44) Working America – searches managed by NRG Consulting Group

• Political Director – $137k
• Director of Media Strategies – $134k-$165k – apply by Nov. 1

45-46) World Health Organization – Spanish language skills required; French and/or Portuguese a plus

• Public Affairs Advisor – $77k – apply by Oct. 30
• Social Media Specialist – $50k – apply by Oct. 30

47) … and finally: get on the pitch (or near it, at least) with the DC United crew as Communications Coordinator for their DC Power FC affiliate – 1-2 years of experience in public relations and/or communications required; sporting background preferred.

Research, Action, Commerce & Snallygaster

Hello Thursday & enjoy the jobs.

1-2) Amazon Conservation Association – see also main career page

• Communications & Development Intern (pdf)
• English/Spanish Translation Intern (pdf)

3-7) American Enterprise Institute

• Coalitions Associate – $58k-$65k
• Research Assistant, Foreign & Defense Policy Studies/Coalition Defense of Taiwan – $50k-$54k –Mandarin proficiency required
• Program Assistant, Critical Threats Project – $50k-$54k
• Research Assistant, Economic Policy Studies – $50k-$54k
• Development Assistant, Individual Giving – $48k-$51k

8) American Farmland Trust – Philanthropy Coordinator – $60k-$65k – see also main career page

9) American Society of Clinical Oncology – Senior Health Policy Specialist

10) American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Public Affairs Associate – $50k-$55k (pdf)

11-15) Audubon Society

• Communications Director, Policy – $120k-$130k
• Communications Manager, Community Building – $70k-$105k – DC, New York or remote-based
• Senior Government Affairs Coordinator – $60k-$70k
• Senior Associate, Development Communications – $55k-$80k – remote-based
• Government Affairs Intern – $17-$19/hr

16-17) Center for Biological Diversity

• Government Affairs Law Clerk – Spring 2025 – $18/hr
• Energy Justice Law Clerk – Spring 2025 – $18/hr

18) Center for Construction Research & Training – Communications Assistant (pdf) – see also main career page

19-21) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – see also main career page

• Maryland Organizer (pdf) – $51k-$56k
• Central Virginia Organizer (pdf) – $51k-$56k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Oct. 18
• Climate Justice Policy Fellowship – Spring 2025 – $20/hr – Federal, Va. & MD opportunities available – apply by Oct. 22

22) Hilton Hotels – Director, Brand Communications – McLean, Va. or Memphis, TN

23) McKesson – Senior Director, Corporate Affairs – $157k-$263k – public policy focus

24) Microsoft – Director, Public Affairs

25-27) National Association of Counties

• Legislative Director – $110k-$115k
• Legislative Assistant – $60k
• Communications Assistant – $55k-$62k

28) National Association of Home Builders – Senior Program Manager, Environmental Policy (scroll to find)

29-30) National Cherry Blossom Festival (scroll to find)

• Director of Marketing & Communications – $90k-$110k
• Sponsorship & Development Manager – $65k-$70k

31-33) New America

• Development Manager – $75k-$94k
• Major Gift Officer – $75k-$94k
• Foundation Relations & Grants Manager – $75k-$94k

34) Pacific Legal Foundation – Strategic Research Manager, Equality & Opportunity – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

35) Penn-Mar Human Services – Director of Marketing & Communications – $70k-$90k – Freeland, MD – see also main career page

36) Reinsurance Association of America – Vice President, Strategic Communications/Marketing & Research

37-39) The Sentencing Project

• Senior Campaign Strategist – $82k-$97k – apply by Oct. 25
• Youth Justice Engagement Manager – $71k-$81k – apply by Oct. 25
• Development Director – $120k-$140k – apply by Nov. 9

40-41) University of Maryland

• Director, Strategic Communications/Senior Advisor supporting the Universities at Shady Grove – $143k-$160k – apply by Nov. 1
• Health Communications Specialist – $60k-$73k – apply by Nov. 4

42) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – State Legislative Affairs Manager supporting the Institute for Legal Reform – $85k-$150k

Best wishes for a superb weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as  Festival Season rolls on, highlighted by Snallygaster on Saturday; tix still available.

• Charlottesville Brewer’s Ball – Downtown Mall, C'ville – Oct. 10
• Maryland State BBQ Bash – Bel Air, MD – Oct. 11-12
• Snallygaster 2024 – Pennsylvania Ave. NW DC – Oct. 12
• City of Fairfax Fall Festival – Old Town FFX – Oct. 12
• Hops & Harvest Festival – Columbia, MD – Oct.12
• Virginia Fall Races – Middleburg, Va. – Oct. 12
• Easton Beer Fest – Easton, MD – Oct. 12
• Chincoteague Oyster Festival – Chincoteague, Va. – Oct. 12
• Chesapeake Wine Festival – Chesapeake, Va. – Oct. 12
• Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Oct. 12-13
• Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 13
• Salt Line Oyster Wars – Riverfront/Navy Yard DC – Oct. 13
• Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 13

Crushing It!

Hello Tuesday! We're crushing it today – so why don't you, too? Happy hunting.

1) The Conservation Fund is recruiting for a Director, Strategic Communications with 8+ years of experience in strategic communications, with a strong background in media relations that demonstrates proven success in pitching stories and securing coverage in national & local outlets – $125k-$150k – see also main career page

2) The National Council of Jewish Women is seeking an Associate Director of Communications with 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, digital content development, or related field, as well as a strong understanding of policy, government, and the legislative processes – $80k-$95k – search managed by Brightmode Talent

3) The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is in search mode for a Social Media Associate with experience with management & copywriting for social media pages plus knowledge of Insta, FB Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & Threads – $65k-$68k

4-6) The Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland has just shared these with us:

• Assistant Program Director for Public Affairs – $96k-$120k – apply by Oct. 14
• Digital Communications Coordinator – $60k-$75k
• Program Coordinator – up to two positions available – $60k-$75k

7) An unnamed national legal advocacy nonprofit is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO with     Extensive experience in an administrative or support role of C-suite individuals, preferably in government, advocacy, philanthropy or legal setting – $100k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

8) The Fairfax County Health Dept. is seeking a Public Health Youth Ambassador Program Senior Community Health Specialist with experience in community outreach and providing health promotion, prevention, and emergency preparedness education to various ethnic communities, non-profit organizations, hard-to-reach populations, small businesses and/or faith communities – $73k-$123k – apply by Oct. 11

9) A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tipster has sent along this Public Affairs Specialist role that requires fluency in Spanish – $99k-$108k – apply by Oct. 14

10) The National Domestic Workers Alliance is seeking a Director of Government Relations with 4-7 years of experience in policy advocacy at the federal, state or local level, including at least 2 years with Congress – $95k-$99k – apply by Oct. 28 – see also main career page

11) AECOM – Senior Communications Specialist – $80k-$110k – Riverdale, MD

12) Air Line Pilots Association, International – Mass Media Relations Specialist

13) American Chemistry Association – Director, Product Communications – $116k-$139K – see also main career page

14) American Diabetes Association – Director of State Government Affairs, Southeast & South Central Region – $83k-$93k – based in region – see also main career page

15) American Hospital Association – Senior Associate Director, Medicaid Policy – $155k-$233k

16-18) American Medical Association – Chicago, IL

• Senior Communications Manager
• Content Strategist
• Communications Coordinator

19-21) American University

• Director of Strategic Communications & Media Relations – $115k-$125k – apply by Oct. 30
• Assistant Director, Alumni Relations – $58k-$63k – apply by Oct. 27
• Development Coordinator – $50k-$55k – apply by Oct. 27

22) Better Medicare Alliance – Communications Manager – $80k-$95k

23) Council on Foreign Relations – Associate Director, CFR Climate & Energy Initiative – $68k-$80k

24) Development Finance Corporation – Public Affairs Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Oct. 16

25) Economic Security Project – Communications Strategist – $75k-$95k – see also main career page

26-27) Edelman PR

• Senior Vice President, Social Strategy – $143k-$227k – DC, New York or Atlanta, GA
• Account Exec, Health – $42k-$62k – DC or New York

28) Environmental Working Group – Digital Copywriter – $50k-$70k

29) Green America – Director of Fund Development (scroll to find) – $95k-$105k

30) Greenpeace – Senior Digital Fundraising Strategist – $76k-$85k – can be based in DC, VA, MD, NY, NJ, CT or CA

31) Gunnison Consulting Group – Communications Specialist

32) Halcyon – Senior Manager of Communications – $85k-$100k

33) Jane Goodall Institute – Director of Development, Major Gifts

34) League of Conservation Voters – President (pdf) – $450k-$550k – search managed by Korn Ferry

35) MCI Group – Director, Government Affairs

36) Mystery DC-based medical association – Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator – temporary position through the end of the year w/ a strong potential for extension or temp-to-hire – $27-$30/hr – search managed by The Choice Inc.

37-38) National Association of County & City Health Officials

• Publications Manager – $77k-$81k
• Government Affairs Intern – Spring 2025

39) National Association for Family Child Care – Director of Policy & Public Affairs – $85k-$100k – see also main career page

40-41) Oxfam USA

• Editorial & Content Manager – $112k-$117k – DC or Boston, MA
• Campaigns Intern – 6-month term starting Jan. 2025 – $17/hr

42) Save the Children – Government Relations/PAC Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2025 – $17/hr – DC or Fairfield, CT

43) Sinclair Broadcast Group – Digital Content Developer

44) Smithsonian Institution – Writer/Editor supporting the Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press – $68k-$88k – apply by Oct. 10

45-46) State Policy Network (scroll to find)

• Director of Communications Strategies
• Major Gift Officer

47) U.S. Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience – Public Affairs Specialist – intermittent/on call) work schedule in disaster-impacted areas – $59k-$94k – apply by Oct. 15

48-56) World Food Program USA

• Director, Corporate Partnerships/Consumer Brands – $125k-$140k – DC or remote-based
• Director, Corporate Partnerships/Tech Brands – $125k-$140k – DC or remote-based
• Director, Institutional Partnerships – $120k-$130k – DC or remote-based
• Advocacy & Engagement Manager – $80k-$85k
• Special Projects/Institutional Partnerships Manager – $80k-$85k
• Development Support Manager – $80k-$85k
• Senior Social Media & Engagement Associate – $60k-$65k
• Senior Stewardship & Donor Relations Associate – $60k-$65k
• Senior Digital Philanthropy Associate – $60k-$65k

57-58) World Relief – Baltimore, MD

• Email Marketing Specialist – $55k-$60k
• Social Media Strategy Specialist – part-time – $27-$30/hr

59) World Vision – Senior Public Relations Manager, Risk & Crisis Management – $95k-$107k – remote-based

60) Young Invincibles – Policy & Advocacy Director, Higher Education & Workforce – $105k

61) … and finally:  imagine that familiar theme song while you get ready for another Law & Order, UK-in US-Unit workday as Assistant Liaison Support Officer to HMRC's Fiscal Crime Liaison Officers with our friends at the British Embassy – $24/hr – apply by Oct. 16

Some Jobs (and weekend entertainments) for You!

Hey! We're back and perhaps the nice weather is too in the DC area. Enjoy the day & the jobs.

1) Tech 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

2) Resources for the Future is recruiting for an Events Manager with 2+ years of relevant event experience as well as facility with live conference and streaming services, such as Zoom; familiarity with email marketing & event management platforms such as Mailchimp & Eventbrite preferred – $72k-$78k

3-4) Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute

• Director, State Government Affairs – $140k-$175k
• Director, Regulatory Affairs – $125k-$160k

5-6) Alzheimer’s Association

• Fundraising Director supporting the DC Walk to End Alzheimer's
• Advocacy Manager – $65k-$70k – Albany, NY

7) Amazon – Senior Manager, Policy Communications – $135k-$224k – DC or Seattle, WA

8) American Heart Association – Federal Government Relations Manager, Food is Medicine – $95k-$105k

9) American Institutes for Research – Communications & Events Associate supporting the AIR Equity Initiative – Arlington, Va; Rockville, MD; Chicago, IL or Waltham, MA

10) CGI Federal – Director, Internal Communications

11) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Events Coordinator – $43k-$45k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Oct. 13

12) Community of Hope – Social Media Specialist – $23-$25/hr

13-14) Conservation International

• Manager, Foundation Relations
• Midlevel Giving Manager

15) DraftKings – Senior Federal Government Affairs Director – $220k-$276k

16) Federal Aviation Administration – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $100k-$155k – apply by Oct. 14

17) Global Impact – Manager, Fundraising & Partnerships – $76k-$86k

18) Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans – Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations – $150k-$200k – not exactly sure where they are HQ’d, but you’ll be spending a lot of time in Springfield, IL

19) International Campaign for Tibet – Communications Officer – $60k-$75k

20) International Rescue Committee – Global Head of Advocacy & Influence supporting the Movement Against Malnutrition – $145k-$170k

21-22) KPMG

• Head of Global Leadership Communications
• Senior Communications Associate – DC, New York, or Montvale, NJ

23) Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area – Director, Communications & Government Relations – $105k-$110k

24) Motorola Solutions – Government Affairs Director

25) National Association of Attorneys General – Marketing and Communications Manager – $75k-$85k – apply by Oct. 18 – see also main career page

26-27) National Fair Housing Alliance

• Associate Vice President of Housing Policy – $110k-$130k
• Director of Marketing – $90k-$100k

28) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $68k-$107k – apply by Oct. 11

29) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $82k-$181k – apply by Oct. 7

30) National Park Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Oct. 16; subject to early closure

31-33) ONE Campaign

• Partnership Officer – $70k-$100k
• Brand & Communications Coordinator – $43k-$55k
• Policy & Projects Coordinator – through Dec. 2024 – $50k-$55k

34) Operation Blessing – Marketing Specialist, Disaster Relief – Virginia Beach, Va.

35) State Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Oct. 17

36) U.S. Agency for International Development – Content & Digital Communications Advisor – $110k-$120k – apply by Oct. 24

37) Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority – Community Engagement Manager – apply by Oct. 16

38-40) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Director of Communications, Law School
• Media Relations Associate – $60k-$72k
• Communications Generalist – $55k-$65k

Best wishes for a perfectly lovely weekend from from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as  Festival Season continues to go hard.

• Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest – Fort Belvoir, Va. – Oct. 3-6
• 42nd Annual Crab Carnival – West Point, Va. – Oct. 4-5
• Aslin Oktoberfest – DC, Alexandria & Herndon locations – Oct. 4-6
• Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 4-6
• Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Oct. 4-6
• Fells Point Fun Festival – Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4-6
• Wharf Oktoberfest/Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash – DC Wharf – Oct. 5
• Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 5
• Germantown Oktoberfest – Germantown, MD – Oct. 5
• Rustico Oktoberfest –Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 5
• Vola’s Fall Oysterfest – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 5
• Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival – Capital Turnaround, SE DC – Oct. 5
• Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 5
• Open Streets DC – 7th St NW – Oct. 5
• The Great Oktoberfest – Buzzards Point SW DC – Oct. 5
• Taste of Bethesda – Woodmont Triangle – Oct. 5
• Rosslyn Fall Fest – Gateway Park – Oct. 5
• Old Bust Head Oktoberfest – Warrenton, Va. – Oct. 5
• Das Best Oktoberfest – Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD – Oct. 5
• Manassas Fall Jubilee – Manassas. Va. – Oct. 5
• Mount Airy Oktoberfest – Mount Airy, MD – Oct. 5
• Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival – Gordonsville, Va. – Oct. 5
• 21st Festival of the Grape – Powhatan, Va. – Oct. 5
• Fall Fest – Rock Hall, MD – Oct. 5
• Uptown Martinsville Oktoberfest – Martinsville, Va. – Oct. 5
• Port City Dogtoberfest – Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 6
• Hank's 15th Annual OYSTERfest – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 6
  
• Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, DC/MD – Oct. 6
• PIKEtoberfest – North Bethesda, MD – Oct. 6