DC Public Affairs + Communications Jobs: 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

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)

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