Still Finding New Ones

Even as the year winds down, we're still finding fresh opportunities, including several with December-to-early-January application dates. So we'll keep at it (albeit at a slower posting cadence) so you can keep at it.

1) The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is seeking a Communications Specialist with 2-3 years of experience in writing and producing publications, journalism, public relations, local, state or federal government, or nonprofit orgs – or equivalent background – $62k-$78k

2) The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Policy Lab is in search mode for a Communications Director (scroll to find) to raise the organization’s visibility, promoting its research, and supporting its policy agenda – 8+ years of relevant communications experience, top-notch organizational & project management skills, and the ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand fashion – Philly-based.

3-4) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy/Defense Strategy & Great-Power Competition – $50k-$54k
• Events Assistant – $48k-$52k

5) American Soybean Association – Director of Government Affairs, Biofuels

6) Bank of New York/Mellon Corp. – Director/Prudential Policy Lead, Global Public Policy & Government Affairs – $139k-$240k

7) Bully Pulpit Interactive – Associate Director, Speechwriting & Executive Communication – $90k-$105k – see also main career page

8) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Director of Government Affairs – $115k-$140k

9-10) Conservation International

• Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – Arlington, Va. or New York
• Managing Director of Social Media

11-12) CoStar Group

• Senior Social Media Associate – $90k-$110k
• Communications Manager supporting LoopNet – Richmond, Va.

13) Dept. of the Interior/National Invasive Species Council – Public Affairs Specialist – $86k-$153k – apply by Dec. 26

14) Earthjustice – Senior Legislative Representative supporting the Right to Zero campaign – $131k-$146k – apply by Jan. 3

15) FINRA – Director, State Relations/Government Affairs – $146k-$283k

16) General Services Administration – Communications Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Dec. 26

17-18) George Mason University

• Director of Development, College of Education & Human Development – apply by Jan. 10
• Development Assistant, College of Visual & Performing Arts – part-time – apply by Jan. 10

19-20) Georgetown University

• Associate Director of Athletics Stewardship & Engagement Communication – $47k-$87k – apply by Jan. 17
• Associate Director of Athletics Engagement & Events – $47k-$87k – apply by Apr. 9

21) Google – External Affairs Manager

22) GSK – Director, Federal Government Affairs – fka GlaxoSmithKline

23) Management Sciences for Health – Senior Communications Specialist

24) National Archives & Records Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 19

25) National Milk Producers Federation – Director, Government Relations – see also main career page

26) PPL Corp. – Manager Federal Policy

27-29) SAIC

• Corporate Communication Officer – Secret clearance required
• Congressional Affairs Analyst supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering – Secret clearance required
• Director, Internal Communications

30-34) Smithsonian Institution

• Assistant Director of Communications – $153k-$191k – apply by Dec. 31
• Associate Director for Advancement, National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute – $139k-$181k – apply by Dec. 31
• Gift Officer – $139k-$181k – apply by Jan. 10
• Special Events Coordinator. National Portrait Gallery – $82k-$107k – apply by Dec. 19
• Advancement Associate, Online Fundraising – $68k-$77k – apply by Dec. 31

35) State University of New York – Director of Federal Relations – $170k-$190k – DC-based

36) United Airlines – Director, Regulatory Affairs – $155k-$212k

37) United Food & Commercial Workers – National Press Secretary

38-40) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Vice President, Health Policy – $260k-$280k
• State Legislative Affairs Manager supporting the Institute for Legal Reform – $85k-$150k
• Senior Manager, Civics – $85k-$107k

41) U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum – International Justice Associate – apply by Jan. 3

42) World Resources Institute – Communications Director, Restoration – $138k-$166k

43) ... and finally: the still-extant defense/aerospace branch of the somehow-stylish Swedish industrial conglomerate Saab is recruiting for a Lead Corporate Events & Strategic Initiatives Specialist, but all we can think about is how much we miss the auto side of the equation & the iconic 900 – $94k-$145k – DC, Orlando, FL or Syracuse, NY – apply by Jan. 31

Best wishes for a sparkling rest-of-your-week + weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Back on Monday w/ more, we hope.

Action, Peace, Freedom & Justice

Monday Update: we plan to post again on Wednesday (Dec. 18), and hope to bring you couple more in over next two weeks beyond that – and then going for two per week starting again around Jan. 6.

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! We've got what you need right here (well, hopefully)!

1) Black Men Vote is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization’s work to maximize the political influence of Black male voters across the U.S. – 10+ years of campaign and organizational management experience, including electoral and issue advocacy experience – $180k-$220k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

2-3) Per the comments, we bring you this Communications Fellow opportunity with DC Action, a group working to ensure that children, youth & young adults have access to the housing, health care, learning spaces, jobs & support they deserve – $3k/semester – not sure if Winter term opportunity is still available; Summer & Fall applications also open, as is a Policy Fellow role

4) ACLU – Senior Campaign Strategist, Democracy – $151k

5) Air Line Pilots Association International – Communications Specialist – $75k-$107k

6-7) American Urological Association – see also main career page

• PAC & Grassroots Advocacy Manager – $94k-$100k
• Advocacy Coordinator – $72k-$74k – Linthicum, MD

8) Anheuser-Busch – Federal Government Affairs Coordinator – $52k-$61k

9-10) APCO Worldwide

• Senior Consultant, Public Affairs – $70k-$100k
• Consultant, Public Affairs – $60k-$90k

11) Arena Stage – Marketing & Communications Fellow – $700/wk – see also main career page

12) Brookings Institution – Research Assistant supporting the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy – $56k

13-15) Care – see also main career page

• Executive Director for Global Advocacy – $120k-$139k – DC or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Senior Press Officer – $89k-$103k – DC or Atlanta, GA
• Senior Press Officer, Humanitarian Affairs – $89k-$103k – DC or Atlanta, GA

16) DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency – Public Information Officer – $109k-$141k – apply by Dec. 19

17) Dept. of Defense/Washington Headquarters Services – Communications Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 20

18) Edison Electric Institute – Director, Media Relations – $130k-$175k

19) Fairfax County Health Dept. – Digital Media Specialist – $67k-$112k – apply by Jan. 20

20-21) FleishmanHillard

• Vice President or Senior Vice President/Integrated Paid Media Lead – $77k-$231k
• Senior Account Exec, Health & Life Science – $58k-$82k – DC, New York or San Francisco, CA

22) International Boundary & Water Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – San Diego, CA – apply by Dec. 17

23-24) IntelliBridge – see also main career page

• Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required
• Junior Social Media Specialist

25) Mars – Director of External Communications, Sustainability

26) National Library for the Blind & Print Disabled – Head of Communications & Outreach Section – $139k-$181k – apply by Jan. 2

27) Northrop Grumman – Media Strategy & Engagement Manager – $129k-$193k

28) Peace Corps – Writer/Editor – $80k-146k – apply by Dec. 23; subject to early closure

29-30) POLITICO

• Vice President of Communications
• 2025 POLITICO Journalism Institute – 10-day residential program, starting May 27; preference for rising college juniors or seniors – apply by Jan. 21

31-38) Poter-Novelli

• Vice President, Healthcare Public Affairs – $140k-$180k
• Vice President, Health Media – $140k-$180k – DC; New York; Boston, MA or Chicago, IL
• Account Manager, Government Public Relations – $110k-$135k – DC or Atlanta, GA
• Account Manager, Health Media – $110k-$135k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il
• Senior Copywriter – $90k-$130k
• Account Exec, Public Sector & Government – $55k-$67k
• Account Exec, Health – $55k-$67k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il
• Assistant Account Exec, Health – $50k-$55k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il

39) Prince George’s County Memorial Library System – Communications Specialist – $71k – apply by Dec. 21

40-41) Southern Poverty Law Center – see also main career page

• Policy Analyst, Democracy – $97k – DC; Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL or New Orleans, LA
• Executive Director, SPLC Action Fund – $265k – Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL or New Orleans, LA

42) U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Public Affairs Associate – $60k-$75k – apply by Dec. 18

43) U.S. International Trade Commission – Congressional Relations Officer – $139k-$191k – apply by Dec. 20

44) Walmart – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $143k-$286k

45) World Justice Project – Executive Operations Internship – 6-month term starting Jan 2025 – $17-$18/hr – see also main career page

46) … and finally: if you’re not tapped as the Nationals’ next splashy hire in July, this Senior Coordinator, Baseball Communications role up the road with the Baltimore Orioles will have to suffice – $48k-$52k

Best wishes for an excellent weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Fog Cutter

This morning's soothing fog (or perhaps it's maddening for you; sorry!) isn't holding us back. Enjoy the jobs & the day!

1) MAZON, a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths & backgrounds in the U.S. & Israel is recruiting for a Senior Communications Manager with 4+ years’ experience in communications and/or PR; background in social justice, anti-hunger, or Jewish community work highly preferred – $85k-$90k – DC or Los Angeles, CA

2) Economic Mobility Pathways transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty &provides other organizations with the tools to do the same. Your place in that equation would be as Senior Director of Communications, if you possess the 10+ years in strategic communications/media relations they seek, preferably in nonprofit sector – $120k-$125k – Boston, MA – see also main career page

3-5) New America passed these along to us just this morning – see also main career page

• Senior Data Visualization Developer – this role will architect and implement dynamic, interactive visualizations that distill and convey complex data insights with precision and clarity.
• Technical Director – this creative, results-driven leader will direct New America’s A/V production – including live, virtual, and hybrid event production – and multimedia production, including podcasts and video production.
• AV Technician – his role will support multiple daily in-studio, virtual, and hybrid events in the New America studio, executing AV functions such as video switching, camera operation, audio mixing, microphone management, and lighting

6) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Assistant Editorial Director – $122k-$164k [filled/removed]

7) American Institutes for Research – Managing Director, Public Affairs

8-9) Aspen Institute

• Director of External Relations supporting Aspen Digital – $155k-$175k
• Intern, Congressional Program – $20-$21/hr

10) Burson – Account Director, Automotive Public Policy Communications – $60k-$140k

11-12) Citi

• Capital Markets Regulatory Policy Advisor – $170k-$300k
• Prudential Regulatory Senior Policy Analyst – $155k-$233k

13-14) CNN – temporary positions

• Producer for Chris Wallace Show/Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace
• Producer for The Lead w/ Jake Tapper

15-16) Economic Policy Innovation Center – searches managed by Talent Market

• Tax Policy Analyst – $85k-$90k
• Operations Manager – $80k-$85k

17-18) Georgetown University

• Senior Associate supporting the Georgetown Climate Center – $54k-$100k
• Associate Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns – $44k-$73k

19) Hewlett Packard – Federal Government Affairs Manager – $104k-$158k

20) ICF International – Senior External Communications Specialist – $87k-$148k – Secret clearance required

21-23) International Rescue Committee

• Vice President, Policy & Advocacy – $250k-$280k – DC or New York
• Communications Manager – $65k-$73k – DC or New York
• Major Giving Officer – $70k-$85k

24) Ketchum – Account Supervisor, Issues & Crisis – $80k-$95k

25) Mastercard – Senior Vice President supporting the Center for Inclusive Growth – apply by Dec. 31

26-27) National Women’s Law Center

• Senior Manager of Foundation Relations/Grant Writer – $96k-$127k
• Development Intern – Summer 2025 – $17/hr

28-29) Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center

• Communications Manager – $75k-$93k – DC or Chicago, IL
• Communications Intern – Spring 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Jan. 4

30) Sierra Club – Advancement Director, Central – $95k-$112k – DC or Chicago, IL

31-34) Third Way

• Press Advisor – $65k-$80k
• Health Policy Advisor – $65k-$80k
• Program Coordinator, Development & External Affairs – $50k-$60k
• Internal Communications & Operations Intern – Feb.-May 2025 – $18/hr

35-37) Washington Post

• White House Editor – $122k-$204k – apply by Dec. 20
• Editor, Letters & Community Team – $85k-$127k
• Social Video Producer, Opinions – $64k-$96k

38-43) World Food Program USA

• Manager, Partner Communications – $80k-$85k
• Director, Corporate Partnerships/Consumer Brands – $125k-$140k – DC or remote-based in selected locations
• Director, Institutional Partnerships – $120k-$130k – DC or remote-based in selected locations
• Manager, Special Projects/Institutional Partnerships – $80k-$85k
• Senior Associate, Individual Philanthropy – $60k-$65k
• Intern, Institutional Partnerships – $20/hr

Look at All these Great Jobs!

Hello Friday job-searchers! That's pretty much it; have at 'em!

1) The Urban Libraries Council is recruiting for a Director of Strategic Communications (scroll to find) with proven expertise in strategic communications, media engagement & advocacy, as well as exceptional storytelling, writing, and visual design skills.

2) The United States of Care is seeking a Director of Federal Policy with 10+ years of experience in health care policy at the federal level, including service in a legislative or executive branch role, think tank, advocacy organization, association, or other setting – $110k-$140k – first review of applications set for Dec. 9

3) The States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in election protection, is looking to add a Digital Director with 10+ years working in advocacy, political, campaign, or government communications; with at least 6 years of relevant digital-focused experience, as well as a background that includes developing and testing comprehensive paid digital campaigns on a variety of topics, and managing multiple campaigns simultaneously – $160k – DC, New York, or Boston, MA

4) American Veterinary Medical Association – Director, Federal Government Relations – see also main career page

5-6) British Embassy

• Trade Policy Officer – $83k – apply by Dec. 19
• U.S. Development Policy Advisor – $85k – apply by Jan. 1

7) Children’s National Hospital – Senior Associate Director of Planned Giving – $86k-$143k

8-10) CURA Strategies (scroll to find)

• Account Exec
• Manager, Government Relations
• Interns – Spring 2025 & beyond – $17/hr

11) D.C. Association of REALTORS – Government Affairs Director – $100k

12) Energy & Policy Institute – Research & Communications Manager – $80k-$90k – location flexible with a preference for Texas-based candidates – apply by Jan. 3

13) Faith in Public Life – Associate Director of Media – $90k-$110k

14) Friends of the Earth – Senior Policy Advocate, School Food Policy – $83k-$87k

15) Georgetown University – Director of External Relations supporting the Earth Commons – $80k-$157k [filled/removed]

16-18) J Street

• Deputy Press Secretary – $80k-$85k
• Digital Fundraising Director – $90k-$100k
• Digital Fundraising Strategist – $61k-$70k

19-21) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Director of Major & Leadership Gifts, Washington National Opera
• Leadership Gifts Manager
• Individual Giving Assistant, National Symphony Orchestra

22) League of Conservation Voters – State Water Policy Director – $90k-$110k – apply by Dec. 15

23) Maryland Legal Aid – Chief Development & Communications Officer – $170k-$195k – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Koya Partners/DSG

24-28) National Association of Manufacturers

• Director, Executive Communications & Speechwriter – $106k-$140k
• Director, Government Relations – $106k-$140k
• Director, Healthcare Policy – $106k-$140k
• Associate Director, Workforce Innovation & Policy – $75k-$98k
• Associate Director supporting the Manufacturing Institute’s Women MAKE America initiative – $75k-$98k

29-30) National Automobile Dealers Association – see also main career page

• Director, Media Relations – $125k-$150k
• Digital Communications Specialist – $65k-$75k

31) National Communication Association – Senior Communications & Marketing Manager – $85k-$90k

32) National Marine Manufacturers Association – Vice President, Government Relations

33) National MS Society – Marketing & Communications Intern – Spring 2025 (Jan/Feb start, May/June end) – remote-based – $15/hr or local prevailing min wage

34-35) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute – see also main carer page

• Executive Communications Officer – $139k-$173k
• Program Officer, Public Engagement – $130k-$150k

36) Pinkston Group – PR Account Coordinator – see also main career page

37-38) REQ/Agital – see also main career page

• Senior Account Exec
• Account Coordinator

39) Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute – Associate Director, Center for Civics, Education & Opportunity – $65k-$100k – search managed by Talent Market

40) Stand Up America – Director, Policy & Political Affairs – $110k-$125k

41-44) Wall Street Journal

• White House Reporter – $130k-$170k
• Trade Reporter – $130k-$170k
• Congress Reporter – $120k-$170k
• Research Editor, Due Diligence – $55k-$70k

45-47) Woodberry Associates

• Director, Healthcare Public Affairs
• Senior Manager, Policy & Government Relations
• Senior Manager, Strategic Communications

Best wishes for a fab weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

No Leftovers Here!

Welcome back to it & enjoy these fine+fresh job finds!

Thursday update – we will also feature this Director of Federal Policy role w/ the United States of Care in tomorrow's set, but are giving a preview today as it has a coming-soon Dec. 9 first-round-of-review date attached – $110k-$140k

1) Alliance for Health Policy – Events & Production Assistant – $47k-$55k

2-3) American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology – see also main career page

• Legislative Liaison – $80k-$95k
• Associate Director of State Government Affairs – $141k-$150k – Rosemont, IL

4) American Foreign Service Protective Association – Junior Marketing Coordinator – $50k-$55k

5-11) American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

• Senior Director, Fuel & Vehicle Policy – $220k-$240k
• Senior Director, Industry Analysis – $215k-$235k
• Director, Government Relations – $175k-$200k
• Director, Petrochemical Policy – $160k-$185k
• Director, Environmental Policy – $160k-$185k
• Manager, Government Relations – $105k-$125k
• Executive Assistant to the President & CEO – $100k-$125k

12-13) American Petroleum Institute

• Director, Federal Relations – $186k-$273k
• Senior Media Specialist – $75k-$107k

14) American University – Development Coordinator – $50k-$55k

15-16) British Embassy – New York

• Climate & Nature Policy Officer – $67k – apply by Dec. 8
• Office Assistant, UK Mission to the UN – 8-month term – $23/hr – apply by Dec. 9

17-18) Center for Budget & Policy Priorities

• Senior Manager for Federal Campaigns – $83k-$115k
• Legislative Assistant – $55k-$60k

19) Common Cause – Pennsylvania Organizer – $62k-$78k – Harrisburg, PA preferred

20) Congressional Research Service – Research Assistant, Congress & American National Government – $68k-$88k – apply by Dec. 23

21-25) DCG Communications – see also main career page

• Federal Communications Project Manager supporting the Dept. of Transportation
• Senior Media Relations Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Marketing & Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Events Project Manager supporting the Marine Corps PAO – Secret clearance required

26) Defense Security Agency – Chief, Strategic Communications – $110k-$140k – apply by Dec. 9

27) Development Finance Corporation – Managing Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Events – $163k-$191k – apply by Dec. 5

28) DHS/Citizenship and Immigration Services – Writer/Editor – $104k-$135k – apply by Dec. 6; subject to early closure

29-30) EY

• Director Corporate Reputation & Public Affairs – $185k-$367k
• Supervising Associate or Assistant Director, Legislative & Regulatory Policy – $101k-$188k

31-32) Georgetown University

• Associate Director, Board Management/Advancement – $54k-$100k
• Creative Content Assistant, Athletic Dept. – $41k-$65k

33) Global Relief – Social Media & Influencer Coordinator – $65k – Baltimore, MD

34) Institute of International Education – Outreach & Communications Coordinator supporting the Gilman International Scholarship Program – $48k-$60k

35) JPMorgan Chase – Communications Manager/Vice President, Corporate Responsibility Dept. – $123k-$185k – DC or New York

36) M&T Bank – Policy Communications Manager – $98k-$164k

37) Mystery Arlington-based trade association – Director of Government Affairs – $140k-$160k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

38) Mystery employer – Communications Associate – 3-to-6 month term – $26-$30/hr – search managed by the Addison Group

39) ONE Campaign – Partnership Officer – $70k-$100k

40) Palladium Group – Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications – $102k-$150k

41) Patent & Trademark Office – Digital Communications Strategist – $99k-$153k – apply by Dec. 6

42) PhRMA – Senior Director, Public Affairs

43-44) Philip Morris International

• Manager Political & State Government Affairs – $148k-$203k
• Senior Specialist, Political & External Affairs – $94k-$128k

45) POLITICO – Climate Finance Reporter for E&E News

46-47) Reproductive Freedom for All

• Communications Associate – $55k-$68k
• Major Gifts Officer – $85k-$95k

48) Qcells – Director of Government Relations – $200k-$250k

49) Rising for Justice – Communications & Development Coordinator (pdf) – $55k – see also main career page

50) SilverEdge Government Solutions – Strategic Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required

51) Urenco USA – Senior Government Affairs Manager – $154k-$197k

52-53) Washington Post

• Executive Assistant, Editorial – $74k-$111k
• Public Relations Intern – Summer 2025

54) … and finally: Here’s a break-into-sports announcing/PR role with the Fredericksburg Nationals, 2024 Carolina League champs and MLB Nats affiliate. As the FredNats’ Broadcasting & Media Relations Assistant, you’ll serve as the No. 2 broadcaster for all home games & select road games, and be a part of day-to-day media relations & writing operations – Mar.-Sept. 2025 – described as designed for recent college grads or soon-to-be college grads with schedule flexibility – your compensation likely include a monthly stipend with the potential for housing to be provided – Fredericksburg, Va.