Here We Go Again

We have nothing clever to kick off your Monday search; we hope the jobs will suffice.

1) AdvaMed – Director, State Government & Regional Affairs – $140k-$159k – see also main career page 

2-4) American Enterprise Institute

• Program Manager supporting the Center on Opportunity & Social Mobility – $60k-$65k
• Editorial Assistant/Associate – $50k-$60k
• Program Assistant supporting the Critical Threats Project – $50k-$54k

5) American Institute for Economic Research – Research Fellow for Economics & Economic Freedom – Great Barrington, MA or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

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

• Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer – $97k-$116k
• Editorial Associate – $24-$28/hr

8) Armis – Director of Federal Government Affairs – $180k-$200k – see also main career page 

9-10) ASPCA

• Director of Farm Animal Legislation – $118k-$125k
• Senior Manager, Farmer Advocacy – $75k-$98k – remote-based

11) Bipartisan Policy Center – Interns (scroll to find) – Spring 2026 – $3,000 stipend for 10-week term – multiple specialties noted – apply by Nov. 21 – several full-time roles also appear to remain available; you can see we’ve featured some of these a while back (17-22)

12) Booz Allen – Strategic Communications Manager – $77k-$176k – Secret clearance required

13) Cencora – Director, Federal Government Advocacy – $124k-$180k – see also main career page 

14) Centre for Public Impact – Senior Communications Associate – $85k-$100k – remote-based – apply by Oct. 24 – see also main career page 

15-16) Climate Power – DC or remote – see also main career page

• Senior Advisor, Climate Urgency Campaigns – $163k-$194k
• Press Secretary, Accountability Campaigns – $113k-$135k – campaign cycle role to Dec. 2026

17) Comcast – Public Policy Legal Intern – June-Aug. 2026 – Applicants must be enrolled as a 2L, 3L, or 4L student pursuing a JD or enrolled as a grad student pursuing a Master's in Public Policy or similar

18) Embassy of Australia – Policy Support Officer – temporary/on-demand role – $62k--$32/hr – described as an entry level position – New York – apply by Oct. 23 – see also main career page 

19) Enterprise Community Partners – Director of State & Local Policy, Land Use & Supply – $145k-$153k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New Orleans, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle

20) Exelon – Director, External Communications – $168k-$231k – DC, Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia or Newark, DE

21) General Motors – Chief of Staff, Global Public Policy 

22-23) George Mason University

• Senior Director of Development for University Priorities – apply by Oct. 24
• Lead Marketing Specialist, Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations – part-time – apply by Oct. 27

24) Georgetown University – Director of Stewardship & Communications, GU Medical Center – $66k-$126k

25-26) Groundwork Collaborative

• Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy – $97k-$134k
• Policy Intern – Jan.-May 2026 – $21/hr

27) Lawyers for Good Government – Director, State Advocacy & Democratic Engagement – $90k-$100k – JD required – see also main career page 

28) Mystery employer in K-12 education sector – Social Media Manager – contract-to-permanent status – $26-$29/hr – search managed by Robert Half 

29) Mystery global retail organization – Social Media Manager – search managed by Sparks Group 

30-31) National Association of Manufacturers

• Director, Transportation & Infrastructure Policy – $103k-$150k
• Associate Director, International Policy – $76k-$89k

32) National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies – Director, Federal Affairs (scroll to time)

33) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America – Senior Regional Director, State Advocacy – $169k-$237k – Tallahassee, FL – search managed by Staffing Advisors 

34) Ripple Effect Communications – Press Officer supporting the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health – $107k-$134k – see also main career page 

35) SEIU – National Policy Director, Politics & Government Relations Hub – $162k

36-40) Smithsonian Institution

• Supervisory Special Events Coordinator, National Zoo – $120k-$156k – apply by Oct. 21
• Senior Social Media Strategist, National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) – $101k-$131k – apply by Oct. 23
• Marketing Manager, NMAAHC – $84k-$109k – apply by Oct. 24
• Advancement Associate, National Zoo– $57k-$74k – apply by Oct. 24
• Advancement Specialist – $84k-$109k – apply by Oct. 31

41-42) Strategic Organizing Center (scroll to find) – DC or New York

• Strategic Campaigns Director – $110k-$125k
• Senior Strategic Research Analyst – $85k-$96k

43) United Nations Foundation – Senior Program Associate supporting Our Future Agenda – $59k-$65k – New York

44-45) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Communications Assistant – $42k-$46k
• Interns – Spring 2026 – apply by Dec. 1

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Feels Like Fall

Hello Thursday job-searchers and -browsers! Enjoy the day & the jobs & the weekend.

1) The National Women's Law Center is hiring a Digital Strategies Manager (scroll down) to work on their email/web/SMS program – NWLC is especially looking for someone with experience writing advocacy & fundraising emails – $90k-$106k – remote-based in DC, MD, VA, NJ, PA, IL, NY, or CT

2) The Trust for the National Mall has shared this very fresh call for a Director of Individual Philanthropy with 7+ years' experience in non-profit fundraising; proven abilities in major gifts, planned giving, direct mail & donor stewardship preferred – $125k-$135k – see also main career page 

3) Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Manager, Health Policy & Public Affairs with 4+ years’ experience in public relations, communications, and/or public affairs; including healthcare-related work – $70k-$85k – Boston or New York – see also main career page  

4) ACLU of the District of Columbia – Policy Counsel/Policy Advisor – $80k-$110k

5) American Council of Trustees & Alumni – Program Associate for Philanthropy (scroll to find) – $48k – note: page takes a few moments to load for us

6) ANSER – Senior Wireless Communications Policy Analyst – Secret clearance required

7-8) Asian Americans Advancing Justice

• Assistant Director of Education Policy – $90k-$100k
• Assistant Director, Strategic Communications – $85k-$95k

9) Association of Professional Certified Public Accountants – Senior Manager, State Advocacy – $141k-$177k – see also main career page 

10) British Embassy – Executive Assistant supporting the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council – $66k – apply by Oct. 23

11) Center for International Environmental Law – Publications Manager – $81k-$110k – apply by Oct. 26

12) City of Hyattsville – Communications Specialist – contract status – $25-$30/hr – bilingual in English/Spanish required

13) CureSearch for Children’s Cancer – Director, Marketing & Communications – $100k-$110k – fully remote – apply by Oct. 31

14) CVS Health – Lead Director of Public Affairs Campaigns – $144k-$288k – DC or remote-based – apply by Oct. 26

15) DC Dept. of Licensing & Consumer Protection – Policy Analyst – $80k-$103k – apply by Oct. 23

16) DC Water – Chief Legal & Ethics Officer/Executive Vice President, Government & Legal Affairs – high $200k band – JD required – search managed by Polihire

17) Good Food Institute – Donor Relations Specialist – $74k-$78k – apply by Nov. 6 – see also main career page

18) Hello Heart – Vice President, Government Affairs – $230k-$250k – see also main career page

19) Families USA – Senior Policy Analyst – $85k-$95k

20) Howard University – Deputy Director for Communications & Archives supporting their Real Estate Development & Capital Asset Management unit – $100k-$110k

21 ) Hudson Institute – Director of Government Relations – $180k-$220k – see also main career page 

22) Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights – Senior Communications Associate – $81k-$99k – see also main career page 

23) LG Electronics – Government Affairs Policy Analyst – $70k-$90k

24-25) Manhattan Institute – see also main career page

• Public Opinion & External Affairs Manager – $80k-$160k – DC or New York
• Rapid Response Manager – $70k-$105k – New York

26) Metropolitan Police Dept. – Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$118k – apply by Oct. 19

27-28) Mystery news media industry leader – searches managed by Profiles

• Senior Politics Editor – $180k
• Politics Editor – $130k

29) National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders – Director of Public Policy – $113k-$144k – Spanish language skills a plus

30-31) National Geographic Society

• Senior Manager, Partner Communications – $95k-$100k
• Manager, Advancement Communications & Proposal Development – $80k-$85k

32-33) National Indian Health Board – see also main career page

• Congressional Relations Director – $130k-$150k
• Policy Analyst – $75k-$95k

34) National Park Foundation – Director, Digital Strategy – $120k-$140k

35-36) ONE Campaign

• Media Relations Manager – $75k-$90k
• Social Media & Content Coordinator – DC or the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

37) Operation Blessing – Manager of Digital Marketing – Virginia Beach, Va.

38-39) POLITICO

• Politics Editor
• Senior Legal Editor

40) Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security – Public Information Officer – $62k-$134k – apply by Oct. 24

41) Semafor – Reporter – $75k-$90k – focus on U.S. foreign policy for Africa & the Persian Gulf region

42-43) UNCF/United Negro College Fund

• Social Media Manager – $61k-$68k
• Development Director, MD & DC

44) U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum – Marketing & Communications Interns (scroll to find) – Jan-May 2026 – $16/hr – remote-based – sub-specialties in project management, communications & social media noted – apply by Oct. 31

45) … and finally: this is a little outside the usual DCPA+CJ wheelhouse, but we’re thinking that enlisting with the Aerospace Industries Association as Senior Coordinator supporting their American Rocketry Challenge would a pretty engaging gig – $60k – 3-5 years’ experience in STEM outreach, program/project management, social impact, or operations is preferred

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Best wishes for finally-getting-crisp-out-there Fall weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's some ideas to enjoy the cooling weather  – and see our compendium of other seasonal happenings to look ahead. 

• 55th Richmond Oktoberfest – Richmond Raceway – Oct. 17-18
• Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 17-18
• Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 17-19 – cancelled on account of shutdown. Boooo!!!
• Hank's Oysterfest – Old Town Alexandria – Oct 18
• Blocktoberfest – Wilson Blvd/Arlington – Oct 18
• DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 18
• Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival – Shipgarten McLean, Va. – Oct. 18
• German International School Oktoberfest – Potomac, MD – Oct. 18 
• Springfield Fall Fest – Springfield Town Center – Oct. 18
• 5th Annual Beer Festival at Bear Chase Brewing – Bluemont, Va. – Oct. 18
• Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 18
• Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 18
• Georgetown Fall Market – Wisconsin Ave NW DC – Oct. 18-19
• U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 18-19
• 23rd Annual Turkish Festival – 6th & Pennsylvania Ave NW DC – Oct. 19 

Here for Your Holiday or Just Plain Day

Here's your Columbus Day, Indigenous People's Day, or just another Monday set. Good luck with the search and the rest of your day. 

1) CACI is recruiting for an Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications with 5+ years of senior communications leadership experience & the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across C-suite, internal functional leaders; and project& program teams.

2) An unnamed organization on the front lines of defending & advancing democracy is seeking a Director of Executive Scheduling with extensive experience in an admin or support role of C-suite individuals, preferably in government, advocacy, philanthropy, campaign or legal setting – $130k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

3) WIDA, an organization leading research & development of products and services to support multilingual learners, is seeking a Chief Communications & Marketing Officer – 7+ years of management experience in a communications-focused role desired, preferably at a large-scale education-related organization – based at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Education in Madison, WI – search managed by Isaacson, Miller 

4) American Academy of Neurology – Congressional Affairs Manager – $102k-$128k – see also main career page 

5-6) American Bankers Association

• Vice President, Congressional Relations – $210k-$225k
• Executive Assistant, Congressional Relations – $90k-$100k

7-10) American Bridge 21st Century – see also main career page

• Vice President of Organic Media – $150k
• Deputy Research Director for U.S. House Campaigns – $72k
• U.S. House Research Associate – $55k
• Tracker/Field Researcher for Virginia – $55k – Northern Virginia or Richmond-based

11) The Carter Center/Emory University – Senior Associate Director, Foundations/Corporations/Gov't Relations/Development Programs – Atlanta, GA

12) Eurasia Foundation – Communications Consultant – part-time – $40-$65/hr – apply by Oct. 15 

13) Exxon Mobil – Media Relations Advisor – $130k-$300k

14) EY – Associate Director, Public Affairs & Public Relations – $130k-$251k – aka Ernst & Young

15) Fairfax County – Web Editor supporting the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board – $68k-$114k – apply by Oct. 17 

16) Frederick Community College – Director of Communications – $100k-$108k – Frederick, MD – apply by Oct. 31

17-18) Generation Hope – see also main career page

• Communications Manager – $70k-$80k – apply by Oct. 17
• Communications & Marketing Intern – Jan.-May 2026 – part-time – $3k stipend

19) International Rescue Committee – Interns – remote-based – this is a freshly posted application to be included in IRC’s general internship candidate pool 

20) Jhpiego – Marketing Associate – $74k-$92k – Baltimore, MD – see also main career page 

21-22) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Director of Government Affairs – $135k-$238k
• Communications Specialist supporting the Institute for Clinical & Translational Research – $63k

23-25) League of Conservation Voters

• Director of Planned Giving/Unified Fundraising – $92k-$112k – apply by Oct. 26
• Communications Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2026 – $18/hr – remote-based in DC area – apply by Oct. 19
• State Democracy Policy Intern and Major Gifts & Development Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2026 – $18/hr – remote-based – apply by Oct. 19

26) Make-a-Wish America – Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships – $96k-$113k – remote-based

27) Mystery DC government agency – Public Affairs Specialist – temporary through Sept. 2026 $25/hr – search managed by Palmer Legal Staffing 

28-30) Nature Conservancy

• Associate Director, Video – $80k-$100k – apply by Oct. 14
• Web Production Specialist – $58k-$88k
• Policy Advisor – $110k-$120k – Long Island, NY – apply by Oct. 19

31-34) Nexstar Media Group

• White House Reporter, The Hill – $80k-$95k
• Writer/Producer, The Hill – $59k-$63k
• Segment Producer, The Hill – $57k-$60k
• Assistant Director/Director, DC News Now – $27-$29/hr

35) Northrop Grumman – Media Relations Manager – $117k-$193k – Secret clearance required

36-37) Oceana – see also main career page

• Senior Communications Manager – $85k-$95k – apply by Oct. 24
• Vice President, Major Gifts/Corporate Partners & Events – $240k-$265k – apply by Nov. 1

38-40) Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc.

• Communications Specialist – $125k
• Senior Policy Analyst – $80k-$130k
• Policy Analyst – $70k-$85k

41) Unite America – Vice President of Campaigns/Ballot Initiatives – $180k-$220k – search managed by On-Ramps 

42) U.S. Soccer Foundation – Senior Marketing Associate – $55k-$65k

43) Verisign – Vice President, Government Relations – $228k-$309k

44) … and finally: perhaps the best job in the DC area, Food Critic for the Washington Post, is (briefly) open for the first time in 25 years – $97k-$162k – see the outgoing job-holder’s farewell address here and apply by Oct. 16 

45-47) … and finally, part 2 – perhaps the best workplace location in the DC area is on the grounds of lovely Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, and we’ve got a few points of entry for you:

• Executive Director – $225k-$250k – search managed by Korn Ferry
• Director of Buildings, Gardens & Grounds (pdf) – upper $60k range
• Interns (pdfs): Fundraising – Marketing – Education – Jan-May 2026 – $1,800 stipend – apply by Nov. 3

48) … and finally, part 3: Steampunk frames their cabal as the explosive collision of human-centered design & traditional government contracting, and you can tap into (or perhaps add to) that energy as a Communications Specialist – 5+ years’ experience in public affairs, public relations, communications, or marketing desired – see also main career page

Late to the Game

Like the Caps last night, we're a little late in getting it together. Hopefully we all catch up & move forward in the days/weeks/etc. ahead.

1) Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist with 7+ years in an external or internal communications role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization, to join their Baltimore-based team – $75k-$104k

2-5) Lautman, Maksa, Neil & Co., a direct response consulting agency specializing in integrated fundraising for nonprofits, has let us know they’re recruiting for these roles (scroll to find) – remote-based considered

• Digital Account Director – $115k-$120k – 7-10 years’ in a direct response setting & staff supervision experience required
• Senior Digital Advertising Specialist – $75k-$80k – 3-5 years’ experience running paid search, paid social and display campaigns on Google, Meta and Microsoft required
• Senior Account Executive – $70k-$75k – detailed understanding of direct response fundraising required
• Account Executive – $60k-$65k –2+  years’ experience working in direct response fundraising required

6) American Association for Public Opinion Research – Director, Communications & Marketing – $70k-$82k

7) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Digital Communications Associate – $72k-$112k

8-9) American Policy Ventures – searches managed by JDG Associates

• Policy Director/Vice President – $80k-$220k
• Government Relations Manager or Associate – $60k-$100k

10) American University – Graphic Designer – $60k-$65k

11) Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund – Associate Director of Consumer Policy – $104k-$133k

12) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $158k-$225k – apply by Oct. 28

13-16) Cato Institute – see also main career page

• Director of Government Affairs/Domestic Energy Policy – $115k-$150k
• Director of Government Affairs/Constitution & Law – $115k-$140k
• Trade Policy Analyst – $72k-$95k
• Marketing Manager – $80k-$90k – search managed by Talent Market

17) Cherokee Federal – Strategic Communications Advisor supporting the State Dept. – $142k – Secret clearance required

18) Choice Hotels – Social Media Manager – $85k-$100k

19) Competitive Enterprise Institute – Financial Policy Analyst – $55k-$75k

20) Council on Foreign Relations – Research Associate, Artificial Intelligence – $55k-$58k

21) Edelman/Smithfield – Vice President, FinTech Communications – $133k-$178k – DC, New York or Chicago

22) Evidence Action – Senior Manager, Digital Marketing – $98k-$110k – see also main career page

23-24) FTI Consulting – see also main career page

• Director, Crisis Communications – $102k-$202k
• Director, Public Affairs, Industrials – $102k-$202k

25-26) Georgetown University

• Senior Director of Development, Southeast & Mid-Atlantic – $103k-$202k
• Senior Event Coordinator – $20-$31/hr

27-29) Global Strategy Group – see also main career page

• Communications & Public Affairs Associate – $55k-$65k
• 2026 Elections Director, Research – $110k-$120k – DC or New York
• 2026 Elections Assistant, Data – $50k-$62k – DC or New York

30) GovCIO – Staff Writer – $70k-$85k – see also main career page 

31) Greenpeace – Senior Oceans Campaigner, Plastic Free Future – 12-month term – $78k-$85k – DC & other selected locations

32) Johns Hopkins Health System – Director of Entity Communications – $102k-$156k – Columbia, MD

33) Johns Hopkins University – Government & Policy Journalist in Residence – DC-based [edit: job listing appears to have been paused/filled]

34) JPMorgan Chase – Policy & Advocacy Media Relations Vice President – $123k-$185k

35) Ketchum – Senior Account Exec, Health – $70k-$80k – Arlington, Va, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Raleigh, Los Angeles or San Francisco

36) MJH Life Sciences – Content Coordinator – $55k-$60k

37) Mystery Arlington-based consulting firm – Web Content Producer – 4-month term – $35-$45/hr – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing 

38) States United Democracy Center – Director of Communications – $170k – see also main career page 

39) Wilderness Institute – Institutional Giving Manager – $85k-$92k – apply by Oct. 26

40) … and finally: fulfill your dreams of big skies & wide-open spaces as a Public Affairs Specialist for the Dept. of Justice/Office of U.S. Attorneys in Helena or Billings, MT – $73k-$96k – apply by Oct. 13

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Best wishes for great & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; perhaps these will help you charge it up a bit – and see our compendium of Festival Season happenings for future planning purposes. 

• Charlottesville's Finest & Brewer's Ball – Ting Pavillion, C’ville – Oct. 9
• Snallygaster Preview – Churchkey/NW DC – Oct. 9-10
• Maryland State BBQ Bash – Bel Air, MD – Oct. 10-11
• Mt. Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mt. Vernon – Oct. 10-12
• Fells Point Fun Festival – Baltimore, MD – Oct. 10-12
• Snallygaster 2025 – Downtown DC – Oct. 11
• Pierogi Festival 2025 – Settle Down Easy Brewing, Falls Church, Va. – Oct. 11
• City of Fairfax Fall Festival – Old Town FFX – Oct. 11
• Rocktoberfest – Reston Town Center – Oct. 11
• Celebrate Van Ness Main Street – NW DC – Oct. 11
• Fall Fest – Rock Hall, MD – Oct. 11
• Virginia Fall Races – Middleburg, Va. – Oct. 11
• Chesapeake Wine Festival – Chesapeake, Va. – Oct. 11
• Chincoteague Oyster Festival – Chincoteague, Va – Oct. 11
• Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival – Crozet, Va. – Oct. 11-12
• Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Oct. 11-12
• Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 12
• Salt Line Oyster Wars – Nationals Park-adjacent, SE DC – Oct. 12  
• Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 12  

Astronautics, Arts, Instruments & Spirits

Hello Monday! Lots of great jobs & we hope you're the gal or guy for one of them.

1) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Senior Communications Campaign Manager with 8-10 years’ experience within the social impact, democracy and/or political space along with a track record of developing, leading and implementing effective communications, issue and/or narrative strategies & campaigns – $90k-$125k – see also main career page

 2-3) The Mortgage Bankers Association has passed these along – see also main career page

• Vice President, Legislative Affairs – $210k-$225k – focus on Senate Democrats – 10+ years of legislative or regulatory experience required; background in real estate or mortgage finance preferred
• Senior Policy Specialist – $80k-$82k – focus on commercial real estate finance issues – 3-5+ years of progressive commercial real estate finance, affordable housing, policy, trade association, or regulatory/legislative experience required

4) USAA is seeking a Policy & Alliance Relationship Manager Executive charged with building, maintaining & expanding relationships within the Military Community, key Congressional Committees & other relevant stakeholder groups – $169k-$305k – 10+ years’ experience in government relations, policy analysis, or military/veterans' affairs desired

5) Bryn Mawr College is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications & Media Relations with 10+ years of experience in communications, multichannel content creation & media relations – Bryn Mawr, PA (suburban Philly area) – search managed by Isaacson, Miller 

6) POLITICO has opened the application window for their 2026 Fellows cohort – candidates with at least two years of relevant experience will be considered for a 12-month term covering the power dynamics & the policy debates driving decision-making in DC & key state capitals – Jan. & June 2026 start dates available – $60k – apply by Nov. 7

7) AARP – Associate State Director, Communications – $94k-$105k – Las Vegas, NV

8) Amgen – Senior Director, Government Affairs – $238k-$272k

9) American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics – Social Media Manager – see also main career page 

10) American Academy of Physician Associates – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – see also main career page 

11) American Society of Clinical Oncology – Associate Director, Science & Research Policy 

12) AVEVA – Government Relations Advisor, Americas – $120k-$201k

13-15) Bristol Myers Squibb

• Director of External Relations, Conservative Organizations – $206k-$249k
• Director of External Relations, Business Associations & Memberships – $206k-$249k
• Director of External Relations, Think Tanks & Institutes – $206k-$249k

16-17) Center for American Progress

• Assistant Editor – $54k-$62k
• Vice President, Health Policy – $148k-$168k

18) College of American Pathologists – Director, Political Programs – $114k-$146k

19) DC Dept. of Buildings – Legislative Affairs Advisor – $93k-$119k – apply by Oct. 15

20) DoJ/Bureau of Prisons – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $142k-$185k – apply by Oct. 17

21-24) Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – see also main career page

• Director, Public Policy & Advocacy – $115k-$144k
• Communications Officer – $53k-$67k
• Associate Public Policy & Advocacy Officer – $48k-$51k
• Associate Development Officer – $48--$61k

25) FICO – Director of Government Relations – $119k-$187k

26) Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs & Development – Research Associate/Senior Research Associate – $72k-$84k

27-29) JPMorgan Chase

• Vice President/National Community Engagement Manager, Consumer & Housing – $118k-$180k
• Vice President/National Community Engagement Manager, Small Business & Community Development – – $118k-$180k
• Vice President, Public Engagement Impact & Governance – $85k-$120k

30-32) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Assistant Stewardship Manager, Washington National Opera
• Assistant Manager/Individual Giving, Washington National Opera
• Special Events Coordinator

33) Migration Policy Institute – Internships – Jan.-May 2026 – $1,436 bi-weekly stipend – communications & research specialties noted – apply by Nov. 1

34) Optica – Director, Brand Marketing & Communications – see also main career page 

35-37) Public Citizen – see also main career page

• Congress Watch Director – $144k-$183k
• Press Officer – $74k-$121k
• Major Gifts Assistant – $58k-$74k

38) Racepoint Global – Account Coordinator – $54k – Boston or San Francisco

39) Reckitt – Government Affairs Director – $171k-$257k – see also main career page 

40) SAIC – Senior Legislative Advisor supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science & Technology – secret clearance required

41-42) Sanofi 

• Head of U.S. Reimbursement & Public Policy – $258k-$373k
• Global Vaccines Public Affairs RSV Lead – $202k-$337k – DC or Morristown, NJ

43) Sage Communications – PR Assistant Account Coordinator/Intern – see also main career page 

44) Texas Instruments – Policy Communications Manager – $113k-$216k

45) Third Way – Philanthropy Associate, Climate & Energy Program – $65k-$75k

46) UNICEF USA – Senior Associate, Global Policy & Public Affairs – $62k-$72k – see also main career page 

47) Virta Health – Senior Director of Government Relations – $187k-$215k

48) Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America – Vice President, Communications & Marketing 

49) World Bank – Senior External Affairs Officer – apply by Oct. 24

50) WSP – Senior Director, Government Affairs – $175k-$250k – see also main career page

 51) … and finally: your port-of-call is Norfolk, Va. as you put that history/art/museum science education to work as a Museum Specialist with the U.S. Navy – $50k-$80k – apply by Oct. 13

It's too early for the full DCPA+CJ weekend festival etc. rundown of course, but we'll take this Monday opportunity to remind you that tickets are still available for the East Coast's awesomest beer fest: Snallygaster on Saturday in DC. And if you can't swing Snally this year, there are previews of featured beers at Rustico in North Old Town on Wednesday and at Churchkey (scroll down) in DC on Thursday.

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WIP, MTC

We're a work-in-progress today (and every day, in some aspects). More to come, so check back again until we get to 40 or so and let you know it's a wrap – edit: it's a wrap w/ 44 for the day. See u again Monday.

1-6) American University

• Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Brand Strategy – $180k-$200k
• Executive Producer, WAMU/1A – $180k-$200k
• Major Gift Officer, WAMU – $90k-$100k
• Associate Director of Alumni Communications & Marketing – $70k-$77k
• Associate Director of Development, Annual Giving – $70k-$75k
• News Anchor/Host, WAMU – part-time – $40-$46/hr

7-9) Atlantic Council

• Senior Director supporting the Freedom & Prosperity Center – $185k-$215k – apply by Oct. 3 for priority consideration
• Director supporting the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative – $150k-$200k – apply by Oct. 13 for priority consideration
• Special Assistant to the President & CEO – $90k-$120k

10) British Embassy – Press Officer – $25/hr – apply by Oct. 14

11) Cigna – Executive Communications Lead – $111k-$185k – DC, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis or Bloomfield, CT

12) Climate Reality Project – Senior Advancement Manager/Major Gift Officer – $110k-$112k – see also main career page 

13-15) C-SPAN

• Weekend Managing Producer – $107k-$130k
• Producer, American History TV & Book TV – $71k-$97k
• Multimedia Promotions Producer & Video Editor – $71k-$97k

16) CNA – Communications Manager – see also main career page 

17-18) Families USA

• Senior Director of Communications – $160k-$170k
• Interns – Spring 2026

19) National Farmers Union – Executive Assistant & Grant Support Specialist – $65k-$80k – apply by Oct. 15

20) Tanium – Director of Public Sector Communication – $145k – $430k – Reston, Va; Addison, TX; Bellevue, WA; Durham, NC or Emeryville, CA – see also main career page 

21) Boeing – Communications Manager, Public Affairs & Advocacy – $113k-$154k – apply by Oct. 14

22) Bowie State University – Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations – $80k-$92k – Bowie, MD

23) Metropolitan Police Dept. – Deputy Director, Office of Communications – $114k-$160k – apply by Oct. 10

24-25) Nature Conservancy 

• Associate Director of Development, Corporation & Foundation Relations – $120k-$160k – DC area or Richmond preferred; other Virginia locations possible
• Washington State Tribal Government Relations Director – $100k-$127k – location flexible within WA

26) International Dairy Foods Association – Senior Vice President, Government Relations (pdf) – see also main career page 

27) Library of Congress – Legislative Advisor – $120k-$156k – apply by Oct. 15

28) Mercy Corps – Associate Vice President, High Impact Philanthropy – $145k-$185k – DC, New York, Seattle or San Francisco

29) National Park Service – Digital Experience Specialist – Dec. 2025-Apr. 2026 term – $46k-$59k – apply by Oct. 13

30) Prince George's County – Administrative Aide to the Communications Manager – $40k-$86k – Largo, MD – apply by Oct. 9

31-32) American Association of State Colleges & Universities – see also main career page

• Director supporting the American Democracy Project – $110k-$125k
• Writer/Editor or Senior Writer/Editor – $70k-$90k

33-34) American Chemistry Council – see also main career page

• Associate Director, Global Affairs – $106k-$127k
• Political Mobilization Manager – $75k-$90k

35) American Physical Therapy Association – Digital Media Communications Specialist supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research – see also main career page 

36-39) Bloomberg Industry Group

• Senior Legislative Analyst/Editor
• Legislative Analyst
• State Legislative Analyst
• Reporter

40) NBC News – Producer, Meet the Press – $90k-$120k

41-42) PenFed Federal Credit Union

• Social Content Manager
• Social Media Content Creator

43-44) Washington Post

• Congress Editor – $154k-$256k – apply by Oct. 14
• Opinion Editing Intern – multiple 2026 time-frames available – apply by Oct. 30 for Jan.-Mar. 2026 term

– more to come OK, we're done –

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Best wishes for faaaaaantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's a bunch of brew-hahas etc. to make it extra-fun – see our compendium of Festival Season happenings for future planning purposes. 

• World is Your Oyster Fest – B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore, MD – Oct. 2
• West Point Crab Festival – West Point. Va. – Oct. 3-4; also noted here
• Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 3-5
• Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 4
• Churchkey Oktoberfest – 14th St. NW DC – Oct. 4
• Wharf Oktoberfest/Wiener Dog Races – DC Wharf – Oct. 4
• Taste of Bethesda – Woodmont Triangle – Oct. 4
• Germantown October Fest – Germantown Town Center – Oct. 4
• Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival – Hamilton Hotel, NW DC – Oct. 4
• Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 4
• Home Rule Music Festival – Alethia Tanner Park, NE DC – Oct. 4
• Hops & Harvest Festival – Columbia, MD – Oct. 4
• Das Best Oktoberfest – Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD – Oct. 4
• 42nd Manassas Fall Jubilee – Manassas. Va. – Oct. 4
• Wanderland Maryland Craft Beverage Festival – Symphony Woods/Columbia, MD 
• Warrenton Fall Festival – Old Town Warrenton, Va. – Oct. 4 
• Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival – Gordonsville, Va. – Oct. 4
• Festival of the Grape – Powhaten, Va. – Oct. 4
• Uptown Martinsville Oktoberfest – Martinsville, Va. – Oct. 4
• Hardywood Oktoberfest – West Creek/Richmond, Va. – Oct. 4-5
• Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, DC/MD – Oct. 5
• PIKEtoberfest – North Bethesda, MD – Oct. 5 
• Foxfield Races – Charlottesville, Va. – Oct. 5

Another Monday

Here's your jobs. Keep grinding, take care of yourselves, be good to others, have a little fun, and we'll make it to the weekend. Rinse/repeat.

1) Beyond Petrochemicals is seeking a Communications Director with 10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or journalism & a background that includes coordinating large-scale communications projects and campaigns, designing national media plans & implementing innovative communications efforts – $185k-$200k – location flexible – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

2) The HALO Trust, an international group specializing in the removal of landmines & other war debris, is seeking a Communications Officer with 5+ years of experience managing web, email marketing & social media accounts/campaigns – apply by Oct. 1 – see also main career page 

3) Aflac – Federal Relations Manager – $95k-$140k – apply by Oct. 14

4) Americans for Responsible Innovation – Communications Manager – $105k-$125k – see also main career page 

5) American Parkinson Disease Association – Vice President of Federal Relations (pdf) – $135k-$145k – see also main career page 

6) Arlington Food Assistance Center – Marketing & Communications Manager – $60k+

7) The Atlantic – Assistant Editor – $69k-$75k

8) Baltimore Community Foundation – Marketing & Communications Officer – $70k-$85k – Baltimore, MD – see also 

9) Burson – Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs – $155k-$390k

10) CARFAX – Marketing Manager, Public Safety 

11) Cato Institute – Media Relations Manager – $66k-$85k

12) Center for Law & Social Policy – Director, Education/Labor & Worker Justice – $150k-$160k

13-15) Children’s National Hospital

• Assistant Director Development, Mid-Level Giving – $57k-$95k
• Development Coordinator, Direct Response & Lead Annual Giving – $57k-$87k
• Development Coordinator, Gift Planning – $57k-$87k

16) Coptic Orphans – Social Media Specialist – Arabic language skills required

17) Doctors Without Borders – Senior Manager, Digital Advertising – $101k-$152k – New York

18-21) Earth Day Network – see also main career page

• Director, Individual Giving/Major Gifts – $100k-$120k
• Director, Corporate Partnerships – $100k-$120k
• Manager, Corporate Partnerships – $70k-$80k
• Development Coordinator – $55k-$65k

22) Earthjustice – Legislative Director, Courts/Justice & Administrative Law – $168k-$187k – JD required

23-24) Edelman/Smithfield

• Vice President, Financial Communications & Public Affairs – $133k-$178k
• Account Supervisor, Financial Communications & Public Affairs – $83k-$110k

25) Exelon – Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Mid-Atlantic South – $241k-$348k

26) Fertilizer Institute – Manager/Director, Government Affairs – environment, occupational health/safety & facility security focus

27-28) George Mason University

• Associate Vice President of Development – apply by Oct. 22
• Assistant Vice President of Development – apply by Oct. 22

29) Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS – Communications Coordinator – $55k-$58k – see also main career page

30) Groundwork Collaborative – Press Secretary – $97k-$134k – see also main career page

31-32) Heritage Foundation

• Major Gift Officer, Northern California/Pacific Northwest – $80k-$170k – location not specified
• Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer – $67k-$80k

33) JPA Health – Senor Account Exec, Communications – DC, New York, Boston, or Philadelphia

34) League of Conservation Voters – Director of Organizing Leadership – $92k-$112k – remote-based – apply by Oct. 6

35) Mystery employer – Executive Assistant to CEO & Board Liaison – $85k-$100k – search managed by Hawthorn Lane 

36-37) National Cherry Blossom Festival (scroll to find)

• Email Marketing Coordinator – Oct. 2025-June 2026 – part-time – $25/hr
• Social Media Content Creator – Oct. 2025-June 2026 – contract role – $22k

38) Olympus Corp. – Senior Director, Government Affairs 

39) Paramount – Executive Assistant for the EVP, Government Affairs – $85k-$110k

40) Planned Parenthood – Vice President, Political & Legislative Affairs – $235k-$250k

41) POLITICO – LA Influence Reporter – $120k-$135k – Los Angeles

42) R Street Institute – Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $80k-$90k – see also main career page 

43) Recycling Partnership – Manager, Public Policy & Government Affairs – $73k-$84k – see also main career page 

44) SEIU – Assistant Director of Communications for Politics – $132k – DC, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston or Oakland

45) Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates – Senior Manager, Government Relations (pdf) – see also main career page 

46) University of Virginia – Outreach & Engagement Specialist supporting the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership – $45k-$48k – Charlottesville, Va.

47) and finally: the sharply named Zinc Collective notes their mission to recruit, develop, support & retain diverse, high potential talent and address gaps in a technologically-enabled Democratic [party] ecosystem – and perhaps you can be a part of that effort as Digital Communications Pod Director – $110k – remote-based – apply by Oct. 10 – see also main career page

48 ) … and finally, part 2 – Social Media Manager for local franchise phenom Five Guys sounds pretty tasty – 5–7 years of progressive experience in social media management desired, preferably with a global or multi-market consumer brand.

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Late to the Game :(

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! Sorry for the delayed post. Make it a great day, OK?

1) Pfizer is seeking a Vice President, Political Engagement & Reputation Strategy with 15+ years’ experience combined in public policy or government relations/legal affairs/communications or media relations & a background working with federal government and/or in political campaigns – $256k-$426k – apply by Oct. 1

2) The Union of Concerned Scientists is recruiting for a Communications Officer with 3-7 years of experience in media relations or journalism – $84k

3) The Washington Post is seeking a Head of AI Discovery & SEO with 10+ years of experience working in digital content platforms, with a focus on SEO, content discovery, site performance, or platform strategy in media, publishing, or subscription-driven environments – $172k-$320k

4) The U.S. Council for International Business has shared this call for a Communications Intern for Fall/Winter 2025 with opportunity to extend – $17/hr – strong communications, analytical, writing, & design skills desired, as well as experience in digital marketing/social media marketing.

5) Adtalem Global Education – Senior Manager, Segment Communications – see also main career page 

6) American College of Cardiology – Marketing & Communications Associate – $60k-$68k

7) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Senior Communications Specialist – $95k-$142k

8) American Humane Alliance – Major Gifts Officer – $115k-$140k – DC, Palm Beach or Los Angeles

9-11) Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association

• Vice President, Policy & Advocacy – $290k-$375k
• Senior Director, Policy Strategy & Research – $196k-$300k
• Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist – $102k-$158k

12) British Embassy – Defence Digital Lead – $66k – apply by Oct. 6

13) CoBank – Government Affairs Intern – Summer 2026 – $21-$25/hr

14) Global Business Alliance – Communications Intern and Events & Programs Intern – Spring & Summer 2026 – $18/hr – see also main career page 

15) Honda Motor Co. – Senior State Relations Specialist – $90k-$112k – DC; Alpharetta, GA; Marysville, OH; Swepsonville, NC or Timmonsville, SC

16) Intel – Policy Communications Manager – $133k-$188k

17) Mystery dynamic organization – Marketing & Communications Specialist – search managed by ROCS Staffing 

18) National Geographic Society – Senior Manager, Partnership Communications – $95k-$100k

19) National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice – Virginia State Policy Advocate (pdf) – $60k-$65k – bilingual in English & Spanish preferred – see also main career page 

20-21) Natural Resources Defense Council

• Managing Director, Institutional/Global & Corporate Philanthropy – $230k-$250k – DC, New York, Chicago, San Francisco or Santa Monica, CA
• Director of Government Affairs – $150k-$170k – Albany, NY

22) SAP – Senior Manager & Policy Analyst, U.S. Government Affairs – $110k-$216k

23) Signal Financial Federal Credit Union – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – $130k-$150k

24) Society for Interventional Radiology – Manager, Development & Operations – $69k-$79k – apply by Oct. 17 – see also main career page 

25) SoundExchange – Interns – Summer 2026 – $20/hr + $2k stipend – specialties include communications & public policy – apply by Oct. 24

26) Stars & Stripes – Pentagon Reporter/Photographer – $62k-$67k – apply by Sept. 26 

27-28) Trust for America’s Health (scroll to find)

• Director of Strategic Communications & Policy Research – $170k-$185k
• Government Relations Manager – $72k-$85k

29-31) Under Armour – Baltimore, MD

• Director, Global Corporate Communications – $148k-$204k
• Lead, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs – $97k-$134k
• Lead, Global Brand Communications – $97k-$134k

32) UnidosUS – Senior Advisor for Affiliate & Institutional Strategy – $210k-$230k – JD required; bilingual in English & Spanish preferred

33) University of Maryland – Marketing & Communications Coordinator – $57k-$65k

34-36) Vantage Data Centers

• Director, Global Public Relations & Content Management – $165k-$175k
• Senior Manager, U.S. Federal Public Policy – $165k-$175k
• Graphic Designer – $145k-$155k

37) Verizon – Senior Analyst, Technology & Policy Center – $81k-$133k – apply by Oct. 12

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 Best wishes for an terrific and at least partially dry weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here some mainly Oktoberfest-oriented events to liven things up – see our compendium of Festival Season happenings for future planning purposes.

• Calvert County Fair – Barstow, MD – Sept. 24-28
• Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Sept. 26-27
• Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 26-28
• Ocean’s Calling Festival – Ocean City, MD – Sept. 26-28
• State Fair of Virginia – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Sept. 26-Oct. 5
• Aslin Beer Co. 10th Anniversary Party – West End Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 27
• Rustico Oktoberfest – North Old Town Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 27
• Virginia Wine & Beer Festival – Crystal City/Arlington – more here – Sept. 27
• Alexandria Oktoberfest – John Carlyle Square Park – Sept. 27
• Clarendon Day – Clarendon, Va. – Sept. 27
• St. Anne Church Fall Festival – Arlington, Va. – Sept. 27
• Rocktobierfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 27
• Zinnia Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 27
• Maryland Microbrewery Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 27
• Rocktoberfest @ Rockwood – Gainesville, Va. – Sept. 27
• Orangetoberfest – Orange, Va. – Sept. 27
• Montpelier Days – Montpelier, Va. – Sept. 27
• Mosaic Fall Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 27-28
• Brews with a Purpose – Wunder Garten, NOMA DC – fundraiser for the DC Rape Crisis Center – Sept. 28
• West Annapolis Oktoberfest – West Annapolis, MD – Sept. 28