Avid, Public, Humane & Solar

1) Avid Systems is looking for a Public Affairs Specialist to support their DC Public Service Commission client – $75k-$85k – strong writing skills & 3-5 years of experience in communications or public affairs desired; focus on digital communication strategies preferred.

2-5) The Brookings Institution has let us know they are actively recruiting for these, a couple of which we noted in previous editions:  

• Director of Communications supporting Governance Studies – $125k-$130k
• Director of Government & Public Affairs – $120k-$126k
• Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$80k
• Events Manager, Governance Studies – $71k-$83k

6) Alexandria City Fire Department – Senior Public Information Officer – $69k-$121k – apply by Jan. 23

7-8) American Public Power Association

• Government Relations Director
• Manager, Energy Policy Analysis & Reliability Standards

9) Architect of the Capitol – Audiovisual Aide/Intern – Summer 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Feb. 3

10) BMW – Manager, Government & External Affairs – $108k-$201k

11-12) British Embassy

• Science & Innovation Policy Advisor – $85k – apply by Jan. 20
• Head of Visits – $85k – apply by Jan. 28

13-14) College of American Pathologists – see also main career page

• Senior Director, Policy Strategic Alliance & Global Advocacy – $185k-$241k
• Manager, Grassroots Programs – $73k-$95k

15) Conference of State Bank Supervisors – Policy Writer

16-19) Defenders of Wildlife – DC or Denver, CO

• Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation – $143k-$158k
• Director, National Wildlife Refuges & Parks Program – $120k-$140k
• Director, National Forests and Public Lands Program – $120k-$140k
• Senior Policy & Planning Specialist – $101k-$115k

20) Dept. of Education – Communications Program Specialist supporting the Institute of Education Sciences – $104k-$156k – apply by Jan. 21; subject to early closure

21) Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Writer/Editor supporting the Office of the Inspector General – $105k-$156k – apply by Jan. 21; subject to early closure

22) Humane Rescue Alliance – Chief Development Officer – $180k-$200k – DC or Madison, NJ – search managed by LeaderFit

23) Inter-American Foundation – Congressional & Legislative Affairs Specialist – $84k-$156k – bilingual w/ Spanish required – apply by Jan 19

24) Library of Congress/ Congressional Research Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $69k-$90k – apply by Jan. 24

25-26) Montgomery County Council

• Legislative Analyst – $92k-$149k – apply today, Jan. 14
• Public Administrative Associate supporting Council Member Dawn Luedtke – $55k-$72k – apply by Jan. 17

27) Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association/George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Senior Major Gifts Officer

28-30) Nature Conservancy

• Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs – $122k-$141k
• Director of Climate Action – $95k-$110k – Boulder, CO
• Policy Analyst – $64k-$85k – Seattle/Puget Sound area, WA

31) Northern Virginia Conservation Trust – Intern (pdf) – Summer 2025 – $15/hr – apply by Feb. 1 – see also main career page

32) Partnership for Public Service – Internships – Summer 2025 – applications open on Jan. 27

33-38) Solar Energy Industries Association

• Director of Congressional Affairs – $115k-$125k
• Director of Energy Storage Manufacturing & Supply Chain Policy – $115k-$125k
• Director of Communications – $110k-$115k
• Manager of Regulatory Affairs & Counsel – $75k-$80k – JD required
• Trade & International Affairs Manager – $65k-$70k
• Communications Coordinator – $50k-$55k

39-41) Stateside Associates

• Healthcare Policy Professional
• Senior Manager, Energy Policy & Regulatory Services
• Manager, State Issues

42) Stars & Stripes – Copy Editor – $55k-$60k – apply by Jan. 21

43) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Vice President, Public Affairs & Advocacy – $202k-$250k

44-46) Wolf Trap Foundation for The Performing Arts

• Major Gifts Specialist
• Digital Communications Assistant – Jan.-Oct. 2025 – $22/hr
• Media & PR Intern – Summer 2025 – $12/hr – apply by Mar. 1