Freeze Out

Hello Monday! Even as the local weather gets milder, there's a new chill in the public affairs job-search arena that we recognize at the end of today's listings.

1) Our friends at the Embassy of Canada are seeking a strategic-thinking Senior Officer, Protocol/Events & Advocacy with significant experience managing events of all sizes, formats & complexity levels, from two-person meals to 2,000-person multi-space events – $126k – apply by Feb. 12

2) GoodWeave, a global institution working to end child and forced labor in global supply chains, is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy with 7+ years of in a fundraising/leadership role with a foundation/NGO or social enterprise – $105k-$120k – flexible within North America or Western Europe; DC preferred

3) WorkMoney is seeking a Senior Vice President, Administration with a background in partnering with and supporting executives & 15+ years relevant experience including HR and/or operations duties – $225k-$240k – remote-based – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

4) American College of Emergency Physicians – Public Relations & Content Manager 

5-7) American Enterprise Institute

• Coalitions Manager – $60k-$70k – search managed by Talent Market
• Research Assistant, Politics & Public Opinion – $50k-$54k
• Research Assistant, Social, Cultural & Constitutional Studies – $50k-$54k

8) American Institutes for Research – Managing Director, Public Affairs – $190k-$225k – see also main career page 

9) American Public Human Services Association – Director of Policy & Government Relations – $108k-$148k – see also main career page 

10-12) American University

• Assistant Director, Advancement Communications – $30-$32/hr
• Reporter, WAMU – $41-$49/hr – focus on Montgomery & Prince George's Counties
• Digital Fundraising Manager, WAMU – $58k-$75k

13) Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Assistant Director of Anti-Asian Hate Program – $90k-$100k

14) Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy – Director of Communications – $100k-$150k – remote-based – apply by Feb. 14

15) Aspen Institute – Major & Principal Gifts Coordinator – $57k-$75k

14) Associated Press – Photographer – $52k-$82k – apply by Feb. 4

15) Biocom California – Manager of Federal Advocacy – DC-based

16) Concurrent Technologies – Drug Demand Reduction Legislative/Public Affairs Specialist – see also main career page

17 ) Enterprise Wireless Alliance – Director of Communications & Marketing

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

19) Eurasia Group – Associate Director of Communications – $70k-$90k – DC, New York or Canada

20-23) George Washington University

• Senior Media Relations Specialist – $64k-$88k – apply by Feb. 3
• Marketing & Communications Manager supporting the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design – $64k-$106k
• Associate Director, Foundation Relations – $72k-$99k – apply by Mar. 31
• Assistant Vice President, Development & Constituent Engagement, Law School – $159k-$268k – search managed by Isaacson, Miller

24) Giffords – Federal Affairs Director – $151k-$170k – gun violence advocacy group led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

25) Girl Scouts Nation's Capital – Director of Marketing & Communications – $110k-$140k – see also main career page 

26) Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association – State Energy Policy Manager – $65k-$80k

27-29) Inseparable – mental health & substance use care advocacy group – see also main career page

• Vice President of Coverage Policy (pdf) – $140k-$160k – apply by Feb. 14
• Senior Director of State Affairs (pdf) – $120k-$140k – apply by Feb. 14
• Policy & Advocacy Manager (pdf) – $70k-$90k – apply by Feb. 14

30) Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Director of Communications – Midland, MI – search managed by Talent Market

31-32) National Alliance on Mental Illness

• Manager, Field Communications – $65k-$70k
• Graphic Design Manager – $65k-$70k

33) National Association of Counties – Director, Digital Communications – $120k-$125k

34-35) National Council of Jewish Women

• Press Secretary – $95k-$125k
• Government Relations & Advocacy Intern/Fellow – $17/hr

36) National Minority Supplier Development Council – Senior Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs – see also main career page 

37) Novo Nordisk – Director of Public Affairs, Tax/Trade & Intellectual Property – $200k-$259k – DC or Plainfield, NJ

38-41) Plastics Industry Association (scroll to find)

• Communications & Digital Production Manager – $67k-$84k
• Communications & Media Manager – $67k-$83k
• Event Operations Manager – $50k-$62k
• Regional Director, State Government Affairs – $121k-$151k – remote-based in Western region; experience w/ legislative processes & policy landscapes at the state level in CA, OR, CO, HI & WA desired

42) Prevent Blindness – Manager, Government Affairs & Advocacy (scroll to find) – $81k-$86k – apply by Feb. 21

43) Salvation Army – National Advisory Organizations & Volunteer Development Manager (scroll to find)

44) Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition – Vice President (pdf) – government affairs & communications focus – see also main career page

45-47 ) United Way

• Senior Director, Development Communications – $135k-$150k
• Director, State Policy & Advocacy – $130k-$145k
• Director, Speechwriting – $130k-$145k

48) … and finally: the language on the Jan. 20 Hiring Freeze decree from the new Administration seems pretty clear in positing that that no Federal civilian position that is vacant at noon on January 20, 2025, may be filled, and no new position may be created except as otherwise provided for in this memorandum or other applicable law. We have zero idea when/if this injunction will eventually lead to removal of listings on USAJOBS.gov like this probably terrific Lead, Public Affairs Specialist role with the Library of Congress – $142k-$185k – apply by Feb. 17.

Perhaps you can learn more at the USAJOBS Virtual Federal Application Workshop set for Feb. 13, which offers insight into the federal application process, covering topics like resumes, veterans preference, veteran and military spouse hiring authorities, networking, and more.