Monday, March 31, 2025

Auditors, Scouts, Trails & Strategies

Welcome to your job-seek week! Let's go!

1) Collaborative Communications is seeking a Digital Engagement Strategist (scroll to find) to lead powerful, purpose-driven campaigns across social & digital platforms; described to us as a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in digital marketing, advocacy communications & short-form storytelling—especially in the education, nonprofit, or philanthropic space.

2-3) Accelerate Change – remote-based – see also main career page

4) ACLU – Legislative Assistant – $82k

5) American Association of University Women – Senior Director of Communications & Marketing – $136k-$170k – see also main career page 

6) American Heart Association – Senior Development Director supporting the Lawyers Have Heart Run/Walk – $83k-$114k

7-9) The Atlantic – DC or New York

10-12) DDC Public Affairs – see also main career page

13-15) Epilepsy Foundation – see also main career page

17) GE Aerospace – Communications Leader, Defense & Systems – $200k-$300k – DC or Evendale, OH – apply by Apr. 4

17) Georgetown University – Senior Editor/Writer supporting the Center on Education & the Workforce – $66k-$126k

18) Human Rights Campaign – Vice President, Brand – $183k-$229k

19) ICANN – Communications Coordinator, Asia Pacific region – fluency in Chinese required – $44k-$61k – DC or Singapore

20) Institute of Internal Auditors – U.S. Advocacy Manage

21-23) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

24) KABOOM! – Associate Director, Regional Partnerships– $85k-$100k – see also main career page 

25-27) Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law – see also main career page

28-30) McClatchy Media Company

31-24) Meridian Center – most of these appear to be in support of the Center for Corporate Diplomacy

35-36) National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America – see also main career page

37-38) National MS Society

39) National Park Foundation – Government Relations Communications Coordinator – one-year term – see also main career page

40-41) Oceana – see also main career page

42-47) Smithsonian Institution

48) Rails to Trails Conservancy – Senior Director of Government Relations – $125k+ – see also main career page

49-53) Signal Group – see also main career page

) Spitfire Strategies – Interns – Summer 2025 – $18/hr – DC, New York or remote-based – apply by Apr. 30 – see also main career page

54 ) UNICEF USA – Vice President, Public Policy & Affairs – $184k-$230k – see also main career page

55) Virginia Mercury – Energy & Environment Reporter – $60k – Richmond, Va.

56) Wiley Law – Communications & Marketing Assistant (scroll to bottom) – temporary; Summer 2025

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Keep Grinding

Hello Thursday job-sifters! Just keep at it & we'll keep at it, too. We'll all get there.

1) The United States Council for International Business is actively recruiting for a Director, International Tax & Banking Policy with 6 years of experience in international tax policy in the public and/or private sector, along with some banking regulatory experience – $100k-$130k – we’re told the application deadline has been extended to Apr. 11

2) America Votes is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources with 10+ years of experience in human resource roles that includes senior level work & staff management responsibilities – $130k-$150k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

3) Amazon – Public Relations Manager, Seller Logistics & Ops – $114k-$188k – Arlington. Va., New York or Seattle, WA

4) American Academy of Pediatrics – Director, Federal Advocacy – $144k-$152k – see also main career page

5) ANSER – Assistant Editor & Correspondence Manager – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

6) Aspen Institute – Development Coordinator – $55k-$60k

7) The Atlantic – Senior Editor – $105k-$150k – DC or New York

8-9) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

10) BlueForge Alliance – Senior Director, External Affairs – see also main career page

11) Christ House – Communications Coordinator – $58k-$65k – see also main career page

12-13) Community Change – see also main career page

14-15) Consumer Brands Association – see also main career page

16) Deloitte – Government Relations Specialist – $120k-$200k

17-18) FleishmanHillard

19-28) Fox News

29) Habitat for Humanity – Associate Director of State & Local Relations – $86k-$102k

30-32) Healthsperien (scroll to find)

33-34) Humane World for Animals

35-37) International Monetary Fund

38) Local Progress – Communications Coordinator – $76k-$88k – strong preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish & English – remote-based – apply by Apr. 10

39) Mystery global science & technology company – Government Affairs Administrator – $25-$30/hr – search managed by Paragon Legal 

40) Mystery transportation industry leader – Communications Specialist – $75k-$90k – search managed by Profiles 

41) National Association of Conservation Districts – Director of Government Affairs (pdf) – apply by Apr. 11 – see also main career page

42) Nature Conservancy – Media Relations Manager – $73k-$83k – location flexible in Michigan, Ohio or Wisconsin

43) National Corn Growers Association – Public Policy Assistant 

44) New Virginia Majority – Regional Field Director – $50k-$60k – Chantilly, Va. – see also main career page

45) Page Southerland Page – PR & Communications Manager – $110k-$140k

46) Potomac Conservancy – Digital Content Manager (pdf) – $57k – see also main career page

47-49) TikTok

50) University of Maryland – Program Director of Advancement Communications – $109k-$120k

51) U.S.-China Business Council – Head of Communications Department – $130k-$180k

52) Voices for Progress – Admin & Data Management Associate – $48k

53) Washington Post – White House Reporter – $137k-$228k – apply by Apr. 4

54-57) WETA

Best wishes for a fantastic & winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Jobs for a Tuesday in March

We are totally blocked for a clever or apt title today. Enjoy the jobs.

1) Georgetown University has passed along this Web Manager role supporting the McCourt School of Public Policy – $47k-$87k – 5+ years of relevant experience in website content management, front-end programming, and/or digital marketing desired

2) Ambulatory Surgery Center Association – Manager, Political Action Committee 

3) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Communications Manager – $70k-$80k

4) Common Cause – Vice President, Policy – $145k-$175k – location flexible – see also main career page 

5-8) C-SPAN

9-10) Fairfax County

11) Foresight and Strategy Consulting – International Policy Research Analyst – part-time – $4,100-$8,500/mo. – Norfolk, Va.

12) Friends of the National Arboretum – Events Coordinator – part-time/temporary through mid-Nov. – $20-$22/hr – apply by Apr. 4 – see also main career page

13-15) George Mason University

16) Global Fund for a New Economy – Director of Communications – apply by Apr. 4

17) Heal Food Alliance – Policy Associate (scroll to find) – $75k-$85k – apply by Apr. 4

18) Heritage Foundation – Government Relations Director, Foreign Policy & Defense – $115k-$125k

19) Holland & Knight – Legislative Assistant, Defense/National Security – $73k-$110k

20) International Foodservice Distributors Association – Vice President, Marketing & Communications

21) JPMorgan Chase – Public Affairs Communications Manager VP – $123k-$185k

22) Mercatus Center @ GMU – Social & Digital Marketing Associate

23) Mystery conservation non-profit – Government Relations Associate (scroll to find) – 3-month term starting early-Apr. – $25-$27/hr – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

24) National Association of REALTORS – Senior Policy Representative, Federal Taxation – $145k-$195k – see also main career page 

25) National Association of Social Workers – Executive Director, Wyoming Chapter – part-time – $39k – remote-based (in WY, we suppose) – apply by May 1

26-27) National Geographic Society

28) National Hydropower Association – External Affairs Manager – $85k-$110k – apply by Apr. 4

29-31) Novogradac & Company – see also main career page

32-34) Public Citizen – see also main career page

35) Rising for Justice – Communications & Development Coordinator (pdf) – $55k-$70k – see also main career page

36) SEIU – Digital Intern, Politics & Government Relations – Fall 2025 – $20/hr

37) Society for Human Resource Development – Manager, Social Media Growth & Engagement (click view summary tab for more details) – $108k-$125k

38) Thrive Media – Executive Director, Policy & Strategy – San Antonio-focused new-media initiative –  can work remotely from anywhere in the country; travel to San Antonio will be required to establish credibility with key leaders & influencers – search managed by Talent Market 

39-41) United Nations

42-43) U.S. House of Representatives

44) Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association – Digital Communications Manager – $55k-$67k

45) Washington Post – White House Economic Policy Reporter – $122k-$204k – apply by Apr. 4

46) Wounded Warrior Project – Deputy Director, Government Affairs/Defense – $109k-$137k

Friday, March 21, 2025

41 on 3/21

Hello Fr!day job-browsers. We think we found some neat opportunities for you this time around. Enjoy the jobs & the sunny, chilly day.

1) Crosscut Strategies is looking for a Director in DC, with at least 7 years of experience in strategic communications at a firm or in-house – $100k-$125k

2-3) The Brookings Institution has shared a pair of fresh opportunities with us:

4-5) AFL-CIO Tech Institute

6) Alliance of Community Health Plans – Senior Manager/Associate Director, Policy – $80k-$140k

7) American Academy of Ophthalmology – Policy Specialist – $77k – see also main career page 

8) Association of American Medical Colleges – Communications Manager supporting the Electronic Residency Application Service – $113k-$133k

9) Association of American Railroads – Assistant Manager, Congressional Affairs (scroll to find) – $84k-$92k

10) Axiom Space – Vice President, Government Relations 

11) Basic Education Coalition – Director of Government Relations – $90k-$130k

12-13) British Embassy

14) CVS Health – Executive Director, Federal Government Affairs – $175k-$334k

15) DCG – Senior Digital Health Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

16) Edelman PR – Account Supervisor, Public & Government Affairs – $68k-$96k

17) Fairfax County Public Schools – Communications Support Specialist – $68k-$115k

18-20) Families USA

21) Finra – Senior Government Affairs Specialist – $94k-$168k

22) Georgetown University – Communications Coordinator supporting the Center of Faith + Justice – $41k-$65k

23) Kaiser Permanente – Senior Legislative Representative – $205k-$266k

24) Food & Friends – Government Relations & Public Funding Manager – $85k-$90k – see also main career page 

25-26) mdg – see also main career page

27-28) National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum – see also main career page

29) National Association of Broadcasters – Communications Coordinator – $60k-$70k – see also main career page 

30) National Association of Spine Specialists – Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$90k

31) National Rural Electric Cooperative Association – Vice President, Advocacy Press and Member Communications 

32-33) PepsiCo

34) United Nations Foundation – Communications Manager, Media & Content 

35) U.S. Green Building Council – Head of Marketing & Communications – $230k-$270k – see also main career page

36-37) Voto Latino – see also main career page

38-39) Washington Post

40) … and finally: leverage your Master’s degree in history, public history, museum studies, information science or related field, along with an active TS/SCI clearance, to snare this Public Affairs Historical Services Specialist with the History Factory – see also main career page 

41) … and finally, part 2 – seeing this covet-worthy Director of Communications role at the striking Glenstone Museum reminds us we need to wander over to Potomac to check it out one of these cheerful Spring afternoons – $130k-$150k

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Large, Financial, Social & Marine

1-2) Fresh opportunities with progressive political advertising group The New Media Firm – searches managed by Grossman Solutions:

3) ACLU – Senior Policy Counsel – $155k – JD or MPP preferred

4) Air Line Pilots Association, International – Communication Specialist – $75k-$107k

5) Alliance for Justice – Federal Research & Advocacy Director – $125k-$131k – see also main career page 

6) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – State Government Affairs Director – $116k-$130k – DC or Rosemont, IL – see also main career page

7) American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers – Director, Petrochemical Policy – $160k-$185k

8) American Progress – Senior Vice President, National Security & International Policy – $185k-$222k

9-11) Blockchain Association

12-13) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

14) Committee to Protect Journalists – U.S. Advocacy Representative, National Policy – $90k-$98k – apply by Mar. 28 – see also main career page 

15) Council of Large Public Housing Authorities – Legislative Director – $125k-$140k – apply by Mar. 31

16) DC Office of the CTO, Web Services – Writer/Editor – $93k-$119k – apply by Mar. 22

17) DJI – Director for U.S. Government Relations – $150k-$280k – drone/UAV manufacturer

18-19) Edison Electric Institute

20-21) Financial Times

22) Georgetown University – Policy Associate supporting FutureEd – $60k

23) Government Accountability Project – Digital Communications Associate (pdf) – $42k-$48k – see also main career page 

24) Hudson Institute – Public Affairs Associate – $50k-$54k

25) Howard University – Manager of Digital Communication & Technology supporting the Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy – $98k-$108k

26) Legal Aid Justice Center – Communications Manager (scroll to find) – $59k-$86k – Falls Church, Charlottesville or Richmond, Va. – review of applications begins Apr. 11

27-29) Meridian International Center

30) National Alliance of Social Workers – Public Policy & Government Relations Director – $135k-$160k

31) National Association of Home Builders – Communications Associate (scroll to find) – $88k-$93k

32) National Marine Manufacturers Association – Director, Public Affairs – see also main career page 

33-34) Natural Resources Defense Council

35-38) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

39) POLITICO – Head of Audio & Video 

40-43) Share Our Strength

44-46) Stateside Associates

47) Tesla – Managing Policy Advisor, Federal Energy Policy 

48-49) TransUnion

50) TRSA – Advocacy Manager – fka Textile Rental Services Association – $50k-$60k

51) Trust for Public Land – Senior Speechwriter – $90k-$100k

52) Visa – Senior Manager, Strategic Policy Initiatives/Global Policy – $143k-$230k

Friday, March 14, 2025

Happy Hour

It's Fr!day and you can already tell where our mind's at – besides bringing you some fiiiiiinnne jobs to sift through, of course. Cheers! And happy Pi Day, too! 

Friday update: we just stumbled onto this closing-soon Director of Policy, North America opportunity with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation suited for candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience demonstrating a strong network in Washington D.C and/or State government ecosystems and expertise in public policy development – $124k-$134k – DC or New York – apply by Mar. 17 – see also main career page

1) AARP – Advocacy Writer – $108k-$120k

2) American Chemistry Council – Director, Digital Advocacy Strategy & Content Management – $116k-$139k – see also main career page 

3) American University – Video Producer – $35-$38/hr

4) Association of American Medical Colleges – Meeting Planner – $69k-$81k

5) Atlantic Council – Assistant Director, Communications supporting the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center – $60k-$70k – strong Spanish language skills required

6-7) Bipartisan Policy Center

8) British Embassy – Science & Innovation Policy Advisor – $85k – apply by Mar. 25

9-11) Capital One – McLean, Va. salary shown; also available in Richmond, Va., New York or Plano, TX

12-14) Cato Institute

15) Clean Fairfax – Clean Streams Coordinator (scroll to find) – part-time – $25k-$28k – apply by Mar. 19

16-18) Clyde Group – see also main career page

19-20) Collegiate Directions, Inc. – see also main career page

21) Concurrent Technologies Corporation – Strategic & External Affairs Director – $217k-$232k – Secret clearance required

22) Council of State Governments – Digital Communications Specialist – $57k-$79k – New York

23-24) DC Public Schools

25-26) EAB – fka Education Advisory Board – see also main career page

27) Environmental Law Institute – Board Relations & Development Senior Manager – $60k-$80k – see also main career page 

28-30) Hudson Institute – see also main career page

31-32) Humane Rescue Alliance

33) Johns Hopkins University – Chief Speech Writer – $98k-$175k – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Isaacson, Miller 

34-36) National Governors Association – see also main career page

37) National Indian Health Board – Congressional Relations Coordinator – $75k-$85k – see also main career page 

38) National Nurses United – Legislative Advocate – $102k-$188k – see also main career page 

39) Novo Nordisk – Manager, Public Affairs/Political Engagement – $155k-$175k

40) Phillips Collection – Director of Advancement Events – $80k-$87k – apply by Apr. 3 – see also main career page 

41) Salvation Army – External Communications Manager (scroll to find)

42) Smithsonian Institution – Gift Officer supporting the Cooper Hewitt Museum – $104k-$107k – New York – apply by Mar. 21

43) Stone Alliance Group – Vice President Communications & Marketing – $195k-$225k – see also main career page 

44) University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Vice President for University Communications & Marketing – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Isaacson, Miller 

45) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager, Paid Media & Data – $60k-$75k

46-49) Washington Post

50) Wells Fargo – Sustainability External Engagement Leader – $126k-$287k – DC or New York

51-53) … and finally: we were re-checking happy hour times at the Old Ebbitt Grill (shows where our mind’s at today) & figured we’d also see if there were any interesting gigs at its Clydes Restaurant Group parent. No communications/social media type roles came up, but there are some fresh management jobs at some of their most storied outposts if you know anyone in the food/hospitality business looking to make a change – see also main career page

Best wishes for a lively or chill happy hour and weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Why Not Jump Right into the Fuss?

C'mon, we dare you to wade into it w/ our True-North-Strong-and-Free friends. Probably turns out fun & rewarding once everything gets smoothed over.

1-3) Fresh opportunities with Advocacy Partners:

4-5) 50CAN

6-8) AFL-CIO – see also main career page

9) Alliance for Aging Research – Social Media Coordinator – $55k-$60k – apply by Mar. 21

10-11) American Academy of Actuaries – see also main career page

12) American Immigration Lawyers Association – Government Relations Assistant – $42k-$52

13) American Medical Group Association – Coordinator, National Health Campaigns – $47k-$52k

14) Aspen Institute – Internal Communications Specialist – $88k-$95k

15) Associated General Contractors – Political Affairs Coordinator 

16) Burson – Senior Account Exec, Healthcare – $40k-$85k

17) Cigna Group – Senior Advisor, Communications & Thought Leadership – $110k-$185k – DC or Bloomfield, CT

18) Dream.Org – Policy Associate – $69k-$75k

19) ESOP Association – Manager, Marketing & Communications Content – $70k-$95k

20-22) The Guardian

23) Helping Hand Relief & Development – Senior Policy & Advocacy Associate – see also main career page

24-28) Heritage Foundation

29) Hispanic Federation – Digital Communications Associate – $50k-$60k – DC or New York

30) Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Media Relations Manager – $96k-$156k

31-32) International Student House

33) Johnson & Johnson – Manager, Federal Affairs/Pharmaceuticals – $70k-$85k – apply today, Mar. 12

34-35) League of Conservation Voters

36) Merck – Director, Global Public Policy – $184k-$294k – DC, Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA

37) National Archives Foundation – Director of Marketing, Communications & Operations (scroll to find)

38) National Fire Protection Association – Director of Government Affairs 

39) National Partnership for Women & Families – Senior Director of Experts & Booking – $143k-$160k

40) New Civil Liberties Alliance – Director of Development – search managed by Talent Market 

41) Newmark – Content Manager – $90k-$100k – see also main career page 

42-44) Nexstar Media Group – opportunities supporting DC News Now

45) Philanthropy Roundtable – Events Coordinator – $50k-$60k – search managed by Talent Market 

46) Platinum Technologies – Internal Communications Manager & Digital Content Coordinator – $75k-$85k – see also main career page 

47) POLITICO – Deputy Editor, Health Care 

48) Project On Government Oversight – Senior Defense Policy Analyst – $78k-$92k

49-50) RAND Corporation

51) Recycled Materials Association – Federal Government Relations Manager – $70k-$85k

52) Reproductive Freedom for All – State Press Secretary – $74k-$98k – remote-based; prior work experience in CA, AZ, NV, MI or GA a plus. 

53-54) Strategic Organizing Center – see also main career page

) United Way Worldwide

55) Vertiv – Senior Analyst, Government Relations – see also main career page 

56) … and finally: things seem a little testy with our Northern Border buddies these days, so why not jump right into all that fuss as Program Manager, Trade at the Embassy of Canada? – $151k – apply by Mar. 13

Monday, March 10, 2025

Give Yourself a Sporting Chance

Welcome back to your job-seek week! Perhaps one or more of these (esp. 25 & 45-50) will get you on the scoreboard.

1) The Atlantic – Senior Associate Editor – $85k-$95k – DC or New York

2-5) Booz Allen – Secret clearances/ability-to-obtain appears desired for most of these

6-7) British Embassy

8-10) Brookings Institution

11) Comcast – Vice President, External Affairs – Houston, TX

12) DC Dept. of Health – Policy Analyst – $80k-$103k – apply by Mar. 28

13-15) George Mason University

16) Government Publishing Office – Proofreader/Keyboarder – $29/hr – apply by Mar. 21; subject to early closure

17) Heart Rhythm Society – Associate Vice President, Advocacy – $190k-$200k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

18-21) Institute for Justice – see also main career page

22-26) Ketchum

27) LMI – Senior Go-to-Market Campaign Manager – remote-based

28) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission – Public Affairs & Marketing Specialist supporting the Prince George's County Planning Board and Planning Dept. – $103k – apply by Mar. 16

29) Mastercard – Vice President, Policy Communications & Corporate Affairs – $193k-$309k

30) Mystery employer – Campaign Marketing Manager – $115k-$120k – digital focus – remote-based, ideally in DC area – search managed by Torchlight Hire 

31) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine – Senior Editor supporting the  Transportation Research Board – $88k-$110k

32-33) Nature Conservancy

34) Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – Public Policy Legal Fellowship – June-Aug. 2025; flexible start & end dates – remote-based – application reviews begin approx. Mar. 20

35-36) Semafor

37-39) U.S. Travel Association (scroll to find)

40-43) Washington Post

44) … and finally: Deloitte’s call for a Lead Social Media Marketing Specialist who will develop and execute social media marketing campaigns to promote business, industry and leadership insights and position Deloitte’s leaders as experts in their fields is available in 23 locales nationwide, including Richmond, Va. & Baltimore, MD. Perhaps they’d let you make the case for working out of one of their several offices in around DC, but that’s just speculation on our part – $88k-$133k – apply by Mar. 31

45-50) … and finally, part 2: we looked up the full roster of local sports-related opportunities showing at TeamWork Online – here some of the highlights: