Tuesday, April 22, 2025

ED

Thursday update: this will be it for the week – we're just swamped. And we'll share one w/ a Friday deadline that can't wait until Monday:

Smithsonian Institution/National Museum of the American Indian – Assistant Director for Marketing & Communications – $142k-$185k – apply by Apr. 25

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That's right, it's Earth Day. Enjoy the lighter-than-usual set & get outside, if you can.

1) The Philanthropy Roundtable is seeking Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs with 10+ years of experience in policy, government affairs, or advocacy along with proven leadership abilities with to build & manage high-performing teams – $150k-$170k – search managed by Talent Market 

2-4) On Friday, the American Association for the Advancement of Science let us know they were actively recruiting for this Associate Director of Development supporting their SciLine service for journalists & scientists – 7+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field required; background securing funding from foundations focused on journalism is preferred – $115k-$125k – while an Apr. 21 deadline is noted in the listing, it's still up (for now) Update: they've removed it, but these AAAS opportunities are still active:

5) AARP – Communications Intern – Summer 2025 – $18-$21/hr – fully-remote

6) ACAMS – Senior Director of Brand & Communications 

7) Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Communications Director – $80k-$90k

8) Association of American Medical Colleges – Executive Communications Specialist – $63k-$75k

9) Association of American Railroads – Director, Digital and Campaigns (scroll to find) – $135k-$150k

10) Center for Global Development – Senior Policy Analyst, Education – $75k-$86k – apply by May 5

11) Children’s Health Defense – Washington D.C. Reporter – $90k-$110k – see also main career page 

12) Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation – Legislative Liaison – $77k-$129k – apply by Apr. 25 

13) Food & Water Watch – Digital Strategist – $53k-$68k

14-15) Formosan Association for Public Affairs – Mandarin language skills preferred – see also main career page

16) Health Industry Distributors Association – Director of Governmental Affairs 

17) Heritage Foundation – Senior Communications Manager, Media & Public Relations – $105k-$120k

18) Holcim – Regional Government & Public Affairs Manager 

19) Honeywell – Director of Government Relations 

20-21) Independent Sector

22) International Monetary Fund – Legislative Liaison Advisor – apply by Apr. 25

23) Intrepid Global Solutions – Communications & Marketing Coordinator 

24) Lockheed Martin – Media Relations & Rapid Response Lead – $90k-$159k

25) Parkinson’s Foundation – Chief Public Policy Officer – $220k-$250k

26) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Editorial Director – $195k-$218k

27) Salt River Project – Senior Manager, Federal Affairs 

28) XLA – Press Officer supporting the DFC (we’re pretty confident it’s this entity)

29) Waymo – Senior Manager, Federal Policy & Government Affairs – $204k-$259k – Executive Branch focus

30) Zachary Piper Solutions – Science & Technology Communication Specialist – Secret clearance required

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

In & Out at the Embassy

Today's DCPA+CJ measures 11.5% embassy jobs by volume. #52 is our favorite.

1) The International Committee of the Red Cross is recruiting for a Spokesperson/Senior Public Affairs Officer with 10+ years’ experience in a relevant field; Spanish language skills & knowledge of international humanitarian laws a plus – $109k-$123k – apply by May 2

2-5) Fresh opportunities with the Clean Energy Buyer's Association – searches managed by Chaloner

6) The Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies is seeking a Communications Associate with 3+ years of relevant experience in digital communications, internal communications or related field – $82k-$95k – search managed by Chaloner

 7) Alaska Wilderness League – Annual Giving Manager (scroll to find) – $63k-$73k – apply by May 2

8) Amazon Web Services – PR Specialist – Arlington, Va., New York or Seattle

9-10) American Enterprise Institute

11-12) American University

13) Bechtel – Social Media Lead 

14-17) Bloomberg

18-19) British Embassy

20) Center for Global Development – Communications Manager – $73k-$82k – apply by May 6

21) Conservation International – Executive Writer 

22) CropLife America – Government Relations Coordinator 

23-26) Edelman PR

27) Embassy of Australia – Senior Research Officer, Trade – $89k-$104k – apply by Apr. 22 – note: per the comments, we learn that this is for Australian citizens only

28-29) Embassy of Canada

30) Environmental Defense Fund – Sustainable Finance Engagement Manager, EDF+Business – $98k-$105k – DC, New York, Boston or San Francisco

31) Georgetown University – Development Associate, Southeast & Mid-Atlantic – $45k-$65k – apply by May 12

32) Ghost Note Agency – Creative/Design Lead – $100k

33) L3Harris – Senior Associate, Government Relations 

34) LMI – Strategic Communications Specialist – $90k-$120k – Secret clearance required

35) Montgomery County Dept. of Health & Human Services – Public Information Officer – $81k-$126k – apply by Apr. 21

36-39) Nextar

40) Paralyzed Veterans of America – Associate Director of Digital Marketing – $95k-$115k – see also main career page 

41) Pew Charitable Trusts – Director, Partnerships – $182k-$203k – fundraising focus

42) Philanthropy Roundtable – Government Affairs Associate – $55k-$65k – search managed by Talent Market 

43-44) POLITICO

45-46) Seneca Holdings – Secret clearances required

47) Solventum – Manager, U.S. Federal Affairs – $207k-$253k

48) Spectrum – Senior Director, Regulatory Government Affairs – $151k-$200k

49-51) Washington Post

52) … and finally, we note one more opportunity to join our friends at the British Embassy & take in a better measure of nature & fresh air on your workdays: Gardener for the Residence Gardens – $26/hr – apply by Apr. 29 – and a little more from the Garden

Best wishes for a fulfilling & restorative Easter and wrapping-up-Passover weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. 

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Monday, April 14, 2025

We've Got the Good Stuff

Hello Monday! Lots of great jobs to kick off your week, so get at it.

1-2) Active Minds

3) AECOM – PAC Administrator – $70k-$100k

4-5) Arlington County

6) Association of Children's Museums – Director of Government Relations & Public Policy – $120k-$130k

7-14) CNN

15-20) Council on Foreign Relations

21) CQ Rollcall/FiscalNote – Senior Staff Writer, Energy Newsletters – 6-month term – $45-$62/hr

22) Defending Rights & Dissent – Communications Manager – $80k-$90k – apply by Apr. 23

23) Earthjustice – Public Affairs & Communications Strategist supporting the Toxic Health & Exposure Program – $114k-$126k – apply by Apr. 23

24) Education Trust – Senior Associate, Executive Communications – $67k-$84k – see also main career page 

25) George Washington University – Media Relations Specialist – $51k-$70k – apply by Apr. 21 [this appears to have been pulled or filled]

26) Georgia House Democratic Caucus – Executive Director (pdf) – $110k-$120k – Atlanta, GA – via the DLCC career page

27-28) Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital – see also main career page

29) Government Finance Officers Association – Senior Policy Advisor – $155k-$180k – see also main career page 

30-33) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find) – see also main career page

35) International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners – Senior Brand & Communications Manager 

36) James Madison Institute – Media Relations Manager – $55k-$60k – Tampa, FL – search managed by Talent Market 

37) KBR – Strategic Communications Advisor – Secret clearance required

38) Mastercard – Director, Government Affairs & Policy – $187k-$300k

39) Montgomery Parks Foundation – Community Relations Specialist – $51k-$95k – apply by Apr. 24

40) National Alopecia Areata Foundation – Senior Director, Government Affairs & Advocacy – apply by Apr. 30

41-42) National Indian Health Board – see also main career page

43) Novogradac & Company – Associate Director of Public Policy – $90k-$105k – see also main career page

44-45) Optica – fka Optical Society of America – see also main career page

46) Procter & Gamble – Senior Manager, Government Relations – $155k-$190k

47) R&R Partners – Government Affairs Associate – see also main career page 

48-49) United Way Worldwide

50-51) UVA Medical Center – Charlottesville, Va.

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

53) Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority – Event Planner – apply by Apr. 24

54) Washington Post – White House Reporter – $137k-$228k – notes an Apr. 4 priority application date, but was reposted Apr. 7

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

895

We had already wrapped Monday's set by the time Ovie became the NHL all-time goal leader, so we're marking the occasion now, just as the most of the hoopla draws to a close. Eight-ninety-five.

1) FairVote is recruiting for a Director of Federal Affairs & Voting Rights Programs with 8-10 years of relevant experience in federal affairs, voting rights, or a related field – $135k-$154k – see also main career page 

2-3) The Brookings Institution has passed along fresh digital/multimedia roles, plus LinkedIn listings for them:

4) Ad Council – Campaign Analyst – $72k-$80k – remote-based

5) American Constitution Society – President – JD required

6) Capital One – Director, Corporate Communications – $168k-$210k – McLean or Richmond, Va.

7) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Media Relations Coordinator – $55k-$62k

8) Choice Hotels – Social & Digital Media Manager – $105k-$124k

9-12) Clyde Group – see also main career page

13) Close Up Foundation – Partnerships Manager (scroll to find)

14) Consumer Brands Association – Media Relations Intern and Marketing Intern – Summer 2025 – see also main career page 

15) CRAFT Media/Digital – Associate Director of Communications 

16-17) DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services

18) DC Vote – Executive Director (scroll to find)

19) Dept. of Defense – Supervisory Editor/Editorial Director for Stars & Stripes – $170k-$185k – apply by Apr. 28

20) Feeding America – Vice President, Brand & Content – $188k-$193k – Chicago, IL

21) German Marshall Fund of the U.S. – President – search managed by Russell Reynolds 

22-23) International Monetary Fund

24) Johns Hopkins University – Communications Associate supporting the Malaria Research Institute – $90k – Baltimore, MD

25-27) Ketchum

28) Land Trust Alliance – Individual Giving Coordinator – $50k-$60k

29) Montgomery County Council – Communications Director supporting Councilmember Evan Glass – $60k-$85k – apply by Apr. 15

30) National Center for Public Policy Research – Free Enterprise Project Associate – $50k-$95k – search managed by Talent Market 

31) National Education Association – Interns (scroll to find) – Summer 2025 – $20/hr – areas of focus include: education policy, organizing, digital, media, counter-disinformation, editorial, conference planning, and business operations

32-34) National Public Radio

35) Nestlé USA – Social Media Marketing Specialist 

36-41) Novartis

42) PACT – Director of Policy & Government Relations (pdf) – $82k-$96k – anti-child-trafficking group – see also main career page

43-46) Penta Group – fully remote, except as noted – see also main career page

47-50) Reservoir Communications Group

51) Swift – Communications Manager – $85k-$159k – financial transactions/payment service

52-53) Texas Public Policy Foundation – see also main career page

54) U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms – Director of Communications – $160k-$180k – apply by Apr. 21

55) Wells Fargo – Sustainability Insights Leader – $126k-$287k – DC or New York

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Monday, April 7, 2025

Supporting Your Habit

Hello Monday! Time to get to work.

1) ACCESS – Public Policy Associate supporting the National Network for Arab American Communities – Arab/Middle Eastern language skills a plus

2) Altria – Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs – $164k-$288k

3) Alzheimer’s Association – Associate Director, Field & Congressional Affairs – $98k-$120k

4) American Chemistry Council – Director, Advocacy Communications – $116k-$139k

5) American Economic Liberties Project – Rethink Trade Program Associate – $50k-$53k

6) American Humanist Association – Legal & Policy Assistant – $50k-$55k – apply by Apr. 16

7-10) American Progress

11) British Embassy – Head of Visits & Events, Defence – $85k – apply by Apr. 9 

12) American Society for Radiation Oncology – Corporate Relations & Development Coordinator 

13) Burson – Digital Account Director, Corporate Affairs – $60k-$140k – DC, New York, Chicago or Pittsburgh

14-16) Center for Budget & Policy Priorities – see also main career page

17) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington – Policy Associate (scroll to find) – $55k-$65k

18) Ericsson – Director, Global Policy & Advocacy 

19) Genentech – Senior Director, Federal Issue Advocacy & Alliance – $182k-$339k

20) HackerOne – Senior Communications Manager – $108k-$157k – DC; Austin, TX; San Francisco Bay area, or Seattle, WA – apply by May 31

21-25) Heritage Foundation

26) Household & Commercial Products Association – Senior Manager, Communications & Public Affairs 

27-28) League of Conservation Voters

29) Markon – Senior Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist – $130k-$160k – Secret clearance required

30) McAllister & Quinn – Director of Federal Affairs & Government Relations, Higher Education – $100k+

31) National Partnership for Women & Families – Director of Congressional Relations, Health Justice – $130k-$156k – apply by Apr. 25

32-34) Northrop Grumman

35) Paramount – Executive Assistant to the EVP, Government Affairs – $85k-$110k

36) Rock Creek Foundation – Communications Manager – $50k-$55k – see also main career page 

37) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom – Senior PR & Communications Specialist – $125k-$135k

38) Smithsonian Institution – Digital Engagement Specialist – $84k-$109k – apply by Apr. 25; subject to early closure

39) State Farm – Federal Affairs Counsel – $146k-$215k – JD required

4-41) United Nations Foundation

43-43) Washington Post

44) … and finally: we got a chuckle out of the statement heading political software/data stalwart Aristotle’s career page: We Cannot Cure Your Addiction to Politics. We will, however, support your habit. You can take them up on that offer as their next Public Relations Associate – $70k-$100k

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Iceman

Thursday update: we planned to have another set for you on Friday, but it looks like we'll be pushed to next week. Have a great weekend & see you Monday, we hope.

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1-2) Advanced Medical Technology Association

3-10) American Enterprise Institute

11-13) American University – opportunities supporting WAMU

14) Association for Clinicians of the Underserved – Membership & Communications Manager – $62k-$67k – remote-based, ACU is HQ’d in DC – see also main career page 

15-17) Bread for the World – see also main career page

17) Enterprise Community Partners – Policy Director – $125k-$140k

18-19) Georgetown University

20-21) Groundwork Collaborative

22) Health Care Service Corporation – Executive Director, Government Programs – $158k-$293k

23) Inside Climate News – Chief Development Officer – $150k-$200k

24-25) JPMorganChase

26-27) Malala Foundation

28) National Alliance on Mental Illness – Development Coordinator – $23-$26/hr

29) National Association of Regional Councils – Director of Policy – $85k-$115k – apply by May 2

30) National Down Syndrome Society – Director of Advocacy & Public Policy – $100k-$130k

31-32) National Safety Council – see also main career page

33) Pew Charitable Trusts – Officer supporting the Philadelphia Research & Policy Initiative – $110k-$123k – Philadelphia, PA – apply by Apr. 18

34-36) Pew Research Center

37) Southern Poverty Law Center – Deputy Director, Public & Media Relations – $112k – DC; Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL or New Orleans, LA – see also main career page 

38) UCB – Director of Public Policy – $184k-$241k – global bio-pharmaceutical company for those (like us) who were unfamiliar with the name

39) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager, Congressional Correspondence – $67k-$72k

40) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Director, Media Relations & Content – apply by Apr. 11

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