Focus on the Good Things

Focus on the good things: golf's sternest test tees off today, we're in peak daylight territory, Father's Day rounds out the weekend, and we've got 50 jobs/internships for you. 

1) Mercy Corps is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Communications Development w/ 7-10+ years of experience in communications, with a focus on donor engagement and philanthropic writing – $76k-$91k – DC or Portland, OR; or remote-based – apply by June 22

2) Aerospace, national security & defense tech company Sierra Nevada Corp. is seeking a Senior Director of Governent Relations with 12-15 years of relevant experience as well as operational expertise on how the NAOC operates but also how the White House, DHS/FEMA, USSTRATCOM, and SecDef operations, assets, etc. are framed and operate including continuity of operations, continuity of government, and continuity of the presidency – and also an active current/active Top Secret clearance.

3) The Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition Institute is seeking an Events & Communications Intern on a full- or part-time basis; Summer & Fall start dates considered – experience with Adobe Express, CRM email platforms, social media content creation, and/or Squarespace a plus – college credit or stipend options available

4-5) AARP

• Vice President, Policy & Brain Health – $229k-$250k
• Associate State Director, Communications – $94k-$105k – Albany, NY

6) ACLU – Organizing Manager, National Political Advocacy Dept. – temporary though Sept. 2025 – $132k – DC or New York

7) American Council on Education – Government Relations Associate – $50k-$70k

8) American Trucking Associations – Communications Manager – $70k-$75k – see also main career page

9) British Embassy – Director of Trade – $116k – apply by June 24 – correct apply deadline noted here

10) Certified Financial Planner Board – Director of Development – $145k-$160k – search managed by Cessna & Associates

11-13) CNN

• Senior Producer, Capitol Hill – $108k-$201k
• Senior Writer/Reporter, Washington Enterprise – $101k-$188k
• Senior Writer, The Situation Room – $85k-$158k – DC or Atlanta, GA

14) Coalition for Smart Growth – Virginia Housing Advocacy Specialist – $28-$33/hr – apply by June 16

15) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Social Media Content Specialist – $$33-$41/hr

16) DC Dept. of Health – Policy Analyst – $80k-$103k – apply by June 16

17) Defenders of Wildlife – Director of National Outreach – $103k-$129k [appears to have been removed]

18) Earthjustice – Legislative Representative and Senior Legislative Representative – two roles available – $109k-$150k

19) FGS Global – Director, Health Communications – $100k-$150k

20) George Mason University – Digital Marketing Coordinator – apply by June 16

21) Georgetown University – Vice President for Government Relations & Community Engagement – $250k-$290k

22) Greater Greater Washington – Development & Communications Director – $89k-$116k – apply by June 29

23-24) League of Conservation Voters – remote-based opportunies

• Associate Manager of Direct Mail & Offline Giving – $71k-$87k – apply by June 18
• Deputy Senior Vice President of Development – $158k-$215k – apply by June 26

25) Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area – Digital Marketing Coordinator – $55k-$60k – see also main career page

26-27) Meridian International Center

• Vice President, Institutional Advancement – $190k-$225k
• Internships (scroll to find) – $18/hr – multiple disciplines noted

28) Milken Institute – Associate Director, Media Relations – $90k-$100k

29-30) MissionWired – remote-based opportunities – see also main career page

• Associate Vice President, Digital Content – $107k-$122k
• Project Coordinator, Direct Mail – $55k

31) Mystery DC law firm – Events Coordinator – $55k – search managed by the Ford Agency 

32) Nestlé USA – Social Media Marketing Specialist 

33-35) Nuclear Threat Initiative

• Senior Communications Officer – $90k-$107k
• Director of Development – $135k-$160k – search managed by DriWaterstone & also listed here
• Interns – Fall 2025 – $18-$21/hr – apply by June 16

36-37) PepsiCo

• Senior Manager, Global Government Relations – $118k-$198k
• Public Policy Manager – $106k-$178k – DC or Purchase, NY

38-40) POLITICO

• Tax Reporter
• Technology Reporter
• News Editor, States – $105k-$135k (NYC figure) – Arlington, Va. or New York

41) R Street Institute – Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs – see also main career page 

42) SNAC International – Vice President, Advocacy (scroll to find) – fka Snack Food Association

43-44) Third Way

• Director of Technology Policy – $150k-$170k
• Deputy Director of ModComms – $100k-$125k – role described as an integral part of their Moderate Power Project

45) UNITE HERE – Campaign Researcher – $56k – Baltimore, MD

46) Verto Solutions – Director of Marketing & Communications 

47) The Washington Center – Vice President, Advancement & Alumni Relations – $210k-$225k – detailed listing here (pdf) – search managed by Freeman Philanthropic Services 

48) Washington Post – Senior Brand Strategist, Newsroom Initiatives – $91k-$153k

49-50) … and finally: Phoenix Tailings notes that the mining industry discards over 200 billion tons of waste/tailings, producing more than 7% of the world’s carbon emissions; here’s a couple opportunities to support their mission to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company – see also main career page

• Director of Government Relations
• Director of Communications – Burlington, MA

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