Festival Season 2025

A DCPA+CJ tradition since 2015! Here's your 2025 rundown of Oktoberfests, county fairs, oyster showcases, and other festivals/happenings that brighten the Fall season. We'll also highlight these events at the end of Thursday/Friday posts. Please shoot us an email to let us know about any we've missed or mis-linked, and we'll continue to expand the list throughout the season. Get out there and have some fun!

DC Jazzfest – DC Wharf – Aug. 27-31
Front Porch Festival – Stuart, Va. – Aug. 28-31
Dynasty Brewing Anniversary Weekend – Ashburn, Va. – Aug. 29-31
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival – Greenbelt, MD – Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Shipgarten Labor Day Cookout & Craft Beer Festival – McLean, Va. – Aug. 30
Dynasty Brewing Co.'s 7th & FINAL Anniversary Party – Ashburn, Va. – Aug. 30
Washington Chinese Culture Festival – 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave NW – Aug. 30
AFRO+ Fest – RFK Festival Grounds – Aug. 30
Taste of the Mountains Main Street Festival – Madison, Va. – Aug. 30
14th Annual Labor Day Wine & Music Fest – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Aug. 30
51st Virginia Scottish Games – The Plains, Va. – Aug. 30 & 31
Middle Eastern Food Festival – McLean, Va. – Aug. 30 & 31
National Hard Crab Derby – Crisfield, MD – Aug. 30 & 31
Glen Echo Park Labor Day Weekend Art Show – Glen Echo, MD – Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Loudoun County Musician’s Festival – Hillsboro, Va. – Aug. 31
Western Maryland Craft Beverage Festival – Frostburg, MD – Aug. 31
Note: tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 2 for the Old Ebbitt Oyster Riot – Downtown DC – Nov. 21-22, 2025 – update: all sold out

Watermelon Picker's Festival (bluegrass, etc.) – Berryville, Va. – Sept. 4-6
Prince George's County Fair – Upper Marloboro, MD – Sept. 4-7
Bear Chase Brewing Oktoberfest – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 5-6
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival – Sliver Spring, MD – Sept. 5-7 
DC State Fair – Eckington/Brookland, NE DC – Sept. 6
MegaFest – Anthem Row/NW DC – Sept. 6
33rd Rosslyn Jazz Fest – Gateway Park – Sept. 6
Silver Spring Jazz Festival – Veterans Plaza – Sept. 6
Apple Harvest Cider Festival – Gaithersburg, MD – Sept. 6
U.S. Asian Fest – Dulles Town Center – Sept. 6
Chestertown Jazz Festival – Chestertown, MD – Sept. 6
Virginia Cider Festival – Fredericksburg, Va. – Sept. 6
50th Orange Street Festival – Orange, Va. – Sept. 6
Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival – Lexington, Va. – Sept. 6
Bethesda Row Arts Festival – Bethesda, MD – Sept. 6-7
Lake Anna Jazz Fest – Mineral, Va. – Sept. 6-7 
DC Dine All Night – various locations – Sept. 6-13
Slavic American Festival – Annandale, Va. – Sept. 7
OktoberForest Fest – Fine Creek Brewing/Powhatan, Va. – Sept. 7
Takoma Park Folk Festival – Takoma Park, MD – Sept. 7  

Anne Arundel County Fair – Crownsville, MD – Sept. 10-14 
Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 11-14
DC Art All Night – various locations – Sept. 12-13
28th Annual Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach – Sept. 12-13
Washington Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 12-14
101st Charles County Fair – LaPlata, MD – Sept. 12-14
Wundergarten Oktoberfest – NOMA DC – Sept. 12-Oct. 12
Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 13
Fall Makers Market & Brewfest at the Stacks – Buzzard Point/SW DC – Sept. 13
Maryland Wine Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 13
757 Battle of the Beers – Virginia Beach – Sept. 13
Stone Bridge Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off  – Potomac Town Center/Woodbridge, Va. – Sept. 13
Fredtoberfest – 6 Bears & a Goat Brewery/Fredricksburg, Va. – Sept. 13
Alexandria Art Festival – John Carlyle Square – Sept. 13-14
Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest – Waterford, Va. – Sept. 13-14
Maryland Seafood Festival – Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD – Sept. 13-14
Adams Morgan Day – where else? – Sept. 14
49th Falls Church Festival/Taste of FC – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 14
Hyattsville Porchfest – Hyattsville, MD – Sept. 14

Trillium Tap Takeover + more – Churchkey/14th St. NW DC – Sept. 18
History & Hops – Heurich House, Dupont Circle DC – Sept. 18
BBQ & Barrels – Nationals Park – Sept. 19
Lost Generation Lagerfest – Eckington/NE DC – Sept. 19
Siebenfest – Elder Pine Brewing, Gaithersburg, MD – Sept. 19-21
Dacha Beer Garden Oktoberfest – Navy Yard/SW DC – Sept. 19-21 & subsequent weekends through Oct. 5 – plus similar fun at their Shaw outpost
Lost Generation Lagerfest – Eckington/NE DC – Sept. 19
2 Silos Oktoberfest – Manassas, Va – Sept. 19-21
St. Benedict Oktoberfest – Richmond. Va. – Sept. 19-21
Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest – Newark, DE – Sept. 19-21
H Street Festival – Northeast DC – Sept. 20
Wunderfest – Port City Brewing/Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 20
Bluejacket Oktoberfest – Navy Yard/SW DC – Sept. 20
Taste of Annandale – Annandale, Va. – Sept. 20
Great Oktoberfest Beer Crawl – Downtown DC –  Sept. 20
Bierdeck Opening & Oktoberfest Kickoff – Clarendon Ballroom/Arlington, Va. – Sept. 20
RhinO'fest 2025 – Lost Rhino Brewing, Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 20
Solace Brewing Oktoberfest – Sterling, Va. – Sept. 20
Reston Multicultural Festival – Reston Town Center – Sept. 20
Middleburg Oktoberfest – Middleburg, Va. – Sept. 20
Old Bust Head Brewing Harvest Fest – Warrenton, Va. – Sept. 20
Festival of Grapes and Hops – Petersburg, Va. – Sept. 20
16th Annual Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival – Lynchburg, Va. – Sept. 20
5th Annual Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest – Havre De Grace, MD – Sept. 20
Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival – Stratford, Va – Sept. 20-21
Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 20-21
Iron Blossom Festival – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 20-21 

Calvert County Fair – Barstow, MD – Sept. 24-28
Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Sept. 26-27
Lovettsville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 26-28
Ocean’s Calling Festival – Ocean City, MD – Sept. 26-28
State Fair of Virginia – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Sept. 26-Oct. 5
Aslin Beer Co. 10th Anniversary Party – West End Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 27
Rustico Oktoberfest – North Old Town Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 27
Virginia Wine & Beer Festival – Crystal City/Arlington – more here – Sept. 27
Alexandria Oktoberfest – John Carlyle Square Park – Sept. 27
Clarendon Day – Clarendon, Va. – Sept. 27
St. Anne Church Fall Festival – Arlington, Va. – Sept. 27
Rocktobierfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 27
Maryland Microbrewery Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 27
Rocktoberfest @ Rockwood – Gainesville, Va. – Sept. 27
Orangetoberfest – Orange, Va. – Sept. 27
Montpelier Days – Montpelier, Va. – Sept. 27
Mosaic Fall Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 27-28
Brews with a Purpose – Wunder Garten, NOMA DC – fundraiser for the DC Rape Crisis Center – Sept. 28
West Annapolis Oktoberfest – West Annapolis, MD – Sept. 28 

World is Your Oyster Fest – B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore, MD – Oct. 2
West Point Crab Festival – West Point. Va. – Oct. 3-4; also noted here
Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 3-5
Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 4
Churchkey Oktoberfest – 14th St. NW DC – Oct. 4
Wharf Oktoberfest/Wiener Dog Races – DC Wharf – Oct. 4
Taste of Bethesda – Woodmont Triangle – Oct. 4
Germantown October Fest – Germantown Town Center – Oct. 4
Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival – Hamilton Hotel, NW DC – Oct. 4
Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 4
Home Rule Music Festival – Alethia Tanner Park, NE DC – Oct. 4
Hops & Harvest Festival – Columbia, MD – Oct. 4
Das Best Oktoberfest – Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD – Oct. 4
42nd Manassas Fall Jubilee – Manassas. Va. – Oct. 4
Wanderland Maryland Craft Beverage Festival – Symphony Woods/Columbia, MD
Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival – Gordonsville, Va. – Oct. 4
Festival of the Grape – Powhaten, Va. – Oct. 4
Uptown Martinsville Oktoberfest – Martinsville, Va. – Oct. 4
Hardywood Oktoberfest – West Creek/Richmond, Va. – Oct. 4-5
Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, DC/MD – Oct. 5
PIKEtoberfest – North Bethesda, MD – Oct. 5 
Foxfield Races – Charlottesville, Va. – Oct. 5 

Charlottesville's Finest & Brewer's Ball – Ting Pavillion, C’ville – Oct. 9
Maryland State BBQ Bash – Bel Air, MD – Oct. 10-11
Mt. Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mt. Vernon – Oct. 10-12
Fells Point Fun Festival – Baltimore, MD – Oct. 10-12
Snallygaster 2025 – Downtown DC – Oct. 11
Pierogi Festival 2025 – Settle Down Easy Brewing, Falls Church, Va. – Oct. 11
City of Fairfax Fall Festival – Old Town FFX – Oct. 11
Celebrate Van Ness Main Street – NW DC – Oct. 11
Fall Fest – Rock Hall, MD – Oct. 11
Virginia Fall Races – Middleburg, Va. – Oct. 11
Chesapeake Wine Festival – Chesapeake, Va. – Oct. 11
Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival – Crozet, Va. – Oct. 11-12
Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Oct. 11-123
Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gathersburg, MD – Oct. 12
Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 12 

55th Richmond Oktoberfest – Richmond Raceway – Oct. 17-18
Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 17-18
Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo – Oct. 17-19
Hank's Oysterfest – Old Town Alexandria – Oct 18
Blocktoberfest – Wilson Blvd/Arlington – Oct 18
DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 18
Springfield Fall Fest – Springfield Town Center – Oct. 18
Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 18
Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 18
U.S. Oyster Festival – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds/Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 18-19 

Yardfest – Howard University – Oct. 24
DC Brewers’ Guild Real-ly Local Ale Invitational – Bridge District, SE DC – Oct. 25
Virginia Gold Gup – Middleburg, Va. – Oct. 25
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum OysterFest – St. Michaels, MD – Oct. 25
Maryland Crabcake Festival – Westminster, MD – Oct 25
Mactoberfest Mac & Cheese Festival – Chesapeake Culinary Center/Denton MD – Oct. 25
Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria, Va. – Oct 26 

Nightmare in the Navy Yard – SE DC – Oct. 31
Old Town Halloween Bar Crawl – Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Wharf DC Día de los Muertos Festival – SW DC – Nov. 1
Charles County Oyster Festival – Indian Head, MD – Nov. 1
Montpelier Races – Montpelier, Va. – Nov. 1
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Festival – Strasburg, Va. – Nov. 1
Williamsburg Fall Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Nov. 1 

68th Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 7-8
Maryland Irish Festival – State Fair Grounds/Timonium – Nov. 7-9
DC Beer Festival – Nationals Park – Nov. 8
Sykesville Craft Beer Festival – Sykesville, MD – Nov. 8 

Old Ebbitt Oyster Riot – Downtown DC – Nov. 21-22, 2025 – update: all sold out :(
Alexandria Cider Festival – Old Town Alexandria – Nov. 22

Your Pre-Labor-Day-Holiday Slide Can Begin After These

Here's one more August set to get you through the week; still some great jobs out there for those of you who are still at it. Check back Thursday for our annual Festival Season compendium of beerfests & other entertainments throughout the Fall.

1-2) Accelerate Change – remote-based – see also main career page

• Content & Engagement Director, civicIQ – $75k-$84k
• Impact Campaigns Manager – $69k-$79k

3-6) American University

• Senior Director of Marketing & Brand Engagement, WAMU – $161k-$188k
• Director of Strategic Internal Communications & Engagement – $115k-$125k
• Advancement & Marketing Writer, WAMU – $73k-$77k
• Communications Specialist – $65k-$75k

7) Association of Clinicians for the Underserved – Membership & Communications Manager – $62k-$67k – apply by Sept. 19

8) Atlantic Council – Program Assistant supporting the Eurasia Center – $53k-$56k – apply today, Aug. 26 for priority consideration

9) The Atlantic – Producer, Video Podcasts – $85k-$100k – DC or New York

10) Collaborative Communications Group – Project Manager/Digital Media Specialist 

11-12) Delegation of the European Union to U.S.

• Press & Public Diplomacy Officer – $92k-$96k – apply by Sept. 8
• Digital Communications & Public Diplomacy Officer – $92k-$96k – apply by Sept. 8

13-14) Edelman PR

• Senior Account Supervisor, Crisis & Risk – $94k-$115k – DC., New York, Chicago or Atlanta
• Senior Account Exec, Health – $60k-$78k – DC, New York or Chicago

15) Educare DC – Public Affairs Specialist – $60k-$70k – see also main career page 

16) Education Trust – Chief Development Officer – $200k-$225k – search managed by Isaacson, Miller 

17) Exelon – Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications – $132k-$181k

18-20) EWTN News/Catholic News Agency

• Political Correspondent
• Digital Media Specialist
• more production, editor & support roles available

21) Fox News – Politics Editor 

22) Frost Brown Todd – Director of Marketing & Communications – $190k-$215k – DC, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Louisville or Nashville – see also main career page 

23) Georgetown University – Director of Outreach supporting the Huntington's Disease Care, Education, & Research Center – $47k-$87k

24-25) Girl Scouts of the USA – New York – see also main career page

• Manager, Issues Communications – $80k-$100k
• Manager, Major Gifts – $61k-$100k

26) Hailstone Communications – Vice President for Public Relations & Communications – $150k+ –labor union client focus – remote-based

27-32) Highwire – DC, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Miami, New Haven, Philadelphia, or Raleigh, except as otherwise noted – see also main career page

• Vice President, Content
• Vice President, Integrated Marketing
• Vice President, Health PR
• Account Director, B2B Technology/Cybersecurity/Financial Services
• Vice President, Cybersecurity/Financial Services PR
• Insights Analyst – DC, Baltimore, Richmond, Philadelphia or New Haven

33) Howard University – Director of Annual Giving – $115k-$121k

34-35) Humane World for Animals

• Media Relations Coordinator – $21-$29/hr
• Media Relations Intern – Fall 2025 – $18/hr – remote-based

36) International Republican Institute – External Affairs & Communications Manager – $70k-$105k – see also main career page 

37) LMI – Strategic Communications Analyst – $67k-$116k – see also main career page 

38) Mercy Corps – Social Media Coordinator – Portland, OR or remote-based

39) Minnesota DFL Senate Caucus – Campaigns Director (pdf) – $100k – MN-based, of course – this is where we found it 

40) Montgomery County Parks – Assistant Director for Advancement supporting Brookside Gardens – $73k-$132k – apply by Sept. 8

41) Mystery asset management group – Communications Director – $90k – search managed by the Ford Agency 

42) National Automobile Dealers Association – Director, Legislative Affairs – $155k-$175k

43-44) National Multi-Family Housing Council

• Lobbyist/Government Affairs Professional
• PAC Lead

45) National Society of Professional Engineers – Communications Associate – $65k

46) Novartis – Manager, Policy Communications – $98k-$183k

47) POLITICO – White House Reporter 

48) Small Business Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – temporary/on-call position supporting local disaster recovery for the 2025 hurricane season – $73k-$96k – apply by Sept. 5

49-51) Smithsonian Institution

• Public Affairs Specialist, National Museum of Asian Art – $84k-$109k – apply by Aug. 27
• Assistant Digital Editor, Science & Innovation (pdf) for Smithsonian Magazine – $60k-$65k – apply by Aug. 28
• Donor Relations Specialist, National Air & Space Museum – $120k-$156k – apply by Aug. 29

52) Wall Street Journal – DC Deputy Coverage Chief – $210k-$250k

53-54) Washington Post

• Opinions Newsletter Strategy Editor – $85k-$127k
• Justice & Immigration Editor – $154k-$256k – apply by Sept. 2 for priority consideration

55) Wilderness Society – Senior Research Analyst, Giving & Impact – $80k-$92k – apply by Aug. 31

56) … and finally: we hope you ultimately top the leader board in the Augusta National Golf Club’s search for a Director, Community Development with significant experience developing, organizing, and executing community relations programs, initiatives, campaigns & events – Augusta, GA – see also main career page

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Best wishes for enjoying these particularly pleasant August days & the weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. And don't forget that DC Jazzfest kicks off on the DC Wharf starting tomorrow (Aug. 27) through Sunday.

Keep at It!

Hello Friday job-search enthusiasts! This is that time of year where we usually exhort you to amp up your job search & application efforts while other folks are thinking about impending cookouts or are in I'll-get-back-to-it-after-Labor-Day mode. But, if you're here, you probably already know that. And there are some great & fresh jobs out there!

Enjoy the browsing & we'll have more next week (and maybe you can dial it back a little then).

1) The Philanthropy Roundtable is seeking a Senior Vice President, Public Affairs with 15+ years of relevant experience that showcase a deep knowledge of policy, government affairs & philanthropic ecosystems – $185k-$200k – search managed by Talent Market

2) The Partnership for Public Service is recruiting for a Graphic Design Associate with at least one year of professional/intern creative experience & understanding of WordPress CMS – $50k-$52k – see also main career page

3) AFL-CIO – Video Producer – $99k

4) The Atlantic – Deputy Editor/Producer, Video Podcasts – $140k-$180k – DC or New York

5) British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, Cyber, Digital & Tech – $87k – New York – apply by Sept. 3

6-10) Capitol Hill

• Secretary of the Senate – Morning Business Coordinator – $59k-$92k – apply by Aug. 25
• Senate Sergeant at Arms – Communications Specialist – $82k-$147k – apply by Aug. 27
• Office of the House CAO – Communications Manager – $107k-$121k – apply by Sept. 2
• subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin
• Senate Employment Bulletin

11-16) Cato Institute

• Director of Government Affairs, Domestic Economic Policy – $115k-$150k
• Director of Government Affairs - Constitution & Law – $110k-$140k
• Director of Editorial Services – $100k-$130k – search managed by Talent Market
• Trade Policy Analyst – $72k-$80k
• Research Associate, Foreign & Defense Policy – $52k
• Research Associate supporting Libertarianism.org – $52k

17) Cayuse Holdings – Digital & Strategic Communications Advisor supporting the State Dept. Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs – $50-$88/hr

18-19) Center for Reproductive Rights – see also main career page

• Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy – $245k
• Senior Director of Leadership Giving – $245k – New York

) Citi – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $170k-$130k – apply by Aug. 26

20) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute – Director, Communications & Public Affairs – $105k-$120k – see also main career page

21-22) Corus International – see also main career page

• Director of Development – $102k-$154k
• Senior Donor Advisor/Major Gift Officer – $82k-$122k

23) Cruise Line International Association – Maritime Policy Coordinator – $70k-$80k – see also main career page 

24-25) C-SPAN

• Studio Technician – freelance role – $25-$35/hr
• Interns – Spring 2026

26) Farm Credit Bank of Texas – Associate Director, Government Relations – DC-based – see also main career page 

27) Georgetown University – Events Associate, School of Public Policy – $44k-$73k edit: appears to have been filled/removed

28) Greenlight America – Communications Associate – $50k-$70k

29) Green Party of the U.S. – Digital Media Coordinator – part-time – $20/hr – remote-based

30-31) Heritage Foundation

• Senior Associate, Partnerships – $67k-$79k
• Outreach Coordinator – $55k-$60k

32) International Rescue Committee – Associate Director, Major Giving East/DMV – $133k-$131k

33) League of Conservation Voters – Operations Associate supporting GiveGreen – $59k-$74k – apply by Sept. 1

34) Mystery global communications agency – Digital Account Manager, Pharma – contract role – $47-$53/hr – DC or NYC metro areas – search managed by Profiles

35) Mystery think tank & media research org. focusing on the Middle East – Web Content Specialist – $60k-$80k – search managed by Sparks Group 

36) National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Director, Regional Marketing & Communications – $90k-$100k – remote-based

37) National Organization for Rare Disorders – Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy – $175k-$250k – see also main career page 

38-39) National Low Income Housing Coalition (scroll to find)

• Senior Advisor for Public Policy – $126k-$140k
• Housing Advocacy Coordinator – $67k-$78k

40) Pew Charitable Trusts – Public Policy Support Associate, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals – $63k-$71k – apply by Sept. 5

41) RH Strategic – PR & Media Relations Expert – $50k-$120k – see also main career page 

42) Signal Financial Federal Credit Union – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – $130k-$150k

43) Sierra Club – Climate Campaign Representative, Maryland Chapter – $65k-$75k

44) Solar Energy Industries Association – Interns: Communications – Congressional Affairs – Business Development – Video Production – late-Sept. thru mid-Dec. 2025 – $18/hr

45) University of Maryland Global Campus –  Director Strategic Communications – $115k-$125 – Adelphi, MD

46-47) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Deputy Director of Government Relations – $90k-$120k
• Communications Assistant – $42k-$46k

48) Voto Latino – Deputy Communications Director – $75k-$80k – Spanish proficiency a plus

49-50) Washington Post

• Supreme Court Reporter – $122k-$204k – apply by Sept. 2
• Event Coordinator – $55k-$83k

51-52) … and finally: Creator/influencer marketing campaign cabal Urban Legend counts this Instagram star as part the executive team – Old Town Alexandria location – see also main career page

• Client Strategy Director, Advocacy
• Campaign Strategy Coordinator

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Best wishes for a glorious weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Here's a few ideas to level up further:

• Arena Stage Community Day – 6th Street SW DC – Aug. 23
• Around the World Cultural Food Festival – Old Town Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 23
• Rock the Ship Day Party – Shipgarten/Tyson’s Corner, Va. – Aug. 23
• 10th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival – Virginia Beach – Aug. 23

Broadcasters, Pilots, Doctors & REALTORS

Hello Monday! Lots of great jobs, so keep at it. You can ease up the throttle (a little) next week, OK?

Thursday update: our preferred cadence of posting every Monday & Thursday gets derailed this week; see you Friday.

Tuesday update: we just stumbled on to this Executive Assistant role supporting the the Senior VP for External Relations at the University of Virginia noting that application review will begin after today, Aug. 19 – $75k-$85k – Charlottesville, Va.

1) The Virginia Railway Express is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead efforts to sustain & grow VRE’s ridership, provide world-class customer service, deliver exceptional overall management for the agency, and ensure safety & security on & off the tracks – search managed by KA Partners 

2-3) New opportunities with America Votes – searches managed by Grossman Solutions

• Deputy Executive Director, Network & Partnerships – 12+ years of professional experience required, including at least 7 years in leadership & management of senior leaders – $180k-$200k
• Deputy Campaigns Director, WEST – $150k – 10+ years of professional experience required, including at least 5 years in leadership & management of senior leaders – remote-based in Western region

4-5) Two roles from the National Association of Broadcasters – see also main career page

• Director, External Affairs – $130k-$150k – 5-8+ years of related experience and the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear & concise communications desired
• Marketing & Media Partnership Intern – Sept.-Dec. 2025 term – $17/hr

6-8) Crosscut Strategies has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:

• Director – $100k-$125k – 7+ years relevant experience required
• Strategic Communications Manager – $80k-$100k – 5+ years relevant experience required
• Associate – $50k-$55k – 1-2 years relevant experience required

8-9) Malaria No More is in search mode for:

• Senior Manager/Manager, Media & Communications – $100k-$145k – 7 years of experience in media relations, communications, or journalism desired – can be remote-based; DC-area candidates preferred
• Communications Intern – $18-$20/hr – strong writing & editing skills, with experience creating content for nonprofits, global health, or digital platforms desired.

10-11) Air Line Pilots Association, International

• Senior Legislative Representative – $144k-$206k
• Field Communications Specialist – $79k-$113k – Chicago, IL

12-14) American University

• Senior Director of Development, School of Communications – $120k-$140k
• Director of Development, College of Arts & Sciences – $100k-$120k
• Director of Development, School of Education & College of Arts & Sciences – $100k-$120k

15) Amgen – Director, Corporate Affairs/Global Media Relations – $183k-$221k

16) Arlington Food Assistance Center – Marketing & Communications Manager – $60k

17-18) The Atlantic – DC or New York

• Deputy Editor/Producer, Podcasts – $140k-$180k
• Assistant Editor – $69k-$75k

19) BAE Systems – Director, Government Relations – $169k-$288k

20) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Senior Communications Officer, Content – one-year term – $185k-$277k – apply by Sept. 1

21) Brand USA – Public Affairs Manager – $74k-$111k – see also main career page 

22) Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation – Program Coordinator, Coolidge Speech & Debate – $50k-$65k – DC or Plymouth, VT – search managed by Talent Market 

23) Campbell’s Soup – Government Affairs Manager – $117k-$169k

24-25) Doctors Without Borders

• Humanitarian Policy Advisor – temporary through Feb. 2026 – $101k-$152k
• Senior Communications Manager, Global Health – $124k-$186k – New York

26-28) FTI Consulting

• Director, Public Affairs/Industrials – $102K-$202K
• Director, Public Affairs/ Healthcare & Life Sciences – $102K-$202K – DC or New York
• Director, Corporate Reputation/Healthcare & Life Sciences – $102K-$202K – DC, New York or Chicago

29-31) George Mason University

• Senior Communications Specialist, Human Resources – apply by Aug. 25
• Senior Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship – apply by Aug. 25
• Associate Director of Development, College of Humanities & Social Science – apply by Aug. 21

32) Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School – Director of Communications – $90k-$120k – see also main career page 

33-34) Google

• Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, Google Cloud – $182k-$249k
• Senior Associate, Government Affairs & Public Policy/U.S. Policy Campaigns – $113k-$162k

35) JPMorganChase – Vice President, Federal Government Relations – $137k-$210k

36) J Street – Communications Assistant – $55k-$60k

37) MARA Holdings – Government Relations & Policy Associate 

38-39) Middle East Institute – see also main career page

• Associate Director of Individual Giving – $80k-$110k
• Library Assistant – part-time – $25-$30/hr

40) Montgomery County Council – Legislative Aide – $62k-$98k – apply by Aug. 22 

41) Mystery Arlington-based association – Marketing Project Manager – mid-Sept. though mid-Dec. 2025 – $50-$60/hr – proven expertise w/ Microsoft Planner required – search managed by McKinley Marketing Partners 

42) Mystery DC law firm – Legislative Practice Assistant – $60k-$80k – search managed by Palmer Legal Staffing 

43) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine – Associate Director of Development, NAE – $88k-$121k – see also main career page 

44) National Association of REALTORS – Communication Coordinator – $60k-$75k

45) National Restaurant Association – Director of Executive Communications 

46) Partnership for Public Service – Director of Government Affairs – $125k-$160k – see also main career page

47-49) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Energy Modernization Officer, State Campaigns – $110k-$123k – apply by Aug. 29
• Energy Modernization Associate – $63k-$71k – apply by Aug. 27
• Senior Associate, Conference & Event Services – $78k-$87k

50) PPL Services Corporation – Senior Federal Affairs Specialist

51) POLITICO – Deputy Technology Editor 

52) Resources for the Future – Editorial Intern – Fall 2025 – $18-$24/hr – see also main career page 

53) RieLes Group – Public Health Communications Specialist – see also main career page 

54) Veeva Systems – Public Policy Strategist, Clinical Trials – 4100k-$175k

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After the Dog Days

Hello Thursday into-your-weekend job-seekers! Lots of great jobs out there for folks like you who are still grinding in the post-Dog-Days shank of August. 

1) Women’s health company Organon is seeking an Associate Director of U.S. Government Affairs with 8+ years of experience in managing government affairs issues 7 activities related to health care policy including significant work on biopharmaceutical issues – $138k-$234k

2) Northwestern Mutual has shared this fresh call for a Vice President, Federal Relations with 10+ years of public policy experience, including senior-level responsibilities in the legislative or executive branch., along with a proven track record of successfully driving significant public policy outcomes – $167k-$310k

3) Alex Padilla seeks to hire a communications staffer to serve as a half-time Political Digital Director for the Alex Padilla for Senate campaign and a half-time Creative Director for the Office of Senator Alex Padilla – candidates must have experience with creative content development for social media, or similar background (e.g. in video editing, graphic design, photography, etc.) & be able to succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. 

4) The Jordan for Maine U.S. Senate campaign is in search more for a Video Director with 1-2 years of experience filming, editing & producing videos; campaign or issue-based experience preferred – $5,000-$5,500/mo – Bath, ME

5) Action Against Hunger – Institutional Development Associate – $50k-$53k – DC or New York

6) Advanced Micro Devices – Government Relations Manager – $137k-$205k

7) American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine – Government Relations & Health Affairs Manager – $76k-$86k

8) American Council on Renewable Energy – Communications Manager – $70k-$80k – see also main career page 

9) Bentley Systems – U.S. Director of State & Local Government Relations – see also main career page 

10) Bread for the World – Deputy Director, State and Next Gen Organizing (pdf) – $94k-$100k – see also main career page 

11-12) Burson

• Senior Account Exec, Health & Wellness – $40k-$85k
• Account Exec, Health & Wellness – $35k-$75k

13) Chevo Consulting – Strategic Communications Manager – $110k-$130k – see also main career page 

14) Communications Shop – Content Creator 

15) Consumer Brands Association – Director, State Regulatory Affairs – see also main career page 

16) Council on American-Islamic Relations – Strategic Campaign Director – $83k

17) CNN – Supervising Producer supporting State of the Union and Inside Politics Weekend – $119k-$221k

18-19) DC Public Schools

• Deputy Chief, Communications – $154k-$162k
• External Affairs Coordinator – $73k-$84k

20) Democracy: A Journal of Ideas – Assistant Editor – $60k-$65k

21) DHS/ICE – Public Affairs Specialist – $88k-$171k – multiple roles in DC & other major cities – apply by Aug. 22

22-23) FirstEnergy – see also main career page

• PAC Consultant
• Senior Advisor, Federal Regulatory Affairs

24) Gray Media – Multimedia Journalist, DC Bureau – $85k-$90k – M-F; early morning shift – see also main career page 

25) Institute of Makers of Explosives – Director of Communications & Marketing – to $125k

26) League of Conservation Voters – Vice President, Campaigns – $145k-$197k – apply by Aug. 29

27) Mystery DC law firm – Communications Specialist, DC Government Affairs Practice – $74k-$84k – search managed by Hawthorne Lane 

28) Mystery mission-driven nonprofit – Development Coordinator – $21-$24/hr – search managed by LHH 

29-32) National Wildlife Federation – see also main career page

• Senior Director of Marketing & Engagement, Ranger Rick Brands – $100k-$120k
• Email Marketing Specialist, Ranger Rick Brands – $62k-$68k
• Campaign Coordinator, Offshore Wind Energy – $55k-$60k
• Storytelling Fellow, Offshore Wind Energy – 11-month term – $25/hr

33-34) Natural Resources Defense Council

• Director of Development, Action Fund – $145k-$170k
• New York Director of Government Affairs – $150k-$170k – Albany, NY

35) The New Republic – Breaking News Editor – temporary position that will provide backup editorial support, lasting between 1-2 weeks, a few times throughout the year – $1,400/wk

36-37) Novo Nordisk

• Senior Director, Public Affairs – $250k-$317k
• Director, Public Affairs/Tax Trade & Intellectual Property – $200k-$259k

38) Smith Bucklin – Coordinator, Marketing & Communication Services – DC or Chicago, IL

39) Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Specialist, National Museum of the American Latino – $84k-$109k – apply by Aug. 20

40) Tech Coalition – Communications Specialist – $60k-$70k – see also main career page 

41-42) TLG – see also main career page

• Director/Senior Director
• Communications Associate/Senior Associate

43) U.S. News & World Report – Senior Newsletter Marketing Manager  

44) Visa – Senior Director, North America Public Affairs & Brand Communications – $169k-$250k

45-46) Washington Post

• Opinion Journalist – $109k-$182k – apply by Aug. 27
• Deputy Opinion Editor, Multimedia – $172k-$320k – apply by Aug. 27

47-48) Welcoming Neighbors Network – remote-based

• Communications Hub Press Secretary – $95k-$115k – apply by Aug. 26
• Communications Associate – $65k-$80k – apply by Aug. 26

49) … and finally: Are you aware of the private office allowance pay-bump mechanism?  Our pals at the British Embassy add a 15% allowance to the $66k pay grade for this this Diary Secretary/Scheduler gig – apply by Aug. 19

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Best wishes for a lovely late-summer (sob!) weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Here's some early festival-season happenings to fuel it:

• Arlington County Fair – Arlington, Va. – Aug. 13-17
• Chuck Brown Day – Fort Dupont Park, SE DC – Aug. 16
• Port to Port Beer Festival – Port City Brewing, Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 16 (this sold out the day before last year; tix still available as of Thursday a.m.)
• Del Ray Bands & Brews Bar Crawl – Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 16

London (City of/Corporation) Calling

Welcome back to your job-search week! If you're a morning-coffee-needing PR pro, be sure to make it all the way through to our "... and finally:" listings.

Tuesday update: we just stumbled onto this External Relations Consultant role with the Inter-American Development Bank noting an Aug. 14 "posting end date" – which might even mean apply by Aug. 13; in any event, move fast – proficiency in Spanish required; French or Portuguese a plus.

1) We. is in search mode for an Account Exec with 2-3 years of experience in PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or in public affairs work; background helping develop integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches & social media content highly desirable – $60k-$68k – see also main career page 

2) The City of London Corporation, representing the UK as a global financial center, is establishing a permanent presence in the U.S. & seeking a DC-based Managing Director, U.S. to helm the effort –proven track record in a high-level role within business, government, or a regulatory authority in the US, ideally with UK exposure desired, along with a strong understanding of the U.S. financial services regulatory landscape and trade policy, with working knowledge of the UK FPS ecosystem and cross-border business models – search managed by Korn Ferry  

3) Third Way has shared their call for a Graphic Designer with 2+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, and ability to turn complex ideas and data into compelling visual content, such as charts, infographics, slide decks & other visuals – $65k-$80k

4) 340B Health – Communications Coordinator – $56k-$65k

5) Amentum – Director of Business Group Marketing & Communications 

6) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Director, Congressional Engagement & Strategy – $125-$135k – see also main career page 

7) American University – Director of Development supporting the Investigative Reporting Workshop – part-time – $38-$42/hr

8-9) Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (scroll to find)

• Manager, Marketing & Communications
• Manager, Web Content & Analytics

10) Ballot Initiative Strategy Center – Senior Manager, Policy & Legal Advocacy – $82k-$87k

11) Benjamin Rush Institute – Director – $115k-$125k – organization focused on protecting the doctor-patient relationship and upholding medical freedom – search managed by Talent Market 

12-13) BNY Mellon

• Senior Vice President, Government Relations – $116k-$220k
• Vice President, Markets & Policy Analysis – $83k-$175k – DC, New York or Pittsburgh

14) Capital One – Senior Manager, Corporate Communications – McLean, Va., Richmond or New York – $140k-$192k

15) Center for Budget & Policy Priorities – Operations & Events Assistant – $55k-$62k

16) Comcast – Executive Director, Legislative Affairs – $200k-$301k

17) DC Office of Planning – Food Policy Analyst – $92k-$118k – apply by Aug. 21

18) The Economist Group – Paid Social Media Manager – $75k-$126k – DC or New York

19) End Citizens United – Press Assistant – $52k-$60k

20) Feeding America – Director, Network Advocacy – $131k-136k

21) Free Press – Senior Director of Marketing & Communications – $130k – apply by Aug. 13 – see also main career page 

22-23) FleishmanHillard

• Vice President, Healthcare Communications – $77k-$175k – DC, New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas or Austin
• Interns: Digital Paid Media and Social & Digital – Fall 2025 – $17-$20/hr – apply by Sept. 12

25) General Dynamics Information Technology – Communications Specialist Advisor supporting the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office – $105k-$138k – Secret clearance required

25-26) Georgetown University

• Engagement Specialist supporting the Massive Data Institute at the School of Public Policy – $54k-$100k
• Operations & Communications Specialist, Law School – $21-$35/hr

27) Home Care Association of America – Director, Government Relations – $90k-$100k

28) The Joint Commission – Associate Director, State Relations – healthcare accreditation organization – see also main career page 

29) Johnson & Johnson – Director, Pharmaceuticals/Federal Affairs – $146k-$251k – apply by Aug. 14 

30) Legal Aid DC – Director of Policy Advocacy – $117k-$123k

31) Lumen – Director of Public Affairs Communications – $149k-$218k

32) Media Research Center – Major Gift Officer 

33) Middle East Institute – Multimedia & Digital Operations Manager – $75k-$95k

34) Mystery nonprofit focused on academic nursing & healthcare education – Government Affairs & Policy Manager (scroll to find) – $75k-$85k – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

35) Mystery social media marking agency – Social Media Manager – freelance/part-time – $40-$45/hr – search managed by Creative Circle 

36) Mystery trade association – Director of Tech Policy – $115k-$130k – search managed by the Ford Agency 

37) National Alliance on Mental Illness – Manager, Media Relations – $65k-$70k

38-40) Nature Conservancy

• Managing Director, Corporate Engagement – $263k-$325k – Arlington, Va. or London, UK
• Renewable Energy Advisor – $82k-$120k – remote-based
• Government Relations Policy Manager – $63k-$67k – remote-based in South Carolina

41) Pew Research Center – Research Assistant, News & Information – $59k

42) Rolls Royce – Vice President, Defense Communications – $153k-$249k – apply by Aug. 21

43) Save the Children – Senior Director, Social Media – $108k-$121k – DC or Fairfield, CT

44) Serco – Public Policy & Strategic Engagement Lead supporting the U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine 

45-46) Sinclair Broadcasting

• Assistant News Director, WJLA
• Content Creator

47) UN High Commissioner on Refugees – Senior External Relations Officer – apply by Aug. 22

48-49) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, UVA Health
• Director of Digital Strategy, Athletics

50) U.S. Aging – Communications Assistant – $44k-$50k

51-52) World Relief – Towson, MD

• Community Experience Specialist – $57k-$61K
• additional fundraising/development opportunities (scroll to find)

53-55) … and finally: branding, marketing & communications agency cabal Pinkston boasts an on-site Airstream kitchen & speakeasy that they're looking to augment with a part-time Barista to caffeinate the team during the morning hours (a Barista gig without weekend hours & a relatively leisurely 8:00am start time sounds like a rare bird to us). Pinkston is also recruiting for: 

• Director, Healthcare Communications
• PR Senior Account Manager, Financial Services

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1) Duke Energy is seeking a Director of Public Affairs & Federal Communications with 10+ years’   experience in the energy sector and public affairs, government affairs or public policy matters, as well as a background working with the media, including on-the-record and on-camera, developing news releases and media messages, and maintaining relationships with reporters – $179-$190k – apply by Aug. 13

2) Youth writing & publishing center 826DC is recruiting for a Senior Manager/Director, External Affairs with 2-5+ years of relevant experience with preference for a background working in communications, marketing and development at a non-profit– $58k-$77k – see also main career page

3-4) New opportunities with the National Park Foundation – see also main career page

• Manager, Government Relations – $75k-$85k
• Government Relations Coordinator – one-year term – $65k-$70k

5) Cargill has a fresh call for a Senior Manager, U.S. Government Relations with 4+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs; Capitol Hill or trade association background preferred, along with strong understanding of food, agricultural, or supply-chain policy – $115k-$150k

6) Amazon – Principal, AWS Global AI Public Policy – $148k-$245k – Arlington, Va. or Seattle

7) American College of Cardiology – Marketing & Communications Associate – see also main career page 

8-9) American University

• Communications Specialist – $65k-$75k
• Associate Director of Annual Giving, WAMU – $85k-$95k

10) Americorps/National Park Service – Public Affairs Fellow, National Capital Region – one-year term starting in Oct. 2025 – $900/wk + education award – apply by Aug. 25

11) Arnold & Porter – Media Relations Manager – $125k-$175k – DC or New York

12) British Embassy – Head of Digital – $85k – apply by Aug. 18

13) Brookings Institution – Media Relations & Outreach Manager – $66k-$87k

14) Children’s National Hospital – Assistant Director of Development, Employee & Annual Giving – $57k-$95k

15) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – DC Organizing Internship (pdf) – Fall 2025 – $25/hr – apply by Aug. 8 

16) Episcopal Relief & Development – Faith & Community Engagement (pdf) – $190k-$195k – New York or remote-based – see also main career page 

17) ExxonMobil – Media Relations Advisor – $130k-$300k

18) Freddie Mac – Strategic Communications Professional – $84k-$126k

19) Georgetown University – Communications Manager supporting the Beeck Center for Social Impact – apply by Sept. 2

20) German Marshall Fund of the U.S. – Digital Communications Manager – $63k-$75k

21) Global Refuge – Director for Digital Marketing & Donor Strategy – $98k-$115k – see also main career page

22) Hudson Institute – Intern Program Manager – $56k-$62k

23) Integer Technologies – External Affairs Manager – see also main career page 

24) International Campaign for Tibet – Communications Intern 

25) Islamic Relief USA – Events Coordinator – $60k

26) Marriott International – Public Policy & Community Engagement Coordinator – $26-$42/hr

27) Montgomery College – Community Engagement Specialist – $28-$37/hr

28) Mystery asset management company – Communications Director – $90k+ – search managed by the Ford Agency 

29) Mystery employer – Political Director – $165k-$210k – search managed by Korn Ferry

30-32) National Association of Manufacturers

• Director, Government Relations – $104k-$140k
• Digital Content Editor – $75k-$82k
• Strategic Communications Associate – $57k-$68k

33) Northern Virginia Community College – Editor-in-Chief/Publications Manager – to $100k – apply by Aug. 10 

34) Strategic Management Services – Healthcare Regulatory Analyst – $65k-$70k

35) One Acre Fund – Director, Major & Principal Gifts – remote-based – apply by Aug. 10 

36) Oxfam USA – Campaign Advisor – $80k-$85k

37) PAC Outsourcing – Political Compliance Manager (scroll to find)

38-39) Parkinson’s Foundation 

• Senior Director/Associate Vice President of Federal Public Policy – $120k-$170k
• Senior Director/Associate Vice President of State Public Policy – $120k-$170k

40-43) Smithsonian Institution

• Government Relations Specialist – $120k-$156k – apply by Aug. 11
• Digital Engagement Specialist – $84k-$109k – apply by Aug. 24; subject to early closure
• Public Affairs Specialist, National Museum of Asian Art – $84k-$109k – apply by Aug. 27
• Donor Relations Specialist, National Air & Space Museum – $120k-$156k – apply by Aug. 29

44) TransUnion – Senior Government Relations Advisor – $142k-$237k

45) United Nations Foundation – Senior Advocacy & Communications Manager, Global Health – $95k-$110k

) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Manager, Americas – $73k-$82k

47) U.S. Pharmacopeia – External Affairs Senior Director, Biologics – $174k-$223k – see also main career page 

48) Vulcan Materials Company – Community & Government Relations Manager 

49-50) WilmerHale – see also main career page

• Public Relations & Communications Manager – $139k-$174k – see also main career page
• Public Relations Coordinator – $69k-$87k

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