August is the Best Month

We'll brook no dissent to our belief that August is the King of the Months. Feel free to disagree in the comments, which we've briefly opened up  to allow anonymous & un-moderated replies (which we'll soon regret, no doubt).

Here's a hefty 60-job set the celebrate our beloved August.

1) Ambitious & must-read global-scope news platform Semafor is seeking a Head of Communications with 10+ years of experience in communications & deep knowledge of the global media landscape – $200k-$275k – DC or New York

2) Enterprise Community Partners is recruiting for a Senior Communications Director with 10+ years’ experience in designing & executing comprehensive communications strategies to support their Community Development division; background in affordable housing, real estate, or local government a plus – $145k-$155k

3-4) Opportunities with Spirit of America, a group working to channel private donations & independent capabilities to meet international needs identified by service members and diplomat – see also main career page & this recent article showcasing their work

• Vice President, Communications – $200k-$245k
• Senior Development Officer – $150k-$200k – Arlington, Va., New York, Dallas or San Francisco

5-6) AARP

• Editor, State News – $108k-$120k
• Staff Writer/Editor – $90k-$100k

7) Amazon Conservation Association – Communications & Marketing Specialist – knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese a plus – apply by Aug. 11 – see also main career page 

8) Americans for Prosperity – Political Research Director 

9-10) American University

• Director of Strategic Internal Communications & Engagement – $115k-$125k
• Associate Director of Annual Giving, WAMU

11-12) Appian Corp. – see also main career page

• Senior Manager, Global Communications
• Global Organic Social Media Manager

13) Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Digital Engagement Associate – $70k-$85k

14-16) Baltimore Public Media/WYPR & WTMD – Baltimore, MD 

• Maryland State Government & Politics Reporter – $65k-$75k
• Producer – $65k-$75k
• Director of Development – $110k-$130k

17) CARE – Media & Communications Manager – $89k-$103k

18-19) Center for American Progress

• Executive Vice President, Communications & Strategy – $220k-$260k
• Research Assistant, Inclusive Economy – $54k-$62k

20-21) Center for Biological Diversity – see also main career page

• Media Specialist – $65k-$75k – DC, Oakland, Tucson, Portland, Asheville, NC or remote-based
• Law Clerk, Government Affairs – Fall 2025 – $18/hr – for current 2L, 3L or LLM candidate

22) Center for Law and Social Policy – Director of Legislative Affairs – $150k-$160k

23) Center for New Liberalism – Advocacy & Policy Fellow – Fall 2025 – $18/hr

24) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Congressional & Government Affairs Intern and Communications Intern – Fall 2025 – $18-$20/hr – additional specialties available (scroll to find)

25) Center for the National Interest – Editorial Intern 

26) Clinton Foundation – Communications Manager – $75k-$85k – New York

27) Coptic Orphans – Senior Writer – Arabic language skills highly desirable

28) DDC Public Affairs – Account Supervisor – $113k-$115k

29) Doctors Without Borders – Global Health Analysis & Policy Specialist – $88k-$133k – DC or New York

30) eBay – Senior Manager, Corporate Communications – DC or San Jose, CA

31-32) Families USA

• Senior Director of Communications – $160k-$170k
• Interns – Fall 2025

33) Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. – Deputy Director, Office of Legislative Affairs – $275k-$310k – apply by Aug. 6

34) Edelman PR – Account Exec, Brand – $55k-$65k – financial services client

35) Evidence Action – Director, Growth Communications – $155k-$165k – see also main career page 

36) Georgetown University – Assistant Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – $54k-$100k

37) Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation – Director of Marketing & Communications – $100k-$120k – see also main career page

38-39) Medstar Health – Columbia, MA

• Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs for DC – $195k-$263k
• Public Relations Manager – $80k-$152k

40) Mystery employer – Campaign Finance Compliance Associate – $65k-$75k – search managed by Beacon Hill 

41) Mystery employer – Production Designer – 3-month contract to start – $35-$40/hr – print/digital/multimedia – search managed by Cella 

42) National Audubon Society – Development Manager – $82k-$103k – DC, New York, or Chicago preferred

43) National Council on Problem Gambling – Executive Director (pdf) – $200k-$250k – search managed by Vetted Solutions 

44) National Health Law Program – Executive Director – $270k-$290k – search managed by Isaacson, Miller 

45-46) NBC News

• Director, National Security/MSNBC Newsgathering – $175k-$200k
• Director, Legal Affairs/MSNBC Newsgathering – $175k-$200k

47-48) New America (scroll to find)

• Digital Marketing Manager – $80k-$90k
• Director of Development - $133k-150k

49) OpenSecrets – Researcher – $45k-$47k – fully remote – formerly known as Center for Responsive Politics

50) Pacific Legal Foundation – Case Publicist – Arlington, Va; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Sacramento, CA or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

51) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America – Advocacy & Strategic Alliances Intern – Fall 2025 – $25-$35/hr

52) Reproductive Freedom for All – Communications Director – $135k-$150k

53-54) Sol Systems – see also main career page

• Director of Policy
• Marketing & Communications Manager

55-56) United Way

• Director, Corporate Partnerships – $80k-$129k – United Way, National Capital Area 
• Development Specialist – $68k-$75k – United Way Worldwide

57) U.S. Green Building Council – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – $165k-$190k – see also main career page 

58) World Wildlife Fund – Policy & Government Affairs Intern – Fall 2025 – must be able to receive academic course credit

59) … and finally: this Regional Pay & Benefits Manager gig with our friends at the British Embassy is obvs outside the usual scope of DCPA+CJ, but perhaps one of you know someone with strong ADP payroll & Excel skills who needs a new workday home – $25/hr – apply by Aug. 21

60) … and finally, part 2: point-of-order people & rigorous procedure enthusiasts are encouraged to check out this Executive Director role guiding the National Associations of Parliamentarians – $75k-$85k – 7-10 years’ association management or relevant professional experience and ability to bring new ideas & fresh perspective to the organization’s leadership desired – Independence, MO – need a local parliamentarian to get your HOA or club proceedings in order? Find one in their database of registered parliamentarians – or better yet, parry & party w/ the parliamentarian community at their 45th biennial conclave in Phoenix later this month.