Positive Thinking

The crummy shutdown looks like it's wrapping up, the Caps snapped an irksome losing string, and the weekend isn't far off. So be positive, snag your next job, and don't give much thought to our cynical take on #45 below.

1) The University of Maryland Global Campus is recruiting for a Public Relations Manager with 5-7 years of continuous experience with a PR agency and/or an in-house communications team in a matrixed organization; familiarity with Meltwater, Cision, Sprout Social, other media relations and/or social media management software a plus – $90k-$100k

2-4) Fresh opportunities with the Interfaith Alliance – see also main career page

• Director of Affiliate Partnerships (pdf) – $90k-$110k
• Program Operations Associate (pdf) – $70k-$90k
• Operations &Fundraising Assistant (pdf) – $55k-$70k

5) American Heart Association – Senior State Government Relations Lead – $100k-$110k

6) Association of American Railroads – Director of Public Affairs (scroll to find) – $130k-$150k

7) AstraZeneca – Director, Global Media Relations – $144k-$216k – apply by Nov. 24

8) BAE Systems – Director, Communications – $135k-$230k

9) Bloomberg BNA – Deputy News Team Lead, Congressional Policy 

10) California Life Sciences Association – Senior Director, Public Policy – $130k-$160k – DC-based – see also main career page

11) Center for Reproductive Rights – Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy – $245k – search managed by Chaloner

12) Children’s National Hospital – Senior Executive Communications Specialist – $93k-$155k

13) Cohn Communications – Membership, Marketing & Events Coordinator – $47k-$52k

14) BridgeBio – Director, Government Affairs – $215k-$270k – see also main career page 

15) DC Bar Foundation – Director of Communications – $160k-$173k

16) Duke Energy – Government Affairs Scheduler & Executive Liaison – $100k-$120k – apply by Nov. 18 

17) Georgetown University – Director of Development, School of Foreign Service – $66k-$126k

18) Healthcare Distribution Alliance – Director of Policy – $122k-$150k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

19-20) International Fresh Produce Association – see also main career page

• Vice President, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs
• Government Relations Coordinator

21) Institute for Women’s Policy Research – Communications Manager – $69k-$87k – apply by Nov. 14; noon ET – see also main career page 

22) Invariant – Senior Communications Manager – $125k-$165k – food & agriculture focus – see also main career page 

23-24) J Street

• Political Affairs Manager – $57k-$67k
• Event Coordinator – $55k-$60k

25) Molson Coors – Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $142k-$187k

26) Mystery environmental nonprofit group – Graphic Designer (scroll to find) – temporary through March 2026 – $28/hr – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

27-28) NAFSA/Association of International Educators

• Associate Director, Public Policy & Media Relations – $67k
• Social Media & Content Specialist – $65k

29) National Pest Management Association – Public Policy Manager – $75k-$85k

30) Oceana – Communications Director – $115k-$130k – apply by Nov. 21

31) Prince George’s County Health Dept. – Public Information Officer – $62k-$131k – apply by Nov. 19

32-33) Rainforest Trust – see also main career page

• Publications Writer & Editor – $65k-$75k – remote-based 
• Planned Giving Contractor (pdf) – part-time/contractor status – apply by Dec. 5

34) Resources for the Future – Editorial Intern – full-time, starting Jan. 2026 – $18-$23/hr

35) Tax Foundation Europe – Head of Policy – Brussels, Belgium

36) Truck Renting & Leasing Association – Manager of Government Relations 

37-39) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Vice President, Marketing – $173k-$225k
• Senior Events Manager – $81k-$95k
• Internships (scroll to find) – Summer 2026 – $18-$21/hr – multiple disciplines available – apply by Jan. 9

40) Verto Solutions – Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications 

41) Washington Institute for Near East Policy – Development Assistant – fully remote in New York City area

42-43) World Food Program USA

• Senior Manager, Digital Philanthropy – $92k-$97k
• Manager, Philanthropy-Recurring Giving – $80k-$85k

44) World Relief – Director of Government Relations – $95k-$115k – see also main career page 

45) … and finally: you can always score $15/hr reviewing writing/content for Outlier AI if you can overcome any concerns about feeding the beast that may shrink writing/editing opportunities for you in the future – remote-based/flexible hours

46-48) … and finally, part 2: opportunities with Praytell, who fancy themselves as the creative communications agency that crafts Creative That Earns – see also main career page

• Senior Comms & Social Strategist/Senior Content Strategist – $90k-$115k – remote-based
• Account Exec, Influencer Marketing – $60k-$70k – remote-based
• Associate Creative Producer – $52k-$65k – New York

Best wishes for a super-fine weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2025 draws to a close – here's a few left from the dying embers:

• Washingtonian Whiskey, Wine & Fine Spirits Festival – Dock 5/Union Market DC – Nov. 13
• Aslin Oysterfest – NW DC – Nov. 15
• Silver Branch Beerworks Ren Fest – Rockville, MD – Nov. 15