Monday, December 22, 2025

You Better Watch Out!

The lyrics to Santa Claus is Coming to Town ring a little different in an era when your refrigerators and cars report back to someone, you know?

On a cheerier note, we've made a list & checked it twice to find some nice, fresh jobs for you. Back again next Monday.

1) The Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition Institute is looking for an External Affairs Associate with strong communications instincts who wants to use their skills to turn climate & clean energy ambition into real-world progress – they tell us you’ll be part small team where no two days look the same, initiative is expected, and you’ll shepherd ideas from concept to execution – $60-75K – apply by Jan. 20 

2) AARP – Public Relations Director – $135k-$150k

3) Acusensus – Vice President of Government Affairs (scroll to find) – $130k-$147k – see also main career page 

4) American University – Director of Marketing & Communications, WAMU – $108k-$118k

5) Biotechnology Innovation Organization – Director, Federal Government Relations – $175k-$200k – see also main career page 

6) Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area – Development Director – $95k-$98k

7-12) Capitol Hill

13-16) Cato Institute – see also main career page

17) Center for the Study of Social Policy – Strategic Communications Manager (pdf) – $80k-$100k – apply by Jan. 30

18) Constellation Energy – Political Affairs Manager – $124k-$138k

19) George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Social Media & Video Manager – see also main career page 

20) GlaxoSmithKline – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $171k-$285k – appears to be focused on advocacy w/ Senate HELP Committee members & House E&C Democrats

21-22) Goodwill Industries – see also main career page

23) Greenpeace – Senior Director, Climate & Rights – 12-month term – $144k-$165k

24) Institute for Market Transformation – Senior Associate supporting the Building Innovation Hub – $60k-$65k

25-26) Interactive Strategies – see also main career page

27-28) Invariant – see also career page

29-30) Library of Congress

31) Marijuana Policy Project – Development Assistant/Intern – part-time – $22/hr

32) National Asphalt Pavement Association – Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications – $85k-$115k

33) National Disability Institute – Public Policy Fellow – Feb.-Aug. 2026 – $20/hr – apply by Jan. 4

34) SEMI – Senior Director of Public Policy & Advocacy – $185k-$215k – see also main career page 

35) Semiconductor Industry Association – Director, Government Affairs (scroll to find) – $200k-$260k

36-38) Spectrum News

39-40) University of the District of Columbia – see also main career page

41) United State of Care – Federal Policy & Advocacy Assistant – $50k – apply by Dec. 29

42) U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation – Senior Director of Marketing & Communications – $110k-$120k

43) Young People’s Alliance – Advocacy Director – $70k-$80k

44) … and finally – we finish with one more casting call from American University: Research Assistant/Content Editor supporting the Adventure Scientists’ documentary package highlighting the Hemlock census project – part-time/temporary – $25/hr – responsible for editing & producing a polished 2-minute documentary & four short-form social media videos

Best wishes for an awesome last-day-of-Hanukkah, a lovely Christmas, and/or good vibes for however-you-wrap-up-the-holiday-season from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Be safe, be cheered in the face of adversity, send out the same measures of kindness & empathy that you would like to receive, and we hope Santa is generous to you all.

And while we're at it, here's a reading list if champagne or similar sparklers are on your shopping list:

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