Thursday, October 8, 2026

Corporate, Executive, Intergovernmental & Supervisory

Hello Thursday job-browsers! We can almost taste the weekend.

1) UVA Health is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications with 8+ years’ broad-based communications experience – $109k-$218k – Charlottesville, Va.

2) The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Corporate Information Program Manager with 6+ years’ experience in corporate communications or a related field, including community & media outreach; drafting speeches and visual materials for senior management & managing corporate publications, and other comms skills – $106k-$154k – apply by Oct. 16

3) The League of Conservation Voters is recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer with 15+ years of professional experience in finance, human resources and operations in advocacy, political or campaign organizations, government or philanthropy – $225k-$285k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

4) A major non-profit organization with a focus on international politics is seeking a Creative Operations Coordinator with at least one year of experience working in a creative services or marketing environment within a corporate, non-profit or government agency setting – 5-month term – $70k-$85k annualized rate – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

5-6) American Association of University Women – interim roles – see also main career page

7) Americans for Safe Access – Fellowships (scroll to find) in government relations, digital communications, fundraising & other disciplines

8) Avoq – Director, Client Services/Government Relations – $105k-$150k – see also main career page 

9) BAE Systems – Director of Employee & Executive Communications – $138k-$235k

10) Boehringer Ingelheim – Director, U.S. Public Policy – $230k-$345k

11-13) Booz Allen

14-15) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

16) DC Dept. of For-Hire Vehicles – Communications Assistant – $54k-$69k – apply by Oct. 12 

17) Deloitte – Senior Copy Generalist/Communications Lead – $104k-$197k

18) Department of Energy/Bonneville Power Administration – Intergovernmental Affairs Director – $159k-$197k – DC or Portland, OR – apply by Oct. 10 

19) Drug Enforcement Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Oct. 12 

20) Edward Jones – Enterprise Communications Strategist – $86k-$146k – DC, New York, St. Louis or Tempe, AZ

21-22) Freddie Mac

23) Georgetown University – Communications & Events Associate, Law School – $47k-$87k – apply by Oct. 29

24) Mitre Corp. – Intelligence Community Congressional Budget Resource Advisor – $161k-$242k – Secret clearance required

25) National Education Association – Lobbyist – 2-year term – $102k-$158k

26) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Human Capital Communications Officer – $85k-$158k – apply by Oct. 17

27-28) National Public Radio

29-30) Northrop Grumman

31) Patent &Trademark Office – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 28

32) Patients For Affordable Drugs – Social Media & Content Associate (pdf) – part-time – $25-$35/hr – Spanish proficiency preferred – see also main career page 

33) Partnership for Civil Justice – Content & Communications Specialist – $70k-$80k – apply by Oct. 13 for priority consideration

34) Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission/OmniRide – Outreach & Engagement Specialist – $72k-$94k – bilingual w/ Spanish required – Manassas, Va. – see also main career page 

35) Scientific Consulting Group – Health Communications Specialist (pdf) – see also main career page 

36-37) Truth Initiative

38) Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience – Public Affairs Specialist – $61k-$80k – location negotiable – apply by Oct. 14 – see also similar listing w/ $74k-$97k pay grade

39) University of California, San Francisco – Executive Director, News & Media Relations – $240k-$250k – San Francisco, CA – apply by Dec. 1 – search managed by WittKiefer 

40) U.S. Attorney's Office for DC – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187j – apply by Oct. 16

41) Virginia Railway Express – Communications Specialist – $73k-$95k – see also main career page

42-43) WETA/PBS News Hour

44) WSSC Water – Outreach Specialist – $87l-$149k – apply by Oct. 21

Best wishes for a crisp & lovely weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource, headlined by the behemoth of East Coast beer-happenings: Snallygaster – see our Festival Season 2026 compendium for events outside the DC area & future planning.

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Monday, October 5, 2026

Level Up

Lots of great jobs today and crisp Fall weather this week to supercharge your job-seek efforts. Hit it hard!

1) Browning Environmental Communications is seeking a Vice President/Senior Account Supervisor with 7+ years’ experience of strategic communications & media relations in relevant spaces and expertise in carbon markets to oversee accounts in the U.S. and support business development – $145k-$155k – DC or Boston – search managed by Chaloner 

2-4) Fresh opportunities with Lautman, Maska, Neil & Co., a direct response consulting agency specializing in fully-integrated fundraising exclusively for nonprofits (scroll to find)

  • Senior Digital Account Exec – $70k-$75k – 5+ years’ experience in digital fundraising desired Update: LMN has pulled this role
  • Account Exec – $60k-$65k – 2+ years’ experience working in direct response fundraising required; agency background strongly preferred
  • Account Coordinator – $52k-$55k – 1 to 2 years’ experience working in fundraising and/or direct marketing sought

5) The American Enterprise Institute is recruiting for a Development Associate, Individual Giving with 2-4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in fundraising – $58k-$65k – search managed by Talent Market 

6-7) Defense tech group AeroVironment is looking to fill these roles – see also main career page

  • Public Relations Specialist – $93k-$141k – 3-5 years of experience in media relations, communications, journalism, public affairs, government affairs or a related field required
  • Social Media Specialist – $74k-$113k – 5+ years of experience in social media, digital communications, content development or related communications work required

8) We are noting this Communications Director role with power-to-the-people advocate We Build Progress near the top of the listings on account of preferred application deadline noted for today, Oct. 5 – $150k-$160k – search managed by NRG Consulting Group 

9) Adventist Development & Relief Agency – Major Gifts Officer – $86k-$101k – Silver Spring, MD or remote-based – see also main career page 

10-11) Amazon Conservation – see also main career page

  • Program Associate (pdf) – $58k-$65k – proficiency in Spanish required; Portuguese language skills highly desirable
  • Operations Coordinator (pdf) – $50k-$60k – intermediate Spanish proficiency highly desirable

12) American Bird Conservancy – Government Relations & Civic Engagement Manager – $48/hr – remote-based – apply by Oct. 16 – see also main career page 

13) American Red Cross – Content Operations Manager – $80k-$90k – remote-based working Eastern time zone hours

14) American Public Works Association – Government Affairs Manager – $102k

15) Ascendant Program Services – Congressional & Public Affairs Analyst supporting the U.S. Trade & Development Agency – $55k-$125k – see also main career page 

16) The Assistance Fund – Communications Specialist – $58k-$65k – Orlando, FL – see also main career page 

17) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Policy Specialist – $95k-$138k

18) Civitas Public Affairs Group – Project Coordinator – $60k-$71k

19) CNN – Editorial Producer supporting The Source with Kaitlan Collins – $85k-$158k – DC or New York

20) ConwayStrategic – Operations Manager – $75k-$85k

21) Dow – Government Affairs Leader – $155k-$180k – apply by Oct. 20

22) Edelman PR – Vice President, Client Service – $105k-$150k – DC, New York, Atlanta or Chicago

23) Embassy of Canada – Senior Admin Assistant – $81k – apply by Oct. 13

24) Finn Partners – Senior Copywriter – $80k-$100k – remote-based w/ option for in-person work in DC & other offices

25-26) FleishmanHillard

27-29) Fox News

30-31) FTI Consulting

32-33) George Washington University

34-35) Google

36) Heritage Foundation – Senior Program Manager, Major Initiatives – $110k-$130k

37) Hudson Institute – Public Affairs Intern – $20/hr

38) ICF – Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator – $74k-$125k

39) Iridium Satellite – Senior Communications Specialist – $105k-$140k

40) Koniag Government Services – Strategic Communications/Social Media Specialist – $115k-$145k –  Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

41) Johns Hopkins University – Communications Manager supporting the SNF Agora Institute – $75k-$131k – Baltimore, MD

42) Kaiser Permanente – Manager, Federal Government Relations – $131k-$169k

43) Lowe’s – Senior Manager Government Affairs West – $166k-$194k – remote-based in California

44) Montgomery County Council – Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Aide for an unnamed Councilmember – $89k-$122k

45) Mystery association – Ombudsman Specialist – $30/hr – search managed by The Consortium, Inc. 

46) National Audubon Society – Senior Manager, Communications – $106k-$133k – DC or New York

47) National Geographic Society – Manager, Corporate Partnerships – fixed-term through Aug. 2028 – $99k-$105k

48-50) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

51-53) Washington Post

54) World Relief – Media Relations Coordinator – $55k-$65k – DC or Towson, MD – see also main career page 

55) World Vision – Corporate Engagement Specialist – $63k-$85k – DC or Federal Way, WA – see also main career page

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Cornucopia

Apropos of harvest season, your Thursday set is filled to the brim with fresh jobs as well as a nice selection of weekend activities. Dig in.

1) The Aerospace Industries Association is seeking a Senior Manager of Media Relations with 4-7 years of communications experience and excellent writing, editing & proofreading skills – $85k – see also main career page 

2-4) The Voting Rights Lab has let us know they are recruiting for these remote-based opportunities – see also main career page

  • Digital Director – $110k-$130k – 6+ of years of relevant experience in digital communications with a proven track record of managing digital strategy, campaign leadership, and direct ownership of complex digital products and project management required.
  • Associate Director of Media Relations – $90k-$110k – 5+ years of relevant communications experience required, along with a proven track record of identifying new hooks, pitching reporters, securing coverage, preparing spokespeople & cultivating long-term reporter relationships
  • Coalition Director with VRL’s parent organization, the Secure Democracy Foundation – $110k-$130k – 10+ years of experience with substantial responsibility for grassroots organizing & coalition building sought, including experience working with multi-organization initiatives.

5) American Association for the Advancement of Science – Social Media Manager – $90k-$95k – apply by Oct. 29

6-8) American University

9) Arizona State University – Communications Manager supporting the McCain Institute – $73k-$85k – DC-based – apply by Oct. 4

10-11) The Atlantic

12-17) Capitol Hill

18-20) Cato Institute – see also main career page

21) Center for American Progress – Vice President, Digital Communications – $140k-$168k

22) Constellation – Strategic Communications Advisor – $120k-$140k – see also main career page 

23) DC History Center/HumanitiesDC – Director of Development & Communications – $95k – see also main career page 

24) Dept. of Education – Writer/Editor – $90k-$145k – DC, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco or Seattle – apply by Oct. 9; subject to early closure

25) District of Columbia Courts – Communications Intern – Fall/Winter 2026 – apply by Oct. 9

26-28) Exxon Mobil

29-30) Groundwork Collaborative

31-32) Guidehouse – see also main career page

33-34) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine – opportunities supporting the Food, Nutrition & Agriculture Program

35) National Taxpayers Union – Policy & Outreach Manager – $75k-$90k

36) Network/Lobby for Catholic Social Justice – Government Relations Director (pdf) – $103k-$129k – see also main career page 

37-38) New Virginia Majority – see also main career page

39) Ocean Conservancy – Senior Communications Manager, Ending Ocean Plastics – $90k-$120k – location flexible; DC preferred – search managed by Bonsai Leadership Group 

40) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Broadband Initiative – $87k-$97k

41-42) Pew Research Center

43-44) Sierra Club

45-46) Smithsonian Institution/National Zoo

47-48) Total Wine & More

49-50) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

51-53) World Food Program USA

Best wishes for a superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – get out there and have some fun and see our Festival Season 2026 guide for a lot of other happenings further afield of the DMV – as well as for future weekend planning. 

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Monday, September 28, 2026

Here We Go

It's the last Monday of September & we've got your jobs.

1) Scouting America/National Capital Area Council is seeking a Chief Communications Officer with 10+ years of experience in public relations, marketing and/or advertising; strategic planning skills preferred – $90k-$110k – see also main career page

2) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Press Associate with 1-2 years of experience, which may include internships, co-curricular activities and/or relevant coursework – facility w/ Muckrack and/or other media monitoring platforms/media databases & familiarity with AP style preferred – $52k-$54k – see also main career page 

3-4) Fresh opportunities from the League of Conservation Voters – see also main career page

5) American Academy of Pediatrics – Advocacy Legislative Coordinator – $30-$32/hr – see also main career page 

6) American Clean Power – Executive Director, Clean Power Institute – $250k-$300k – see also main career page 

7-8) American Nurses Association – see also main career page

9) ASRC Federal – Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst supporting NOAA – $86k-$129k

10) Burson – Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs/Health Policy – $60k-$140k

11) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Public Health Advisor/Policy & Health Issues Management – $169k-$197k apply by Oct. 6; subject to early closure

12-13) Chesapeake Climate Action Network – see also main career page

14) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – Director, Engagement & Coalitions – $125k-$160k

15) DC Office of Inspector General – Communications Specialist – $93k-$119k – apply by Oct. 4

16) Edelman PR – Senior Account Supervisor, Financial Services Communications – $108k-$138k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Francisco

17) Farm Credit Council – Regulatory & Economic Affairs Intern – Jan.-Apr. 2027 - $23/hr – apply by Oct. 16

18-19) Georgetown University

20) Google – Social Media & External Communications Manager – $171k-$247k – DC, New York, Seattle, San Francisco or Mountain View, CA

21-22) Johns Hopkins University

23) Legal Services Corporation – Director of Communications – $167k-$174k – see also main career page 

24) LV8D Solutions – Strategic Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

25) Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice – Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications – $180k-$210k

26) Mystery Japanese broadcaster – TV News Producer, DC bureau – $45k-$48k – expert-level Japanese communication skills required – search managed by Pasona Group 

27) National Defense University – Head of Publishing & Digital Content – $160k-$183k – apply by Oct. 13

28) National Fair Housing Alliance – Director of Major Gifts – $135k-$140k

29) National Geographic/Disney – Senior Manager, Social Media Campaigns & Content – $112k-$154k

30-31) National Public Radio

32) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Development – $125k-$145k

33) Prince William County Fire & Rescue – Public Information Officer – $82k-$111k – Woodbridge, Va. apply by Oct. 18

34) Project on Government Oversight – Social Media Editor supporting POGO Investigates – $74k-$80k – apply by Oct. 6

35) Securities & Exchange Commission – Senior Videographer/Content Manager – $153k-$259k – apply by Oct. 8

36) St. Andrew the Apostle School – Marketing/Social Media Staffer – part-time – $16/hr

37) Third Way – Senior Digital Media Advisor – $84k-$95k

38) Vantage Data Centers – Senior Director, Social Media & Content Strategy – $200k-$225k – Ashburn, Va. or Denver – see also main career page 

39-40) Washington Gas

41) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Director, Media Relations & Social Media – apply by Sept. 30 

42-43) … and finally: here’s a pair with Library of Congress:

  • Emergency Communications Specialist title sounds like it could be a public safety dispatcher role, but this one is more in the preparedness/monitoring & dissemination category and sounds like a great, interesting gig – $121k-$158k – apply by Oct. 9
  • plus we see a more conventional Public Affairs Specialist role with the LoC – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 5

44) … and finally, part 2: staying on the emergency preparedness beat, we also see this Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness & Resilience role that we hope is a fit for at least one of you with the DC Dept. of Health – $127k-$177k – apply by Oct. 3 

45) … and finally, part 3: your Washington Mystics are looking to add a Director, Social Media to the roster just as the WNBA playoffs get started – $95k-$110k

46) … and finally, part 4: imagine yourself being brought on board as a Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in closer-to-NYC-than-we-imagined King’s Point, NY – $70k-$114k – apply by Sept. 30

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Progress, Priorities, Partnership & PR

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! Enjoy the less-soggy weather ahead & and the jobs.

1) Airlines Reporting Corp. is seeking a Manager, External Communications with 6+ years of experience in strategic marketing; ideally with some of that in the airline industry – $107k-$160k – Arlington, Va., Tampa or Louisville – see also main career page 

2-4) Fresh opportunities with Enterprise Community Partners – see also main career page

  • Assistant Vice President, Policy – $170k-$190k – 10+ years or relevant experience including a deep understanding & expertise on a range of housing and community development policies desired.
  • Senior Director, Public Policy – $130k-$155k – 8+ years or relevant experience required; background working in Congress or the executive branch preferred.  
  • Senior Events Operations Associate – $68k-$78k – 3 +years of experience managing events of varying sizes, types & complexity sought – DC, Columbia, MD or New York

5-6) AARP

7) American College of Preventive Medicine – Senior Manager, Communications & Advocacy (scroll to find)

8) APCO – Interns (scroll to find) – Jan.-May 2027 – $18/hr – multiple disciplines available – apply by Oct. 2

9) Arnold & Porter – Policy Advisor – $200k-$225k

10) British Embassy – Programme & Partnerships Manager, Science & Technology Network – $87k – apply by Oct. 11

11-12) CBS News

13-16) Center for American Progress

17) Center on Budget & Policy Priorities – Deputy Director of Individual Giving – $105k-$135k

18) CFP Board – Public Relations & Social Media Assistant/Intern – $20/hr – current college student majoring in PR, communications, marketing or journalism preferred

19) Cisco Systems – Public Relations Manager – $129k-$212k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Jose – application window expected to close Oct. 1

20) CNN – Reporter/Writer, Justice, CNN Digital – $57k-$106k

21) Cruise Line International Association – Director, Strategic Communications – $101k-$126k – see also main career page 

22) DLA Piper – Director of Internal Communications – $193k-$313k – DC, Baltimore & other major cities

23-24) Fox News

25) FTI Consulting – Director, Public Affairs/Healthcare & Life Sciences – $102k-$173k – DC, New York or Chicago

26) Heritage Foundation – Research Fellow, Defense Analysis – $130k-$180k

27) Manufacturing Institute – Vice President, Strategic Engagement & Communications 

28-32) Omnicom PR

33-34) Orchestra – see also main career page

35) Republican Main Street Partnership – Social Media Coordinator – $55k-$75k

36) Security Industry Association – Coordinator/Manager. Government Relations – $62k-$90k

37-38) Save the Children – see also main career page

39-40) SEIU

41) United Nations Foundation – Associate, Federal & External Affairs supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance – $68k-$72k

42) U.S. Green Building Council – Board Liaison – $90k-$120k – see also main career page 

43) Washington Area Community Investment Fund – Managing Director, Communications & Marketing – $101k-$170k – search managed by the HR Team

 Best wishes for a cheerful & crisp weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's some options to get out and have some fun – see our Festival Season 2026 guide for future planning as well as some happenings further afield this weekend:

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Could You Be Happy at a Workplace that Namechecks "Howlin' Mad" Smith?

Hello Monday & best wishes for an even-keeled Fall Equinox tomorrow. We've got 60 really good ones for you as we kick off the work-week.

1) Space-tech company Umbra is seeking a Director of Communications with 10+ years of communications experience, including significant responsibility for media relations, corporate communications, executive communications, and internal communications; background in n aerospace, defense, national security, technology, or another highly technical industry is a plus – $175k-$210k – see also main career page 

2) Bipartisan lobbying and communications firm Lot 16 is recruiting for a Government Relations Associate with 1-2 years of relevant experience; background in public service, such as on the Hill, in the military, at an agency or otherwise, is deemed outstanding to your prospects – $60k – see also main career page - update: Lot 16 has let us know they've received enough applications on this & are closing it.

3-4) New roles with the Corporate Energy Buyers Association – searches managed by Chaloner:

  • Senior Director, Federal Policy – $180k-$200k – 10+ years of experience in electricity, clean energy, corporate sustainability, utilities, or related fields desired, along with deep working knowledge of energy & electricity policy, and a track record of shaping policy positions at the federal level. 
  • Deputy Director, Government Affairs – $150k-$175k –10+ years of relevant work experience, including substantial advocacy experience derived from private-sector work, or relevant experience working for a Committee or senior and active Member of Congress sought, along with a significant and mature political network on both sides of the aisle in both the House & Senate

5-6) The Data Center Coalition has let us know they’re actively recruiting for these remote-based roles: 

  • Manager or Senior Manager, Energy Policy/Reliability & Security – $120k-$150k – 5+ years of experience advancing energy policy and/or regulatory initiatives related to grid reliability & security required, preferably in NERC committees and stakeholder processes, FERC proceedings and/or in RTO/ISO stakeholder processes.
  • State Policy Communications Manager with 3-5 years of experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, policy, or a related field, as well as strong media relations skills & track record securing coverage – $70k-$100k

7) Here’s your chance to join Future Now’s work promoting effective government, fair markets, personal freedom, and representative democracy as Vice President of People & Culture – $217k-$228k – 8+ years of experience in HR and/or Operations desired, including at least 2 years in management and serving in a senior leadership role – remote-based – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

8) Affordable Homes & Communities – Director of Communications – $135k-$150k – see also main career page 

9) American College of Cardiology – Associate, Digital Marketing & Communications – $65k-$75k

10-11) American Farmland Trust – see also main career page

12-13) Americans for Responsible Innovation – see also main career page

14) Booz Allen – Communications & Change Management Specialist 

15) British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, Management/Reform & Finance team with the UK Mission to the UN – 8-month term, starting mid-Nov. 2026 – $87k – New York

16) CACI – Communications Specialist supporting the U.S Secret Service – $70k-$148k

17) Church World Service – Development Manager – $60k-$76k – Harrisonburg, Va.

18) CMA CGM Group – Communications & Media Relations Manager – see also main career page 

19-20) DC Dept. of Employment Services

21) DC Dept. of Health – Public Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by Sept. 27 

22) DC Dept. of Housing & Community Development – Legislative Affairs Manager – $114k-$160k – apply by Sept. 26 

23) Dept. of the Interior – Editor – $102k-$158k – apply by Oct. 1

24) DLA Piper – Communications Coordinator – $30-$48/hr – DC, Reston, Baltimore & other major cities – this listing appears to have been removed/filled; thanks for the tip!

25) Earthjustice – Senior Legislative Representative/Counsel, Toxics – $140k-$155k – candidates with JD will receive Senior Legislative Counsel title

26) Education Trust – Digital Communications Manager – $82k-$102k – see also main career page

27) Electronic Privacy Information Center – Communications Associate (scroll to find) – $60k-$75k – apply by Oct. 1

28) Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – Associate Director, Major Gifts and Philanthropic Partnerships – $108k-$135k – see also main career page

29-32) Friends of the Earth – see also main career page

33) Georgetown University – Executive Director of External Relations & Marketing, School of Foreign Service – $103k-$202k – apply by Oct 15

34) Henry L. Stimson Center – Director of Communications – $120k-$137k – see also main career page 

35) Hilton Hotels – Senior Manager Development Marketing & Communications – $100k-$145k

36-37) Jewish Federation of Greater Washington – more roles noted in our Aug. 24 set (28-31)

38-39) KBR – see also main career page

40-41) Leidos – award-contingent roles supporting the Defense Health Agency

42) Maryland League of Conservation Voters – Executive Director – $175k-$200k – Annapolis, MD

43) Mystery employer – Graphic Designer & Production Artist – $35-$40/hr – search managed by Cella 

44) Mystery global technology powerhouse – Communications Specialist – $50-$60/hr – remote-based – search managed by Cella 

45) Mystery strategic messaging firm – Video Editor/Motion Designer – 6-month term; part-time – longer-term/full-time role possible in future – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources 

46) National Gallery of Art – Public Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Oct. 2

47) NobleReach Foundation – Senior Director, Communications – $160k-$190k – see also main career page 

48) Partnership for a Healthier America – Director, Institutional Giving, Foundations & Grants – $90k-$110k – see also main career page 

49) People Technology & Processes LLC – Strategic Communication Outreach Specialist – $102k-$115k – see also main career page 

50) Public Citizen – Social Media Associate – $62k-$91k – see also main career page 

51) Sherwin Williams – Manager, Government Affairs – $137k-$178k – apply by Sept. 25 – see also main career page 

52) Specialty Equipment Market Association – Senior Director, Membership Development & Marketing – $130k-$150k

53) University of Maryland – Program Manager, Communications & External Relations supporting the Institute for Systems Research – $91k-$109k – apply by Sept. 30

54) University of Maryland Medical System – Director Corporate and Foundation Relations – $40-$60/hr – Linthicum Heights, MD

55-59) Washington Post – priority consideration deadlines noted

60) ... and finally: Camp H.M. Smith is a U.S. Marine Corps installation & joint command HQ near Pearl Harbor & Honolulu, Hawaii, named for Gen. Holland M. "Howling Mad" Smith – and it's also your possible workday home as Public Affairs Exercise Planner for SAIC if you have the 10+ years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or strategic communications & Secret clearance they covet – $120k-$160k

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Fifty More

Some great jobs (and plenty of Oktoberfest, etc. amusements) for you today.

1) The Association of American Medical Colleges is seeking a Government Relations Manager with 8+ years of experience in federal government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, health policy, higher education policy, scientific research advocacy, or related fields, including demonstrated capability leading major advocacy initiatives, legislative portfolios, coalition activities, or policy programs – $140k-$165k –  see also main career page 

2) The Edison Electric Institute is recruiting for a Manager, Social Media & Audience Engagement with 6-8 years of experience managing content across platforms including websites, social media & email marketing tools; background in policy communications & with energy issues preferred – $80k-$125k – see also main career page 

3-4) Moderate policy champion Third Way is recruiting for two roles – see also main career page

5-7) American Enterprise Institute

8) American Petroleum Institute – Manager, Paid Media – $93k-$126k

9) Central Intelligence Agency – Graphic Designer – multiple roles available – $63k-$158k

10) Center for Transnational Environmental Accountability – Legal & Policy Associate – $47k+ – JD required – apply by Oct. 16

11) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Philanthropy Assistant – mid Nov. 2026-mid Jan. 2027 – $21/hr – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 16

12-13) CPAC Foundation

14) Deloitte – Communications Specialist/Manager, Office of the CEO – $93k-$191k – location flexible – apply today, Sept. 17 

15) Federal Railroad Administration – Government Affairs Specialist – $85k-$133k – apply by Sept. 29

16) First Focus – Senior Director of Digital Advocacy & Marketing 

17-20) FTI Consulting – DC, New York or Chicago except as otherwise noted

21-23) GEICO

24-25) George Mason University

26) Georgetown University – Communications Manager supporting the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation – $47k-$87k – apply by Sept. 25

27) George Washington University – Director of Development, Business School – $123k-$173k

28) Holton Arms School – Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications – $90k-$120k – see also main career page 

29-32) Humane Rescue Alliance

33-34) Information Technology Industry Council – see also main career page

35-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

38) Loudoun Water – Communications Specialist – $55k-$75k – Ashburn, Va.

39) Maryland Dept. of Social & Economic Mobility – Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer – $71k-$82k – Crownsville, MD – apply by Sept. 24

40-41) Montgomery County Council

42) Mystery national advocacy organization – Director of Government Affairs – $140k – search manager by The Choice, Inc. 

43) Northrop Grumman – Senior Manager Public Relations – $159k-$239k – McLean, Va; Baltimore; Huntsville, AL or Redondo Beach, CA

44) Project on Government Oversight – Director of Policy – $128k-$144k – apply by Sept. 23 – see also main career page 

45) Public Lands Alliance – Director of Government Relations (pdf) – $85k-$95k – apply by Oct. 5 – see also main career pag

46) Scientific Research Corp. – Public Affairs Communication Specialist – $136k-$228k  – Secret clearance required

47-48) University of Maryland

49) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – Communications Assistant – $42k-$46k

50) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council – Communications Coordinator (pdf) – apply by Sept. 22 – see also main career page

Best wishes for a super-fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs – we have another jam-packed weekend rundown for you as Oktoberfest officially kicks off – see our sprawling Festival Season 2026 guide for future planning as well as some happenings further afield (Buena Vista, Lynchburg, Petersburg, Stratford, Lake Anna, Richmond, Havre DeGrace & Newark, DE) this weekend that we omitted from the already huge list below:

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