Your Thursday Set

We've got 45 more for you. Enjoy your Thursday set, best wishes for minimal bracket breakage, and look ahead to weekend warmth.

Thursday update: Here's a Local Business Journalism 4-day reporter training workshop opportunity from the National Press Foundation – Apr. 26-29, 2026 – all-expenses paid, including travel – apply by Mar. 23 

1) The State Democracy Project is recruiting for an Executive Director with 10+ years’ experience in senior leadership in nonprofit organizations and a demonstrated commitment to building power for marginalized communities, social justice & a more responsive democracy – $130k-$150k – remote-based – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

2) The Competitive Enterprise Institute is seeking a Government Affairs & Coalitions Director with 6+ years of experience working in Congress or a legislative affairs role & alignment with CEI’s mission – $80k-$120k – search managed by Talent Market 

3-4) The Specialty Equipment Market Association, representing 7,000 companies manufacturing specialized auto parts, has very fresh opportunities available: 

• Manager, Digital Communications & Partnership – $85k-$110k – 4-6+ years of experience in digital advocacy, public affairs, political campaigns, coalition building, or related roles desired, along with strong awareness of online trends, personalities, and culture, and the ability message through a variety of voices
• Senior Manager of State Government Affairs – $80k-$120k – 3-5 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field, focusing on state-level advocacy sought

5) American Enterprise Institute – Research Assistant, Education Policy Studies – $50k-$54k

6) Ameriprise Financial – Government Affairs Coordinator – $25-$44/hr – DC or Minneapolis – apply by Apr. 16

7) Axiologic Solutions – Strategic Communications Specialist supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency CIO – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

8) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Assistant Vice President, Policy Development & Research – $215k-$320k

9) British Embassy – Senior Policy Adviser, Counter Terrorism & Middle East – $87k – New York – apply by Mar. 30

10) Brookings Institution – Director, Institutional Giving – $123k-$144k

11) Building Owners & Managers Association, International – Vice President Sales, Marketing & Communications – $160k-$200k

12) CBS News – Broadcast Associate, CBS Weekend News – $50k – Wed.-Sun. schedule – DC or New York

13) Communities in Schools – Grant Writer – $77k-$82k

14) Georgetown University – Marketing Manager, School of Continuing Studies – $41k-$65k

15) George Washington University – Director of Development, School of Public Health – $120k-$169k

16) GlaxoSmithKline – Manager, US Vaccine Policy – $134k-$233k

17) Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS – Communications Coordinator – $55k-$60k – see also main career page 

18-19) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find)

• Director, Rapid Response & Narrative Strategy – $135k-$162k
• Federal & State Affairs Manager/Senior Manager – $55k-$80k

20) Inter-American Development Bank – Water & Sanitation Public Policy Consultant – apply by Mar. 21 

21) International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association – Manager, Marketing and Communications – $102k-$114k

22) Institute for Portfolio Alternatives – Vice President/Senior Director of Government Affairs & Policy – $225k-$275k

23) Johns Hopkins University – Communications Specialist, Student Affairs – $58k – Baltimore, MD

24-25) MacArthur Justice Center – see also main career page

• Development Coordinator – $66k-$74k – apply by Apr. 16
• Communications Intern – Summer 2026 – apply by Apr. 11

26) National Academy for State Health Policy – Policy Associate, Coverage/Cost & Value – $70k-$87k

27-28) National Association of REALTORS – see also main career page

• Director, Federal Technology Policy – $190k-$210k
• Marketing Manager, Advocacy – $110k-$130k

29-30) National Bureau of Asian Research – see also main career page

• Project Associate, Political & Security Affairs – $23/hr – apply by Apr. 3
• Project Associate, Technology & Geoeconomic Affairs – $23/hr – apply by Apr. 6

31) Nexstar Media Group – NewsNation DC News Gathering Field Producer – $80k-$90k – see also main career page 

32) Norwegian Refugee Council – Fundraising Advisor – $102k-$106k – see also main career page 

33) Rock Creek Foundation – Outreach & Communications Manager – $70k-$80k – see also main career page 

) SEIU – Assistant Director of Legislation – $135k

35-38) Smithsonian Institution

• Government Relations Specialist – $121k-$158k – apply by Apr. 1; subject to early closure
• Gift Officer – $143k-$187k – apply by Mar. 24
• Gift Officer, National Museum of Asian Art – $102k-$122k – apply by Apr. 13
• Advancement Associate – $70k-$91k – apply by Mar. 26

39) United Nations Foundation – Senior Communications Associate supporting the Universal Access Project – $61k-$76k

40) University of Maryland – Development Program Manager, University Libraries – apply by Mar. 26

41) US Federal Solutions – Congressional Liaison Program Manager supporting the U.S. Space Force – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

42) World Resources Institute – Project Manager, Engagement & Stewardship/Individual Philanthropy – $84k-$95k – apply by Mar. 29

43) Virginia Education Association – Policy Analyst – $81k-$114k – Richmond, Va. – see also main career page 

44) WSSC Water – Digital Media Coordinator – $85k-$145k – Laurel, MD

45) … and finally: how about calling Riyadh, Saudi Arabia your workday home? This Government Relations & Strategy Manager with Boeing could place you there if your Arabic language skills & demonstrated experience engaging senior government officials within Saudi Arabia pass muster – apply by Mar. 22

Best wishes for an winning weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.