Thursday, May 28, 2026

Drawing a Blank

We're once again pressed for a clever or apt title. But the jobs seem alright.

Thursday a.m. update: Bipartisan lobbying/comms group Lot Sixteen shared this fresh Communications Director post with us this morning, so we decided to add it to the mix now – $80k-$120k – 4-6 years agency, company, association, Hill or campaign communications experience desired – see also main career page.

1) Our friends at the Partnership for Public Service are recruiting for a Manager, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engagement with 5+ years’ experience working in policy-relevant roles & institutions along with a background conducting policy research & producing written products such as briefs, issue analyses, explainers, etc. – $75k-$95k – see also main career page 

2-3) The Pivot Group has let us know they are recruiting for additional 2026 campaign cycle roles – fully remote – see also main career page

  • Account Executive – $6,630/mo – 4+ years of experience with politics, organizing, advocacy, or labor unions is required; this may include internships, volunteer roles, and other relevant experience. 
  • Account Representative – $6,200/mo – 2+ years (or 2 full cycles) experience with politics, organizing, advocacy etc. required; as with above, intern/volunteer experience may count.

4) AflacDirector, Advocacy & Public Policy – $190k-$250k – apply by May 31 

5) Air Line Pilots AssociationCommunication Specialist – $80k-$115k

6) American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted LivingManager of Political Affairs – $85k-$95k – see also main career page 

7 ) American Medical Informatics AssociationVice President, Marketing & Communications – $100k-$160k

8) Americans United for the Separation of Church & StateManaging Policy Counsel – $153k-$181k – JD required – see also main career page 

9) Association of American Medical CollegesSenior Legislative Analyst – $115k-$136k

10) Association of School Business Officials InternationalDirector of Marketing & Communications 

11-12) The Atlantic

13) Blue EnergyHead of Communications – see also main career page 

14) BPCommunications Advisor – $110k-$165k

15) BursonAccount Director, Corporate & Public Affairs – $60k-$140k

16-17) CCS Fundraising – DC or other Atlantic & Southeast states – see also main career page

18-19) Center for American Progress

20-23) Center for a New American Security – see also main career page

24) DC Dept. of TransportationPublic Affairs Specialist – $190k-$141k – apply by June 5

25) Farm Credit Council Policy Communications Specialist – $68k-$102k

26) GEICOManager, Communications Strategy & Execution for Corporate Initiatives – $88k-$157k – Bethesda, MD; New York; Buffalo; Melville, NY; Chicago; Cleveland or Beechwood, OH

27) George Mason University Manager, Communications & Digital Content Operations – apply by June 12

28) Global Strategy GroupSenior Director, Insights Research – $120k-$135k – see also main career page 

29) Maryland State Education AssociationCommunity Organizer (pdf) – $97k-$146k – Annapolis, MD – see also main career page 

30) Michael Reese Health TrustVice President of Communications & Development – $170k-$205k – Chicago, IL

31) Montgomery Housing PartnershipCommunications Associate (pdf) – $50k-$65k – see also main career page 

32-35) Mothers Outreach Network

36) NestlĂ© USADirector, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability 

37-38) Pew Research Center

39) Peterson Center on HealthcareSenior Manager, Policy – $115k-$120k – DC or New York

40) POLITICOBreaking News Reporter – $78k-$90k – location flexible – apply by May 29 

41-42) Rainforest Alliance – DC or New York – see also main career page

43) Share Our StrengthSenior Advocacy Manager – $81k-$87k

44) SNAC InternationalMembership & Communications Manager (scroll to find) – fka Snack Food Association

45) Smithsonian InstitutionSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Director – $169k-$197k – apply by June 3 

46) Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.Policy Analyst supporting the the AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group – $110k-$150k – Secret clearance required

47) Teva PharmaceuticalsSenior Director, Head of US Regulatory Affairs Policy & Intelligence – $248k-$310k

48-49) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

50) World Wildlife FundSenior Philanthropy Writer – $95k-$110k

51) … and finally: yes, this listing for Chief Development Officer for Foundation & Government Giving with the beyond-fancy Metropolitan Museum of Art is 30+ days old – but it was recently re-upped on LinkedIn if that helps – $170k-$200k – New York

Best wishes for an awesome weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

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