Calendar Notes & the Approach of Festival Season – and Great Jobs, Too

July is almost gone, which means we're approaching the mid-point between the Summer Solstice (June 21) & Fall Equinox (Sept. 22), a calendar spot known as Lammas Day, which technically tracks to Aug. 7, this year but is normally celebrated on Aug. 1; since they fall on a Saturday & Friday respectively, that gives you some good flexibility to celebrate either one, or both. 

1) Reflection, a research lab focused on making intelligence open & accessible, is seeking a Policy Communications Lead with 7+ years of experience in strategic communication, reputation management or public affairs – see also main career page 

2) Hertz is recruiting for a strategic & resourceful-thinking Director, Government Affairs with 5+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or legislative processes, preferably within mobility, autonomous vehicles, AI, car rental, hospitality, or tourism industries – $140k – see also main career page 

3-4) The Interfaith Alliance has just passed along a pair ot opportunities – see also main career page

• Director of Government Affairs (pdf) – $90k-$110k – 3+ years of experience in legal advocacy, federal policy, or a combination, including meaningful experience working on or directly with Capitol Hill desired; JD strongly preferred
• Vice President of Finance & Administration (pdf) – $175k-$200k – 7+ years of experience in advocacy nonprofit finance & operations desired, as well as a demonstrated command of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and audit management.

5) Aga Khan Foundation USA – Programs & Communications Associate (pdf) – $54k-$63k – see also main career page 

6) Alliance for Health Policy – Development & Production Intern – Fall 2026 – $18/hr – apply by Aug. 17

7-8) Amazon

• Public Policy Manager – $138k-$187k – DC or Seattle
• Communications Specialist, Policy Communications & External Affairs – $76k-$134k – DC or Seattle

9) ARSC Federal – Legislative Analyst supporting NOAA – 6-month term – see also main career page 

10) Bank of America – Federal Government Relations Executive 

11) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association – Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist – $102k-$138k

12) C&O Canal Trust – Development Associate (pdf)  – $40k-$42k – Williamsport, MD – apply by July 31 – see also main career page

13) Capital One – Director, Regulatory Affairs Advisor & Liaison – $209k-$263k – McLean or Richmond, Va.

14) Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights – Deputy Director of National Policy & Campaigns – $97k-$105k – bilingual w/ Spanish strongly preferred

15-21) DLA Piper – DC, Reston, Baltimore or other major U.S. cities

• Director of Internal Communications – $193k-$313k
• Senior Manager of Digital Campaigns, Disputes – $149k-$237k
• Graphic Designer – $36-$58/hr
• Communications Specialist, PR – $34-$53/hr
• Communications Specialist, Awards – $34-$53/hr
• Communications Coordinator – $31-$48/hr
• Digital Marketing Coordinator – $31-$48/hr

22) Employ Prince George’s – Senior Communications Manager – $88k-$93k – see also main career page 

23-25) FedWriters – award-contingent roles supporting a federal transportation research center – see also main career page

• Strategic Communication Outreach Specialist
• Web Content Specialist
• Publications Specialist/Magazine Editor 

26) Foundation for the Defense of Democracies – Senior Director of Podcasts – $140k-$200k

27-28) Georgetown University

• Digital Communications Specialist, College of Arts & Sciences – $47k-$87k
• Operations Manager supporting the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy – $44k-$73k – apply by Aug. 24

29) Kearney & Company – Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist – $69k-$105k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

30-31) Microsoft

• Senior Director, Policy Communications – $155k-$277k
• Senior Communications Manager – $106k-$203k

32) Monumental Sports & Entertainment – Director, Enterprise Communications – $110k-$125k

33) National Association of Counties – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Partnership Engagement – $150k-$160k

34) National Transportation Safety Board – Government & Industry Affairs Specialist – $102k-$133k – apply by Aug. 5 

35) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Federal Policy supporting the Safer Chemicals Project – $87k-$97k

36) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America – Advocacy & Strategic Alliances Intern – Public Affairs Intern – International Advocacy Intern – Fall 2026 - $25-$35/hr

37) Red Carrot – Communications Specialist supporting a federal health agency – award-contingent role – see also main career page 

38) University of Virginia – Digital Marketing Specialist, Reputation Management supporting UVA Health – $65k-$93k – Charlottesville, Va.

39) Washington Post – Asia Correspondent – 5-month term – potential work locations include Taiwan, Singapore or South Korea 

40-43) Weber Shandwick

• Manager, Client Experience – $70k-$80k
• Account Supervisor, Corporate Social Responsibility Communications – $70k
• Senior Associate, Social & Influencer – $59k-$65k
• Senior Associate, Client Experience – $59k-$65k

44) We. Communications – Vice President, Issues & Crisis – $147k-$188k – see also main career page 

45) WTW – Head of Internal Communication & Change Management – $200k-$250k – see also main career page 

46) … and finally: do you have Saturdays & Sundays free for a probably low-stress $19/hr gig at an inspiring venue? Our friends at the National Building Museum is looking for Weekend Visitor Services Representatives – see also main career page

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource! Looking ahead, reserve your ticket to Snallygaster 2026 (Oct. 10, downtown DC) today and be assured that another DCPA+CJ Festival Season Roundup will be coming along soon; here's a look at the 2025 edition.