Channel George Washington for Your Pre-Independence Day Job Search

Hello Thursday job-browsers!  Steal a march on the competition – just as George Washington did on Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Princeton (Jan. 3, 1777) – by getting in an application in for one or more of these before the 4th.

1) The Century Foundation is seeking a Press Secretary with 5+ years of experience in media relations, press, strategic communications, journalism, progressive politics, advocacy, or related field, paired with a track record of securing high-profile print, radio, podcast & TV coverage—plus a genuine love of the pitch & the chase – $95k-$105k – apply by July 27 – see also main career page 

2) JPMorganChase is seeking an Associate, Housing Access & Affordability/Global Philanthropy with 3+ years of relevant work experience in program development, implementation and/or policy, a passion for Corporate Responsibility mission, and knowledge of housing issues – $85k-$120k

3) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – PAC Director – $102k-$105k – see also main career page

 4-5) Brookings Institution

• Development Officer, Corporate Giving – $83k-$95k
• Special Events Coordinator – $58k-$62k

6-7) ClimateWorks Foundation – location flexible – searches managed by Thinking Ahead

• Senior Associate Director, Philanthropic Partnerships – $150k-$170k
• Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships – $115k-$125k

8) Dept. of Commerce/Economic Development Administration – Deputy Director of External Affairs & Communications – $169k-$197k – apply by July 6 

9-10) DGA Group – see also main career page

• Managing Director, U.S. Practice
• Senior Associate, Strategic Communications – DC or New York

11) Environmental Protection Agency – Congressional Liaison Specialist – $106k-$138k – Charleston, WV – apply today, July 2 

12) Government National Mortgage Association – Director of External Affairs – $169k-$197k – apply by July 9; subject to early closure

13-14) Healthsperien (scroll to find)

• Senior Policy Director, Health Plan Strategies – $121k-$150k
• Health Policy Strategy Intern and Communications Intern – $18-$22/hr

15) International Myeloma Foundation – Grassroots Advocacy Manager – $65k-$75k

16) Islamic Relief USA – Chief Development Officer – $175k – see also main career page 

17) Leidos – Cyber Public Affairs Officer – $92k-$166k – Secret clearance required – Fort Meade, MD

18) Metlife – Policy Analyst – $89k-$119k

19-20) Montgomery Community Media

• Express Digital News Reporter – part-time
• Broadcast News Intern – Fall 2026 – unpaid opportunity

21) Mystery healthcare association – PAC & Advocacy Coordinator – $30-$38/hr – search managed by the Sparks Group 

22) National Consumers League – Manager of Health Policy (scroll to find) – $70k-$75k

23) National Council on Problem Gambling – Communications Manager supporting the Financial Trader Health & Safety Initiative – $70k-$85k – see also main career page

24) Nature Conservancy – Internal Communications Specialist – $60k-$90k

25) Pew Charitable Trusts – Partnerships Officer – $109k-$122k – fundraising focus

26) Plastic Pollution Coalition – Campaign Coordinator – mid-Aug. 2026 to mid-Mar. 2027 – $55k-$63k – apply by July 26

27) Serco – Policy & Implementation Specialist supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – $89k-$146k

28-32) Smithsonian Institution

• Assistant Director of Advancement, National Museum of the American Indian – $143k-$187k – apply by July 24
• Gift Officer, National Zoo – $121k-$158k – apply by July 15
• Gift Officer, Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage – $121k-$158k – apply by July 22
• Digital Content Manager – $68k-$73k – apply by July 12
• Digital Communications Specialist, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory – 101k-$131k – Cambridge, MA – apply by July 29

33) UnitedHealth Group – Senior Director, Government Affairs – $159k-$273k - oversight & Investigations focus

34-35) Versant Media – opportunities with MS NOW (fka MSNBC)

• Booking Producer supporting The Weekend – $100k-$120k
• Digital Producer supporting The Weeknight – $93k-$110k

36) Washington Post – Video Editor, Opinions – $82k-$123k

37) Yale University – Director of Strategic Communications & Outreach supporting the Tobin Center for Economic Policy – $120k-$225k – New Haven, CT

Best wishes for a safe & awesome 4th of July weekend & another pretty great 250 years for the U.S.A from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource!