Thursday, December 11, 2025

Look at all these Great Jobs!

We'll send you hurtling towards the weekend with a 53 great opportunities to sift through; we hope at least one is a fit for you.

1) Air & Space Forces Association – Vice President of Philanthropy – $184k-$233k

2) Alaska Wilderness League – Director of Development (scroll to find) – $104k-$136k – DC-based preferred – apply by Dec. 18

3) Amazon Conservation Association – Social Media & Communications Intern (pdf) – proficiency in Spanish preferred – see also main career page 

4) American Federation for State, County & Municipal Employees – Senior Workplace Technology Policy Advocate – $102k-$154k

5) American Montessori Society – Senior Director of Marketing & Communications – $130k-$150k

6) Astra Zeneca – Regulatory Affairs Director, Global Regulatory Strategy – $186k-$279k – apply by Dec. 22

7) The Atlantic – Editorial Fellow – one-year term, starting July 2026 – $60k – apply by Dec. 16

8-15) BlueLabs Inc. – DC or remote-based – see also main career page

16-21) Capitol Hill

22) Center for Civilians in Conflict – Director, UN & Humanitarian Diplomacy – $123k – New York – apply by Dec. 31 – see also main career page 

23) Charitable Independence Initiative – Social Media & Communications Manager – $105k-$115k – apply by Dec. 12 

24) Church World Service – Director of Marketing & Communications – $108k-$135k – listed as NY-remote; CWS also has a DC outpost 

25-26) Conservation International

27) Coupang – Communications Manager, Global Government Affairs – $114k-$212k – see also main career page 

28) Embassy of Canada – Senior Admin Assistant, Defense Logistics – $81k – apply by Dec. 22

29) Embassy of Australia – Senior Research Officer, Trade – $92k-$108k – apply by Dec. 15 – see also main career page (direct link may be fussy)

30) Environmental Law Institute – Research Associate – two-year term, starting Summer 2026 – $56k – apply by Jan. 19

31) Federation of American Scientists – Manager of Government Affairs – $70k-$85k

32) FGS Global – Associate Director, Strategic Communications – $90k-$120k – energy & sustainability focus – see also main career page 

33) FleishmanHillard – Brand Marketing Intern – Spring 2026 – $17-$22/hr

34) Global Business School Network – Communications & Marketing Manager – $65k-$75k – fully remote

35) James Madison University – Vice President of Strategic Communications & Marketing – Harrisonburg, Va. – apply by Jan. 9 – search managed by Witt Kieffer 

36) Maryland Dept. of Social & Economic Mobility – Communications & Outreach Director – $97k-$120k – Crownsville, MD – apply by Dec. 23

37) Montgomery College – Director of Strategic Communications – $114k-$157k – apply by Jan. 4

39) Mystery DC non-profit – Program Coordinator – 3-5 month term – $22-$25/hr – search managed by the Addison Group 

40) Mystery military support organization – Senior Development Manager – $75k-$90k – search managed by Careers in Nonprofits 

41-42) News Corp. – see also main career page

43) Philip Morris International – Director, Regulatory Communications – $181k-$242k

44) PwC – Brand Paid Media Director – $122k-$423k – multiple locations, including DC

45) SKDK – Vice President, Public Affairs –  $115k-$150k – see also main career page 

46) TC Energy – Senior Communications Specialist – DC or Houston – apply by Dec. 12 – see also main career page 

47-49) Truth Initiative – see also main career page

50) United Nations Foundation – Senior Campaign Associate, Global Health Advocacy – $65k

51) United Way – Director, Global Strategic Communications – $135k-$142k

52) World Wildlife Fund – Livestream Fundraising Intern – $20/hr – DC or remote-based

53) … and finally: the Office of the DC Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services is recruiting for a Program Officer to support Age-Friendly DC, building an international effort spearheaded by the World Health Organization & AARP to respond to two significant demographic tends: urbanization & population aging – seems like a great fit for someone with experience advocacy & organizing on senior issues – $116k-$164k – apply by Dec. 18

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Monday, December 8, 2025

Anomalies Resolved but Real Truth Hidden, We Speculate

1) The Pivot Group is seeking an Account Exec with 3+ years of experience with politics, organizing, advocacy, or labor unions to join their political direct mail & strategy operation; at least 2+ cycles of campaign experience strongly preferred – $79k – fully remote; runs through 2026 campaign season – see also main career page 

2-3) Fresh opportunities with lobbying/communications group Lot 16 – update: Lot 16 is not seeking additional applications at this point

4) The Democratic Attorneys General Association is seeking a Senior Director of Development with 10+ years’ experience in political fundraising, including senior-level work developing plans in multi-channel fundraising, including major gifts & corporate partnerships – $180k-$200k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

5) Summit Strategy Group is seeking a Senior Account Exec (pdf) to join their Sacramento, CA office – $72k-$80k – 2–4 years of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, PR, or related required, as well as exceptional writing & editing skills; familiarity with California policy, political, or regulatory issues a plus – see also main career page 

6) Accenture – Senior Copywriter – multiple locations including Arlington, Va.

7-8) Active Minds – see also main career page

9) American Conservation Coalition – Development Associate – $58k-$68k – search managed by Talent Market 

10-11) Brookings Institution

12) Bryson Gillette – Manager, Public Affairs & Paid Media (scroll to find) – $55k-$75k – DC or Los Angeles

13) Cherokee Federal – Strategic Communications Consultant, Global Health – $142k – Secret clearance required

14-15) Children's National Medical Center

16) Constellation Energy – Senior Federal Government Affairs Manager – $164k-$183k

17) FOX 5 DC – News Producer – $90k-$96k

18) Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria – Communications Intern, Global Health Advocacy – Winter/Spring 2026 – $2,500 stipend

19) General Dynamic Information Technology – Marketing Campaign Manager 

20) George Washington University – Director, Communications and Marketing, Engineering School – $120k-$169k

21) Global Strategy Group – Manager, Communications & Public Affairs – $75k-$85k

22) International Justice Mission – Vice President of US Government Partnerships 

23) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Social Media Director – $108k-$129k

24) LeadingAge – Director, Housing Legislative Affairs – $122k-$149k – see also main career page

25-26) Marriott International

27) Mars – External Communications Manager 

28) National Gallery of Art – Chief of Communications – $201k-$207k – apply by Dec. 12 

29) National Marine Sanctuary – Media & Communications Specialist – $80k-$90k – see also main career page 

30-32) Smithsonian Institution

33) SoFi – Senior Manager, Government Affairs – $158k-$236k

34) Teatown Lake Reservation – Director of Marketing & Communications (pdf) – $74k-$84k – Ossining, NY – see also main career page 

35-36) Tesla

37) Union of Concerned Scientists – Director, Science Policy – $151k – PhD required – remote-based

38) World Food Programme – Communications Officer – apply by Jan. 3

39) … and finally: Arlo Solutions is searching for a Senior Congressional & Public Affairs Specialist/Advisor supporting the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, who claim their department has not found any evidence of extraterrestrial technology, which strikes us as a pretty cagey response – and since they require a Secret clearance (what are they hiding?), we suppose you won’t share the real truth with us.

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

More to Come

Hello Thursday job-browsers. We're a work in progress today, so check back again for more. [edit: all done]

1) The Campaign Legal Center is seeking a Vice President, Communications with 10+ years’ experience in communications, including significant supervisory/managerial work, as well as a strong understanding of the current media environment, including effective use of social platforms and influencers – $167k-$279k – search managed by Chaloner 

2) The Can Manufacturers Institute is actively recruiting for a Director of Sustainability candidate with 4+ years of experience in the sustainability field preferably having worked in a member-based organization or navigated complex stakeholder environments & built consensus across diverse interests – $100k-$180k

3) Advanced Micro Devices – Government Relations Manager – $137k-$205k

4) APCO Worldwide – Associate Director, Public Affairs – $90k-$120k

5) ASPCA – Senior Director of Policy Communications & Engagement Strategy – $150k-$160k

6) BAE Systems – Director, Government Relations – $169k-$288k

7-8) Booz Allen

8) British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, Culture/Media & Sports – $119k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Dec. 7 

9) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Communications & Media Relations Manager – $76k-$82k – Richmond or Virginia Beach – apply by Dec. 12

10-11) C-SPAN

12-14) Georgetown University

15-17) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

18-19) Precision Strategies – DC or New York – see also main career page

20) Refugees International – Development Assistant – part-time – $25/hr

21) University of Virginia – Senior Content Strategist, UVA Medical Center – $49k-$98k – Charlottesville, Va.

22-23) Washington Institute for Near East Policy

24) Washington Post – Host supporting the Post’s new Creator Network – $149k-$278k

25) Waxman Strategies – Environmental Policy Intern – Feb.-May 2026 – $7,500-$10,000 stipend

26) Advocates for Community Health – Manager of Policy and Government Affairs (pdf) – see also main career page 

27) AFL-CIO – National Campaign Coordinator – $118k

28-30) Capitol Hill

31) End Citizens United – Vice President of Communications – $175k-$200k

32) Fairfax County Federation of Teachers – Communications Director – $65k

33) Fresenius Medical Care – Vice President/Head of Federal Government Affairs – $238k-$397k

34-36) House Majority PAC – campaign cycle posts

37) Landscape Architecture Foundation – Director of Communications (pdf) – $80k-$90k

38) League of Conservation Voters – Director of Organizing Policy & Advocacy – $92k-$112k – apply by Dec. 9 

39) Mystery think tank & media research group focusing on Middle East – Web Content Specialist – $60k-$80k – search managed by Sparks Group 

40) Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates – Director, Government Relations – $130k-$140k – search managed by Staffing Advisors

 41) … and finally: AARP is seeking a Travel Content Director with 10+ years of experience in content strategy and architecture, editorial leadership, or brand storytelling within the travel sector – $148k-$165k – feels like it could be a really fun gig & a good note to end the week on.

 – more to come OK, we're done – 

Best wishes for a lovely weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. If you're taking in the Scottish Christmas Walk in Old Town on Saturday, be advised that our friends at Old Hat are presenting their first-ever brunch service.

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Month 12

Hello Monday and Hello December! Back to it. 

1) The CFP Board has let us know they are actively recruiting for this Director, Communications role suited to candidates with 10+ years of professional experience in public/media relations, exceptional writing & editorial skills, and ability to analyze, distill & convey complex, technical, regulatory or financial info – $145k-$175k – see also main career page 

2) The Recycled Materials Association is seeking a Vice President, Communications with 12+ years in a senior communications role within a trade association, public affairs firm, or communications agency – $175k-$190k – see also main career page 

3) The Rockefeller Foundation has put out the call for a Deputy Chief of Staff with 12+ years of related experience in leading strategic initiatives, including 5+ years in senior management/leadership roles – see also main career page 

4-8) ACLU

9-10) American Society of Health System Pharmacists – see also main career page

11) Amtrak – Lead Public Relations Specialist, Infrastructure Communications – $94k-$122k

12-15) Baltimore Banner – Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

16-17) Catholic University

18-19) Cato Institute – new since our Nov. 20 set

20) CBS News – Interns – Summer 2026 – $20/hr – apply by Dec. 31

21) C.H Robinson – Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$168k – see also main career page 

22) Cigna – Principal, External Communications & Media Relations – $134k-$223k – DC, St. Louis or Bloomfield, CT

23) FleishmanHillard – Senior Vice President, Healthcare Public Affairs – $110k-$231k

24-28) Fox News

29) George Mason University – Policy Associate supporting the National Security Institute – apply by Dec. 11

30) GovCIO – Senior Staff Writer – $85k-$95k

31-32) Heritage Foundation

33-35) ICF – see also main career page

36) Johns Hopkins University – Associate Director of Development, School of Arts & Sciences – $82k – Baltimore, MD

37) JPA Health – Director, Earned Media – DC, New York, Boston or Philadelphia – see also main career page 

38) Ketchum – Director, Paid Social – $120k-$140k – Arlington, Va., New York, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Raleigh

39) Koniag Government Services – Policy Analyst supporting the State Dept. Bureau of Counter-Terrorism – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

40) Mystery DC-based employer – Communications Specialist – $80k-$108k – search managed by Robert Half 

41) Mystery venture capital firm – Media & PR Manager – remote-based – search managed by Paradigm Staffing 

42) National Public Radio – Supervising Editor, Science Desk/Health – $1505k-$165k – apply by Dec. 8

43) Northop Grumman – Manager, Legislative Affairs & Advocacy – $175k-$263k – Secret clearance required

44) Protect Democracy – Communications Strategist – $112k-$125k – apply by Dec. 7 

45-46) Stateside – see also main career page

47) TC Energy – State Government & Community Relations Manager – DC, Chicago or Houston – apply by Dec. 11 – see also main career page 

48) United Nations Foundation – Policy Advisor supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance – $90k-$100k

49-50) United Way of the National Capital Area – searches managed by Nonprofit HR

51) U.S. News & World Report – Director of Email Strategy – $120k-$160k – see also main career page 

52) Virgin Galactic – Senior Manager, Internal Communications – $107k-$164k – Tustin, CA

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Monday, November 24, 2025

Stuffed

We're only posting one set this week, but it's a biggie to keep you full through the holiday week. Back again next Monday.

Tuesday update: we just happened upon this Jan.-May 2026 Communications Intern opportunity at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace with a can't-wait Nov. 28 application deadline – part-time – $20-$26/hr  

1) Arnold & Porter is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist with 3+ years of experience working in federal legislative & public policy roles; background in healthcare/life sciences policy is also a must – $95k-$185k

2) Rocket is seeking a Senior Vice President, Government Affairs with 12+ years of experience in public policy, government, government affairs, or a related sector, as well as deep knowledge & network within the housing, banking, and financial services policy landscape – $216k-$457k

3) Anti-gun violence advocate GIFFORDS is recruiting for a State & Regional Press Secretary with 5+ years of experience in media and/or communications; candidates with experience on political campaigns, party committees, PACs, or Capitol Hill are preferred – $107k-$128k – DC preferred; candidates based in NY, FL, TX, CA, or CO also considered

4) ABC News – Polling Analyst – $86k-$113k

5) Active Minds – Chief Marketing Officer – $140k-$175k – search managed by LeaderFit 

6-7) American Bankers Association 

8) American Traffic Safety Services Association – Director of Marketing & Communications 

9-10) American University

11) Bellwether – Digital Communications & Marketing Manager – $87k-$94k – remote-based – apply by Dec. 12 – see also main career page 

12) Boston University – Director, Federal Relations – $120k-$150k – DC-based

13) Bread for the World – Regional organizer, Northeast (pdf) – $63k-$73k – see also main career page 

14) Capital One – Director, Corporate Communications – $168k-$210k – McLean, Va. or Richmond

15) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield – Senior Corporate Communications Consultant – $82k-$163k

16-17) Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, MD/remote – see also main career page

18) CBS News – Broadcast Associate, DC Assignment Desk – $50k

19) Council on Foreign Relations – Video Producer – $100k-$125k – DC or New York

20) DC Public Schools – Coordinator, Operations Communications – $73k-$83k

21-23) Emily’s List

24) Exelon – Social Media Manager – $96k-$132k – DC, Baltimore or Philadelphia

25) Heritage Foundation -- Donor Event Coordinator – $54k-$60k

26) Human Rights Campaign – Director, Strategic Communications & Creative Partnerships – $135k-$162k 

28-28) Fannie Mae

29) Financial Health Network – Manager, Communications & PR – $74k-$90k – Chicago (preferred) or DC – see also main career page 

30) FleishmanHillard – Vice President Healthcare Communications – $77k-$175k
DC, New York, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, or Dallas

31) Flexible Packaging Association – Director of Government Affairs – Annapolis, MD

32) Holton Arms School – Assistant Director of Communications – $85k-$90k – see also main career page 

33) Institute for Humane Studies – Director of Digital Content – to $100k

34-39) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

40-42) JPMorgan Chase – DC or New York

43-44) Ketchum

45) M+R – Art Director – $134k – DC, New York or remote-based – see also main career page 

46) Mercy Corps – Director of Communications – $90k-$120k – apply by Dec. 11

47) Montgomery County Education Association – Public Affairs Manager – $155k

48) Nash Harbor Solutions – Public Affairs Specialist – $105k-$115k – Secret clearance required – see also main career page 

49) National Association of Professional Insurance Agents – Manager, Government Relations – $70k-$80k

50) Nature Conservancy – Policy & Conservation Data Advisor – $80k-$122k – location flexible

51-52) Nuclear Energy Institute

53-54) Open Society Foundations

55) PenFed Federal Credit Union – Social Media Coordinator 

56-57) POLITICO

58) Protect Democracy – Legislative & Advocacy Specialist – $84k-$94k

59-60) SBA Pro-Life America

61-62) Trinity University

63) University of Maryland – Social Media Coordinator, Alumni Association – part-time – $30-$35/hr – apply by Nov. 27

64) U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation – Digital Marketing Manager – $50k-$55k

65) Verra – Program Officer, Events/Communications & Administration – $70k – remote-based – fka: Voluntary Carbon Standard Association

66-68) Wall Street Journal

69) … and finally: our beloved Washington Spirit came up short again in the NWSL final and their job-availabilities run more towards on-field performance – so how about some very fresh Spring 2026 Intern opportunities with the DC United crew, instead? Social Media Intern – Corporate Partnerships Intern – Marketing Intern – and more – Feb.-May 2026

70) ... and finally, part 2: spring training games are just under 3 months away for your Washington Nationals and you can claim your spot on the roster (and a trip to West Palm Beach, we hope) as Social Media Manager – $57k-$75k – 3+ years experience in social/digital content and marketing strategy; background managing social media in a professional & college sports environment preferred

Best wishes for a just-how-you-like-it Thanksgiving & great week overall from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Just Keep Rolling

It's Thursday & we're already gassed. Hopefully you have a little more in the tank to tackle these.

1) Biopharma company Lundbeck is seeking a Senior Manager, Government Affairs with 5+ years healthcare policy experience, established Congressional relationships, and a track record of working with key stakeholders including policymakers, patient & provider organizations – $155k-$180k

2) Georgetown University is recruiting for a Director of Digital Engagement & Social Media with 5+ years’ communications experience and strong understanding of social media platforms & strategies; facility with WordPress a plus – $85k

3) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $102k-$154k

4) American Jewish World Service – Director of Institutional Giving – $112k-$157k – see also main career page 

5-6) American University

7) Association for Career & Technical Education – Media & Advocacy Coordinator – $55k-$60k

8-9) The Atlantic

  • Senior Editor – $105k-$150k – DC or New York
  • Assistant Editor – $69k-$75k – role will support work designing & building a social forum for Atlantic readers

10) AvalonBay Communities – Director of Government Affairs – see also main career page 

11-12) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – DC or Seattle

13) Cancer Support Community – Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations – $67k-$74k – DC or remote-based – see also main career page 

14-17) Cato Institute – see also main career page

18) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Director of Strategic Communications – $100k-$160k

19) DC Dept. of Human Services – Senior Policy & Program Advisor – $127k-$177k – apply by Nov. 24

20) DeBeers Group – Vice President, Government Affairs – $187k-$251k – apply by Dec. 3

21) GEICO – Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs – $266k-$494k – Chevy Chase, MD or New York

22) Food Research & Action Center – SNAP Policy Analyst (pdf) – $70k-$88k – see also main career page 

23) Governors Action Alliance – Digital Communications Associate – $70k-$95k – remote-based – search managed by NPAG 

24) Healthcare Association of New York State – Senior Director, Federal Relations – DC-based – see also main career page 

25) Humana – Director of Government Affairs – $184k-$254k

26) Independent Community Bankers of America – Vice President, Congressional Relations – $150k-$185k

27) Johnson & Johnson – Manager of Federal Affairs – apply by Nov. 26 

28) League of Conservation Voters – Senior Director, Organizing Programs & Campaigns – $119k-$165k – remote-based – apply by Dec. 2

29) League of Women Voters – Manager, Field Communications – $85k-$95k – see also main career page 

30) Montgomery County Department of Transportation – Marketing & Communications Manager – $83k-$134k – apply by Nov. 24 

31) Mystery DC-based association – Conference Coordinator – temporary role – $25/hr – search managed by the Ford Agency 

32) National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders – Director of Public Policy – $113k-$144k – bilingual w/ Spanish a plus

33) National Indian Health Board – Communications Director – $110k-$150k

34) National Journal – Editorial Research Associate – $55k-$60k

35) Pew Research Center – Communications Assistant – $57k

36-38) Share Our Strength – see also main career page

39-40) Smithsonian Institution

41) Society for Research in Child Development – Director for Policy – $135k-$145k – apply by Nov. 24 

42) Society of American Foresters – Director, Communications & Marketing – $75k-$85k – see also main career page 

43) Southern Environmental Law Center – Office Manager - $80k – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Dec. 7 – see also main career page 

44) Washington Post – Social Video Producer, Opinions – $82k-$123k

Best wishes for a cool & collected weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – Festival Season 2025 draws to a close with just Saturday's Alexandria Cider Festival in Old Town left on our rundown.

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Monday, November 17, 2025

All Business

It's Monday, we've got a lot of neat jobs & a smattering of internships, and you know what to do. So get after it.

Monday update: we just ran across this deadline-looming Automatic Voter Registration Management Program Specialist role with the DC Board of Elections – $93k-$119k – familiarity with voter registration policies as well as data integration skills desired – apply by Nov. 18 

1-2) We’ll start you off with opportunities at drone-delivery pioneer Wing – see also main career page

3) Defense technology company Anduril Industries is recruiting for an Associate Director of Government Relations with 5+ years of experience in the national security, government relations, and/or federal executive or legislative arena – $113k-$149k – see also main career page 

4-6) Ad Council – remote-based – see also main career page

7) AMA Consulting – Communications & Outreach Project Manager supporting WMATA – see also main career page 

8) Aspen Institute – Content Coordinator supporting the Energy & Environment Program – temporary; Feb.-Aug. 2026 – $52k-$54k

9) Atlantic Council – Project Assistant supporting the GeoEconomics Center – $25-$28/hr – apply by Dec. 5

10) Children’s National Medical Center – Senior Associate Director of Editorial & Development Strategy – $86k-$143k

11) DoorDash – Government Relations Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region – $136k-$200k – DC, Philadelphia or Atlanta

12) Edelman PR – Assistant Account Exec, Health – $40k-$52k – DC, New York or Chicago

13) Erickson Senior Living – Senior Manager, External Communications – $100k-$110k – Baltimore, MD

14) FleishmanHillard – Strategy Director/Group Strategy Director – $118k-$240k – DC, New York, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or San Francisco

15) Food & Water Watch – Philanthropy Coordinator – $51k-$61k

16) Heritage Foundation – Digital Marketing Specialist – $58k-$66k

17-19) Ketchum

20) Lockheed Martin – Senior Communications Manager supporting the CIO & Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation team – $124k-$220k

21) Mystery employer – Director, Grassroots Policy – $110k-$130k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

22) Mystery enterprise client – Graphic Designer – temporary; 3-6 month term – role will include designing proposals, presentations, graphics and other deliverables related to business development work in the Federal, state and local government sectors – must live within an hour of DC, Tysons Corner, Va., Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis or Philadelphia – search managed by Creative Circle 

23) Mystery higher education coalition – Director of Communications – $200k-$215k – search managed by Chaloner 

24) Nationwide – Senior Director, State Government Relations – $146k-$244k

25-26) Nature Conservancy – location flexible; New York or select international cities preferred

27) National Association of REALTORS – Director of News & Content Strategy – $150k-$200k – DC or Chicago

28) National Conference of State Legislatures – Policy Associate, Children & Families Program (scroll to find) – $58k – Denver, CO – apply by Nov. 26

29-30) National Parks Conservation Association

31) Northrop Grumman – Senior Principal Strategic Communications Representative – $113k-$170k

32-34) NBC News

35) New America – Communications Intern, Education & Work Programs – Jan.-May 2026 - $18-$20/hr – apply by Nov. 28

36) PRR Inc. – Senior Director, Marketing & Communications Services – $138k-$207k – DC, Alexandria, Va., Baltimore, Norfolk, San Diego, Seattle or Portland, OR – see also main carer page 

37) Sierra Club, Maryland Chapter – Chapter Organizer – temporary & part-time – $35/hr – DC or Baltimore

38-39) Solar Energy Industries Association

40-42) TEGNA – see also main career page

43-44) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

45) United Launch Alliance – Government & Political Science Intern – Summer 2026 – see also main career page 

46-47) U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association

48-49) Washington Post

50) Young Voices – Social Media Manager – $50k-$70k – search managed by Talent Market 

51) … and finally: leverage your background in meeting and event planning, logistics and/or executive assistance & previous experience dealing with VIPs to score this plum Visits Protocol Officer post with our friends at the British Embassy – $26/hr – apply by Dec. 7

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Positive Thinking

The crummy shutdown looks like it's wrapping up, the Caps snapped an irksome losing string, and the weekend isn't far off. So be positive, snag your next job, and don't give much thought to our cynical take on #45 below.

1) The University of Maryland Global Campus is recruiting for a Public Relations Manager with 5-7 years of continuous experience with a PR agency and/or an in-house communications team in a matrixed organization; familiarity with Meltwater, Cision, Sprout Social, other media relations and/or social media management software a plus – $90k-$100k

2-4) Fresh opportunities with the Interfaith Alliance – see also main career page

5) American Heart Association – Senior State Government Relations Lead – $100k-$110k

6) Association of American Railroads – Director of Public Affairs (scroll to find) – $130k-$150k

7) AstraZeneca – Director, Global Media Relations – $144k-$216k – apply by Nov. 24

8) BAE Systems – Director, Communications – $135k-$230k

9) Bloomberg BNA – Deputy News Team Lead, Congressional Policy 

10) California Life Sciences Association – Senior Director, Public Policy – $130k-$160k – DC-based – see also main career page

11) Center for Reproductive Rights – Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy – $245k – search managed by Chaloner

12) Children’s National Hospital – Senior Executive Communications Specialist – $93k-$155k

13) Cohn Communications – Membership, Marketing & Events Coordinator – $47k-$52k

14) BridgeBio – Director, Government Affairs – $215k-$270k – see also main career page 

15) DC Bar Foundation – Director of Communications – $160k-$173k

16) Duke Energy – Government Affairs Scheduler & Executive Liaison – $100k-$120k – apply by Nov. 18 

17) Georgetown University – Director of Development, School of Foreign Service – $66k-$126k

18) Healthcare Distribution Alliance – Director of Policy – $122k-$150k – search managed by Cessna & Associates 

19-20) International Fresh Produce Association – see also main career page

21) Institute for Women’s Policy Research – Communications Manager – $69k-$87k – apply by Nov. 14; noon ET – see also main career page 

22) Invariant – Senior Communications Manager – $125k-$165k – food & agriculture focus – see also main career page 

23-24) J Street

25) Molson Coors – Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $142k-$187k

26) Mystery environmental nonprofit group – Graphic Designer (scroll to find) – temporary through March 2026 – $28/hr – search managed by The Choice Inc. 

27-28) NAFSA/Association of International Educators

29) National Pest Management Association – Public Policy Manager – $75k-$85k

30) Oceana – Communications Director – $115k-$130k – apply by Nov. 21

31) Prince George’s County Health Dept. – Public Information Officer – $62k-$131k – apply by Nov. 19

32-33) Rainforest Trust – see also main career page

34) Resources for the Future – Editorial Intern – full-time, starting Jan. 2026 – $18-$23/hr

35) Tax Foundation Europe – Head of Policy – Brussels, Belgium

36) Truck Renting & Leasing Association – Manager of Government Relations 

37-39) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

40) Verto Solutions – Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications 

41) Washington Institute for Near East Policy – Development Assistant – fully remote in New York City area

42-43) World Food Program USA

44) World Relief – Director of Government Relations – $95k-$115k – see also main career page 

45) … and finally: you can always score $15/hr reviewing writing/content for Outlier AI if you can overcome any concerns about feeding the beast that may shrink writing/editing opportunities for you in the future – remote-based/flexible hours

46-48) … and finally, part 2: opportunities with Praytell, who fancy themselves as the creative communications agency that crafts Creative That Earns – see also main career page

Best wishes for a super-fine weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2025 draws to a close – here's a few left from the dying embers:

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