Still Finding New Ones

Even as the year winds down, we're still finding fresh opportunities, including several with December-to-early-January application dates. So we'll keep at it (albeit at a slower posting cadence) so you can keep at it.

1) The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is seeking a Communications Specialist with 2-3 years of experience in writing and producing publications, journalism, public relations, local, state or federal government, or nonprofit orgs – or equivalent background – $62k-$78k

2) The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Policy Lab is in search mode for a Communications Director (scroll to find) to raise the organization’s visibility, promoting its research, and supporting its policy agenda – 8+ years of relevant communications experience, top-notch organizational & project management skills, and the ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand fashion – Philly-based.

3-4) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy/Defense Strategy & Great-Power Competition – $50k-$54k
• Events Assistant – $48k-$52k

5) American Soybean Association – Director of Government Affairs, Biofuels

6) Bank of New York/Mellon Corp. – Director/Prudential Policy Lead, Global Public Policy & Government Affairs – $139k-$240k

7) Bully Pulpit Interactive – Associate Director, Speechwriting & Executive Communication – $90k-$105k – see also main career page

8) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Director of Government Affairs – $115k-$140k

9-10) Conservation International

• Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – Arlington, Va. or New York
• Managing Director of Social Media

11-12) CoStar Group

• Senior Social Media Associate – $90k-$110k
• Communications Manager supporting LoopNet – Richmond, Va.

13) Dept. of the Interior/National Invasive Species Council – Public Affairs Specialist – $86k-$153k – apply by Dec. 26

14) Earthjustice – Senior Legislative Representative supporting the Right to Zero campaign – $131k-$146k – apply by Jan. 3

15) FINRA – Director, State Relations/Government Affairs – $146k-$283k

16) General Services Administration – Communications Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Dec. 26

17-18) George Mason University

• Director of Development, College of Education & Human Development – apply by Jan. 10
• Development Assistant, College of Visual & Performing Arts – part-time – apply by Jan. 10

19-20) Georgetown University

• Associate Director of Athletics Stewardship & Engagement Communication – $47k-$87k – apply by Jan. 17
• Associate Director of Athletics Engagement & Events – $47k-$87k – apply by Apr. 9

21) Google – External Affairs Manager

22) GSK – Director, Federal Government Affairs – fka GlaxoSmithKline

23) Management Sciences for Health – Senior Communications Specialist

24) National Archives & Records Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 19

25) National Milk Producers Federation – Director, Government Relations – see also main career page

26) PPL Corp. – Manager Federal Policy

27-29) SAIC

• Corporate Communication Officer – Secret clearance required
• Congressional Affairs Analyst supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering – Secret clearance required
• Director, Internal Communications

30-34) Smithsonian Institution

• Assistant Director of Communications – $153k-$191k – apply by Dec. 31
• Associate Director for Advancement, National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute – $139k-$181k – apply by Dec. 31
• Gift Officer – $139k-$181k – apply by Jan. 10
• Special Events Coordinator. National Portrait Gallery – $82k-$107k – apply by Dec. 19
• Advancement Associate, Online Fundraising – $68k-$77k – apply by Dec. 31

35) State University of New York – Director of Federal Relations – $170k-$190k – DC-based

36) United Airlines – Director, Regulatory Affairs – $155k-$212k

37) United Food & Commercial Workers – National Press Secretary

38-40) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Vice President, Health Policy – $260k-$280k
• State Legislative Affairs Manager supporting the Institute for Legal Reform – $85k-$150k
• Senior Manager, Civics – $85k-$107k

41) U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum – International Justice Associate – apply by Jan. 3

42) World Resources Institute – Communications Director, Restoration – $138k-$166k

43) ... and finally: the still-extant defense/aerospace branch of the somehow-stylish Swedish industrial conglomerate Saab is recruiting for a Lead Corporate Events & Strategic Initiatives Specialist, but all we can think about is how much we miss the auto side of the equation & the iconic 900 – $94k-$145k – DC, Orlando, FL or Syracuse, NY – apply by Jan. 31

Best wishes for a sparkling rest-of-your-week + weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Back on Monday w/ more, we hope.

Action, Peace, Freedom & Justice

Monday Update: we plan to post again on Wednesday (Dec. 18), and hope to bring you couple more in over next two weeks beyond that – and then going for two per week starting again around Jan. 6.

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! We've got what you need right here (well, hopefully)!

1) Black Men Vote is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization’s work to maximize the political influence of Black male voters across the U.S. – 10+ years of campaign and organizational management experience, including electoral and issue advocacy experience – $180k-$220k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

2-3) Per the comments, we bring you this Communications Fellow opportunity with DC Action, a group working to ensure that children, youth & young adults have access to the housing, health care, learning spaces, jobs & support they deserve – $3k/semester – not sure if Winter term opportunity is still available; Summer & Fall applications also open, as is a Policy Fellow role

4) ACLU – Senior Campaign Strategist, Democracy – $151k

5) Air Line Pilots Association International – Communications Specialist – $75k-$107k

6-7) American Urological Association – see also main career page

• PAC & Grassroots Advocacy Manager – $94k-$100k
• Advocacy Coordinator – $72k-$74k – Linthicum, MD

8) Anheuser-Busch – Federal Government Affairs Coordinator – $52k-$61k

9-10) APCO Worldwide

• Senior Consultant, Public Affairs – $70k-$100k
• Consultant, Public Affairs – $60k-$90k

11) Arena Stage – Marketing & Communications Fellow – $700/wk – see also main career page

12) Brookings Institution – Research Assistant supporting the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy – $56k

13-15) Care – see also main career page

• Executive Director for Global Advocacy – $120k-$139k – DC or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Senior Press Officer – $89k-$103k – DC or Atlanta, GA
• Senior Press Officer, Humanitarian Affairs – $89k-$103k – DC or Atlanta, GA

16) DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency – Public Information Officer – $109k-$141k – apply by Dec. 19

17) Dept. of Defense/Washington Headquarters Services – Communications Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 20

18) Edison Electric Institute – Director, Media Relations – $130k-$175k

19) Fairfax County Health Dept. – Digital Media Specialist – $67k-$112k – apply by Jan. 20

20-21) FleishmanHillard

• Vice President or Senior Vice President/Integrated Paid Media Lead – $77k-$231k
• Senior Account Exec, Health & Life Science – $58k-$82k – DC, New York or San Francisco, CA

22) International Boundary & Water Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – San Diego, CA – apply by Dec. 17

23-24) IntelliBridge – see also main career page

• Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required
• Junior Social Media Specialist

25) Mars – Director of External Communications, Sustainability

26) National Library for the Blind & Print Disabled – Head of Communications & Outreach Section – $139k-$181k – apply by Jan. 2

27) Northrop Grumman – Media Strategy & Engagement Manager – $129k-$193k

28) Peace Corps – Writer/Editor – $80k-146k – apply by Dec. 23; subject to early closure

29-30) POLITICO

• Vice President of Communications
• 2025 POLITICO Journalism Institute – 10-day residential program, starting May 27; preference for rising college juniors or seniors – apply by Jan. 21

31-38) Poter-Novelli

• Vice President, Healthcare Public Affairs – $140k-$180k
• Vice President, Health Media – $140k-$180k – DC; New York; Boston, MA or Chicago, IL
• Account Manager, Government Public Relations – $110k-$135k – DC or Atlanta, GA
• Account Manager, Health Media – $110k-$135k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il
• Senior Copywriter – $90k-$130k
• Account Exec, Public Sector & Government – $55k-$67k
• Account Exec, Health – $55k-$67k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il
• Assistant Account Exec, Health – $50k-$55k – DC, New York; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA or Chicago, Il

39) Prince George’s County Memorial Library System – Communications Specialist – $71k – apply by Dec. 21

40-41) Southern Poverty Law Center – see also main career page

• Policy Analyst, Democracy – $97k – DC; Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL or New Orleans, LA
• Executive Director, SPLC Action Fund – $265k – Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL or New Orleans, LA

42) U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Public Affairs Associate – $60k-$75k – apply by Dec. 18

43) U.S. International Trade Commission – Congressional Relations Officer – $139k-$191k – apply by Dec. 20

44) Walmart – Director, Federal Government Affairs – $143k-$286k

45) World Justice Project – Executive Operations Internship – 6-month term starting Jan 2025 – $17-$18/hr – see also main career page

46) … and finally: if you’re not tapped as the Nationals’ next splashy hire in July, this Senior Coordinator, Baseball Communications role up the road with the Baltimore Orioles will have to suffice – $48k-$52k

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

Fog Cutter

This morning's soothing fog (or perhaps it's maddening for you; sorry!) isn't holding us back. Enjoy the jobs & the day!

1) MAZON, a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths & backgrounds in the U.S. & Israel is recruiting for a Senior Communications Manager with 4+ years’ experience in communications and/or PR; background in social justice, anti-hunger, or Jewish community work highly preferred – $85k-$90k – DC or Los Angeles, CA

2) Economic Mobility Pathways transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty &provides other organizations with the tools to do the same. Your place in that equation would be as Senior Director of Communications, if you possess the 10+ years in strategic communications/media relations they seek, preferably in nonprofit sector – $120k-$125k – Boston, MA – see also main career page

3-5) New America passed these along to us just this morning – see also main career page

• Senior Data Visualization Developer – this role will architect and implement dynamic, interactive visualizations that distill and convey complex data insights with precision and clarity.
• Technical Director – this creative, results-driven leader will direct New America’s A/V production – including live, virtual, and hybrid event production – and multimedia production, including podcasts and video production.
• AV Technician – his role will support multiple daily in-studio, virtual, and hybrid events in the New America studio, executing AV functions such as video switching, camera operation, audio mixing, microphone management, and lighting

6) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Assistant Editorial Director – $122k-$164k [filled/removed]

7) American Institutes for Research – Managing Director, Public Affairs

8-9) Aspen Institute

• Director of External Relations supporting Aspen Digital – $155k-$175k
• Intern, Congressional Program – $20-$21/hr

10) Burson – Account Director, Automotive Public Policy Communications – $60k-$140k

11-12) Citi

• Capital Markets Regulatory Policy Advisor – $170k-$300k
• Prudential Regulatory Senior Policy Analyst – $155k-$233k

13-14) CNN – temporary positions

• Producer for Chris Wallace Show/Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace
• Producer for The Lead w/ Jake Tapper

15-16) Economic Policy Innovation Center – searches managed by Talent Market

• Tax Policy Analyst – $85k-$90k
• Operations Manager – $80k-$85k

17-18) Georgetown University

• Senior Associate supporting the Georgetown Climate Center – $54k-$100k
• Associate Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns – $44k-$73k

19) Hewlett Packard – Federal Government Affairs Manager – $104k-$158k

20) ICF International – Senior External Communications Specialist – $87k-$148k – Secret clearance required

21-23) International Rescue Committee

• Vice President, Policy & Advocacy – $250k-$280k – DC or New York
• Communications Manager – $65k-$73k – DC or New York
• Major Giving Officer – $70k-$85k

24) Ketchum – Account Supervisor, Issues & Crisis – $80k-$95k

25) Mastercard – Senior Vice President supporting the Center for Inclusive Growth – apply by Dec. 31

26-27) National Women’s Law Center

• Senior Manager of Foundation Relations/Grant Writer – $96k-$127k
• Development Intern – Summer 2025 – $17/hr

28-29) Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center

• Communications Manager – $75k-$93k – DC or Chicago, IL
• Communications Intern – Spring 2025 – $17/hr – apply by Jan. 4

30) Sierra Club – Advancement Director, Central – $95k-$112k – DC or Chicago, IL

31-34) Third Way

• Press Advisor – $65k-$80k
• Health Policy Advisor – $65k-$80k
• Program Coordinator, Development & External Affairs – $50k-$60k
• Internal Communications & Operations Intern – Feb.-May 2025 – $18/hr

35-37) Washington Post

• White House Editor – $122k-$204k – apply by Dec. 20
• Editor, Letters & Community Team – $85k-$127k
• Social Video Producer, Opinions – $64k-$96k

38-43) World Food Program USA

• Manager, Partner Communications – $80k-$85k
• Director, Corporate Partnerships/Consumer Brands – $125k-$140k – DC or remote-based in selected locations
• Director, Institutional Partnerships – $120k-$130k – DC or remote-based in selected locations
• Manager, Special Projects/Institutional Partnerships – $80k-$85k
• Senior Associate, Individual Philanthropy – $60k-$65k
• Intern, Institutional Partnerships – $20/hr

Look at All these Great Jobs!

Hello Friday job-searchers! That's pretty much it; have at 'em!

1) The Urban Libraries Council is recruiting for a Director of Strategic Communications (scroll to find) with proven expertise in strategic communications, media engagement & advocacy, as well as exceptional storytelling, writing, and visual design skills.

2) The United States of Care is seeking a Director of Federal Policy with 10+ years of experience in health care policy at the federal level, including service in a legislative or executive branch role, think tank, advocacy organization, association, or other setting – $110k-$140k – first review of applications set for Dec. 9

3) The States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the critical role states play in election protection, is looking to add a Digital Director with 10+ years working in advocacy, political, campaign, or government communications; with at least 6 years of relevant digital-focused experience, as well as a background that includes developing and testing comprehensive paid digital campaigns on a variety of topics, and managing multiple campaigns simultaneously – $160k – DC, New York, or Boston, MA

4) American Veterinary Medical Association – Director, Federal Government Relations – see also main career page

5-6) British Embassy

• Trade Policy Officer – $83k – apply by Dec. 19
• U.S. Development Policy Advisor – $85k – apply by Jan. 1

7) Children’s National Hospital – Senior Associate Director of Planned Giving – $86k-$143k

8-10) CURA Strategies (scroll to find)

• Account Exec
• Manager, Government Relations
• Interns – Spring 2025 & beyond – $17/hr

11) D.C. Association of REALTORS – Government Affairs Director – $100k

12) Energy & Policy Institute – Research & Communications Manager – $80k-$90k – location flexible with a preference for Texas-based candidates – apply by Jan. 3

13) Faith in Public Life – Associate Director of Media – $90k-$110k

14) Friends of the Earth – Senior Policy Advocate, School Food Policy – $83k-$87k

15) Georgetown University – Director of External Relations supporting the Earth Commons – $80k-$157k [filled/removed]

16-18) J Street

• Deputy Press Secretary – $80k-$85k
• Digital Fundraising Director – $90k-$100k
• Digital Fundraising Strategist – $61k-$70k

19-21) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Director of Major & Leadership Gifts, Washington National Opera
• Leadership Gifts Manager
• Individual Giving Assistant, National Symphony Orchestra

22) League of Conservation Voters – State Water Policy Director – $90k-$110k – apply by Dec. 15

23) Maryland Legal Aid – Chief Development & Communications Officer – $170k-$195k – Baltimore, MD – search managed by Koya Partners/DSG

24-28) National Association of Manufacturers

• Director, Executive Communications & Speechwriter – $106k-$140k
• Director, Government Relations – $106k-$140k
• Director, Healthcare Policy – $106k-$140k
• Associate Director, Workforce Innovation & Policy – $75k-$98k
• Associate Director supporting the Manufacturing Institute’s Women MAKE America initiative – $75k-$98k

29-30) National Automobile Dealers Association – see also main career page

• Director, Media Relations – $125k-$150k
• Digital Communications Specialist – $65k-$75k

31) National Communication Association – Senior Communications & Marketing Manager – $85k-$90k

32) National Marine Manufacturers Association – Vice President, Government Relations

33) National MS Society – Marketing & Communications Intern – Spring 2025 (Jan/Feb start, May/June end) – remote-based – $15/hr or local prevailing min wage

34-35) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute – see also main carer page

• Executive Communications Officer – $139k-$173k
• Program Officer, Public Engagement – $130k-$150k

36) Pinkston Group – PR Account Coordinator – see also main career page

37-38) REQ/Agital – see also main career page

• Senior Account Exec
• Account Coordinator

39) Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute – Associate Director, Center for Civics, Education & Opportunity – $65k-$100k – search managed by Talent Market

40) Stand Up America – Director, Policy & Political Affairs – $110k-$125k

41-44) Wall Street Journal

• White House Reporter – $130k-$170k
• Trade Reporter – $130k-$170k
• Congress Reporter – $120k-$170k
• Research Editor, Due Diligence – $55k-$70k

45-47) Woodberry Associates

• Director, Healthcare Public Affairs
• Senior Manager, Policy & Government Relations
• Senior Manager, Strategic Communications

Best wishes for a fab weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

No Leftovers Here!

Welcome back to it & enjoy these fine+fresh job finds!

Thursday update – we will also feature this Director of Federal Policy role w/ the United States of Care in tomorrow's set, but are giving a preview today as it has a coming-soon Dec. 9 first-round-of-review date attached – $110k-$140k

1) Alliance for Health Policy – Events & Production Assistant – $47k-$55k

2-3) American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology – see also main career page

• Legislative Liaison – $80k-$95k
• Associate Director of State Government Affairs – $141k-$150k – Rosemont, IL

4) American Foreign Service Protective Association – Junior Marketing Coordinator – $50k-$55k

5-11) American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

• Senior Director, Fuel & Vehicle Policy – $220k-$240k
• Senior Director, Industry Analysis – $215k-$235k
• Director, Government Relations – $175k-$200k
• Director, Petrochemical Policy – $160k-$185k
• Director, Environmental Policy – $160k-$185k
• Manager, Government Relations – $105k-$125k
• Executive Assistant to the President & CEO – $100k-$125k

12-13) American Petroleum Institute

• Director, Federal Relations – $186k-$273k
• Senior Media Specialist – $75k-$107k

14) American University – Development Coordinator – $50k-$55k

15-16) British Embassy – New York

• Climate & Nature Policy Officer – $67k – apply by Dec. 8
• Office Assistant, UK Mission to the UN – 8-month term – $23/hr – apply by Dec. 9

17-18) Center for Budget & Policy Priorities

• Senior Manager for Federal Campaigns – $83k-$115k
• Legislative Assistant – $55k-$60k

19) Common Cause – Pennsylvania Organizer – $62k-$78k – Harrisburg, PA preferred

20) Congressional Research Service – Research Assistant, Congress & American National Government – $68k-$88k – apply by Dec. 23

21-25) DCG Communications – see also main career page

• Federal Communications Project Manager supporting the Dept. of Transportation
• Senior Media Relations Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Marketing & Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Events Project Manager supporting the Marine Corps PAO – Secret clearance required

26) Defense Security Agency – Chief, Strategic Communications – $110k-$140k – apply by Dec. 9

27) Development Finance Corporation – Managing Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Events – $163k-$191k – apply by Dec. 5

28) DHS/Citizenship and Immigration Services – Writer/Editor – $104k-$135k – apply by Dec. 6; subject to early closure

29-30) EY

• Director Corporate Reputation & Public Affairs – $185k-$367k
• Supervising Associate or Assistant Director, Legislative & Regulatory Policy – $101k-$188k

31-32) Georgetown University

• Associate Director, Board Management/Advancement – $54k-$100k
• Creative Content Assistant, Athletic Dept. – $41k-$65k

33) Global Relief – Social Media & Influencer Coordinator – $65k – Baltimore, MD

34) Institute of International Education – Outreach & Communications Coordinator supporting the Gilman International Scholarship Program – $48k-$60k

35) JPMorgan Chase – Communications Manager/Vice President, Corporate Responsibility Dept. – $123k-$185k – DC or New York

36) M&T Bank – Policy Communications Manager – $98k-$164k

37) Mystery Arlington-based trade association – Director of Government Affairs – $140k-$160k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

38) Mystery employer – Communications Associate – 3-to-6 month term – $26-$30/hr – search managed by the Addison Group

39) ONE Campaign – Partnership Officer – $70k-$100k

40) Palladium Group – Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications – $102k-$150k

41) Patent & Trademark Office – Digital Communications Strategist – $99k-$153k – apply by Dec. 6

42) PhRMA – Senior Director, Public Affairs

43-44) Philip Morris International

• Manager Political & State Government Affairs – $148k-$203k
• Senior Specialist, Political & External Affairs – $94k-$128k

45) POLITICO – Climate Finance Reporter for E&E News

46-47) Reproductive Freedom for All

• Communications Associate – $55k-$68k
• Major Gifts Officer – $85k-$95k

48) Qcells – Director of Government Relations – $200k-$250k

49) Rising for Justice – Communications & Development Coordinator (pdf) – $55k – see also main career page

50) SilverEdge Government Solutions – Strategic Communications Specialist – Secret clearance required

51) Urenco USA – Senior Government Affairs Manager – $154k-$197k

52-53) Washington Post

• Executive Assistant, Editorial – $74k-$111k
• Public Relations Intern – Summer 2025

54) … and finally: Here’s a break-into-sports announcing/PR role with the Fredericksburg Nationals, 2024 Carolina League champs and MLB Nats affiliate. As the FredNats’ Broadcasting & Media Relations Assistant, you’ll serve as the No. 2 broadcaster for all home games & select road games, and be a part of day-to-day media relations & writing operations – Mar.-Sept. 2025 – described as designed for recent college grads or soon-to-be college grads with schedule flexibility – your compensation likely include a monthly stipend with the potential for housing to be provided – Fredericksburg, Va.

Pre-feast

Hello Monday! This is it for your abbreviated pre-Thanksgiving job-search week, so dig in & get a couple applications in for these (or something else you find) before Thursday.

Tuesday update: here's a few closing-soon Federal government opportunities that we don't want to wait until next Monday to share:

• DoD/Stars & Stripes – Copy Editor – $55k-$60k – apply by Nov. 27
• Office of Personnel Management – Communications Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 2
• Dept. of Defense Education Activity – Public Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Dec. 3

1) The National Council of Jewish Women is actively recruiting for an Associate Director of Communications with 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, digital content development, or related field, as well as a background in progressive, issue-based advocacy, digital marketing, and public awareness campaigns – $80k-$95k – see also main career page – search managed by Brightmode Talent

2) American Chemical Society – Video Manager – $101k-$137k

3) American Enterprise Institute – Project Coordinator, Coalition Defense of Taiwan – $55k-$62k

4) American Lung Association – Vice President, Advocacy & Public Policy – $171k-$197k

5) Chamber of Progress – Director/Senior Director of Communications – $110k-$180k

6-7) Council on Foreign Relations

• Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow – $200k-$234k
• Fellow/Senior Fellow for Climate Change Policy – $125k-$225k – DC or New York

8-9) DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• Director of Development & Communications – $90k-$100k
• Policy & Systems Engagement Coordinator – $60k-$70k – apply by Jan. 3

10-11) Finn Partners – see also main career page

• Project Supervisor – $70k-$90k
• Assistant Account Exec, Financial Services PR – $23-$24/hr

12-13) FINRA

• Director, Government Affairs – $146k-$283k
• Director State Relations – DC & 9 other major city locations – $146k-$283k (DC range)

14-15) George Mason University

• Director of Marketing & Digital Strategy, Intercollegiate Athletics – apply by Dec. 4
• Director of Development, College of Education & Human Development – apply by Jan. 10

16) George Washington University – Associate Director of Development, Business School – $80k-$111k

17) Hilton – Senior Manager, Media Strategy & Planning – McLean, Va. or Dallas, TX

18) International Trade Administration – Director of Communications & Digital Strategy – $163k-$191k – apply by Nov. 29

19) Kaiser Permanente – Communications Director, Enterprise Strategies – $188k-$243k

20-27) Manhattan Strategy Group – see also main career page

• Communications Lead supporting the Dept. of Education
• Deputy Project Director, Education Communications
• Communications Project Director – healthcare focus
• Communications Specialist
• Managing Editor for the NIJ Journal
• Writer/Editor supporting the Dept. of Justice
• Writer/Editor – familiarity with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association required
• Graphic Designer

28) Maryland SPCA – Events Associate – part-time – $17-$18/hr

29) Mystery Arlington-based association – Director of Communications – contract/temporary – $38-$44/hr – search managed by Robert Half

30) National Archives & Records Administration – Chief Communications Officer – $147k-$221k – apply by Dec. 9

31) National Association of Letter Carriers – Director of Legislative & Political Affairs

32) Office of Personnel Management – Communications Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 2

33-34) PeopleForBikes

• Federal Policy Director – $95k-$120k
• Senior Manager of State + Local Policy – $70k-$85k – Boulder, CO or remote-based

35-36) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Principal Associate, Multilateral Policy/Courts & Communities – $100k-$112k
• Senior Associate, Internal Communications – $72k-$81k

37) Pew Research Center – Managing Director, U.S. Politics & Policy Research – $200k-$230k

38-39) Reputation Ink (scroll to find)

• Account Director, PR & Integrated Marketing
• Account Coordinator, PR/Content Marketing

40-41) Searches managed by Talent Market

• Philanthropy Roundtable – Operations & Events Associate
• Network of Enlightened Women – Communications Associate – remote-based

42) Tech Coalition – Public Affairs & Event Manager – $90k-$100k

43) U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association – Director, Planned Giving – $107k-$131k – Annapolis, MD – see also main career page

44) … and finally: Want to get away? This Public Affairs Specialist role with the Bureau of Land Management finds you roughly halfway between Salt Lake City & Reno (lovely Elko, NV) – $86k-$113k – and you better hustle, as the Dec. 9 deadline is likely accelerated by an early closure after 25 applications come over the transom.

Best wishes for a productive week & a lovely Thanksgiving from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. See you again next Monday.

Strategy, Responsibility, Justice & Solutions

1) The Global Strategy Group is seeking a Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs with 10+ years of experience in media relations and strategic communications, with a focus on public affairs in government, corporate, advocacy, journalism, or agency environments; former Congressional or Administration staffer background preferred – $140k-$180k – search managed by Chaloner

2) Bloomberg Government has put out the call for a Legislative Analyst with5+ years of experience in a writing job, such as analyst, reporter, researcher, or similar role; knowledge of the federal appropriations process and familiarity with large data sets & graphics preferred

3) The National Restaurant Association is recruiting for an Advocacy Communications Manager with 5+ years of experience in an aligned advocacy communication position either on Capitol Hill, the Administration, a trade association, or private sector organization; facility using social media tools and approaches as part of communications strategies also valued.

4) AARP – Policy Research Intern and Policy Communications Intern – starting Jan. 2025 – $18-$28/hr

5) Acton Institute – Director of Communications & Marketing – Grand Rapids, MI – search managed by Talent Market

6) Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Legislative Affairs Officer – $215k-$239k – apply by Dec. 11

7) American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery – Communications Coordinator – $60k-$90k – San Francisco, CA – search managed by Staffing Advisors

8) American Forest & Paper Association – Director, Public Policy Analysis – $148k-$185k

9) American Hospital Association – Senior Associate Director, Federal Relations – $155k-$233k

10) Arnold & Porter – Senior Policy Specialist – $90k-$140k

11) Center for Economic & Policy Research – Digital Communications Congressional Fellowship – 12-month term starting Jan. 2025 – $70k – apply by Dec. 8

12-15) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington (scroll to find)

• Social Media Manager – $55k-$70k
• Outreach Manager – $58k-$65k
• Digital Fundraising Coordinator – $55k-$65k
• Interns – Spring 2025

16) Consumer Technology Association – Government Affairs Specialist – see also main career page

17) CRP Inc. – Strategic Communications Consultant (pdf) – see also main career page

18) DC Fiscal Policy Institute – Deputy Director/Director Economic Policy – $102k-$139k

19) Excelon – Communications Intern – Summer 2025 – DC, Baltimore & other locations

20) Global Labor Justice – Development Associate – $65k-$75k

21-22) Greenpeace

• Senior Director of Communications – $144k-$165k – DC, New York or California-based
• Senior Digital Fundraising Strategist – $78k-$85k – DC, VA, MD, NY, NJ, CT or CA

23-24) ICF

• Senior Partner, Health Communications – $199k-$388k
• Health Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Health & Human Services – $65k-$111k

25) International Union for the Conservation of Nature – Communications Officer – $81k-$102k – apply by Nov. 25

26) Land O’Lakes – Manager of Federal Government & Industry Relations – $102k-$153k

27) Lockheed Martin – Government Affairs Research Analyst

28) Mondelēz International – Director of Government Affairs

29-31) National Apartment Association

• Assistant Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs – $185k-$190k
• Public Policy Manager – $72k-$77k
• Public Affairs Manager – $68k-$73k

32) National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities – Vice President Government Relations & Policy Development – search managed by Korn Ferry

33-35) National Federation of Independent Business

• Government Relations Principal, Financial Services – $100k-$145k
• Government Relations Principal, Tax – $100k-$145k
• Media Manager – $85k-$95k

36) NiSource – Federal Government Affairs Manager – $125k-$188k – apply by Dec. 2

37) Peraton – Legislative Affairs Director

38) UNICEF USA – Senior Policy Associate – $62k-$72k – see also main career page

39) University of Virginia – Communications Manager – Charlottesville, Va.

40) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Internships – Summer 2025 – $17-418/hr – apply by Jan. 10

41) U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Associate Director, Government Relations – $98k-$125k

42) U.S. Military Academy – Public Affairs Specialist – $70k-$91k – West Point, NY – apply by Nov. 25

43-44) VPD Government Solutions (scroll to find)

• Communications Analyst – $71k-$83k
• Senior Strategic Communications & Policy Analyst – $83k-$110k

Best wishes for a fantastic weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource. Entertainment options include tonight's (Thursday) Holiday & Hops happening at Heurich House near Dupont Circle and Saturday's Alexandria Cider Festival in Old Town Alexandria.  

Here You Go!

Welcome back to your job-seek week. 53 jobs & internships including an island idyll at the end.

Tuesday Update: we just ran across these closing-today, Nov. 19 opportunities with the Good Food Institute – Associate Director, Policy Initiatives ($128k-$134k) and Public Policy Engagement Manager ($98k-$103k)

1) Our friends at the Washington Post are seeking a Senior Brand Strategist, Public Affairs with expert-level knowledge of the public affairs audience marketplace, with a sophisticated understanding of advocacy & corporate public policy advertising – $91k-$153k

2) American Dental Education Association – Director of Public Health Research & Policy – $101k-$113k

3-4) Association of Social Work Boards – Culpeper, Va.

• State Policy Coordinator – $66k-$103k
• Communications Project Coordinator – $58k-$91k

5) Atlantic Council – Assistant Director, Communications supporting the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center – $60k-$70k – Spanish language skills required

6) Booz Allen Hamilton – Corporate Communications Specialist supporting an intelligence community agency client – $54k-$123k – Secret clearance required

7) British Embassy – Senior Congressional Adviser, Defence – $105k – apply by Dec. 3

8) Brookings Institution – Project Manager, Executive Education – $60k-$90k

9) Capital One – Principal Associate, Corporate Issues & Crisis Communications – McLean or Richmond, Va. or New York

10-13) Center for Budget & Policy Priorities

• Vice President for Housing & Income Security – $175k-$200k
• Director/Senior Director, Federal Budget Policy – $120k-$170k
• Manager/Senior Manager, State Campaigns – 70k-$100k
• Digital Communications Manager – $70k-$85k

14) CFP Board – Director, Development

15-17) Children’s Defense Fund

• National Director of Public Affairs – $165k-$202k
• Senior Policy Associate – $67k-$79k
• Editorial Associate – $46k-$56k

18) Children’s Hospital Association – Media Relations Manager – $76k-$133k

19) Corner Alliance – Communications Analyst supporting DHS – $560k-$85k – Secret clearance required

20) Corning – PAC Manager – $125k-$172k

21-23) DGS Communications

• Federal Communications Project Manager supporting DoT
• Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
• Marketing & Communications Specialist supporting the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

24) Flamboyan Foundation – Senior Managing Director of Communications & External Affairs – $158k – search managed by LeaderFit

25) Georgetown University – Communications Director supporting the Knight-Georgetown Institute – $103k-$140k

26-28) Groundwork Collaborative – see also main career page

• Chief of Policy and Advocacy – $180k-$210k
• Chief of Staff – $175k-$200k – search managed by Prime Chief of Staff
• Senior Digital Manager – $81k-$94k

29-30) Healthsperien (scroll to find)

• Policy Director
• Health Policy & Strategy Intern and Health Policy Communications Intern

31) Housing Assistance Council – External Affairs Specialist – $64k-$84k – see also main career page

32) Howard University – Communication & Digital Specialist, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences – $39/hr

33-35) Islamic Relief USA

• Advocacy & Government Affairs Advisor – $65k-$75k
• Social Media Specialist – 460k-$65k
• Development Coordinator – $53k-$60k

36) Leidos – Senior Communications Specialist supporting an intelligence community program – $78k-$141k – Secret clearance required

37) Migration Policy Institute – Research Assistant/Associate Policy Analyst – $52k-$67k – education focus

38) National Association for Business Economics – Associate Director for Marketing & Communications

39) National Automobile Dealers Association – Director, Media Relations – $125k-$150k – see also main career page

40) Northern Virginia Community College – Alumni Relations & Communication Coordinator – $60k – apply by Nov. 25

41-42) Philip Morris International

• Local Government Affairs Manager – $148k-$203k
• Coalitions & Grassroots Manager – $148k-$203k

43) Plumbing Manufacturers International – Director of State Government Affairs, Policy & Advocacy – $70k-$85k – remote-based

44) Potomac Riverkeeper Network – Vice President for Development – $100k-$140k – apply by Dec. 1

45) Roosevelt Institute – Government Relations Associate – $59k-$63k

46-49) Smithsonian Institution

• Public Relations Specialist, Libraries & Archives – $99k-$128k – apply by Nov. 25
• Donor Relations Officer supporting the Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage – $99k-$128k – apply by Dec. 3
• Gift Officer & National Astronomy Circle Program Director – $116k-$179k – Cambridge, MA – apply by Dec. 6
• Gift Officer supporting the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute – $117k-$153k – apply by Dec. 13

50-51) UnitedHealth Group

• Director, Government Affairs/Oversight & Investigations – $147k-$282k
• Director, Federal Government Affairs – $147k-$282k

52) U.S. Post Office – Government Relations Analyst, Office of the Inspector General – $117k-$153k – apply by Nov. 21

53) … and finally: the recently arrived chilly weather in the DC area has us looking longingly at this Honolulu-based Government Relations Manager post with the Nature Conservancy – $69k-$73k – apply by Dec. 1 – we’ll crash on your couch for a week, tops.

It's a Start

Hello Friday job-scroungers! We're a work-in-progress today, so check back for more [edit: all done]. Be great!

Friday afternoon update: we thought we were done for the day, but we found one more to share that closes on Sunday: Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Assistant, Air & Space Museum – $55k-$72k – apply by Nov. 17

1) The Council on Foundations is seeking a Director, Communications with 10+ years of directly related experience in communications, public relations or public affairs that includes some work in an in an advocacy, legislative or policy-making environment – $132k-$142k – search managed by Chaloner

2) Waxman Strategies is in search mode for a Senior Vice President of Technology & Telecommunications with at least 15 years of experience, knowledge of how to move decision makers, and a background supporting advancement of legislation and/or and regulatory policy – $201k-$222k + bonus opportunity – see also main career page

3) Here's a neat opportunity to get into a very in-the-news industry segment: the Data Center Coalition is recruiting for a Communications Coordinator with 1-2 years of experience working in digital communications, social media & web contentment development – remote/home-based

4) Allbritton Journalism Institute – Reporting Fellows – two-year term, starting Sept. 2025 – $60k – apply by Feb. 19 – FAQs here

5) American University – Director of Development, WAMU – $135k-$144k
 
6-8) The Atlantic

• Senior Editor – $100k-$200k – defense, national security & technology focus
• Senior Editor – $100k-$175k – DC or New York
• Associate Visuals Editor – $65k-$80k – DC or New York

9) Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Communications Intern – $20-$26/hr – apply by Nov. 22

10) DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education – Policy Analyst – $80k-$103k – apply by Nov. 21

11) Experian – Director of State Government Affairs – $129k-$232k

12-13) Georgetown University

• Director of External Relations supporting the Earth Commons – $80k-$157k
• Associate Director of Communications, Business School – $47k-$87k

14) Lyft – Federal Public Policy Manager – $139k-$173k – see also main career page

15) LPL Financial – Vice President, Government Relations – $147k-$246k

16) Metropolitan Police Department – Public Affairs Specialist – $92k-$118k – apply by Nov. 18

17) New York Times – Economic Policy Correspondent – $122k-$155k

18) Pew Charitable Trusts – Principal Associate, Field Operations/Advocacy Campaigner – $100k-$112k

19) Pew Research Center – Content Analysis Intern, Religion & World Affairs – Jan.-Apr. 2025 – $17/hr

20) POLITICO – Energy/Public Lands Reporter for E&E News

21-23) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

• Digital Communications Manager – $50k-$75k
• Outreach Manager, Central – $50k-$75k – focus on ND, SD, NE, KS, IA, MN & MO; doesn’t specify if based-in-region or not
• Deputy Director of Development – $85k-$120k

23-24) Amazon Web Services

• Senior Manager, Public Sector Communications
• Communications Manager, Infrastructure – Arlington, Va. or Seattle, WA

25) American Cancer Society – Associate Director, Federal Media Advocacy – $78k-$100k

26) Apple – Manager, State Government Affairs – $173k-$299k

27-29) Bipartisan Policy Center

• Director, Executive Communications – $150k-$180k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Energy Program – $83k-$108k
• Internships (scroll to find) – Spring 2025 – $3,000 stipend – apply by Nov. 22

30) CGI – Director, Brand & Marketing Communications

31) Council on Foreign Relations – Associate Director/Deputy Director, Media Relations – $75k-$115k

32) EMI Advisors – Communications Health Analyst

33) Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism – Communications & Public Affairs Lead (scroll to find) – $85k-$105k

34) National Alliance for Caregiving – Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy – $120k – apply by Dec. 6

35) National Institute of Health – Public Affairs Specialist – $82k-$153k – apply by Nov. 16

36-38) Soujorners (scroll to find)

• Political Director – $75k-$85k
• Managing Editor for sojo.net – $70k-$80k
• Director of Foundation Relations – $70k-$80k

39-40) State Policy Network

• Director of Communications Strategies (scroll to find)
• Vice President of Communications – search managed by Talent Market

41) Sunrise Movement – Mobilizations Manager – $64k-$72k – remote-based

42-43) Wilderness Society – see also main career page

• Senior Government Relations Representative – $85k-$90k – apply by Dec. 1
• Government Relations Representative – $65k-$71k – apply by Dec. 8

– more to come OK, we're done –

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