Friday, September 29, 2023

Hey! It's Finally Dry!

Hello Friday job-searchers & weekend-diversion-wanters! Have a fun, dry day!

1) The Just Transition Fund is seeking a Director of Communications with at least 7 years of experience in a communications, public relations, or marketing role; background in mission-driven communications for nonprofits preferred – $95k-$135k – search managed by DRiWaterstone

2) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senor Editorial Associate – 4+ years of editing experience with an agency, news outlet, journal, corporation, or large nonprofit institution desired

3) The Baszucki Group, a social change venture that directs resources toward the greater good through mission-driven investments, is seeking a Communications Director with 15+ years of communications experience; background in life sciences or mental health fields, or at a major philanthropy, communications agency or public health organization, is strongly preferred – $225k-$275k – San Mateo, CA – search managed by Chaloner

4) American Association for Anatomy – Communications Specialist (pdf) – see FASEB career page for application link

5) American Enterprise Institute – Communications & Research Assistant/Associate, Domestic Policy Studies

6-7) American Petroleum Institute – see also main career page

8-9) American Rivers

10) British Embassy – Commercial Coordinator, Defence Procurement – $22/hr – apply by Oct. 4

11) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $112k-$172k – apply by Oct. 9

12) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Virginia Communications & Media Relations Manager – Richmond or Virginia Beach, Va. – $74k-$79k

13) Election Assistance Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$122k – apply by Oct. 12

14) General Services Administration, Office of Inspector General – Congressional Affairs Officer – $132k-$183k – apply by Oct. 13

15-18) Georgetown University

19) Jewish Democratic Council of America – Communications & Digital Director (pdf) – $65k-$75k

20) Katz Banks Kumin – Communications Director (scroll to find) – $100k-$150k

21) Mystery educational technology company – Creative Services Project Manager – 6-month-term – $40-$50/hr – remote-based – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

22-23) Sinclair Broadcasting – Hunt Valley/Cockeysville, MD

24) Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory – Public Affairs Specialist – $77k-$101k – Cambridge, MA – apply by Oct. 25

25-26) Story Partners (scroll to find)

27) U.S. International Trade Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $132k-$183k – apply by Oct. 5

28-32) U.S. News & World Report

33) Voto Latino – Communications Director – $85k-$95k – proficiency in Spanish required

34-35) Washington Post

 Best wishes for an another awesome Festival Season 2023 weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – look at all this hey-it's-finally-dry fun to be had:

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Sixty Jobs & Plenty of Weekend Diversions

Hello Friday job-snatchers! We've got a grand selection to go through before you turn your attention to another lovely September weekend.

1-3) The Center for Community Progress has just passed these along; preference for DC, Atlanta, Chicago, or Flint, MI for first two opportunities shown (scroll to find):

4-5) Alzheimer’s Association

6-8) American Cleaning Institute

9) ASPCA – Vice President, Federal Affairs – $167k-$181k

10) Aspen Institute – Director, Content Strategy – $143k-$159k

11) BAE Systems – External Affairs Program Manager supporting the appropriately ominous-sounding Sentinel Program – secret clearance required – Hill AFB, UT

12) British Embassy – Executive Assistant supporting the Minister Defence/Director USA – $22/hr – apply by Oct. 1

13-19) Browning Environmental Communications

20) CALSTART – Vice President, Policy – $180k-$205k – DC, San Francisco or Sacramento, CA

21) Cisco Systems – Senior Manager, US Federal Affairs – $150k-$203k

22) Emergent BioSolutions – Director, Government Affairs

23-24) Global Strategy Group

25) Guttmacher Institute – Executive Assistant, Public Policy/Finance & Admin – $82k-$132k

26) Healthcare Distribution Alliance – Director of State Government Affairs – search managed by Cessna & Associates

27) House of Representatives, Office of the CAO – Director, House Press Gallery – $137k-$159k – apply by Oct. 11

28) Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law – National Coordinator, Election Protection – remote-based in Texas or Arizona

29) Lidl – Director of Corporate Affairs

30) Malala Fund – Development Intern – Oct. 2022-Jan. 2023 – $17/hr – apply by Sept. 22

31-35) Manhattan Strategy Group – see also main career page

36) Mars – U.S. Public Affairs Director

37) McKesson – Director, Federal Affairs – $123k-$205k

38) Microsoft – Director of Congressional Affairs – $152k-$266k

39) Mystery professional services firm – Marketing Copywriting Manager – Hanover, MD – search managed by Profiles

40) National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine – Director of Communications supporting Climate Crossroads – $97k-$151k

41) National Association of Broadcasters – Director, Government Relations

42) National Democratic Institute – Crisis Communications Consultant & Guide Author – apply by Sept. 29

43) National Institute on Aging – Social Media Specialist – $57k-$133k – apply by Sept. 25; subject to early closure

44) National Park Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $78k-$122k – apply by Oct. 2

45) New Civil Liberties Alliance – Director of Communications & Marketing – search managed by Talent Market

46) Nokia – Vice President, Government Affairs North America/Head of DC Office

47) Northwestern University – Associate Director, Federal Relations – $68k-$80k – DC-based

48-49) Power to Decide – see also main career page

50) Rails to Trails Conservancy – Communications Director

51) Smith Bucklin – Executive Director for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – DC or Chicago, IL

52) Teneo Strategic Communications – Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

53-55) Union of Concerned Scientists

56) United Way Worldwide – Director, Global Network Communications – apply by Oct. 13

57-58) University of Virginia

59) Veterans of Foreign Wars – Associate Director, DC Communications & Public Affairs

60) …. and finally: UAV/drone-enabled delivery pioneer Zipline is seeking a Head of U.S. Federal Affairs; probably a lot of fun issues to untangle in that new space – see also main career page

Best wishes for a stellar weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2023 offers another over-stuffed selection of get-out-there opportunities:

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Friday, September 15, 2023

High Gear

Hello Friday job-hunters and Festival Season enthusiasts! We've got a lot to unpack here.

1-2) If you’re whip-smart in policy communications, savvy in leveraging social media to advance advocacy initiatives, and an ace at efficiently managing multiple workstreams, the National Council on Teacher Quality would like you to consider their Communications Manager (scroll to find) opening, and their Senior Policy Analyst post is suited for candidates who are deeply familiar with K-12 teacher policy, skilled at synthesizing data to determine broad policy implications, can write to catalyze positive change, and adept at engaging practitioners and policymakers – remote-based positions – apply by Oct. 15.

3-6) Crosscut Strategies has let us know they are actively recruiting for several roles across a range of experience levels:
  • Associate/Senior Associate – ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience in press, communications, or campaigns
  • Strategic Communications Manager – 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications sought
  • Director – 7+ years of relevant experience moves your CV to the top of the pile
  • Vice President – 10+ years’ experience in communications and management roles in campaigns, advocacy, strategic communications, or a related field desired

7) Xenophon Strategies is seeking a Senior Associate, Public Relations (scroll to find) with 3-5 years of direct media relations experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines – Capitol Hill or agency background preferred.

8) AES – Internal Communications Manager

9-10) The Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources shared these with us just in time to get them into today's set:

  • Public Information Officer to handle communications & public relations for DNR's police – $60k-$97k – apply by Sept. 29
  • Videographer with several years of experience sought to showcase Maryland's state parks and the work of DNR staff – $69k-$111k – apply by Sept. 29

11-12 Axiom Resource Management (scroll to find)

13) Baltimore Museum of Art – Director of Public Engagement (pdf) – Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

14-16) Brookings Institution

17-22) Children’s National Medical Center/Health Foundation

23) Conservation Fund – Government Relations Manager – $75k-$85k – see also main career page

24-27) Searches managed by Creative Circle

28) DC Office of Tax and Revenue – Public Affairs Specialist – $100k-$129k

29-30) FleishmanHillard

31) GEICO – Director, External Communications

32-34) Georgetown University

35) Hudson Institute – Director of Media Relations – see also main career page

36-38) Ketchum

39-40) Searches managed by LeaderFit:

41-42) League of Conservation Voters

43) Mystery DC-based, world-leading agency – Creative Project Manager – remote-based within East Coast time zone – search managed by Profiles

44) Mystery DC employer – Communications Manager – contract status – search managed by Torchlight Hire

45-46) Nature Conservancy

47) Nestle – Manager, Corporate & Government Affairs

48) PBS – Content Manager – see also main career page

49) Verizon – Regulatory & Government Affairs Manager

50) Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas – Marketing & Communications Coordinator – Lanham, MD

51-52) … and finally: if you’re just coming out of a week in a monastery or one of those Aaron Rodgers-approved darkness retreats, you might not have heard that USA Today and the Tennessean are hiring for Taylor Swift Reporter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Reporter roles – the descriptions for both jobs call for a journalist with a voice — but not a bias.

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2023 kicks into high gear in Munich and around here:

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Here's a Quick One

1) SBDigital is seeking a strategic-thinking Director of Video Creative with a keen understanding of political campaigns and how language and storytelling motivates and persuades audiences – search managed by Grossman Solutions

2) The Center for Reproductive Rights is seeking a U.S. Federal Policy & Advocacy Counsel with 3-5 years related experience, outstanding legal analysis skills & relevant Bar admission – see also main career page

3) The World Wildlife Fund seeks an Editorial Production Coordinator with a Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years’ experience, plus a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset.

4-5) ACLU – DC or New York

6-7) American University

8) The Atlantic – Assistant Editor supporting the Politics, Global, and Ideas team, with a special focus on economics coverage – $55k-$65k – DC or New York

9) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Health Communications Officer – $144k-$183k – apply by Oct. 2

10) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Social Media Strategist – $140k-$238k – apply by Sept. 21

11) Dept. of Labor – Social Media Specialist – $94k-$122k – apply by Sept. 21

12) Embassy of Canada – Admin Assistant & Program Coordinator – $65k-$76k – apply by Sept. 15

13) Housing Assistance Council – Communications Intern – part-time – $15-18/hr

14) JPMorgan Chase – Associate, Sustainability Communications/Corporate Responsibility – DC or New York

15) Maryland Institute College of Art – Advancement Services Manager – $55k-$71k – Baltimore, MD

16) Marymount University – Vice President of Marketing & Communications – $180k-$200k

17) Mortgage Bankers Association – Vice President, Legislative Affairs – House Republican focus

18-20) National Parks Recreation Association (scroll to find) – see also main career page

21) Navy Federal Credit Union – Corporate Communications Strategist – external crisis communications focus – $39-$50/hr – apply by Sept. 26 – see also main career page

22) Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum – Marketing & Communications Specialist – $64k-$84k – apply by Sept. 26

23-24) Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts – see also main career page

We plan to be back with another set Friday; here's a couple Oktoberfest happenings kicking off on Thursday:

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Back at It

Hello Friday job-searchers & weekend-dreamers – we've got you covered on both counts.  Hope to increase posting-frequency staring next week.

1) New America's Open Technology Institute is recruiting for a Senior Policy Analyst with a Masters, JD, or equivalent experience  in public policy, education, information science, computer science, or related field; familiarity with the challenges of higher education data collection & use a plus – $77k-$116k

2) The newly launched American Institute for Boys & Men is seeking a Digital Communications Manager with 5-7 years of experience in digital communications & social media management, as well as proficiency with WordPress – fully remote

3-5) Hagar Sharp has highlighted this fresh Deputy Project Manager/Senior Account Supervisor post supporting their Education, Labor, and Economy practice – 7+ years of experience in communications or related field desired; agency background a plus – Account Coordinator and Senior Media Buyer/Planner roles also noted – see also main career page

6) Springer Nature is seeking a Head of Academic Affairs, North America with 8+ years’ experience working in publishing and/or academic communication & understanding of the strategic imperatives in scholarly publishing – $120k-$135k – DC or New York

7-8) Climate Power has let us know they are actively recruiting for:

9 ) Public Knowledge is seeking a Policy Counsel/Analyst with at least 1-3 years of relevant experience & Interest in internet, telecom & broadband policy – $70k-$90k

10-11) Opportunities to shine a light on the Flamboyan Foundation’s work to improve educational opportunity & strengthen family engagement in DC & Puerto Rico (scroll to find) – note: they are still accepting applications beyond the priority deadlines noted, but suggest getting your is ASAP!

12) AARP – Government Affairs Director

13-15) American Enterprise Institute

14) American Public Power Association – Government Affairs Director – see also main career page

15) British Embassy – Admin & Policy Officer, Trade & Agriculture Team – $22/hr – apply by Sept. 19

16) Center for Tobacco Products – Director, Office of Health Communication & Education – $141k-$212k – apply by Sept. 25

17-20) Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

21) Crosby – Media Planner/Buyer – Annapolis, MD

22) DC Public Schools – Press Secretary – $115k-$130k

23-24) DC Volunteer Lawyers Project – see also main career page

25-27) George Mason University

28) Google – Civics Outreach Manager – $105k-$154k

29) Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. – Director of Communication & External Affairs – $116k-$183k – DC or Massena, NY – apply by Sept. 22

30) Lidl – Director of Corporate Affairs

31) Microsoft – Director of Congressional Affairs

32) North American Securities Administrators Association – Manager, Events & Membership (scroll to find)

33) Patent & Trademark Office – Public Affairs Specialist – $78k-$102k – apply by Sept. 15

34) PEN America – Senior Manager, Government & International Affairs

35) Reading is Fundamental – Web Content Associate – search managed by the HR Team

36) Refugees International – Operations Administrator – $55k-$60k

37-38) Search for Common Ground

39) Southwest Airlines – Federal Affairs Director

40-41) United Food Commercial Workers Union

42) University of Maryland School of Medicine – Senior Media & Public Relations Specialist (search job 23000145) – $67k-$75k – Baltimore, MD

43) Vot-ER – Communications Director – $75k-$90k

Best wishes for a grand & glorious (or chill, if that's your thing) weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here's some opportunities to get out & about; see our 2023 Festival Season round-up for more happenings into November:

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Festival Season 2023

We're saying so long to Summer by bringing you a sampler of Oktoberfests, county fairs, oyster riots, and other festivals/happenings that ramp up with chilling air & falling leaves. We'll also highlight these events at the end of Thursday/Friday posts. Please shoot us an email to let us know about any we've missed, and we'll continue to expand the list.

DC Jazzfest – DC Wharf – Aug. 30-Sept. 3
DC Chinese Culture Festival – Pennsylvania Ave. NW – Sept. 2
12th Annual Labor Day Wine & Music Fest – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Sept. 2
49th Annual Virginia Scottish Games – The Plains, Va. – Sept. 2-3
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival – Orkney Springs, Va. – Sept. 2-3
National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert – U.S. Capital West Lawn – Sept. 3
Porktoberfest – Old Ox Brewing, Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 3
Loudoun County Musicians Festival – 868 Estate Vineyard/Hillsboro, Va. – Sept. 3 

Maryland Cider Festival – Gaitherburg, MD – Sept. 9
Rosslyn Jazz Fest – Gateway Park – Sept. 9
Silver Spring Jazz Festival – Veterans Plaza – Sept. 9
Brine Oyster Fest – H Street NE – Sept. 9
Virginia Cider Festival – Fredericksburg, Va. – Sept. 9
Chestertown Jazz Festival – Chestertown, MD – Sept. 9
First Amendment Festival – DC Wharf – Sept. 9
Adams Morgan Day – where else? – Sept. 10
DC State Fair – Franklin Park NW DC – Sept. 10
NoMa Beer Run – NoMa/Brookland/Fort Totten – Sept. 10 

Lotus Festival of Food & Culture – Chinatown DC – Sept 12-17
Atlas Brew Works Oktoberfest – Navy Yard DC – Sept. 14
Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 14-17
Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 14-17
Wunder Garten's 9th Annual Oktoberfest Festival – NoMa DC – starting Sept. 15
Harvest Party – U.S. Botanic Garden, Capitol Hill – Sept. 15
Wharf Oktoberfest/Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash – DC Wharf – Sept. 15-17
20th Annual Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 15-17
Perchfest – Capital One Center, Tysons Corner – Sept. 15-17
Fells Point Fall Festival – Baltimore, MD – Sept. 15-17
St. Benedict Oktoberfest – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 15-17
Worcester County Fair – Snow Hill, MD – Sept. 15-17
Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest – Newark, DE – Sept. 15-17
Bluejacket 10th Anniversary Oktoberfest – Navy Yard DC – Sept. 16
Aslin Brewing 8th Anniversary – Herndon, Va. – Sept. 16
Alexandria Biergarten Oktoberfest Launch – Old Town – Sept. 16
Dacha Beer Garden Oktoberfest kickoff – Shaw DC – Sept. 16
Oyster & Sausage Oktoberfest – Mustang Sally Brewing, Chantilly Va. – Sept. 16
Shipgarten Oktoberfest Kickoff – Tysons Corner, Va. – Sept. 16
Third Hill Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 16
Solace Outpost Lagerfest – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 16
Celebrate Virginia – Tysons Corner, Va. – Sept. 16
H Street Festival – Northeast DC – Sept. 16
Beer in the Garden – The Farm at Halley Rise, Reston – Sept. 16
Middleburg Oktoberfest – Middleburg, Va. – Sept. 16
Maryland Wine Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 16
Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest – Waterford, Va. – Sept. 16-17
Cox Farms Fall Festival – Centreville, Va. – Sept. 16-17
Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 16-17
Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival – Stratford, Va. – Sept. 16-17
Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach, Va. – Sept. 16-17
Café Berlin Oktoberfest – Capitol Hill DC – starting Sept. 16; pig roasts on Sept. 23 & Oct. 7 

Mid-Autumn Night Market – Union Market, NE DC – Sept. 20-21
7 Locks Oktoberfest – Rockville, MD – Sept. 22
Lovettesville Oktoberfest – Lovettsville, Va. – Sept. 22-23
Virginia State Fair – Sept. 22-Oct. 1 – Doswell, Va. 
Port City Wunderfest – Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 23
Taste of Falls Church – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 23
Celebrate Petworth – Upshur St. NW – Sept. 23
Zinnia Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 23
Mosaic District Fall Festival – Merrifield, Va. – Sept. 23
Reston Multicultural Festival – Reston, Va. – Sept. 23
G34.3 Brewing Oktoberfest – Lorton, Va. – Sept. 23
Catholic Community of South Baltimore Oktoberfest – Federal Hill – Sept. 23
Mount Airy Oktoberfest – Mount Airy, MD – Sept. 23
Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival – City Stadium – Sept. 23
Guinness Open Gate Oktoberfest – Baltimore, MD – Sept. 23-24 (and nest two weekends)
West Annapolis Oktoberfest – Annapolis Street – Sept. 24

Calvert County Fair – Prince Frederick, MD – Sept. 27-Oct. 1
Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest – Fort Belvoir, Va. – Sept. 28-Oct. 1
Aslin Oktoberfest – DC, Alexandria & Herndon locations – Sept. 28-Oct. 1
Old Town Winchester Oktoberfest – Winchester, Va. – Sept. 29
Oktoberfest Dinner & Dance – German-American Heritage Museum, Chinatown/Cap One area – Sept. 29
Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Sept. 29-30
Döner Bistro Oktoberfest – Leesburg, Va. – Sept. 29-Oct. 1
World Culture Festival – National Mall DC – Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Lawntoberfest – Union Market NE DC – Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Hi/Fi Oktoberfest – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Sept. 30
Clarendon Day – Clarendon, Va. – Sept. 30
Oktoberfest at the Boro – Tysons Corner – Sept. 30
Art All Mini Markt & Biergarten Special Hours – Heurich House, Dupont Circle – Sept. 30
All Things Go Music Festival – Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD – Sept. 30
Alexandria Arts Festival – Carlyle District – Sept. 30
Atlas Brew Works 10th Anniversary – Ivy City DC – Sept. 30
Roost Oktoberfest – Potomac Ave. SE DC – Sept. 30
Shipgarten Dogtoberfest IPAs, Sours & Whiskey Festival – Tysons Corner, Va. – Sept. 30
Rocktobierfest – Rockville Town Center – Sept. 30
Black-Owned Wine & Spirits Festival – Navy Yard SE DC area – Sept. 30
OktoberForest Fest – Black Narrows Brewing, Chincoteague, Va. – Sept. 30
Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, DC/MD – Oct. 1
PIKEtoberfest – Pike & Rose, North Bethesda – Oct. 1
Silver Spring Oktoberfest/Fall Fair – Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD – Oct. 1
MPAartfest – Central Park, McLean, Va. – Oct. 1

Stafford County Fair – Fredericksburg, Va. – Oct. 5-8
St. Matthew Oktoberfest – Columbia, MD – Oct. 6
Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Oct. 6-8
Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 6-8
Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 7
Rustico Oktoberfest – both Alexandria & Ballston locations – Oct. 7
Taste of Bethesda – Woodmont Triangle – Oct. 7
Open Streets Georgia Ave. – Georgia Ave. NW above Howard U. – Oct. 7
Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 7
Hops & Harvest Festival – Columbia, MD – Oct. 7
Easton Beer Fest – Easton, MD – Oct. 7
Manassas 40th Annual Fall Jubilee – Manassas, Va. – Oct. 7
Gordonsville Fried Chicken Festival – Gordonsville, Va. – Oct. 7
Uptown Martinsville Oktoberfest – Martinsville, Va. – Oct. 7
Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 8
Porchfest DC – all around town – Oct. 8
Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 8

Nature Conservancy Taste of Virginia Tap Takeover – Rustico Alexandria – also taking place at other spots in Charlottesville, Richmond, Virginia Beach & Norton – Oct. 12
Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 13-14
Snallygaster 2023 – Downtown DC – Oct. 14
City of Fairfax Fall Festival – Downtown FFX – Oct. 14
DC Wine Fest – Union Market, NE DC – Oct. 14
Berlin Oktoberfest – Berlin, MD – Oct. 14
Chesapeake Wine Festival – Chesapeake, Va. – Oct. 14
Georgetown Fall Market – all around Gtown – Oct. 14-15
Bethesda Row Arts Festival – Bethesda, MD – Oct. 14-15
31st Annual Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Oct. 14-15
Other Half Brewing 3rd Anniversary – NE DC – Oct 15

Dumbarton at Dusk Fall Festival – Georgetown – Oct.19
Richmond Oktoberfest – Meadow Event Park/Doswell, Va. – Oct. 20-21
Boo at the Zoo – National Zoo, NW DC – Oct. 20-22 (note: Sat. sold out)
Alexandria Oktoberfest – Carlyle Square – Oct. 21
Vola's Fall Oysterfest – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 21
Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 21
Rock the Park – Franklin Square NW DC – Oct. 21-22
U.S. Oyster Festival – Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 21-22
Aslin Oysterfest – Herndon, Va. – Oct. 22

Lawson's Tap Takeover – Rustico Ballston – Oct. 27
Das Best Oktoberfest – Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD – Oct. 28
Virginia Gold Cup – The Plains, Va. – Oct. 28
First Ever Old Hat Halloween Party –  Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 28
Halloweekend at The Perch – Tysons Corner – Oct. 28
Nightmare in Navy Yard – Oct. 28
Nightmare on Wilson Blvd. Bar Crawl – Clarendon – Oct. 28
Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl – Downtown/Dupont Circle – Oct. 28
5th Annual Mactoberfest Mac & Cheese Festival – Ridgely, MD – Oct. 28
27th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade – Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria Va. – Oct. 29

El Dia de los Muertos Festival – National Portrait Gallery – Nov. 2
Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 3-4
DC Beer Festival – Nationals Park – Nov. 4
Adams Mogan Fall Porchfest – NW DC – Nov. 4
Baltimore Craft Beer Festival – Canton Waterfront Park – Nov. 4
Sykesville Craft Beer Festival – Sykesville, MD – Nov. 4
Montpelier Hunt Races – Montpelier Station, Va. – Nov. 4

Eastern Market 150th Anniversary Weekend – Capitol Hill – Nov. 10-12
Hook Hall Cider & Beer Festival – Georgia Ave. NW DC – Nov. 11
Hellbender Brewing 9th Anniversary – upper NW DC – Nov. 11
Lost Generation Brewing First Anniversary – Eckington/NE DC – Nov. 11
757 Battle of the Beers – Virginia Beach – Nov. 11

Old Ebbitt Oyster Riot – NW DC – Nov. 17-18

Washingtonian Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival – Dock 5/Union Market, NE DC – Nov. 30 – code LOYAL should get you a 15% discount

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Fresh, Flexible, Swanky & Jazzy

Hello end-of-Summer-2023 (sob!) job-browsers!  Keep the search going and get ready for our annual listing of Fall festivals coming on Thursday.  And be cheered in advance by a clear-looking Labor Day Weekend weather outlook.

1) The Center for Science in the Public Interest is recruiting for a Policy Associate with strong writing skills & ability to interpret a scientific study, identify key findings and limitations, and translate for various audiences – $58k-$65k – apply by Sept. 17

2-5) Accountable.US has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:

6) American Oversight is looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Deputy Communications Director to help lead a communications operation that amplifies our work advancing truth, accountability, and democracy. This position will serve as a member of the leadership team, responsible for advancing their mission with a smart & creative communications strategy – $95k-$120k

7) Empath, a group working to improve the lives of people living in poverty in the Boston area, seeks a Press Coordinator with a 3+ years of experience in marketing and communications, journalism, or related experience; nonprofit background a big plus – $50k-$55k for a 36 hr/4-day hybrid work week – Boston, MA

8-9) Chobani has fresh New York-based opportunities supporting their Founder/CEO

10) American Bird Conservancy – Vice President for Advocacy & Threats Programs – $150k – location flexible

11) AES – Head of External Communications

12) Aspen Institute – Associate Director of Marketing & Communications supporting the Financial Security Program – $112k-$135k

13-14) CBS News – 2024 Presidential election focused opportunities/14-to-16-month terms starting Oct. 2023

15) Census Bureau – Assistant Director for Communications – $141k-$212k – apply by Sept. 18

16) Coptic Orphans – Donor Relation Specialist – apply by Oct 13

17) Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee – Press Assistant – $52k-$55k

18) Emily’s List – Vice President, Federal & Gubernatorial Campaigns – $152k-$158k

19-21) Georgetown University

22) HII – Corporate Director, Legislative Affairs

23) ICF – Correspondence & Communications Coordinator, Energy Services – part-time

24-25) International Food Policy Research Institute

26) International Monetary Fund – Deputy Director, Strategic Communications

27-28) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

29) National Association of Manufacturers – Director, Grasstops Advocacy

30) Northern Virginia Community College – Director of Communication & Enrollment Marketing – to $125k

31) Safe States Alliance – Government Affairs Manager – $75k-$90k

32-35) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find where applicable)

36) United We Dream – Communications Director – $101k-$135k – see also main career page

37) Virginia Dept. of Rail & Public Transportation – Communications & Legislative Specialist – to $75k – Richmond, Va.

38-39) Washington Post

40) World Wildlife Fund – Prospect Development Specialist – temporary/part-time

DC Jazzfest kicks off starting Wednesday (Aug. 30) in various spots around town and runs though Sept. 3, including Saturday & Sunday multi-artist sessions at the DC Wharf.

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Friday, August 18, 2023

International, Professional, Responsible & United

Hello Fr!day job-sifters! Plenty of great opportunities & also some fun happenings for your weekend at the end.

1) The Aspen Institute is seeking a Director of Communications to support their College Excellence Program – $130k-$170k – 10+ years’ experience developing and executing communications at a mission-driven nonprofit, communications firm, higher education institution, or media setting desired, background in higher education a plus.

2) Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington is seeking an Outreach & Partnerships Manager (scroll to find) with 3-5 years of experience working in a political, Capitol Hill, or nonprofit environment focused on building relationships with both national & state-based organizations – $58k-$65k

3-4) Fresh opportunities with digital rights advocate Public Knowledge – see also main career page

5) The Izaak Walton League, one of the nation’s longest-serving environmental organizations, is looking for an Agriculture Program Director (pdf) to advance conservation-oriented policies at the federal and state levels that improve water quality, soil health and sustainable agriculture on the 900 million acres of private land devoted to agriculture  in the U.S. – $75k-$85k

6-7) Engine is looking for Communications Manager (scroll to find) to articulate the organization’s pro-startup policy positions and help tell the stories of how government policies have created opportunities & roadblocks for startups – 2+ years’ communications experience & familiarity with technology policy issues required – Policy Manager, Intellectual Property role also confirmed as available

8) Government relations & public affairs firm Monument Advocacy is looking to hire a Public Affairs & Digital Fellow for the Fall; best for college upperclassman or recent grad with professional writing & design experience – see also LinkedIn version – apply by Aug. 31

9) AmeriCorps – Senior Communications Specialist – $90k-$105k – apply by Aug. 30

10) American Airlines – Director, Government Affairs & Communications

11) American Bankers Association – Vice President/Creative Director

12) BlueCross/BlueShield – Association Consultant, Media Relations

13-14) British Embassy

15) Catholic University – Marketing Assistant supporting the CUA Press

16-17) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Annapolis, MD

18) Children's National Health System – Development Coordinator

19) Dept. of Housing & Urban Development – Public Affairs Specialist – $132k-$172k – apply by Aug. 21

20) Engie Impact – Associate Director, Marketing-Americas – note: job posted Aug. 4; they’re using the Euro-spec day-month-year convention

21) Federal Emergency Management Agency – Communications Specialist – $122k-$145k – digital/web-content focus – Emmitsburg, MD – apply by Aug. 25; subject to early closure

22-23) Georgetown University – opportunities supporting the O’Neill Institute for National & Global Law

24) George Washington University – Media Relations Specialist – $50k-$78k

25) Marriott International – Public Relations Manager – National Harbor location

26) National Education Association – Interns, Fall 2023 (scroll to find)

27) National Institute of Standards & Technology – Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$145k – apply by Aug. 28

28) National School Public Relations Association – Communications Research Specialist – $75k-85k – apply by Aug. 31

29) National Society of Professional Engineers – Policy & Advocacy Associate – $50k

30-32) Natural Resources Defense Council

33-34) Pacific Legal Foundation

35) Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Research & Regulatory Affairs Associate – $53k – can be remote-based

36) Pipeline Safety Trust – Policy Advisor (pdf) – $85k-$110k – review of applications begins today, Aug. 18 –  see also main career page

37) Price Waterhouse Coopers – Communications Manager, Crisis/Issues & Public Affairs (scroll way down to see description) – DC & dozens of other locations possible

38) Share Our Strength – State Campaign Associate, No Kid Hungry Campaigns – $55k-$60k

39) Social Security Administration – Associate Commissioner for Strategic & Digital Communications – $141k-$201k – apply by Aug. 21

40-41) University of Maryland

42) United Way – Senior Director of Global Corporate Partnerships – $141k-$160k – apply by Aug. 28

43) Volunteers of America/Chesapeake & Carolinas – Marketing & Communications Coordinator – Lanham, MD

44) … and finally, we have this super-covetable job for folks who know their way around a lens & an f-stop: Object Photographer at the National Gallery of Art – $78k-$102k – apply by Sept. 1

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