Here's 50 for You

Tuesday afternoon update: a tipster with the super-great Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has reached out to ask for help finding a dynamo-level applicant for this Social Media Specialist with a $60k-$78k pay grade to engage the largest possible audience with the most exciting artists, art, and ideas of our time – and we figured we'd best get the word out ASAP, given the Sept. 21 application deadline.

1-4 ) American Bridge 21st Century PAC – see also main career page

• Broadcast Media Manager – $60k
• Media Monitor & Researcher – $45k
• Press Fellow – 3-month term – $20/hr
• additional tracker/researcher posts also available

5) Audubon Society – Boreal Communications Manager – DC or New York

6) CleanChoice Energy – Senior Social Media Coordinator (scroll to find)

7-9) DDC Public Affairs – see also main career page

• Communications Associate
• Client Relations Associate
• Marketing Intern – paid position

10) Economic Development Administration – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $87k-$113k – apply by Oct. 22

11) Families Against Mandatory Minimums – Deputy Director of Policy/State Advocacy (scroll to find)

12) Federal Emergency Management Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – temporary/on-call assignments – $38-$58/hr – apply by Sept. 22; subject to early closure

13-20) Georgetown University

• Director of Communications, Environment & Sustainability Institute
• Director of Marketing and Communications, Business School
• Policy Analyst supporting FutureEd
• Senior Director of Development, Lombardi Comprehensive Care Center
• Director of Development, School of Foreign Service
• Associate Director of Development, GU Medical Center
• Multimedia Producer for Creative Services
• Editorial, Design & Production Manager supporting the GU Press – temporary position

21-22) gmmb – see also main career page

• Senior Digital Strategist
• Copywriter – DC or Seattle, WA

23) Greenpeace – multiple campaign and fundraising opportunities noted in DC, New York, and Oakland/San Francisco, CA

24-33) Hill+Knowlton Strategies – see also main career page

• Vice President of Policy, Energy & Industrials
• Account Executive, Financial & Professional Services – DC & other major cities
• Senior Account Manager, Consumer Brand – DC or New York
• Account Manager/Writer, Consumer Brand – DC or New York
• Account Manager/Senior Account Manager, Earned & Social Media – DC & other major cities
• Account Manager, Financial & Professional Services – DC & other major cities
• Account Manager, Consumer Markets – DC & other major cities
• Account Executive, Financial & Professional Services – DC & other major cities
• Content + Publishing Strategist – DC & other major cities
• Global Fellow, Public Affairs

34) International Fund for Animal Welfare – Social Media Intern – part-time – through May 2022

35) Marriott International – Public Relations Coordinator

36) Media Cause – multiple account management, marketing & fundraising opportunities available in DC, Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA & San Francisco, CA

37-44) MissionWired – see also main career page

• Associate Vice President, Nonprofits – DC or New York – $90k+
• Digital Fundraising Director – $90k+
• Senior Digital Strategist – $70k-$83k
• Content Strategist – $60k-$70k
• Digital Strategist – DC or New York – $60k-$70k
• Associate Content Strategist – $50k-$60k
• Digital Associate – DC or New York – $50k-$60k
• Digital Editor – full-time or freelance – $50k-$60k

45) National Science Foundation – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $122k-$159k – apply by Sept. 17

46) Nevada Policy Research Institute – Director of Communications – Las Vegas, NV or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

47-48) Paralyzed Veterans of America – see also main career page

• Creative Associate Director
• Donor Service Manager

49-50) Smithsonian Institution

• Social Media Specialist – $60k-$78k – apply by Sept. 21
• Advancement Specialist, American Art Museum (scroll to find) – apply by Oct. 5

Fr!day at Your Favorite

Hello Fr!day job-shoppers! Let's get to it!

1) ZemiTek has shared this call for a Senior Communications Specialist in Trainings & Metrics to support USAID’s Bureau of Legislative & Public Affairs – 5+ years’ experience in communications campaigns, digital communications & social media desired, along w/ background in designing & leading trainings in communications tools.

2) Historically significant St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square is actively recruiting for a part-time Director of Communications with 6+ years of relevant experience, social media skills, working knowledge of the Episcopal Church, and a heart for building Christian community in a church setting.

3) The American Institute of Physics is hiring for an Internal Communication Manager with 5+ years of internal communications experience or similar background – College Park, MD location

4) APIAVote, a nonpartisan group working to mobilize Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders in electoral & civic participation, is in search mode for a Strategic Communications Manager with 3+ years of experience in communication, public relations, and/or marketing – $55k-$65k – apply by Sept. 17

5-11) The Atlantic Council has let us know about several currently available posts:

• Digital & Communications Project Assistant supporting the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center
• Assistant Director supporting the Millennium Leadership Program
• Deputy Director of Partnership Engagement
• Assistant/Associate Director, Events
• Communications Coordinator, Europe Center
• Deputy Director, Development Operations
• Audiovisual Technician – contract status

12) The National Women’s Law Center seeks an experienced Senior Manager for Multimedia Design to create visually engaging print & digital design work – 5+ years of relevant of work experience sought, with a particular focus on design – $79k

13-16) American University

• Strategic Partnerships Editor, WAMU – $70k-$90k
• Reporter, Immigrant Communities – $70k-$80k
• Executive Producer, Podcasts – $145k-$165k
• Gift Analyst & Special Gifts Coordinator

17) American Urological Association – Corporate Communications & Media Relations Manager (scroll to find) – Linthicum Heights, MD

18-24) Conservation International

• Senior Manager, Development Communications
• Digital Strategist
• Publicist
• Photo Editor/Visual Asset Manager
• Senior Fundraising & Operations Coordinator
• Development Coordinator
• Climate Solutions Communications Fellow

25) Dept. of Energy – Director for Communications – $174k-$199k – apply by Sept. 16

26-27) Nature Conservancy

• Senior Associate Director, External Affairs Communications
• Associate Director of Communications, U.S. Wildfire & Forest Policy

28) Peace Corps – Supervisory Marketing Specialist – $116k-$171k – apply by Sept. 14

29-31) POLITICO

• National Health Care Reporter
• Reporter, Economy & Finance
• Editorial Interns: Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 – $15/hr – Nov. 1 application deadline for both

32-35) Washington Post

• Editor, Next Generation – apply today, Sept. 10
• Staff Writer, Climate & Environment – apply today, Sept. 10
• Community Editor, TikTok – apply by Sept. 15
• Associate Producer, TikTok – apply by Sept. 15

Best wishes for a super-great weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here's some happenings for the weekend – check out our giagantic Fall Festival round-up to help you plot further excursions from now to November:  

• Art on the Rocks Festival – Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 10 
• 25th Anniversary Chestertown Jazz Festival – Chestertown, MD – Sept. 10-11 
• Falls Church Festival – City Hall/Cherry Park – Sept. 11 
• Port City Brewing Pub Crawl, part 1 (see events tab) – Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 11
• Fiesta DC – Pennsylvania & Constitution Ave. area NW – Sept. 11-12
  
• Sapwood Cellars Brews & Blooms – Randallstown, MD – Sept. 11-12 
• Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach, Va. – Sept. 11-12 
• Adams Morgan Day – NW DC – Sept. 12

Festival Season 2021

First off: no jobs today.  Instead, we're pausing to once again collect Oktoberfests, oyster riots, county fairs, and other similar 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.

Given the still-extant Covid realities, you had best double-check these before setting out in case of last-moment, delta- or whatever-variant-fueled postponements or cancellations.

10th Annual Bands, Brew & Barbecue – Downtown Manassas, Va. – Sept. 4
Arlington Labor Day Weekend Arts Festival – Clarendon – Sept. 4-5
Loudoun County Musicians Festival – 868 Estate Vineyard/Hillsboro, Va. – Sept. 5
Virginia Scottish Games – The Plains, Va. – Sept. 5-6

25th Anniversary Chestertown Jazz Festival – Chestertown, MD – Sept. 10-11
Falls Church Festival – City Hall/Cherry Park – Sept. 11
Port City Brewing Pub Crawl, part 1 (see events tab) – Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 11
Sapwood Cellars Brews & Blooms – Randallstown, MD – Sept. 11-12
Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Beach, Va. – Sept. 11-12
Adams Morgan Day – NW DC – Sept. 12 

Aslin Brewing 6th Anniversary – Alexandria & Herndon, Va. – Sept. 16-19
Stone Brewing 25th Anniversary Celebration – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 17
Hellebender Octoberfest (scroll down) – Northeast DC – Sept. 17
Starr Hill Biergarten Perchfest – Tysons Corner; 11 stories up! – Sept. 17-19
St. Benedict Oktoberfest – Richmond, Va. – Sept. 17-19
Fairfax County Brewfest – location TBD – Sept. 18
Port City Brewing Pub Crawl, part 2 (see events tab) – Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 18
Caboose Brewing Hop Harvest Beer Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 18
H Street Festival – Northeast DC – Sept. 18
Argentine Festival 2021 – Arlington, Va. – Sept. 18
RhinO’fest 2021 – Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 18-19
Alexandria Arts Festival – Carlyle District – Sept. 18-19
Cox Farms Fall Festival – Centreville, Va. – Sept. 18-19
Maryland Wine Festival – Westminster, MD – Sept. 18-19
Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 18-19

DC Beer Week – various locations – Sept. 19-26
Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beers – Boundary Stone/Bloomingdale DC – Sept. 21
Atlas Brewing Festbier Event – Half Street/Nats Park area – Sept. 23
Heurich House Beer Week Happy Hour and Art All Night – Dupont Circle – Sept. 24 & 25
State Fair of Virginia – Doswell, Va. (north of Richmond) – Sept. 24-Oct. 3
The Great Oktoberfest – Bullpen SW DC – Sept. 25
Port City Brewing Pub Crawl, part 3 (see events tab) – Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 25
Celebrate Petworth – Northwest DC – Sept. 25
3 Stars Brewing Oktoberfest – Northwest DC – Sept. 25
National Wine & Food Festival – National Harbor, MD – Sept. 25
Reston Multicultural Festival – Reston, Va. – Sept. 25
Solace Brewing Oktoberfest – Sterling, Va. –  Sept. 25
Brew Republic Oktoberfest – Woodbridge, Va. – Sept. 25
Mosiac Fall Festival – Fairfax, Va. – Sept. 25-26
Maryland Seafood Festival – Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD – Sept. 25-26
ValleyFest – Four Mile Run/Arlington, Va. – Sept. 26
West Annapolis Oktoberfest – West Annapolis, MD – Sept. 26

Frederick’s Oktoberfest – Frederick, MD Fairgrounds – Oct. 1-2
Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival – George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Oct. 1-3
Waterford Fair – Waterford, Va. – Oct. 1-3
Port City Brewing Oktoberfest – Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 2
Vienna Oktoberfest – Vienna, Va. – Oct. 2
Oktoberfest at the Wharf & Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash – DC Waterfront – Oct. 2
Atlas Brewing Festbier Event – Ivy City, NE DC – Oct. 2
Art on the Avenue – Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Oct. 2
Broccoli City Festival – RFK Stadium Grounds – Oct. 2
Hops & Harvest Festival – Columbia, MA – Oct. 2
St. Nicholas Lutheran Church Oktoberfest – Huntingtown, MD – Oct. 2
Virginia Wine Festival – Ashburn, Va. – Oct. 2-3
Takoma Park Street Festival – Takoma Park, DC/MD – Oct. 3
Porchfest 2021 – Southeast DC – Oct. 3

Good Beer Festival – Salisbury, MD – Oct. 8-9
Snallygaster 2021 – Downtown DC – Oct. 9
Chesapeake Wine Festival – Chesapeake, Va. – Oct. 9
Prince George’s Fall Festival – Bowie, MD – Oct. 9-10
Kentlands Oktoberfest – Gaithersburg, MD – Oct. 10
Clifton Day – Clifton, Va. – Oct. 10

Atlas Brew Works 8th Anniversary Party – Northeast DC – Oct. 16
Astro Lab Brewing Anniversary Party – Silver Spring, MD – Oct. 16
DC Wine Fest – Union Market, Northeast DC – Oct. 16
Das Best Oktoberfest – M&T Bank Stadium/Baltimore, MD – Oct. 16
Maryland 5 Star Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase – Elkton, MD – Oct. 16
Haymarket Day – Haymarket, Va. – Oct. 16
U.S. Oyster Festival – Leonardtown, MD – Oct. 16-17
Old Town Oyster Week – Old Town Alexandria – Oct. 16-24

Howl-O-Ween – Arlington Gateway Dog Park/Rosslyn – Oct. 22
Shucktoberfest – Shirlington/Arlington – Oct. 23
Fall Harvest Festival – George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Oct. 23-24
Del Ray Halloween Parade – Alexandria – Oct. 24

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival – State Fair Grounds/Timonium, MD – Oct. 29-30
Nightmare in the Navy Yard – Southeast DC – Oct. 30
3 Stars Brewing Ghost March (scroll to find) – Downtown NW DC – Oct. 30 
Old School Hip-Hop Bar Crawl – U Street NW DC – Oct. 30 
Maryland Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival – Montgomery County Fairgrounds – Oct. 30

Urbanna Oyster Festival – Urbanna, Va. – Nov. 5-6
DC Beer Festival – Nationals Park – Nov. 6
Baltimore Craft Beer Festival – Canton Waterfront Park – Nov. 6

JV's 74th Anniversary Party Weekend – Falls Church – Nov. 12-13
Novemberfest – Evening Star, Del Ray/Alexandria, Va. – Nov. 13
Burning the Bock at Little Miss Whiskey’s – H Street Northeast, DC – Nov. 13

Keep Grinding.

It's the week before Labor Day weekend and we're guessing a lot of folks are putting off job-search efforts .... but you're here, either just browsing or actively searching for your next (or first) career stop.  Congrats for making the effort while your friends, peers & job-search rivals are already dreaming of crabs, cookouts, or college football.  So apply today while others are putting off developing their cover letters and tweaking their resumes. Keep grinding; it'll pay off, we promise.

And, we'll be back with something fun on Friday.

1-2) Global financial inclusion & microfinance stalwart Accion has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:

• Digital Communications Coordinator
• Content Creation Manager

3-4) The University of Maryland has shared two development department opportunities:

• Development Writer – apply by Sept. 3
• Principal Gifts Coordinator – apply by Sept. 8

5-12) 617MediaGroup

• Executive Vice President, Media Advocacy & Campaign Communications – $80k-$129k – DC or New York
• Vice President, Media Advocacy & Campaign Communications – $72k-$104k – DC or New York
• Vice President, Labor Communications – $72k-$104k – DC or New York
• Account Director, Labor Communications – $60k-$67k – DC or New York
• Account Manager, Labor Communications – $52k-$60k – DC or New York
• Digital Marketing Director – $60k-$67k – DC; New York; Waltham, MA or Philadelphia, PA
• Graphic Designer – $40k-$50k – DC; New York; Waltham, MA or Philadelphia, PA
• Public Relations & Marketing Intern – part-time – $16/hr – DC or Waltham, MA
• more opportunities available in Waltham, MA (scroll to find)

13) American Academy of Physician Assistants – Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Government Relations – see also main career page

14-15) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant, Social/Cultural & Constitutional Studies
• Development Grants Associate

16) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $77k

17) Aspen Institute – Program Coordinator supporting the Stevens Initiative

18) Association of Public & Land-grant Universities – Senior Associate, Governmental Affairs

19) BT – Vice President of Government Affairs, US & International – formerly known as British Telecom – see also main career page

20) Career Education Colleges & Universities – Director/Vice President of Government Relations – focus on Democratic side of the aisle

21) Franklin News Foundation – Major Gifts Officer – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

22-24) George Mason University

• Associate Director of Development, Law School – apply by Sept. 22
• Graphic Designer – part-time – apply by Sept. 3
• Web Assistant – part-time – $15/hr – apply by Sept. 10

25-26) Georgetown University

• Internal Communications Manager
• Research Associate supporting the Center on Health Insurance Reforms

27-32) George Washington University

• Executive Director of Media Relations/Chief Spokesperson
• Web Lead, Law School – $52k-$72k
• Digital Content Specialist – $47k-$65k
• Digital Content Specialist – $47k-$65k – partial focus on GW Law
• Director, Relationship Management – $69k-$100k – development/fundraising
• Development Assistant, Law School – $19-$25/hr

33) Health Industry Distributors Association – Public Affairs Director

34-38) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Vice President of Government Relations & Protocol
• Manager, Foundation & Government Giving – $70k-$80k
• Web Content Coordinator – $46k-$50k
• Copywriter/Coordinator, Advertising Communications – $46k-$50k
• Special Events Assistant – $41k

39-40) Lucid Motors

• Director, Federal Affairs
• Manager, State Public Policy

41) Martin Federal – Communications Specialist – $100k – Secret clearance required – Adelphi, MD

42) National Wildlife Federation – Communications Fellow – 11-month term – $20/hr – see also main career page

43-45) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Communications Officer, Consumer Finance
• Communications Officer, Safety & Justice and Philadelphia Programs – DC-based
• Senior Associate, Philadelphia Research & Policy Initiative – Philadelphia, PA

46) Power to Decide, the campaign to prevent unplanned pregnancy – Vice President, Communications & Marketing – $98k-$144k – see also main career page

47) Peace Corps – Public Affairs Specialist – $55k-$100k – location flexible – apply by Sept. 10

48) Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council – Director of Government Affairs

49) Public Affairs Council – Marketing & Membership Assistant

50-51) SEIU

• Assistant Director of Communications for National Media – $120k
• Communications Program Manager, State Power Campaign – $96k

52) Union of Concerned Scientists – Planned Giving Officer – $68k – DC, Cambridge, MA or Oakland, CA

53) U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Communications Coordinator

54) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Public Affairs Specialist/Digital Strategist – $64k-$100k – location flexible – apply by Sept. 8

55) U. S. Trade & Development Agency – Public Affairs Specialist – $103k-$159k – apply by Sept. 20

Get High this Weekend

Plenty of great opportunities out there; now's the time to craft a tight application letter & double-check your resume for one or more of these ... and then acquaint yourself with the latest entrant into the local rooftop entertainment scene.

1) The Alzheimer’s Association is recruiting for a Senior Associate Director of Public Policy Communications with 8-10 years of marketing communications & public relations experience, a strong background in public policy, and knowledge of Capitol Hill; our contact described benefit package as “gold standard” – see also main career page

2) The World Resources Institute is seeking a Strategic Communications & Media Manager with 7+ years of experience in a communications role, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity, preferably at a nonprofit or another mission-based organization – $96k-$130k – see also main career page

3) Americans for Financial Reform has passed along this Digital Director (pdf) post with significant experience running organic email campaigns and developing new websites & content strategy around them – $87k-$107k

4) Promundo-US seeks a skilled relationship manager & experienced communications professional with a background in issue advocacy or non-profit for Director of Communications & Campaigns (pdf) role – deep commitment to gender justice also desired – $85k-$110k – see also main career page

5) Our friends at CLS Strategies have shared this entry-level Associate post – prior internship/work experience in public relations, public affairs, or politics is preferred – downtown DC location

6) American Bankers Association – Director, Web Content & Strategy

7-10) American Clean Power Association

• Senior Vice President, Policy & Regulatory
• Vice President, State & Federal Affairs
• Vice President, Offshore Wind
• Deputy Director of Communications

11-12) American College for Cardiology – see also main career page

• Media Relations Analyst
• Social Media Strategist

13) Americans for the Arts – Development Manager (scroll to find) – $45k – see also main career page

14) American Society for Reproductive Medicine – Public Policy Strategist

15-16) Appian

• Senior Director, Media Relations
• Media Relations Director

17) British Embassy – Visits Administrator, Defence Staff – $21/hr – apply by Sept. 7

18) Dept. of Energy – Communications Specialist – $72k-$113k – apply by Aug. 30

19) Dept. of Health & Human Services – Legislative Analyst – $72k-$94k – apply by Aug. 29; subject to early closure

20-22) Education Writers Association – while these listings all have an early-July 2021 vintage noted, EWA promoted them here on 8/17

• Communications Coordinator
• Program Manager
• Program Specialist

23) Election Assistance Commission – Website & Digital Content Manager – $87k-$110k – apply by Oct. 14

24-25) Fors-Marsh Group

• Corporate Content Strategist & Writer
• Copywriter

26-31) Georgetown University

• Events & Communications Manager, School of Foreign Service
• Internal Communications Manager
• Project Coordinator/Editor supporting the Free Speech Project
• Strategic Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Residential Living
• Director of Development, Medical Center
• Director of Development, Georgetown College & Special Projects

32) Hitachi, Ltd. – Communications Specialist

33-35) ICF International

• Communications Manager
• Technical Communications Specialist
• Senior Media Relations Specialist, Energy – New York

36) JustLeadershipUSA – Director of Communications – $100k-$120k – incarceration & criminal – justice reform-focused group – New York – search managed by Koya Partners

37) Leadership Institute – Reporter for Campus Reform – search managed by Talent Market

38-39) League of Conservation Voters

• Federal Advocacy Campaigns Manager – apply by Aug. 30
• Fundraising Operations Associate – apply by Sept. 5

40) Los Angeles Conservancy – Communications Assistant – $42k – Los Angeles, CA

41) Mutual of Omaha – Government Affairs Manager/Head of Washington Office – $79k-$131k

42) National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Chief Marketing Officer – $215k-$230k
• Leadership Giving Assistant – $40k-$45k

43) Patent & Trademark Office – Public Affairs Specialist – $72k-$94k – apply by Sept. 1

44-48) POLITICO

• Transportation Reporter
• Video Producer
• Health Care Reporter
• Food & Agriculture Reporter
• Digital Producer

49) Preservation League of New York State – Vice President for Policy & Preservation – $70k-$90k – apply by Sept. 1

50) REI Systems – Communications Specialist

51) Reynolds American – Director of Corporate Communications – Winston Salem, NC

52-53) UltraViolet – national association focused on gender justice/cultural & political change

• Vice President of Campaigns & Communications – $130k-$150k
• Campaign Director – $95k-$110k

54) University of Arizona – Conference & Events Planner supporting their DC-based (13th & Pennsylvania, NW) Center for Outreach & Communication – $65k

55-60) Washington Post

• News Designer – apply by Sept. 7
• Community Editor, TikTok – apply by Sept. 8
• Associate Producer, TikTok – apply by Sept. 8
• Deputy Director, Video – apply by Sept. 15
• News Aide, Sports Dept. – part-time
• Newsroom Interns – 2022 – apply by Oct. 6

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Back to It

A little annoyed we were dark all last week. It won't happen again (until it happens again).

1) The National CASA/GAL Association supports & promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children; you can share & amplify their important work as Chief Communications Officer – 15 years+ of demonstrated success and senior level responsibility in a corporate, agency, or nonprofit marketing/communications position desired – DC, Atlanta GA or Seattle, WA – search managed by Chaloner.

2) Global-scope systems integration & IT contractor Peraton seeks Communications Lead, Cyber Mission Sector with 8+ years communications experience that includes cybersecurity work; previous engagement at cybersecurity-focused government agency or contractor preferred.

3) CityBridge Education seeks a Director, Communications to develop and lead a comms strategy and to serve as lead brand builder, storyteller & content developer for the organization—ultimately helping to engage and grow their network of innovators and champions for educational equity – $110k-$135k – apply by Sept. 10.

4) The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers has shared this Communications Representative/Multimedia Designer post – expertise in Adobe Creative Suite applications & facility with .gif animation, motion/interactive graphics, and video editing desired – $114k – Upper Marlboro, MD – apply by Sept. 3

5-7) Public Knowledge Freedom has let us know about these opportunities to join their efforts to promote freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools creative works:

• Office Administration Manager – $60k-$65k – apply by Aug. 31
• Equal Justice Works Fellow – two year term, starting Sept. 2022 – note: still open, despite deadline noted in link
• Communications Intern

8) The World Wildlife Fund is in search mode for a Program Officer, Communications/Private Sector Engagement with 4+ years of relevant experience, such as work at a communications agency or as in-house external communications staffer; graduate degree in a relevant field is desirable.

9) Conservative campaign & organizing group the Leadership Institute seek applicants for their Intern (scroll down) program – free housing & $825/mo stipend offered – apply today, Aug. 23 for Fall term; Spring & Summer 2022 opportunities also available.

10) Alexandria Economic Development Partnership – Director of Marketing & Communications – $70k-$85k – apply today, Aug. 23

11) American Society of Health-System Pharmacists – Corporate Relations Specialist

12) Biotechnology Innovation Organization – Director, Digital & Health Communications – see also main career page

13-18) Bipartisan Policy Center

• Media Relations Manager – $75k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Energy – $75k
• Policy Analyst, Health Program – $60k
• Policy Analyst, Energy Project – $60k
• Project Coordinator, PBC Action – $50k
• Research Analyst, Housing & Infrastructure – $50k
  

19) Credit Builders Alliance – Senior Specialist, Communications & Member Engagement (pdf) – $50k-$62k – see also main career page

20) DC Metropolitan Police Dept. – Deputy Director, Office of Communications – $93k-$113k – apply by Aug. 29

21) Impact Justice – Director of Marketing & Communications – DC or Oakland, CA – apply by Sept. 12

22) Justice in Aging – Social Media Manager (scroll to find) – $55k-$65k – DC or Oakland/Los Angeles, CA

23) Loudoun County Supervisor Juli E. Briskman –  Legislative Aide – $50k-$55k – Leesburg, Va. – apply by Aug. 26

24-26) Metropolitan Group

• Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy – DC or Portland, OR
• Senior Associate – DC or Portland, OR
• Senior Director – Portland, OR

27) Mystery DC-based educational nonprofit – Communications Assistant – $45k-$55k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

28) Mystery Rockville-based progressive healthcare association – Policy Assistant – $45k-$52k

29-31) National Cathedral School

• Assistant Director of Communications
• Director of Annual Giving
• Assistant Director of Annual Giving

32) Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority – Director of Marketing & Communications – $90k-$120k

33) Public Religion Research Institute – Digital Content Associate (scroll to find) – apply by Sept. 3

34-41) United Nations Foundation

• Senior Advocacy & Communications Officer, Global Health
• Coordinator, Partnerships & Communications supporting the Girl Up campaign
• Associate, Member Communications supporting UNA-USA     
• Senior Manager, Policy & Research supporting the Digital Impact Alliance
• Individual Giving Officer supporting Nothing But Nets
• Design Lead supporting the Clean Cooking Alliance
• Manager, Policy & Stakeholder Engagement – New York
• Policy Analyst, Natural & Working Lands supporting the U.S. Climate Alliance – Sacramento, CA

42) ….and finally: GAP, Inc. – as in the Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic & self-same GAP-brand folks – seeks Government Affairs Specialist; benefits include significant savings on their extensive product line.

Hot as F

Hello hot-as-fire Friday job-lookers! Here's 40 finds to boost your career-search efforts before you hit the pool or happy hour or whatever.

41) Friday a.m. update: The National Health Council has shared this Senior Associate, Digital Media & Communications opportunity suited for candidates with 2-4+ years of experience in communications with a focus on social media & proficiency w/ WordPress; familiarity w/ Microsoft CRM & Click Dimensions preferred.

1) The ALS Association is seeking an Associate Director, Public Policy Meeting & Initiatives with 3-5 years of experience in healthcare government affairs & advocacy, as well as a background in putting together advocacy events & grassroots campaigns – see also main career page

2) The Flamboyan Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Managing Director of External Affairs (scroll to find) with considerable experience leading advocacy strategy, communications/messaging skills, and contacts in the DC & national education sector; disregard deadline noted in description.

3-5) Anti-corruption advocate & watchdog group Accountable.US has shared these opportunities to help shine a light on government officials & corporate special interests:

• Director of Strategic Communications
• Content Manager
• Deputy Digital Director

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

• Writer
• Senior Digital Media Specialist, External Mobilization

8-12) American University

• Assistant Vice President for Communications & Media
• Executive Producer, Podcasts – $145k-$165k
• Strategic Partnerships Editor, WAMU – $70k-$90k
• Reporter, Immigrant Communities, WAMU – $70k-$80k
• News Producer/Editor, WAMU – $67k-$77k

13-15) Arena Stage

• Chief Marketing Officer
• Major Gifts Director
• Leadership Giving Manager

16-17) Aspen Institute

• Communications Associate supporting the Sports & Society Program
• Marketing & Communications Associate supporting the Financial Security Program

18) Audubon Society – Senior Associate, Communications & Engagement – part-time – Anchorage, AK (today’s forecast high temp: 60°)

19) Center for Budget & Policy Priorities – Vice President for State Partnerships

20) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Supervisory Media Relations Officer –  $144k-$172k – apply by Aug. 17

21) Child Trends – Media Relations Coordinator (scroll to find)

22) City of Alexandria – Strategic Communications Manager – $76k-$125k – apply by Sept. 12

23-24) Council on Foreign Relations

• Interdepartmental Program Assistant
• Interns, Fall 2021 (scroll for find) – multiple disciplines noted

25) Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. – Public Affairs Specialist – $113k-$183k - apply by Aug. 17

26-27) Freddie Mac

• Social Media Professional
• Digital Design & Content Associate

28-29) Georgetown University

• Director, GUMC Constituent Engagement
• Associate Director for Stewardship, Office of Advancement

30) House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk – Public Information Specialist – to $62k – apply by Aug. 27

31) Lockheed Martin – Media Relations Spokesperson

32-34) National League of Cities

• Marketing & Communications Manager, Member & Partner Engagement – $73k-$84k
• Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist/Youth, Education & Families – $56k--$62k
• Fall Internship, Federal Advocacy – $15/hr

35) New American Leaders – Political Intern and Digital Engagement Intern – Fall 2021

36-38) Washington Post

• Deputy Director, Video – apply by Aug. 23
• Operations Editor, Technology & Business – apply by Aug. 23
• Copy Aide – part-time – apply by Aug, 16

39) …. and finally: like the idea of fresh air & physical labor three days a week?  Garden Assistant with our friends at the British Embassy would seem like a good choice (except on hot-as-F days like today) – $15/hr – apply by Aug. 16

40) … and finally, part 2: also on the landscape-themed employment front we find this fresh Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator post at the University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm & State Arboretum in Boyce, Va., (about 30 miles west of Leesburg).

The curse-worthy delta variant will probably put a damper on festival season, but we'll try to keep you up to date again on this year's late-summer/fall beer-fests and other happenings, stating with this weekend's Wunder Garten SausageFest 2021 in NOMA DC – Aug. 14-15 – we hope to post a full collection of these at the start of September; for now, here's a couple mark-your-calendar happenings ahead:

• Aslin Brewing 6th Anniversary – Alexandria & Herndon, Va. – Sept. 16-19
• Snallygaster 2021 – Downtown DC – Oct. 9

Best wishes for a safe Friday-the-one-three & a cheery weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

People Are Hiring!

Some great jobs out there; claim your new office, cubicle, and/or spot on the weekly Zoom staff meeting today.  And happy birthday + many more, JAB!

1) The International Downtown Association is recruiting for a Senior Communications & Marketing Manager (pdf) with 2-3 years+ related experience, strong writing & editing skills, and facility with social media, content management & email marketing and graphic design applications – $60k-$75k – heart-of-downtown (naturally) Farragut North Metro-adjacent location.

2) Destination DC is in search mode for a Trade Media Relations Manager – ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of PR experience, be a master writer and be passionate about promoting our city, specifically focused on a convention and travel trade audience

3) Story Partners is in search mode for an Account Executive with 1-3 years communications experience & strong writing skills; background in public affairs, PR, journalism, or on Capitol Hill, preferred

4-10) BerlinRosen has let us know that they are recruiting for multiple PR account management roles:

• Account Director, Real Estate
• Account Executive, Technology
• Senior Account Executive, Social Impact Tech – DC, New York or Los Angeles, CA
• Account Supervisor, ESG & Philanthropy – New York
• Account Supervisor, Lifestyle & Hospitality – New York
• Account Executive, Technology – New York
• Account Executive, Architecture, Design & Real Estate– New York or Los Angeles, CA

11) The American Clinical Laboratory Association has let us know that they are still looking to fill this Director, Public Affairs (pdf) post suited for adept multi-taskers with  5-7 years of work experience; background in healthcare, public affairs, campaigns, or nonprofit communications a plus.

13-15) African Wildlife Foundation

• Marketing Manager
• Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations
• Digital Membership Officer

16-17) APCO Worldwide

• Associate Director, Corporate Communications
• Government Affairs Manager/Lobbyist

18-20) College of William & Mary

• Communications & Stewardship Coordinator supporting the Virginia Institute of Marine Science – Gloucester Point, Va. – apply today, Aug. 11
• Manager, Graphic Design & New Media – Williamsburg, Va. – apply by Aug. 18
• Events Assistant supporting James Monroe’s Highland – $13-$15/hr – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Aug. 27

21-24) Fox News

• Line Producer for Mediabuzz
• Hybrid Associate Producer, Fox News Live DC/Newsroom
• Senior Producer, Politics
• Writer/Producer, FOX 5 DC

25) Freedman Consulting – Senior Associate (PDF) – see also main career page

26-27) George Mason University

• Marketing Coordinator, College of Visual & Performing Arts – apply today, Aug. 11
• Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, Business Services – $75k-$90k – apply by Aug. 13

28) George Washington University – Development Campaign Operations Coordinator – $42k-$58k

29) ICF International – Meeting & Events Associate

30) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Social Media Coordinator – New York

31) Loudoun County – Transit Marketing Specialist – $62k-$108k – apply by Aug. 17

32-37) National Public Radio

• Deputy Supervising Senior Editor/East
• Producer, All Things Considered
• Associate Producer
• Senior Producer
• Associate Editor, Newscast
• Associate Editor, All Things Considered

38-40) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find as required)

• Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, National Museum of African Art – $103k-$134k – apply by Aug. 13 (subject to early closure)
• Associate Director of Advancement & Communication, National Museum of African Art – apply by Aug. 17
• Director of Individual Giving, National Air & Space Museum – apply by Aug. 31

41) STG – Interns – Fall 2021 – $15/hr – see also main career page

42) Subject Matter – Media Coordinator

43-44) United Nations Foundation

• Senior Associate, Communications & Digital Media, supporting the Girl Up campaign 
• Senior Associate, Communications/Public Affairs  

45) Weber Shandwick – Research Director

55 for You

1) Educational testing & solutions provider ACT is seeking a Media Relations Strategist with at least 3 years of experience; bonus point for a background in education & social media savvy.

2) Lina Roth PR has passed along this Publicist role suited for aspirants with 2-4 years of in-house or agency experience and a passion for hospitality, events, or digital marketing – heart of Adams Morgan location.

3) The University of Virginia has shared this call for a DC-based Executive Director of Federal Relations & Special Assistant to the President – established bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill and knowledge & understanding of the major issues affecting higher education desired – you owe us a beer or two if you snag this post thanks to our-heads up!

4) From the high-profile employer department, we highlight this Chief of Communications post with the U.S. Secret Service – $132k-$199k – apply by Aug. 30

5) American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Director of Government Affairs

6) Amgen – Senior Manager, Health Policy & Reimbursement

7) Associated Builders & Contractors – Senior Writer/Editor

8) AT&T – Assistant Vice President, Federal Relations

9-10) Audubon Society

• Policy Manager, Marine Conservation
• Policy Manager, Coastal Conservation – DC or New Orleans, LA

11-13) Brookings Institution

• Research Analyst, Global Economy & Development
• Events Manager, Governance Studies
• Program Event Assistant, WashU at Brookings – $18-$23/hr

14) Chick-fil-A – Staff Communications Lead, Chick-fil-A Supply – Atlanta, GA

15-16) DC Dept. of Health

• Legislative Affairs Specialist – $87k-$113k – apply by Aug. 10
• Public Affairs Specialist – $103-133k – apply by Aug. 10 – note: different listing that opportunity w/ identical title posted last Friday

17) Food Marketing Institute – Vice President, Government Relations – see also main careers page

18-21) Georgetown University

• Associate Director of Communications supporting the Center on Faith & Justice
• Social Media Marketing Manager, School of Continuing Studies
• Communications & Development Specialist supporting the Center on Poverty & Inequality
• Policy Analyst supporting the Center on Poverty & Inequality

22) GlaxoSmithKline – Director, Federal Government Affairs

23) Gordian – Federal Government Affairs Specialist

24-29) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find) – see also main career page

• Assistant Press Secretary
• Deputy Director of Communications/Politics
• Deputy Press Secretary/Politics
• Director of Communications
• Major Gifts Assistant
• Social Media & Content Strategist

30-31) ICF International

• Senior Communications Manager, Cybersecurity
• Communications/Social Media Specialist

32-33) Immigration Hub – see also main career page

• Director of Communications (pdf) – $140k-$160k
• Digital Media Fellow (pdf) – $35/hr

34-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Marketing & Communications Writer supporting the Center for Talented Youth – $43k-$59k
• Media Coordinator supporting the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute – $43k-$59k
• Digital Communications Specialist
• Associate Director of Development, Surgery Departments
• more available (select show more options & search by function)

38) Mystery education group – Marketing/Communications Manager – temporary post – search managed by Robert Half

39) Oxfam USA – Senior Policy Advisor, Climate Change & Energy

40-41) Searches managed by Profiles:

• Alexandria-based international organization – Senior Public Relations Strategist
• McLean-based Fortune 200 financial services corporation – Senior Communications Specialist

42) Shell – Senior Director, US/International Government Relations

43-45) Sierra Club

• Deputy National Director of Policy, Advocacy & Legal – $180k
• Associate Director of Legislative & Administrative Advocacy supporting Beyond Dirty Fuels – $75k
• Brand Communications Intern – DC or Oakland, CA

46) Vizient – Sr. Advocacy Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

47) Walmart – Director, Global Communications – Bentonville, AR

48-52) World Resources Institute – see also main career page

• Director of Communications supporting the NDC Partnership – $108k-$146k
• Communications Manager supporting the Electric School Bus Initiative – $79k-$106k
• Communications Specialist supporting the Global Restoration Initiative – $46k-$60k
• Major Gift Officer
• several other communications jobs noted (scroll to find)

53-55) ... and finally: maybe you'll be on board in time to catch a screening of Star Wars w/ the NSO playing live (Aug. 27) or the Darius Rucker show (Sept. 4) if you get your application in quickly for this awesome Marketing Director opportunity with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts – Leadership Giving Coordinator and part-time Development Assistant (Aug. 2021-Apr. 2022) roles also noted – see also main career page.