Get After It!

Back from a very good trip to Dallas. Easy flights each way – nice work, American Airlines.

It's Monday & we have jobs.

1-2) The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has let us know they’re actively recruiting for this Communications Specialist role suited for candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience and strong writing skills; facility with CMS, social media & Adobe Creative Suite applications a plus – $60k-$65k – a Marketing Communications Intern post with a $16-$18/hr pay grade also available

3) Bloomberg Government is seeking a Legislative Analyst with 5+ years of experience in a writing-focused role, such as analyst, reporter, researcher, or similar, as well as in following legislation.

4-5) Fresh opportunities from our friends at the Center for Science in the Public Interest:

• Senior Digital Writer & Editor – $82k-$120k – apply by Apr. 14
• Grants & Contracts Manager – $82k-$95k – apply by Apr. 14

6) The Rainforest Trust is seeking a Report Writer & Editor with 5 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, grant writing, and/or journalism, as well as a background in conservation and/or grants management – $52k-$65k – Warrenton, Va. or remote-based

7) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking an Editorial Manager with 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, as well as previous work with a daily or weekly publication.

8-9) The World Wildlife Fund has passed these along:

• Senior Specialist, Climate Communications
• Associate Specialist, Climate Communications

10) American Academy of Ophthalmology – Manager, State Governmental Affairs

11) American Chemical Society – Media Relations Specialist

12) Army Historical Foundation – Marketing Manager (scroll to find) – Fort Belvoir, Va.

13) Cadmus – Communications Analyst

14) Catholic University – Advancement Coordinator

15) Center for Climate & Energy Solutions – Press Secretary – $75k-$92k

16) Children’s Defense Fund – Manager, Corporate Engagement – $81k-$102k – see also main career page

17) Georgetown University – Communications & Media Relations Specialist supporting the Center on Education & the Workforce

18) Howard Community College – Director of Public Relations – $103k+ – Columbia, MD – apply by Apr. 28

19) Humana – Director, Corporate Communications

20-23) Humane Society of the U.S. – see also main career page

• Senior Principal Media Relations Strategist, Legislation & Law
• Senior Legislative Specialist
• Political Affairs Specialist
• Director, Photography

24-26) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Senior Manager, Social Media
• Senior Public Relations Specialist, Social Impact & Education
• Development Assistant Manager, Donor Communications & Stewardship

27) MetLife – PAC Director

28) National Institute of Standards & Technology – Communications/External Affairs Specialist – $94k-$145k – apply by Apr. 7; subject to early closure

29) National Restaurant Association – Communications Manager

30-35) Sidwell Friends School

• Senior Writer & Content Strategist
• Communications Coordinator
• Senior Director of Individual Giving
• Director of Annual Giving 
• Director of Campaign & Strategic Initiatives
• Advancement & Campaign Coordinator

36-37) Solidarity Center

• Executive Communications Director – $185k
• Campaign Communications Director – $168k

38) Terumo Blood & Cell Technologies – Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy – $212k-$265k

39) Transportation Security Administration – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $100k-$133k – apply by Apr. 10

40) U.S. Agency for Global Media – Director of Congressional Affairs – $132k-$172k – apply by Apr. 7

41) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Special Projects Officer, Marketing/Communications – apply by Apr. 11

We'd Like to Send You to New Mexico

Your Monday set includes an intriguing opportunity to put yourself in lovely Los Cruces or thereabouts, along with other closer-to-home listings for most of you (we assume). This is probably our only edition this week.

1) Pivotal Ventures, an investment & incubation company created by Melinda French Gates, is seeking a Senior Director, Pivotal Brand Communications with 15+ years of strategic and/or programmatic communications experience & strong familiarity with philanthropy, non-profit, policy and advocacy and impact investment communities – $322k-$350k – search managed by Chaloner

2) The Economic Development Administration is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist focusing on social media, including @US_EDA, we’d imagine – $94k-$122k – apply by Mar. 28

3-4) The Consortium of Social Science Associations has let us know they are actively recruiting for these – see also main career page

• Assistant Director of Government Relations (pdf) – $75k-$100k
• Director of Public Affairs/Communications Specialist (pdf) – $65k-$100k

5) The Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project works ensure historically excluded communities have access & are part of decision-making processes related to public lands & conservation issues in the Southwest U.S., and they’re recruiting for a Development Director with demonstrated experience creating comprehensive development plans & proven track record in soliciting and securing five-and six-figure gifts – $85k-$95k – remote-based in region w/ preference for proximity to Las Cruces, NM – search managed by Bonsai Leadership Group.

6) The International Foundation for Electoral Systems is seeking an Advocacy & Government Affairs Advisor with 15+ years experience in relevant positions in government or conducting government affairs on behalf of a mission-driven organization, preferably on foreign affairs/assistance issues – see also main career page

7) The Mortgage Bankers Association has asked us to help raise the interest rate on this Meetings Assistant post suited for candidates with 5+ years of prior relevant work experience providing admin support & facilitating onsite events

8) Political, digital & public affairs consulting firm Arc Initiatives is putting out the call for Summer 2023 Interns – 15-to-32 hrs/wk @ $16/hr – open to both current students & recent grads – Apr. 17 application deadline noted, but review of resumes starts Apr. 3

9) America’s Public Television Stations – Legislative & Communications Assistant – $50k-$60k

10-14) British Embassy

• Assistant to the Social Secretary – $19/hr – apply by Apr. 6
• Executive Assistant to the Minister Counsellor (Political) – $58k – apply by Apr. 9
• Defence & Nuclear Policy Support Officer – $58k – apply by Apr. 10
• Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Technology – $76k – Boston, MA – apply by Apr. 5
• Digital Communications Officer – $28/hr – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Apr. 10

15) Cognoa – Executive Director, Government Affairs & Policy – $220k-$250k

) CVS Health – Lead Director, Government Relations

16) Danaher Corp. – Senior Director, Science & Technology Communications – $230k-$250k – DC & several other major U.S. cities

17) DC Board of Elections – Director of Communications – $114k-$160k – apply by Apr. 10

18) DOJ/Office of Justice Programs – Public Affairs Specialist/Media Officer – $132k-172k – apply by Apr. 3

19) Federal Reserve Board of Governors – Assistant Congressional Liaison (search job number 23569) – $117k-$185k

20) International Republican Institute – Government Affairs Specialist – $58k-$88k

21) Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Director, Federal Affairs

22) National Park Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$145k – apply by Mar. 29; subject to early closure

23) Northern Virginia Association of Realtors – Director of Political Affairs – $125k

24) ONE Campaign – Associate Director, Membership Mobilization

25) Scout Motors – Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

26) Smithsonian Institution – Public Affairs Specialist supporting the Asian Pacific American Center – $132k-$172k – apply by Apr. 3; subject to early closure

27) U.S. Geological Survey – Public Affairs Specialist – $64k-$102k – Laurel, MD; Turners Falls, MA or Kearneysville, WV – apply by Mar. 31; subject to early closure

28-33) Washington Post

• Editorial Writer – U.S. domestic policy focus
• Politics Breaking News Reporter – priority for apps by Mar. 29
• Campaign Trail Reporter – priority for apps by Mar. 31
• Next Generation Editor – priority for apps by Mar. 31
• Metro Audience Strategy Editor – priority for apps by Apr. 2
• Staff Writer, Artificial Intelligence & Algorithms Reporter – San Francisco, CA

44 on 3/20

1-4) Crosscut Strategies has passed along a call for talented candidates at a broad range of experience levels – see also main career page

• Vice President – 10+ years’ experience
• Director – 7+ years’ experience
• Strategic Communications Manager – 5+ years’ experience
• Associate/Senior Associate – 0-2 years’ experience

5) American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics – Advocacy Manager

6-7) American Enterprise Institute

• Research Assistant, Technology Policy Studies
• Research Assistant: Foreign & Defense Policy/Russian Studies – Russian language skills a plus

8) Arc Aspcio – Strategic Communications Associate, Dam Safety

9) Ayuda – Advocacy Manager 

10-11) Biotechnology Industry Organization

• Director, Federal Government Relations – agriculture & environment focus
• Director, Patient Advocacy & Alliances

12) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Coordinator, Office of the President – Seattle, WA – apply by Mar. 24

13) Cato Institute – Research Associate, Technology Policy

14) Center for American Progress – Social Media Strategist/Senior Social Media Strategist, Digital Advocacy – $61k-$81k

15) DC Public Service Commission – Policy Advisor – $166k-$164k – apply by Mar. 25

16) Defense Logistics Agency – Strategic Communications & Content Specialist – $121k-$172k – Ft. Belvoir, Va; New Cumberland, PA or Whitehall, OH – apply by Mar 26

17) Environmental Defense Fund – Communications Manager, Petrochemicals – $83k-$91k

18) ECS Federal – Communications Manager supporting the NIH – $125k-$135k

19) General Dynamics IT – Senior Communications Specialist supporting the National Center for Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases – Atlanta, GA

20) George Mason University – Event Coordinator – $40k – apply by Mar. 31

21-22) GSK/GlaxoSmithKline

• Director, Corporate Government Affairs
• Director, Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy

23-27) Human Rights Watch – we presume their DC office is among the multiple locations considered for most/all of these

• Researcher/Advocate, U.S. Democracy – apply by Mar. 26
• Research Assistant, Health & Reproductive Justice – apply by Mar. 31
• Researcher, Women's Rights Division – apply by Mar. 31
• Associate Director, U.S. Program – apply by Apr. 9
• Senior Advocate, Environment & Human Rights – apply by Apr. 13

28) International Food Policy Research Institute – Communications Specialist

29) League of Conservation Voters – National Press Secretary – $83k-$101k – apply by Apr. 2

30) Maritime Administration – Public Information Officer – $155k-$183k – apply by Mar. 28

31) Mystery association – Communications Manager – search managed by Creative Options

32) Mystery Arlington employer – Graphic Designer – $27-$37/hr – search managed by Cella

33-35) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Senior Associate, State Decarbonization Campaigner
• Senior Officer, Clean Grid & Energy
• Officer, State Decarbonization Campaign Lead – DC or remote-based in NC, SC, FL or TX

36-37) Pew Research Center

• Research Assistant, Politics – $48k
• Research Assistant, Religion – $48k

38-39) Recycling Partnership

• Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager – $65k-$85k – remote-based
• Events & Marketing Communications Contractor – location negotiable   

40) Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation – Director of Development & Communications – $70k-$80k

41) Smithsonian Institution – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $132k-$172k – apply by Mar. 29

42-44) Third Way

• Policy Advisor supporting the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity
• Deputy Director of Development, Climate & Energy Program
• Development Advisor

Score One of These

Happy March Madness! Before you enjoy (or ignore) the games, we've got 61 opportunities to share.

Interested in a career in foreign policy/international affairs? Foreign Affairs is hosting a virtual grad school open house/admissions fair with representatives from 34 programs on April 5 – 11:00am-2:00pm ET)

1) The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks is actively recruiting for a Communications Director with 7+ years of related experience in media relations, specifically relating to financial services – $100k-$125k

2) The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is seeking a Managing Director of Outreach with 10+ years’ relevant experience in a university, academic institution, think tank, research center, trade association, advocacy group, or similar setting; background working to connect and market ideas to groups and networks in and/or around policymaking also valued – search managed by Talent Market

3) The Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies is seeking a Development Associate with 2+ years of relevant fundraising experience – $60k-$70k

4) American Association of Geographers – Digital Marketing Coordinator – $60k-$65k

5) American Bankers Association – Vice President, Congressional Relations

6) American Oversight – Researcher – $65k-$64k

7) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Manager, Advocacy Communications & Engagement – $70k-$78k

8-9) American Trucking Associations

• Legislative Affairs & Grassroots Operations Specialist
• Transportation Policy Specialist

10-11) Chesapeake Bay Foundation

• Director of Major Giving – $85k-$100k –  Annapolis, MD
• Director of Major Giving – $82k-$92k – central Virginia located

12) City of Laurel, MD – TV Production Assistant – $21/hr

13) Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation – New England States Assistant Manager – remote-based in region

14-21) Conservation International

• Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – location flexible
• Communications & Marketing Director
• Communications Manager
• Senior Director Climate Policy – can be remote-based
• Senior Director, Leadership Engagement
• Climate Strategy Coordinator
• Senior Major Gifts Coordinator
• Visual Storytelling Video Editor

22) Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation – Information Officer – $72k-$120k – apply by Mar. 31

23-24) Fairfax County Park Authority

• Marketing Brand Manager/Communications Specialist – $62k-$104k – apply by Mar. 17
• Marketing Brand Manager/Communications Specialist – $62k-$104k – focus on FFX’s 7 public golf courses – apply by Mar. 17

25-26) Federal Housing Finance Agency

• Senior Congressional Affairs Specialist – $133k-$227k – apply by Mar. 17
• Principal Congressional Affairs Specialist – $154k-$262k – apply by Mar. 17

27) Federal Reserve Board of Governors – Communications Specialist, Information Technology (search job number 23575) – $74k-$185k

28) Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board – Congressional Affairs Liaison –  $132k-$172k  – apply by Mar. 25

29) Freedman Consulting – Digital Content Associate (pdf)

30-31) Friends Committee on National Legislation – see also main career page

• Legislative Director for Foreign Policy – $104k-$156k
• Economic Justice Policy & Advocacy Manager – $65k-$85k

32) International Center for Journalists – Program Intern

33-34) International Fund for Animal Welfare

• Communications Manager
• Leadership Giving Officer, East Coast – can be remote-based within region

35-36) International Spy Museum

• Social Media Specialist
• Director of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

37) League of Conservation Voters – Associate Manager of Development Administration – $63k-$77k

38) Monumental Sports & Entertainment – Social Media Video Producer for the Wizards

39) National Archives and Records Administration – Congressional Relations Specialist – $53k-$102k – apply by Mar. 21

40) National Community Pharmacists Association – Director of Communications

41) Network Designs – Media Relations Specialist supporting the FAA

42) Peraton – Strategic Communications & Outreach Officer

43) Sevita – Communications Manager – remote-based

44-47) Story Partners (scroll to find)

• Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs
• PR Account Exec
• Digital Manager
• Public Affairs Interns – Summer 2023

48) Tennessee Valley Authority – Senior Consultant, Federal Communications – apply by Mar. 26

49-56) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Advancement Coordinator – $42k-$52k – apply by Mar. 27
• Assistant Director of Marketing, Athletics – apply by Mar. 31
• Communications Strategist/Senior Communications Strategist supporting the Equity Center – $57k-$80k – apply by Apr. 7
• Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, Virginia Humanities – $65k-$80k
• Writer & Editor, School of Data Science – $50k-$60k
• Senior Writer, UVA Health Development
• Executive Director of Development, UVA Engineering
• Associate Director of Development, School of Medicine

57-59) Urban Institute

• Communications Project Specialist
• Policy Assistant supporting the Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy
• Events Manager

60) Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless – Attorney/Counsel, Policy & Advocacy (pdf) – $70k – JD required

61) Zimmer Biomet – Government Affairs Manager – see also main career page

Best wishes for a cheery St. Patrick's Day and a superb weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.

Fund, Institute, Center & Commission

Fun fact: Of the 52 opportunities noted today, 40 include salary and/or application deadline info (14 feature both).  We like that practice.

1) The Association of Public & Land Grant Universities is seeking an Associate, Public Affairs & Governmental Affairs with communications and/or admin support experience as well as an understanding of how the news media, Congress, & Executive Branch work – apply by Mar. 31

2) The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund is seeking a Chief Marketing & Communications Officer with 10+ years of experience in communications, marketing or public relations that includes management responsibilities – $200k-$250k – DC or New York – search managed by Chaloner

3) American Oversight is seeking a Deputy Executive Director to lead a team of lawyers, researchers, and partnership and communications specialists – JD & 8+ years relevant experience desired – $210k-$230k

4) Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) is seeking an experienced Strategic Engagement Associate to manage the PRRI Public Fellows program & foster stakeholder relationships for mission-driven work at the intersection of religion, politics, and culture – $75k-$85k – apply by Apr. 23

5) The Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies is seeking a Communications Associate with 2-3+ years of communications experience, facility with Wordpress & newsletter software, and an interest in the advancement of African American communities – $55k – remote-based in Eastern time zone; preference for DC or New York area – apply by Mar. 17

6) Everytown for Gun Safety is seeking a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager, Implementation with 5+ years of relevant experience; MPA, MPPA or JD a plus – $85k-$100k

7) The Virginia Dept. of Transportation is seeking a Richmond-based Assistant Division Administrator, External Communications with senior- or executive-level experience supervising & motivating a PR/communications team – $90k-$147k – apply by Mar. 25

8) The Center for Community Progress seeks a curious and detail-oriented Communications Intern for the Summer 2023 term – $25/hr – some amount of experience in writing for broad audiences desired – apply by Mar. 27

9-11) British Embassy

• Public Diplomacy Officer – $62k – New York – apply by Mar. 20
• Head of Press, Politics & Public Affairs – $76k –  Boston, MA – apply by Mar. 26
• Chief Communications Officer – $76k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Apr. 3

12) Chick-fil-A – Senior Lead Advisor, New Restaurant Public Relations – Atlanta, GA

13-17) Edelman PR

• Account Supervisor/Program Manager, Digital Integrated Campaigns
• Senior Analyst/Senior Account Exec, International Public Affairs
• Senior Analyst, Global Advisory
• Research Associate
• Executive Assistant

18-22) Families USA

• Senior Director, Health Policy – $165k-$185k
• Senior Director, Communications – $145k-$165k
• Strategic Partnerships Campaign Manager – $68k-$75k
• Policy Analyst – $65k-$72k
• Partnership Mobilization Associate – $52k-$58k

23) gmmb – Interns – Summer 2023 – $16/hr – DC or Seattle, WA – apply by Mar. 31

24) General Services Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$145k – apply by Mar. 22

25-26) Georgetown University

• Director of Strategic Communications supporting the O'Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law
• Senior Communications Manager supporting the Center for Innovation in Global Health

27-31) Hattaway Communications

• Writer/Media Relations Professional – $56k-$70k
• Research Associate – $56k-$70k
• Associate Art Director – $56k-$70k
• Junior Associate – $45k-$55k
• Junior Research Associate – $45k-$55k

32) National Indian Gaming Commission – Public Affairs Specialist – $112k-$145k – apply by Mar. 21

33) ONE Campaign – Senior Director, U.S. Government Relations

34-36) Progressive Policy Institute (scroll to find)

• Economic Policy Analyst
• Director of National Security Policy
• National Press Secretary

37-45) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find where applicable)

• Special Events Coordinator – $94k-$122k – apply by Mar. 21
• Advancement Specialist, National Zoological & Conservation Biology Institute – apply by March 21
• Communications & Project Coordinator (pdf) – to $60k – apply by Mar. 22
• Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $132k-$172k – apply by Mar. 23
• Advancement Associate – apply by Apr. 3
• Major Gifts Officer, National Museum of Natural History – apply by Apr. 3
• Major Gifts Officer, Smithsonian American Art Museum – apply by Apr. 3
• Advancement Specialist, National Museum of Natural History – apply by Apr. 5
• Major Gifts Officer, National Museum of the American Indian – apply by Apr. 7

46-48) SpaceX

• Federal Spectrum Advisor – $190k-$230k
• Global Government Affairs Manager – $110k-$145k
• Satellite Policy Manager – $75k-$110k

49) Virginia Office of the State Inspector General – Communications Manager – $66k-$95k – Richmond, Va. – apply by Mar 23

50-52) World Bank

• Communications Officer, Messaging – apply by Mar. 21
• Senior Communications Officer, Treasury & Mobilization – apply by Mar. 22
• Senior Communications Officer, Head of Messaging/Corporate Editor – apply by Mar. 28

And Now It's Monday

Welcome back to your job-seek week.

1) The Small Business Majority is seeking an entry-level Communications Assistant with up to 2 years communications experience, superior writing skills & social media savvy – note: we’re told that the Grant Writer role shown above it is no longer available.

2) The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is hiring a Director of Public Policy, who will be responsible for leading legislative, administrative, and advocacy matters with a primary focus on states in the Midwest and South and some strategic federal engagement – $120k-$140k – remote-based in DC area, NYC, or South & Midwest regions.

3) The Pew Charitable Trusts are seeking an Associate Digital Producer with at least one year of experience producing content on a CMS in a fast-paced environment; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud also desired.

4) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Copy & Content Editor – 6-8+ years of experience in editing of marketing, development & informational materials sought.

5) Montgomery Parks is now recruiting for a part-time/seasonal Communications Assistant with strong writing skills, facility with InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator; knowledge of WordPress preferred – $15-$23/hr

6) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Supervisory Media Relations Officer – $117k-$152k – apply by Mar. 9; subject to early closure

7) Cummins – Director of Government Relations

8) DC Bar Association – Communications & Marketing Specialist supporting their Pro Bono Center – $55k-$65k

9) DC Dept. of Corrections – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$160k – apply by Mar. 12

10-11) Events DC – see also main career page

• Director, Government Affairs & Strategic Planning
• Web Content Manager

12) Hispanic Access Foundation – Conservation Communications Associate – $50k-$60k

13) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Public Relations Specialist

14) Major League Baseball – Communications Coordinator – $56k-$65k – New York

15) National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors – Legislative Liaison

16) Open City Advocates – Communications Manager (pdf) – $54k-$58k – apply by Mar. 31

17) Smithsonian/National Museum of African Art – Public Affairs Specialist – $94k-$122k – apply by Mar. 9

18) University of Maryland – Communications Coordinator supporting the Do Good Institute – apply by Mar. 22

19) U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms – Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist – $98k-$146k – apply by Mar. 16

20) VoteVets Action Fund – Communications Director

21) Washington Metro Area Transit Authority – Vice President, Communications – apply by Mar. 8

Enjoy Responsibly

Hello Fr!day job-seekers!  Have at 'em!

1) The U.S. Agency for International Development is seeking a Digital Outreach & Social Media Specialist to support their Bureau for Europe & Eurasia (DC-based) – strong social media skills & experience required – $78k-$102k – apply by Mar. 16

2) Earthjustice is recruiting for a Senior Litigation Assistant to support their Clean Energy Program – 2+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a litigation setting desired – $70k-$87k – DC, New York, Denver, Los Angeles or San Francisco – apply by Mar. 5

3-10) So many cool opportunities available on DC & elsewhere with our friends at the British Embassy:

• Policy Advisor, Energy & Climate – $76k – apply by Mar. 1
• Defence Capability Advisor – $76k – apply by Mar. 1
• Communications Officer, Defence/Digital & Campaigns – $58k – apply by Mar. 12
• Digital Communications Officer – $28/hr – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Feb. 28
• Policy Officer, General Assembly – $62k – New York – apply by Mar. 1
• Policy Advisor, Human Rights – $62k – New York – apply by Mar. 5
• Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Technology – $82k – New York – apply by Mar. 5
• Trade & Investment Officer, Clean Energy and Infrastructure – $62k – New York – apply by Mar. 12

11) World Wildlife Fund – Senior Assistant supporting the Earth for Life initiative – 5+ years of experience in an admin role desired; Spanish language skills a plus

12) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials – Communications Manager – apply by Mar. 10

13-14) American Forests

• Senior Manager, Urban Forests Policy
• Senior Brand Manager, Urban Forestry & Environmental Justice

15) American Society of Consultant Pharmacists – Senior Director of Communications (scroll to job opportunities & expand)

16) The Atlantic – Staff Writer for The Daily – $60k-$70k – DC or New York

17-19) Center for American Progress

• Vice President, Campaigns & Outreach – $140k
• Speechwriter – $77k
• numerous research/policy jobs & internships also available

20) Edison Electric Institute – Public Affairs Intern and External Affairs Intern – May-Aug. 2023 – $17-$20/hr

21) Environment America – Federal Clean Water Advocate

22) Defenders of Wildlife – Senior Vice President for External Affairs – $228k-$252k – search managed by Explore Company

23) Emergent BioSolutions – Director, Public Affairs – see also main career page

24) Fairfax County Neighborhood & Community Services – Communications Specialist – $72k-$120k -- apply by Mar. 3

25) Federation of American Scientists – Communications Manager – 75k-$90k

26-27) Georgetown University

• Communications Director supporting the Racial Justice Institute
• Communications Specialist, Office of the President

28-35) Heritage Foundation

• Government Relations Director
• Marketing Manager
• Major Gifts Director
• Principal Gift Officer
• Major Gift Officer, Texas
• Development Copywriter
• Junior Writer, Donor Communications
• Coordinator, Partnerships & Sponsorships

36) Institute for Humane Studies – Content Creation Manager

37-40) MoveOn.org - remote-based

• Political Director – $150k
• Campaign Director ($118k) – and another w/ same title ($106k)
• Press Secretary – $106k

41) National Rural Electric Cooperative Association – Interns (search intern job type) – communications & government relations specialties included – late-May to mid-Aug. 2023 – $20/hr

42) Network of Enlightened Women – Communications Director – remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

43) NuScale Power – Senior Communications Specialist, Financial & Corporate Affairs – $75k-$118k – remote-based; they have an office in Rockville – see also main career page

44) Prince George’s Community College - Senior Writer/Editor supporting the College president – $66k-$72k – apply by Mar. 17

45) Radio Free Asia – Communications Manager

46-49) Southern Poverty Law Center – see also main career page

• Federal Policy Director
• Policy Analyst, Eradicating Poverty – $92k
• Executive Assistant to Chief Policy Officer
• Policy Research Intern – Summer 2023 – $16/hr – apply by Mar. 17

50) Strategic Operational Solutions – Strategic Communications Writer – see also main career page

51) ... and finally, just few days after what’s known as Presidents Day in some quarters, as well as the 16th President’s birthday (Feb. 12, 1809), we note this part-time Museum Program Associate post at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Northwest DC – $16/hr – apply by Mar. 6 (birthday of Michelangelo & Shaq)

Mark your calendars for the DC Beer Fest at Nationals Park; afternoon & evening sessions available on Saturday, April 8 – great selection of brewers includes local mainstays & terrific out-of-towners.

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

Happy [variable] Day!

The smart folks with the Arlington Public Library remind us that the Federal & DC governments mark the day as Washington's Birthday, while Virginia goes with George Washington Day, and Maryland says it's President's Day.  We'll add "... & job-search Monday" to all of those.

1) The Mortgage Bankers Association is seeking a Director, State Government Affairs with 5 years prior relevant state or federal legislative experience; graduate degree/JD preferred

2) The National Association of Community Health Centers is seeking a Senior Vice President of Communications & Events with 7+ years of communications or marketing experience that includes responsibility for supervising & managing teams & budgets – search managed by DRiWaterstone

3-5) Opportunities to be a part of the Sunwater Institute’s work strengthening the foundations of democracy through interdisciplinary science, technology, open dialogue, and a long-view approach:

• Director, Marketing & Communications
• Director of Development
• Account Exec – particularly suited to candidates with a mix of sales and advocacy, politics & policy experience

6) Prince William County Public Schools is recruiting for an Information Specialist focusing on social media – $56k-$86k – creativity, accuracy, and a commitment to teamwork are musts – Manassas, Va. – deadline recently extended to Mar. 8

7) The Constitutional Accountability Center is seeking a Counsel who will have dual responsibilities in litigation & communication work - $80k-$90k – outstanding research & writing skills, knowledge on SCOTUS & lower federal courts, and experience with communications/media relations desired.

8) Political reform group Unify America is seeking a part-time Contract Controller to manage accounting & audit processes – $75-$85/hr – 8+ years of experience providing financial guidance for nonprofits required; CPA preferred – remote-based

9-12) Per the comments, we bring you opportunities with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication in New Haven, CT (scroll to find)

• Partnerships Program Manager – $66k-$113k; expected starting salary in the lower third of range.
• Geospatial Data Scientist – $90k-$100k – review of applications starts today, Feb. 20
• Data Analyst – $60k-$70k – review of applications starts today, Feb. 20
• Message Experiments Research Specialist – $70k-80k

13) American Nurses Association – Government Affairs Director – $144k-$175k – see also main career page

14-15) APCO Worldwide

• Director, Climate & Sustainability
• Senior Consultant, Healthcare Communications

16-17) Children’s Defense Fund – Los Angeles, CA

• Policy Associate, Educational Equity – $56k-$66k
• Policy Associate, Youth Justice – $56k-$66k

18-20) Children’s National Medical Center

• Senior Associate Director, Development
• Senior Associate Director, Planned Giving
• Development Coordinator

21) Child Trends – Research Communications Assistant/Senior Assistant – $52k-$60k – see also main career page

22-33) George Mason University

• Major Gift Officer, Athletics – apply today, Feb. 20
• Alumni & Constituent Engagement Manager – apply by Feb. 24
• Major Gift Officer, College of Visual & Performing Arts – apply by Feb. 24
• Director of Development – search managed by DSG/Storbeck Search – apply by Feb. 27
• Director of Parent & Family Philanthropy – apply by Feb. 27
• Marketing Coordinator, College of Education & Human Development (CHED) – apply by Mar. 2
• Communications Coordinator, CHED – apply by Mar. 3
• Annual Giving Coordinator – apply by Mar. 3
• Communications Coordinator, Safety/Emergency & Enterprise Risk Management – part-time – apply by Mar. 3
• Associate Director, Community & Local Government Relations – apply by Mar. 14
• Graduate Communications Coordinator – apply by Mar. 15
• Associate Director of Development, CHED – apply by Mar. 17

34-37) George Washington University

• Communications Manager, Graduate School of Political Management – $62k-$86k
• Senior Marketing Specialist – $60k-$83k
• Director of Constituent Engagement & Annual Giving, Business School – $76k-$104k
• Development Assistant – $20-$26/hr

38-44) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted

• Communications Manager supporting Jhpiego – $78k-$94k – DC-based
• Strategic Communications Director, Public Safety
• Communications Manager supporting the Center for Public Innovation – $71k-$124K
• Communications Specialist supporting the Knowledge SUCCESS project – $44k-$78k
• Communications Specialist, Dept. of Computer Science and Information Security Institute – $44k-$78k
• Communications Specialist supporting the Galaxy Project – $44k-$61k
• Communications Specialist supporting Maternal & Child Health India – $23-$40/hr

45) Uber – Senior Associate, U.S. Federal Affairs

46-50) United Nations Foundation

• Communications Officer supporting the Shot@Life initiative
• Director of Policy Planning supporting their work in sustainable development goals
• Director supporting the Girl Up campaign USA
• Community & Impact Associate, Girl Up
• Director, Public Sector Engagement supporting the Clean Cooking Alliance

51-52) U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Director, Legislative Affairs & Special Projects supporting the Institute for Legal Reform
• Vice President, Corporate Relations

League, Link, Fund & Corp.

Hello Monday! Been away tooooooo long. We'll try not to make it a habit.

As is usually the case when we've taken off for more than a couple days, we have an ample selection of terrific direct-to-us-submissions to share.

1) Unify America is recruiting for a Vice President of Growth & Development with 6-10 years of demonstrable experience with successful non-profit fundraising & superpower-level relationship-building & -maintaining skills – $100k-$135k

2) The Izaak Walton League of America, which jump-started the modern environmental movement 100 years ago, is seeking a Grassroots Advocacy Manager (pdf) with at least 3-5 years of grassroots advocacy experience & knowledge of federal legislative, appropriations, and rulemaking processes – $60k-$65k – we’re told IWLA will be interviewing candidates beyond the deadline currently noted in the link.

3-6) The policy & legislative info savants at Bloomberg Government have passed along some opportunities that fit the mold here – see also main career page

• Legislative Analyst
• Congress Reporter
• Congress Tracker Reporter
• Newsletter Deputy Team Leader

7) Groundwork Collaborative is seeking a Digital Manager/Senior Digital Manager who is on top of social media+tech trends and how to leverage them to expand reach, and can translate complex information and data into compelling social content – $66k-$79k

8-9) Bonsai Leadership Group is leading searches for:

• Alaska Wilderness League – Government Affairs Director – $85k-$100k – 5+ years’ experience leading high-level, national advocacy campaigns desired – DC-based
• Western Conservation Foundation – California Program Manager – $90k-$105k –5-10 years’ experience in strategy development, project management & external relations desired – home-based in California w/ significant travel

10) Racial and economic equity advocate PolicyLink is seeking a Director of Communications with proven strategic & advocacy communications experience and a passion for storytelling, narrative shift & racial justice – $110k-$130k – remote-based – search managed by Chaloner

11) Everytown for Gun Safety is seeking an Operations Manager with 5+ years of relevant experience, detail-oriented mind-set in communication, review of paperwork, and creation of systems, and ability to manage budgets, events, logistics, and the like – $75k-$85k – apply by Feb. 17
 
12) The Nonhuman Rights Project is seeking a Digital Coordinator with 2+ years of relevant experience that demonstrates strong knowledge of current trends related to online fundraising, social media, and digital acquisition; non-profit/advocacy background a plus – $55k-$60k – remote-based.

13) The University of Maryland College Park seeks a highly motivated, organized, and detailed-oriented professional as Assistant to the Vice President (of University Relations) – low $80k-uper $90k – 7+ years of professional administrative experience required – apply by Feb. 20

14) America Votes is seeking a Lansing or Detroit-based State Director, Michigan with 7+ years of electoral & advocacy campaign experience, including efforts in a midwestern or similarly positioned state & at least two cycles managing senior staff & campaign operations – $95k-$110k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

15-18) The World Wildlife Fund has passed along this Freshwater & Food Communications Specialist post suited for aspirants with 4+ years relevant communications and/or marketing experience; facility with Adobe Creative Suite preferred – other recently added WWF opportunities include:

• Associate Development Officer – San Francisco, CA
• Media & External Affairs Intern, Hispanic Outreach – proficiency in Spanish required
• Graphic Design Intern – $20/hr

19) Pew Charitable Trusts – Senior Associate, Digital Strategy – 4+ years’ experience in developing integrated digital strategy & campaign execution sought

20-22) 300 Brand

• Senior Account Exec
• Account Exec
• Account Coordinator

23-26) American University

• Assistant Vice President for Communications & Media
• Copywriter
• Chief Advancement Officer, WAMU
• Associate Director, Regional Alumni Outreach – $55k-$65k

27-29) British Embassy

• Scheduler for the Ambassador – $67k – apply today, Feb. 13
• Policy Advisor. Counter Terrorism & Middle East – $82k – New York – apply by Feb. 14
• Policy Advisor, Energy & Climate – $76k – Chicago, IL – apply by Feb. 14

30) City of Alexandria – Climate Action Public Affairs & Engagement Specialist – $66k-$116k – apply by Feb. 26

31) DC Dept. pf Behavioral Health – Director of Communications – $114k-$160k – first screening date Feb. 18; job closes Mar. 10

32) Dept. of Labor/Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs – Special Assistant, Communications – $136k-$183k – apply by Feb. 17

33-35) Foundation for Defense of Democracies – see also main career page

• Communications Manager
• Director of Events
• Events & Marketing Associate

36) Gap Solutions – Communications Project Manager supporting the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH)

37-40) The Lever (scroll to find) – remote based opportunities

• News Editor – $60k-$80k
• Lead Podcast/Virtual Event Producer – $55k-$80k
• News Designer – part-time – $2,500/mo
• Editorial Fellow – part-time – $200/wk

41-45) National Association of Realtors

• Director, Government Advocacy
• Media Manager
• Political Programs Manager
• Federal Legislative Representative
• Advocacy Events Manager

46) National Association of Rare Disorders – Associate Director, Communications & PR – see also main career page

47) National Domestic Violence Hotline – Policy Director – $105k-$115k – remote-based in DC area

48) National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Communications Specialist – $78k-$172k – apply by Feb. 22

49) Scenic America – Communications Director – apply by Mar. 15

50-55) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Advancement Assistant, National Zoological a& Conservation Biology Institute – apply today, Feb. 13
• Advancement Specialist, Archives of American Art – apply by Feb. 17
• Gift Officer – apply by Feb. 20
• Advancement Assistant, Air & Space Museum – apply by Feb. 24
• Individual Giving Manager, Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden – apply by Feb.  24
• Major Gifts Officer, National Museum of the American Indian – apply by Mar. 3

56-60) Washington Post

• Director of Communications
• Pop Culture Editor – apply by Feb. 19
• Arts & Entertainment Editor – apply by Feb. 19
• Fashion Writer – apply by Feb. 19
• Opinions Audience Editor for Newsletters – apply by Feb. 20

61) Whirlpool Corp. – Government Relations Manager

40 to Start Your February

Update: sorry for skipping this week!  Just too busy. Be back Monday, Feb. 13.

1) American Oversight is looking for a curious & diligent Researcher to join their work exposing government misconduct and abuses of power – $56k-$64k – great news sense, a strong sense of mission, and an ability to quickly and cleanly parse large amounts of information desired.

2) The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is seeking a Social Media Specialist (pdf) with 2-3 years of experience planning and creating original digital/social content, preferably related to science or in the edutainment space – $64k-$84k – apply by Feb. 14

3) Our pals at the National Building Museum are seeking a Digital Marketing Manager with 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, as well as facility with content management & constituent relations platforms – see also main career page

4-5) Here’s two searches helmed by Chaloner:

• Immigration Hub – Senior Communications Manager – proven track record in communications or external relations with background in a rapid response environment desired, such as in political work, progressive advocacy, or campaign environments.
• Chronicle of Philanthropy – Editor in Chief – 10+ years of reporting & editing experience that includes at lead 5 years of proven success in leading an exceptional journalism organization – fully remote-based

6-7) Fresh opportunities with Every Town for Gun Safety:

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• Associate Director of Local Campaigns – $100k-$130k – New York

8) This Senior Communications Manager, Policy &Advocacy role leads the development and execution of communications strategies that advance ZERO TO THREE’s infant-toddler policy agenda and raise the overall visibility of the organization – 10+ years relevant experience desired; background in advocacy communications, government or on Capitol Hill strongly preferred.

9) Americans for a Clean Energy Grid – Legislative Director – search managed by DriWaterstone

10) Alliance to Save Energy – Director, Policy – $70k-$100k

11) American Association for Cancer Research – Government Relations Manager

12-17) American Association of Cardiology

• Congressional Affairs Manager
• State Government Affairs Manager
• Marketing & Communications Specialist
• Marketing Specialist
• Marketing & Communications Associate, Education
• International Affairs Associate

18) Child Trends – Research Communications Assistant/Senior RC Assistant – $52k-$60k – see also main career page

19) City of Alexandria – Visual Content Specialist – $66k-$116k – apply by Feb. 14

20) CNA – Director of Communications – see also main career page

21) Council on Foreign Relations – Senior Writer/Editor – $65k-$75k – Asia/Pacific focus

22) Environmental Protection Agency – Public Affairs Specialist, Congressional/Press – $114k-$158k – apply by Feb. 6

23-24) Epilepsy Foundation

• Philanthropic Giving Manager
• Information & Resources Specialist – part-time

25) Dept. of Energy – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $112k-$172k – apply by Feb. 10

26) Fairfax County Community Services Board – Web Editor/Communications Specialist – $62k-$104k – apply by Feb. 10

27) Florida State University – Director of Federal Relations, Research – DC-based

28) Georgetown University – Digital Content Producer & Web Editor

29-30) Guidehouse

• Senior Communications Strategist
• Senior Strategic Communications/Graphic Design Consultant

31) ICF Next – Senior Public Relations/Media Relations Specialist

32) Illuminate – Public Affairs & Outreach Specialist

33) Montgomery County – Communications & Outreach Manager (search keyword IRC56997) – $78k-$113k – apply by Feb. 3

34-35) National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

• Communications/Media Specialist, National Academy of Engineering
• Internal Communications Specialist

36) Polaris – Communications Manager – see also main career page

37) Prince Georges County Council – Senior Director of Public Relations & Communications – $101k-$211k – apply by Feb. 13

38) State Dept. – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $132k-$172k – apply by Feb. 6

39) Tesla – Public Policy Intern – Summer 2023 – DC or Palo Alto, CA

40) T-Mobile – Public Affairs Manager