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

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:

• Communications Manager – $80k-$100k
• Senior Investigative Researcher – $75k-$85k
• Research Associate – $50k-$60k
• Executive & Operations Assistant – $50k-$60k

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

• Executive Writer – $185k-$278k
• Social Media Manager – $118k-$177k

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

• Associate Producer, Political Unit – DC or New York
• Political Campaign Reporter, CBS News – DC or New York
• Broadcast Associate, Political Unit – described as entry-level

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

• Senior Director of Development, International
• Director of Development, International
• Development Associate for Family Philanthropy

22) HII – Corporate Director, Legislative Affairs

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

24-25) International Food Policy Research Institute

• Communications Specialist I/II
• Communications Specialist II

26) International Monetary Fund – Deputy Director, Strategic Communications

27-28) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• Assistant, Foundation & Government Giving
• VIP Lounge Concierge Attendant – part-time; possibly swanky

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)

• Advancement Associate – apply by Aug. 31
• Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing supporting the National Museum of the American Latino – $132k-$172k – apply by Sept. 1
• Advancement Specialist/Giving Circles – apply by Sept. 8
• Gift Officer supporting the Center for Environmental Justice/Anacostia Community Museum – apply by Sept. 15

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

• Senior Public Relations Specialist
• National Politics Breaking News Reporter

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.

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

• Director of Development & External Affairs – $90k-$110k
• Government Affairs Policy Counsel/Advocate – $70k-$90k

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

• Science & Innovation Policy Advisor – $76k – apply by Aug. 29
• Head of Visits and Events, British Defence Staff – $76k – apply by Sept. 4

15) Catholic University – Marketing Assistant supporting the CUA Press

16-17) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Annapolis, MD

• Maryland Communications & Media Relations Manager – $80k-$85k – apply by Aug. 24
• Director of Communications & Media Relations – $115k-$130k – apply by Aug. 28

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

• Communications Manager
• Brand Manager

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

• Press Secretary – $100k-$104k
• Non-CO2 Climate Pollution Reduction Advocate – DC or New York – $131k-$147k
• State Industrial Advocate – $113k-$121k – DC, New York, San Francisco, or Chicago

33-34) Pacific Legal Foundation

• Strategic Research Manager – can be remote-based – search managed by Talent Market
• Development Coordinator – see also main career page

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

• Manager, Communications Initiatives – apply by Aug. 29
• Communications & Development Coordinator supporting the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology – $60k-$70k

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

Best wishes for a spectacular & fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – we'll be posting our gigantic Festival Season rundown next week; here's whats on tap this weekend:

• 3rd Annual Del Ray Bands & Bar Crawl – Del Ray/Alexandria – Aug. 19
• Chuck Brown Day – Fort Dupont Park, SE DC – Aug. 19
• CityFest DC – Southwest DC – Aug. 19
• Montgomery County Agricultural Fair – Gaithersburg, MD – running though Aug. 19
  
• Arlington County Fair – running through Aug. 20
• Maryland Seafood Festival – City Dock Annapolis, MD – Aug. 19-20

Also, our friends at Washingtonian have just published their roundup of the 61 best dining deals in the DC area and latest selection of fave new affordable restaurants in town.

There Are a Lot of Great Jobs Out There

Welcome back to your job-seek (or just browsing, thank you) week. Also: Snallygaster 2023 is just two months away; get your ticket today.

1) The Humane Rescue Alliance is seeking a Social Media Specialist with at least one year of experience in strategic brand social media management; facility with video production, filming & editing for social media content preferred – $47k-$50k

2-5) Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy working to maximize opportunity & minimize injustice, passed along a Director of Communications role suited for candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience in health care communications, public affairs, media relations, political campaigns, public policy communications, or related areas – and we see a couple fresh additions to their career page that might also pique your interest:

• Vice President of Advocacy
• Director of Advocacy
• Infrastructure Analyst

6) Carbon180, an NGO focused on scaling high-quality, equitable carbon removal solutions, recruiting for a Managing Creative Associate (pdf) with 4+ years in graphic design, digital marketing, communications, and/or a related field, along with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite applications – $116k-$157k – apply by Aug. 21

7-8) Health communications & marketing firm Palladian Partners asked us to share these:

• Account Director/Project Director
• Account Supervisor/Project Manager

9) Air Line Pilots Association, International – Political & Legislative Assistant

10-11) Americans for the Arts

• Senior Vice President of Equitable Advocacy – $225k-$250k
• Arts Action Fund Social Media Contractor – part-time – $17/hr

12-16) Bipartisan Policy Center

• Policy Analyst, Energy Program – $68k
• Research Analyst, Elections Project
• Communications Assistant – $50k
• Senior Director of Corporate Relations
• Senior Director of Marketing

17) Fairfax County Dept. of Neighborhood & Community Services – Marketing & Communications Manager – $71k-$126k – apply by Aug. 25

18) Fairfax County Park Authority – Public Relations Manager – $66k-$110k – apply by Sept. 1

19-20) Fairfax County Public Schools – see salary ranges for grades referenced in descriptions (pdf)

• Government Relations Specialist
• Senior Retirement Communications Specialist – one year term

21) Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity – Communications Manager – DC or Austin, TX – search managed by Talent Market

22) General Motors – Director, Federal Affairs – $150k-$231k

23) Mathematica – Director, Outreach & Dissemination – $120k-$160k – DC, Chicago, Princton, NJ or remote-based

24) Mystery healthcare nonprofit – Communications Associate – temp-to-hire – $26-$31 temp/$65-$70k perm – search managed by Beacon Hill

25) National Committee for Quality Assurance – Assistant Vice President of Strategic Communications

26) National Council States Boards of Nursing – Director, Federal Affairs

27) National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation – Research & Policy Analyst (scroll to find)

28) National Park Association – Director, Leadership Giving – see also main career page

29) National PTA – Senior Advocacy Manager – $90k – apply by Aug. 31

30-32) Nature Conservancy

• Director of Internal Communications
• Senior Policy Advisor, Forests & Fire
• Social Media Specialist – location flexible

33-36) Pew Charitable Trusts

• Vice President, Communications/Digital Content Strategy
• Policy Director, State & Local Fiscal Health
• Senior Officer, Federal Policy supporting the Public Health Data Improvement Project
• eAdvocacy Associate

37-38) Pew Research Center

• International Research Methodologist – $108k
• Research Associate, International Religion – $93k

39-40) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

• Senior Vice President, Federal Advocacy
• Deputy Vice President, Media Relations/Spokesperson

41-43) Porter Novelli

• Vice President/Digital Health Strategist – $145k-$175k – DC, New York, Atlanta or Boston
• Vice President Health Public Relations – $140k-$180k – DC, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles or Seattle
• Health Policy Communicator – $68k-$80k

44) Society for Neuroscience – Advocacy Assistant

45-49) U.S. Institute for Peace

• Congressional Relations & Engagement Officer, China – $94k – apply by Aug. 25
• Publications Editor – $89k-$95k
• Editor/Writer – $78k-$81k
• Program Assistant, Strategic Partnerships – $53k-$54k
• Research Assistant, Inclusive Peace Processes & Reconciliation – part-time – $17-$18/hr

50-51) Vox – remote-based

• Editorial Director, Politics/Policy & Health/Science – $140k-$188k
• Editorial Director supporting Unexplainable and The Gray Area – $130k-$150k

52-55) WETA

• Communications Associate
• News Assistant
• Research Producer supporting America at a Crossroads
• Manager, Planned Gifts

56) WSSC Water – Director, Government Relations – $147k-$151k – Laurel, MD

Who Can We Blame?

We admit to not posting frequently enough the last couple weeks.  Can we blame the weather or something like that?  We'll do better (maybe).

1-2) The States United Democracy Center is looking to hire a Digital Strategist/Senior Digital Strategist with 6+ years relevant digital and/or marketing experience, strong writing skills, & proven ability to successfully manage and drive engagement on social media platforms – $100k – DC, New York, Boston, MA or remote-based – we also see they’re looking for a Development Director at a $125k-$140k pay grade

3) Washington state-HQ’d PR firm Feary is seeking a Community Marketing Coordinator here in Arlington with strong project management skills & is comfortable in a public-facing marketing, events and promotions role – $21-$26/hr – Seattle-based opportunities also appear available

4-5) M+R seeks to bolster their advertising team with these DC, New York, Boston, Oakland or remote-based roles – see also main career page

• Senior Digital Ads Manager – $83k
• Senior Digital Ads Manager – $83k – electoral & advocacy focus

6) Progressive media company Courier Newsroom is seeking a Director of Communications & Marketing with 3-5+ years of experience in a communications, PR, or marketing role and a demonstrated interest in the political & media space – $70k-$90k – remote-based

7-12) The Groundwork Collborative has let us know they are actively recruiting for these:

• Director of Communications, Groundwork Action – $130k
• Director of Government Relations, Groundwork Action – $130k
• Campaign Director, Groundwork Action – $130k
• Press Secretary, Economic Speakers Bureau – $96k
• Associate Director of Communications, Groundwork Action – $95k
• Senior Research Manager, Groundwork Action – $79k

13) You can be a part of the Housing Narrative Lab's work to reshape the public debate & narrative around homelessness as Narrative Specialist if you possess experience in strategic communications and/or narrative change with a grassroots, advocacy or nonprofit group, plus proven success in writing op-eds, media pitching, storytelling, etc. – $75k-$90k – remote-based, but presence at occasional in-person meetings (they are DC-located) is part of the bargain.

14-16) American University

• Writer/Editor – $65k-$70k
• Digital Paid Media Manager, Business School – $67k-$73k
• Assistant Director Of Student & Young Alumni Engagement

17) The Building People – Communications Specialist – see also main career page

18-19) Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

• Director of Advocacy Communications – $115k-$202k
• Midwest Regional Advocacy Director – $115k-$202k – based in-region

20) Congressional Budget Office – Communications Associate/Intern – $18-$28/hr – starting Sept., term-flexible – apply by Aug. 13

21) Disney – Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs for Disney Parks Experiences and Products  – $251k-$337k – Glendale, CA

22) Evergreen – Government Affairs Advocate – $90k-$95k – apply by Aug. 11

23) Heritage Foundation – Legislative Clerk supporting the Asian Studies Center

24) House of Representatives/Office of the Clerk – Senior Communications Specialist supporting the Customer Experience Center – $84k-$95k – apply by Aug. 10

25) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission/Montgomery County Planning Dept. – Graphic Designer – $49k-$87k – apply by Aug, 21

26-29) Ocean Conservancy

• Chief Brand & Communications Officer – $192k-$241k
• Director, Renewable Energy – $98k-$144k
• Officer, Individual Philanthropy – $63k-$92k – West Coast-based
• Specialist, Corporate Partnerships – $41k-$57k

30-37) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find, except for directly linked PA Specialist role)

• Director of Major Gifts, Museum of Natural History – apply by Aug. 10
• Digital Transformation Gift Officer – apply by Aug. 13
• Public Affairs Specialist/Owned & Paid Media Communications Specialist supporting the American Women’s History Museum – $64k-$84k – apply by Aug. 21
• Advancement Associate, Museum of African American History & Culture – apply by Aug. 22
• Major Gifts Officer, Museum of African American History & Culture – apply by Aug. 22
• Online Marketing Specialist – apply by Aug. 27
• Advancement Associate – apply by Aug. 31
• Advancement Specialist, Smithsonian Libraries & Archives – apply by Sept. 1

38-40) Third Way

• Deputy Director of Communications, Climate & Energy
• Senior Policy Advisor for Industry, Climate & Energy
• Policy Advisor supporting the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity

So You Want to be a Pro Consul?

We're back after a blazy (busy yet lazy) week of non-posting for one last July edition. We're intrigued, of course, by the glamorous-sounding, Roman-Empire-vibe Pro Consul job title offered by our friends at the British Embassy noted below, a job whose main responsibilities are to:

Provide administrative and consular assistance to British nationals in accordance with current guidelines, within the geographical area of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Delaware. This may include speaking with/visiting British nationals in jail/hospital, providing advice and assistance to victims of crime, homeless persons, those suffering from mental health issues.  There will also be an element of administrative support such as printing out Emergency Travel Documents, co-ordinating Citizenship Ceremonies and processing Prison Payments.

So, a little less grand than the ancient version, but such a great title on your business card. And, all kidding aside, we think it would be super-interesting & rewarding to be part consular work that delivers high quality, professional, empathetic services to British nationals who need a helping hand when stateside. We say go for it!

1) The American Academy of PAs is in search more for a Vice President, Communications with 15+ years communications and media relations experience in similar-size/scope organization; healthcare background a plus – see also main career page

2) Evidence Action, an international development group focused on scaling evidence-based, cost-effective aid, is seeking an Associate Director, Philanthropy & Partnerships with 10-15 years of experience in resource mobilization, external relations, donor relations, or related work, as well as a backing in strategic planning for fundraising, major gifts, and/or corporate and marketing initiatives – see also main career page

3) The Pew Charitable Trusts are seeking a Senior Editorial Associate with 4+ years of editing experience with an agency, news outlet, journal, corporation, or large nonprofit institution; knowledge of Workfront project management & EndNote citation tools a plus.

4-6) The Pew Research Center coincidentally shared some fresh opportunities:

• Communications Associate – $70k
• Audience Editor – $90k
• Assistant Audience Editor – $60k

7) Public affairs & communications cabal Vision 360 is looking to add a mid-level Director with 6+ years of relevant communications/media relations experience in a Capitol Hill, campaign, in-house, agency, or association setting, or in a journalism role.

8) Money-in-politics tracking & research stalwart Open Secrets is recruiting for an Executive Director to guide strategy, lead a staff of 32 and serving as the national face of the organization – search managed by Diversified Search/Koya Partners

9-10) EarthJustice has passed along attorney roles in their Rocky Mountain regional & California regional offices:

• Associate Attorney – $97k-$131k – Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA – apply by Aug. 13
• Associate Attorney – $92k-$118k – Denver, CO – apply by Aug. 20

11) America Votes is seeking a Phoenix-based Arizona State Director with  7+ years of electoral & advocacy campaign experience that includes at least two cycles in leadership for statewide campaign operations & management of senior level campaign staff – $100k-$115k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

12) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Federal Affairs Strategist

13-14) American Society of Civil Engineers

• Conference Manager – apply by Aug. 16
• Editorial Administrator, Books – apply by Aug. 30

15) Booz Allen Hamilton – Executive Speechwriter & Communications Specialist/Director – $153k-$285k

16-22) British Embassy

• Head of Investment Strategy – $94k-$101k – DC or New York – apply by Aug. 7
• Pro Consul – $22/hr – apply by Aug. 9
• Senior Policy Advisor, Science & Innovation Network – $104k – apply by Aug. 16    
• Trade & Investment Officer, Clean Energy – maternity leave cover role through mid-June 2024 – $53k – Houston, TX – apply by Aug. 7
• Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Clean Energy – $76k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Aug. 8
• Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Space/Defence & Security – $76k – Los Angeles, CA – apply by Aug. 8
• Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Technology – $82k – New York – apply by Aug. 11

23) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Public Affairs Specialist – $87k-$135k – Atlanta, GA – apply by Aug. 4

24) Dept. of Justice/Civil Rights Division – Legislative & Policy Analyst – $94k-$145k – apply by Aug. 8

25) Dept. of the Treasury/Bureau of Printing & Engraving – Pubic Affairs Specialist – $78k-$122k – apply by Aug. 14

26) George Mason University – Director of Development, College of Engineering & Computing – apply by Aug. 7

27) League of American Bicyclists – Federal Policy Fellow (pdf) – part time; Oct. 2023-Sept. 2024 – $20/hr – apply by Aug. 20 – see also main career page

28-29) National Hydropower Association

• Director of Public Affairs
• Director of External Relations

30) MedStar Washington Hospital Center – Senior Employee Communications Specialist

31) Nestlé USA – Corporate Affairs Manager

32) Smithsonian Institution – Assistant Director, Integrated Communications supporting the National Museum of American History – $155k-$183k – apply by Aug. 22

33-42) United Nations Foundation

• Chief of Staff for the U.S. Climate Alliance
• Communications Manager, Public Affairs
• Communications Manager, Climate & Environment
• Communications Associate supporting the Shot@Life campaign
• Digital Communications Officer and Engagement Manager supporting the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
• Senior Associate, Public Affairs & Engagement
• Events Director
• Events Coordinator
• Events Associate – $47k-$57k – New York

43) U.S. Trade & Development Agency – Congressional Affairs Specialist – $94k-$122k – apply by Aug. 7

44) VEIC/DC Sustainable Energy Utility – Public Relations Manager – location flexible

The Open is Open!

Hello Thursday and hello 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool! You can watch after you've checked out the jobs.

1) The Managed Funds Association is recruiting for a Communications Manager with 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced communications operation; financial services industry background a plus.

2) American Promise is seeking a Director of Congressional Affairs with 10+ years of related experience & solid relationships with federal decision makers and their staffs – $150k-$175k

3) ACLU – Communications Strategist – DC or New York

4-5) Arizona State University – DC-based positions

• Administrative & Social Media Coordinator supporting the Leadership, Diplomacy & National Security Lab – $63k-$65k – apply by July 21
• Development Coordinator supporting the McCain Institute – $53k-$60k – apply by July 31

6) ASPCA – Federal Legislative Director – $103k-$110k

7) Association of American Medical Colleges – Director, Health Equity Advocacy & Government Relations 

8) BP – Federal Government Affairs Manager 

9) CAVA – PR & Communications Coordinator – $75k-$85k

10) CHC: Creating Healthier Communities – Communications & Marketing Coordinator – $55k – can be remote-based

11) DC Office of Inspector General – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by July 24

12) DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Operations & Infrastructure – Policy Advisor – $109k-$141k – apply by Aug. 1

13-14) Fox News

• Associate Producer supporting #MediaBuzz
• Public Relations Coordinator – New York

15-18) Georgetown University

• Communications Staff Writer/Editor, Office of Advancement
• Assistant Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns
• Associate Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns
• Development Associate, Mid-Atlantic & Southeast

19-20) JPMorgan Chase – opportunities supporting their Morgan Health affiliate

• Vice President, Communications – DC or New York
• External Affairs Associate – DC or Boston, MA

21) Metropolitan Police Department – Social Media Strategist – $87k-$111k – apply by July 23 

22) Mystery trade association – Executive Assistant to EVP of Government Relations – $80k-$90k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing 

23-25) National Association of Realtors

• Technology Policy Director
• Chief Communications Officer – DC or Chicago, IL
• Digital Marketing Specialist – Chicago, IL

26) National Association of State Departments of Agriculture – Public Policy Team Member, Nutrition/Food Safety & Food Systems – $65k-$95k – see also main career page 

27) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics – Editorial Coordinator 

28-34) Public Citizen (scroll to find)

• Chief of Staff
• Climate & Financial Regulation Policy Advocate
• Climate & Financial Regulation Policy Director
• Climate Program
• Insurance Campaign Coordinator
• Senior Climate & Financial Regulation Policy Advocate
• Technology Accountability Advocate

35-36) RWD

• Public Affairs Specialist
• Public Affairs Coordinator

37-39) Special Olympics of Virginia (scroll to find)

• Potomac Region Director
• Director of Development – Richmond, Va.
• Visual & Digital Communications Coordinator – location unspecified; they have eight offices statewide, as noted at bottom of this page

40) UPMC Health – Director, Medicare Policy & Federal Regulatory Affairs 

41-42) Washington Post

• Climate Solutions Reporter – priority for applications received by July 21 (about the hottest time of the year around here; seems appropriate)
• Style Newsletter Writer – July 31 priority

43-44) … and finally, we note opportunities in both editorial & entertainment roles with the National Trust for Historic Preservation:

• Assistant Editor for Preservation magazine – $50k-$55k
• Events Staff at Woodlawn & the Pope-Leighey House – part-time/seasonal (we're guessing a fair share of wedding receptions) – $17/hr

Best wishes for terrific & safe weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Toast Belgian Independence Day on Friday night with a great Belgian beer selection at The Sovereign in Georgetown.

Big Monday

Hello Monday & welcome to your job-seek week!  Enjoy digging into the hefty haul.

Monday afternoon update – we’re adding these full-time Fall 2023 Intern opportunities with the U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the CAO now, since they sport a fast-approaching July 21 application deadline: Broadcast Production Technician – Creative Services – Immediate Office (we guess this means available ASAP) – more available – $33k annual rate, which comes out to about $2,800/mo.

1-3) The Groundwork Collaborative has let us know they are actively recruiting for this Press Secretary to publicize their Economic Speakers Bureau – experience in generating high-level media coverage required; background as press secretary or communications manager for an organization, campaign, congressional or political office preferred. – $96k – other GC opportunities we see on their main career page include:

• Campaign Director supporting Groundwork Action – $130k
• Senior Research Manager, Groundwork Action – $79k

4) Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support, an Alaskan Native Corp., is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist with 3+ years of related experience & the ability to obtain a Secret clearance required; previous work involving the DTRA preferred – Ft Belvoir, Va., see also LinkedIn listing shared w/ us.

5-10) Lautman Maska Neill & Company, a direct response consulting agency specializing in fully-integrated fundraising for nonprofits (including some well-known groups), has just shared these roles (scroll to find):

• Digital Production Specialist – $60k-$70k
• Digital Production Coordinator – $53k-$60k
• Senior Graphic Designer – $75k
• Graphic Artist – $50k
• Analytics Coordinator – $50k-$53k
• Payroll & Benefits Specialist – $60k-$65k

11) Alliance for the Great Lakes – Media Director – $100k+ – DC or Great Lakes region

12) Amazon – Senior PR Manager, Amazon AI – Boston, MA

13-14) America's Promise Alliance – both positions tagged as remote-based; we also note they are HQ’d in DC

• Senior Director of Communications – $110k-$135k
• Director of Development – $80k-$95k

15) American Public Health Association – Website & Content Administrator

16) Americans for Prosperity – Virginia Grassroots Engagement Director – Virginia Beach, Va.

17) ANSER – Legislative Affairs/Policy Analyst – Secret clearance at time of hire required

18-22) Aspen Institute

• Associate Director of Marketing & Communications supporting the Financial Security Program (FSP) – $112k-$135k
• Program Associate, Policy & Research supporting the Economic Strategy Group – $52k-$60k
• Deputy Director of Philanthropic Engagement – $130k-$150k
• Events Associate supporting Aspen Digital – $60k-$70k
• Events Coordinator, FSP – $50k-$55k

23) Atlantic Council – Director, Major Gifts & Individual Giving – $150k+

24-25) Bowie State University – Bowie, MD

• Speechwriter – $75k-$85k
• Communications Specialist – $50k-$55k – apply by July 20

26) Brookings Institution – Project Coordinator supporting the Center for Universal Education

27) Consumer Brands Association – Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Affairs

28-29) Community Change – see also main career page

• Senior Policy & Advocacy Manager – $100k-$110k
• Senior Communications Manager – $75k-$85k

30-31) Searches managed by Creative Circle:

• Mystery academic-focused association client – Marketing Manager – $70k-$85k
• Mystery national brand – Digital Designer – freelance-to-full-time – $33-$38/hr

32-33) Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

• Director, Communications & Media
• Internal Communications Manager

34) FleishmanHillard – Interns, Fall 2023 (scroll to find) – full-time roles – opportunities in DC and other cities noted

35) Impact Justice – Director of Communications & Marketing – DC or Los Angeles/Oakland, CA

36) Jobs to Move America – National Policy Coordinator – $62k-$90k – DC or New York – apply by Aug. 12

37-39) Malala Fund

• Director, Government Relations – $137k-$146k – DC or London, UK – apply by Aug. 7
• Director, Afghanistan Initiative – $137k-$146k – Pashto language skills a plus – DC or London, UK – apply by Aug. 7
• Co-Founder Voice & Communications Manager – DC, New York or London, UK – apply by Aug. 7

40) Mystery employer – Communications Analyst – 6-month contract role – $32-$38/hr – remote-based – search managed by Cella

42) Mystery world-renowned medical facility – Web Production Specialist – search managed by Profiles

42-44) Nature Conservancy

• Senior Policy Advisor, Forests & Fire
• Associate Director, Cause Marketing + Brand Partnerships
• Associate Director of Donor Communications – location flexible

45) New Virginia Majority – Digital Campaign Manager – Northern Virginia, Richmond, or Virginia Beach

46) Pfizer – Director of Communications, Colleague Wellness – New York

47-51) Smithsonian Institution (scroll to find)

• Advancement Operations Manager, American Women’s History Museum – $94k-$122k – apply by July 21
• Advancement Communications Specialist, Office of the Under Secretary of Education – apply by July 27
• Advancement Writer – apply by July 28
• Director of Prospect Management – apply by Aug. 4
• Director of Major Gifts, National Museum of Natural History – apply by Aug. 10

52-59) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Director or Senior Director of Media Relations – $100k-$120k
• Senior Writer, UVA Health Development – $72k-$82k – can be remote-based
• Video Producer/Senior Video Producer – $63k-90k
• Digital Analyst, Marketing & Communications – $62k-$100k
• Communications Generalist, Student Financial Services – $52k-$58k
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, School of Data Science – $48k-$52k
• Production Manager supporting the UVA Press – 42k-$64k – apply by July 24
• Multimedia Creative Professional supporting the UVA Cancer Center – can be remote-based