Thursday, February 29, 2024

Take a Leap

Make your Leap Day a little leappier (?) by taking a shot at one or more of these.

1) The American Association for Justice is seeking a Digital Communications Manager with 3+ years of digital communications experience; background related to media, political campaigns, Hill offices, or public relations preferred – see also main career page

2) The Economic Innovation Group has shared this Manager of Public Policy (pdf) role suited for candidates with 5+ years of experience in the fields of public policy or government affairs, preferably including work on Capitol Hill or at an agency focused on economic policy – see also main career page

3-5) Aerospace Industries Association (scroll to find)

6) All Saints ChurchCommunications Director (pdf) – part-time – Woodbridge, Va. – see also main career page

7-13) American Progress

14) American UniversityDirector of Development supporting WAMU

15) Appalachian Trail Conservancy Vice President of Conservation & Government Relations – $130k-$150k – remote-based – see also main career page

16) The AtlanticAssistant Editor – $55k-$65k

17-20) Atlantic Council

21-24) Bloomberg Industry Group

25-26) Brookings Institution

27) College of American PathologistsPolicy Analyst, Healthcare Quality & Diagnostic Excellence – see also main career page

28-31) Edelman PR – see also main career page

32) Federal Trade CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Mar. 9

33-36) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

37-38) Laudato Si’ Movement – remote-based positions

39-40) Meridian International Center

41-42) Nature Conservancy

43-44) Northrop Grumman

45-46) Panagora Group

47) Pew Charitable TrustsPrincipal Editorial Associate

48) Union of Concerned ScientistsExecutive Assistant supporting two Vice Presidents – $59k-$66k

49-50) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

We’ll wrap up by sharing a promo for Indeed’s forthcoming webinar on Careers in the Sports Industry (Mar. 21) that popped into our inbox and also mention the various tutorials & events we see in their online Job Search Academy.

Best wishes for a fine weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource. You can mark the 90th anniversary of the end of Prohibition in DC with the long-waited return of History & Hops at Heurich House on Friday, Mar. 1.

Monday, February 26, 2024

43 on 2/26

Hello Monday! Let's get at it!

1) George Washington University has passed along this fresh Senior Communications Associate role suited for candidates with 2+ years of relevant professional experience, exceptional writing skills & strong familiarity with digital platforms.

2) The Primary Care Collaborative is seeking a Communications Associate with strong writing skills & 1-2 years of experience in communications, marketing or public affairs for a health care organization, Hill office, nonprofit organization, government agency, or political campaign – $50k

3-4) Grifols is recruiting for a Corporate Affairs Director to lead in the development and advancement of the company's PR & public policy objectives with a focus on Federal and State health policy & advocacy – 7+ years’ experience in health policy through trade association, private sector or other relevant position; Capitol Hill background preferred – policy research/analysis-focused Corporate Affairs Manager role also available for candidates w/ 5+ years relevant experience.

5-9) Democratic-focused campaign firm Pivot Group has shared these & tell us that they will consider applications for about a week beyond the Feb. 27 priority deadline noted – can be remote-based in multiple locations, including DC, except as otherwise noted:

10) 3MGovernment Affairs Manager, Americas supporting a new healthcare spin-off entity

11) Alliance for Health PolicyFellows – Summer 2024 – already-funded funded fellowship or scholarship required – apply by Apr. 5

12-14) American Kidney Fund (scroll to find for first two)

15) American Podiatric Medical AssociationAssistant Director, Federal Legislative Advocacy

16) Ascension Health Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy

17) Boston UniversityDirector of Federal Relations – DC-based – see also main career page

18-19) Brand USA – see also main career page

20) CACI Senior Executive Speech Writer & Editor – $89k-$197k

21-23) Capitol Hill

24) Conagra BrandsManager, Government Affairs

25) Dept. of Housing & Urban DevelopmentPublic Affairs Specialist/Speechwriter – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 5; subject to early closure

26) Development Finance Corp.Legislative Affairs Specialist – $82k-$128k – apply by Mar. 7

27) Elevance Health Public Relations Manager, Crisis Communications – DC or multiple other locations possible

28) Events DCCommunications Manager – see also main career page

29-32) Georgetown University

33) National Association of Social WorkersPublic Policy Associate

34-35) National Indian Health Board – see also main career page

36) New York LifeFederal Governmental Affairs Lobbyist – $115k-$160k

37) Ocean ConservancyLegislative Specialist – $53k-$66k

38) Pacific Legal FoundationMedia Manager – Arlington, Va. or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market

39) TikTokCommunications Manager, Civility & Integrity

40) Treasury Dept./Office of Foreign Assets ControlPublic Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Mar. 4

41-42) United Nations Foundation

43) … and finally: leverage your 4+ years of military, law enforcement, industrial security, or intelligence-related experience and ability to obtain & maintain a Top-Secret security clearance to claim this Foreign Travel Security Officer post with the House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms – $105k-$118l – apply by Feb. 29

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Full of Ourselves

Welcome back to your abbreviated working- and or searching-week! We're pretty happy with what we've unearthed for you here.

1) The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is seeking a Community Engagement Project Lead, Research with 6+ years of experience conducting qualitative & quantitative research, analyzing data to inform priorities & programs, and communicating with diverse stakeholders – $87k-$106k – Bethesda, MD/hybrid

2-3) The Center for Science in the Public Interest has shared these:

4-5) Communications & reputation management stalwart Purple Strategies has let us know they are actively recruiting for these roles – North Old Town Alexandria or Chicago, IL – see also main careers page

  • Client Lead/Senior Director – 12+ years of statewide/national political campaign experience and/or related professional services and strategic communications background
  • Program Lead/Director – 10+ years of relevant experience in political campaigns or state/federal communications-focused roles, Fortune 500 corporate communications, and/or PR, issue communications or public affairs agency setting.

6-7) AFL-CIO

8-10) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees

11) American Postal Workers UnionSenior Manager, Communications Dept. – $110k

12) American Society of Civil EngineersDirector of Policy Research & Industry Relations – apply by Feb. 28

13) British EmbassyPolicy Advisor, Energy & Climate – $81k – Chicago, IL – apply by Mar. 3

14) Carnegie Mellon UniversityFederal Relations Assistant/Office Manager – DC-based

15-17) Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

18-22) Climate Action Campaign – see also main career page

23) Communications Workers of AmericaSenior Campaign Communications Coordinator – $76k-$127k

24) Enviri Director, Government Relations – see also main career page

25) George Washington University Director of Development, GW Engineering – $120k-$169k

26-30) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD except as otherwise noted

31-33) League of Conservation Voters

34) Mystery DC law firmPR & Awards Specialist – $75k-$90k – search managed by Beacon Hill Staffing

35-36) National Association of Manufacturers

37) National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor TechnologyDirector of Communications & Public Relations

38) National Council on Quality Assurance Government Communications Marketing Manager

39) National Transportation Safety BoardSocial Media Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Mar. 4

40) POLITICO Graphic Designer

41-42) Prometheus Federal Services – opportunities appear to be in support of Dept. of Veterans Affairs or Veterans Health Administration client – see also main career page

43-47) Smithsonian Institution

48-51) United Way Worldwide

52-53) Weber Shandwick

Friday, February 16, 2024

Advancement, Alcohol, Humanity & Oysters

Hello Friday job-scrutinizers! 

1-2) The National Federation of Independent Business is seeking comms/media professionals for two positions to help advocate for pro-small business policies – see also main career page
  • Senior Media Manager – $90k-$95k – 5-7 years of experience including on-the-record abilities desired – DC, state NFIB office, or remote-based
  • Media Manager – $80k-$85k – 4-6 years of relevant experience sought

3-8) The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum has let us know they are actively recruiting for these roles:

9) Amalgamated Foundation, a platform for progressive, social change philanthropy that manages more than 150 donor-advised & collaborative funds, is seeking a Director of Communications & Campaigns with 9+ years of communications, political or advocacy campaigns, marketing, and/or public relations experience – $150k-$175k – fully remote – apply by Feb. 29 – see also main career page

10) 340B HealthDirector of Government Relations

11-12) AbbVie

13-14) Alzheimer’s Association

15-16) American Academy of Otolaryngology – see also main career page

17) American Association for the Advancement of ScienceEditorial Coordinator – apply by Feb. 25

18) American Society for Radiation OncologyCongressional Lobbyist – see also main career page

19) Anti-Defamation LeagueSenior Editor with the Center on Extremism – $66k-$100k – DC or any other ADL office location

20-22) AstraZeneca

23) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesPublic Affairs Specialist – $82k-$107k – apply by Feb. 21; subject to early closure

24) Centers for Disease Control & PreventionPublic Affairs Specialist – $91k-$119k – Atlanta, GA – apply by Feb. 26

25) Chickasaw Nation IndustriesStrategic Communication Support Specialist supporting the Defense Health Agency – current security clearance required

26) Congressional Hispanic Caucus InstituteDevelopment Support Associate – $52k-$55k

27) CVS HealthLead Director, Government Affairs – $144k-$288k – Tallahassee, FL

28) EarthRights InternationalCommunications Director – $108k-$135k – fluency in Spanish preferred – see also main career page

29-30) Embassy of Australia – see also main career page

31) Federal Emergency Management AgencyPublic Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Feb. 23; subject to early closure

32) Habitat for HumanityFederal Relations Manager – $77k-$86k

33-36) The Hub Project – see also main career page

37) IntuitSenior Manager of Global Policy & Regulatory Affairs – DC, San Diego or Mountain View, CA

38) National Institute of Standards & TechnologyPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – focus on planning, managing & executing NIST conferences/special events – apply by Mar. 1

39) Third WayEconomic Policy Advisor for Fiscal Policy

40-41) Voto Latino

42-43) Washington Post

44) … and finally, Virginia Beach-based oyster enthusiasts need to hustle to get their application in for this Virginia Oyster Outreach Coordinator post with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation that mixes hands-on work with advocacy & promotion efforts – $42k-$44k – apply today, Feb. 16

Best wishes for a really great holiday weekend – culminating in what is variously known as Presidents, President's & even Presidents' Day, even as the official Federal holiday is Washington's Birthday – from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

Monday, February 12, 2024

For Your Consideration

Have at 'em on this rainy-in-DC-area Tuesday.

1) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking for a good storyteller can create rapport & communicate complex information to fill this Public Affairs Specialist role – $117k-$153k – apply by Feb. 16; subject to early closure

2) The American Petroleum Institute is seeking a Communications Manager with 5-7 years of communications experience, including experience interacting with members of the media & facility with digital content creation – see also LinkedIn listing and main career page

3) The DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & Justice has passed along this Communications Director posting suited for candidates with high-level PR/media relations & analytical skills – $144k-$160k – apply by Feb. 16

4-5) Feldman Strategies offers opportunities to join in their work with leading labor unions, Democratic state parties in battleground states, voting rights organizations, health care advocacy groups, gender & sexuality equity groups, and other progressive& political organizations – see also main career page

6) New Heights Communications is seeking a Director (pdf) with 5-7 years of relevant experience including serious media relations chops  – $85k-$100k – remote-based with preference for DC-area candidates see also main career page

7-10) Opportunities with Lautman Maska Neill & Company, a direct response consulting agency specializing in integrated fundraising for nonprofits (scroll to find):

11) Freedman Consulting is looking to fill an Associate role in May/June 2024 – $60k-$65k – approximately 1-3 years of research, legislative, communications, consulting, or policy-related preferred, but sharp upcoming graduates are also urged to apply – see also main career page

12-13) New America has shared these Summer 2024 Intern posts supporting their Open Technology Institute:

14) Per the comments, we learn that New American Leaders is seeking a Graphic Designer & Digital Content Specialist (scroll to find)with at least 1-3 years of communications experience with a political campaign, advocacy organization, union, grassroots organizing group, or non-profit, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs – $60k-$70k

15-16) Americans United for the Separation of Church & State – see also main career page

17) BJC/Baptist Joint Committee for Religious LibertyInterns – Summer 2024 – apply by Mar. 1

18) Cato Institute Research Fellow supporting the Center for Constitutional Studies – search managed by Talent Market

19) CFP Board of StandardsManager, Government Relations & Public Policy

20) Cystic Fibrosis FoundationPolicy & Advocacy Specialist

21) Fair Budget CoalitionAdvocacy and Communications Strategist – $70k-$75k

22-23) Google

24-26) Human Rights Campaign (scroll to find)

27-32) Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (scroll to find)

33-34) Lockheed Martin

35) Mystery large trade associationCommunications Associate – search managed by the Sparks Group

36-37) Plastics Industry Association (scroll down to find)

38) Potomac ConservancyDirector, Community & Media Relations (pdf) – $60k-$64k – apply by Feb. 29 – see also main career page

39) QorvisExecutive Assistant & Office Administrator

40) Sick CellsDirector of Government Affairs & Public Policy – $95k-$100k

41) Society for NeuroscienceStaff Writer/Editor, Specialist for BrainFacts 

42-44) United Nations Foundation

45-48) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

49) … and finally: our beloved Washington Capitals have had a pretty dispiriting run these last few weeks, but maybe their prospects & yours will change for the better by the time you’re getting ready for this Summer 2024 Marketing Intern gig.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Sixty to Start Your Week

Friday update: we couldn't find time for another fresh set this week, but wanted you to give you a first look at these eight opportunities shared with us before the week ran out. (we'll run these again in Monday's Tuesday's set). Best wishes for a winning SB LVIII weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.

61) American Petroleum InstituteCommunications Manager – alternate listing here – see also main career page

62) DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety & JusticeCommunications Director – $144k-$160k – apply by Feb. 16

63-64) Feldman Strategies – see also main career page

65) National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublic Affairs Specialist – $117k-$153k – apply by Feb. 16

66) New Heights CommunicationsDirector (pdf) – $85k-$100k – see also main career page

67-68) Open Technology Institute – Summer 2024 internships

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Hello Monday! At the risk of strained arms from patting ourselves on the back, we'll admit we're pretty pleased with today's set – hope you are, too. Some pretty nice titles & pay-grades out there.

1) The Semiconductor Industry Association has shared this Communications Associate role suited for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or related field; background in science & technology policy a plus.

2) America Votes is seeking a National Political Director with 10-15 years of campaign management experience, including electoral & issue advocacy – $160k-$170k – search managed by Grossman Solutions

3-6) Fresh opportunities with ambitious philanthropy Arnold Ventures since the Vice President of Advocacy, Health Care opportunity we shared in our Jan. 26 set:

7) The American Humanist Association, advocate for progressive values and equality for humanists, atheists & freethinkers, is seeking an Executive Director with strong demonstrated commitment to the principles & practices of humanism, as well as effective leadership & fundraising skills – $150k-$160k

8) Be a part of the Panzi Foundation’s DC-based work providing broad-scope support to survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo as their Development & Communications Manager – 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising required, along with strong & persuasive writing skills

9-11) New opportunities from Everytown for Gun Safety:

12-13) American Enterprise Institute

14-15) Annie E. Casey Foundation – Baltimore. MD – see also main career page

16-17) The Atlantic

18-23) Capitol Hill

24) Centers for Disease Control & PreventionPublic Affairs Specialist – $76k-$99k – apply by Feb. 15

25) Council of Chief State School OfficersPress Secretary – see also main career page

26) Congressional Research ServiceAnalyst in Health Care Policy – $139k-$181k – apply by Feb. 9

27) Dept. of EducationSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist, Press – $163k-$191k – apply by Feb. 14; subject to early closure

28) Dept. of the ArmyCongressional Affairs Officer – $153k-$191k – apply by Feb. 16

29) Fannie Mae Marketing & Communication Program Intern

30-31) Georgetown University

32-33) International Fresh Produce Association – see also main career page

34) Linux FoundationMarketing & Communications Manager – remote-based – see also main career page

36) Local Initiatives Support CorporationAssistant Policy Officer – see also main career page

36) Motion Picture AssociationExecutive Vice President, Media & Communications

37) Mystery employer – Government Affairs Specialist – search managed by Crossroads Talent Solutions

38) National Building MuseumManager of Foundation Relations – see also main career page

39-41) National Council of Jewish Women

42) National Institute of Standards & TechnologyPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$153k – apply by Feb. 8

43) Pew Charitable Trusts Communications Associate

44) People for the American WayDigital Campaign Associate – $75k-$85k

45) Philadelphia InquirerPolitics & Governing Reporter – focus on suburbs & elections – Philadelphia, PA

46) Philip Morris InternationalDirector of External Affairs & Head of Federal Government Relations – $292k-$401k

47-48) Sage Communications – see also main career page

49) Smithsonian InstitutionPublic Affairs Specialist – $99k-$128k – apply by Feb. 16

50) Society for Human Resource ManagementSenior Specialist, Media Relations

51) Southern Environmental Law CenterDirector of Program Communications – $122k-$144k – DC or Charlottesville, Va. HQ; seven other Southern cities also possible – apply by Feb. 16

52) Tax FoundationExcise Tax Policy Analyst – search managed by Talent Market

53-54) UnidosUS – bilingual in English/Spanish required

55-58) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va., except as otherwise noted

59) Vote Run LeadChief Communications Officer – $185k-$215k – fully remote – search managed by NRG Consulting Group – apply by Feb. 29

60) WSSC WaterCommunity Relations & Outreach Specialist – $76k-$129k – Laurel, MD

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Bipartisan, International, Mutual & Strong

Friday update: That's it for this week. See you again next Monday or Tuesday, hopefully w/ a really good-sized set.

Tuesday afternoon update:
we just happened upon these opportunities at research & policy mainstay New America with a get-moving Jan. 31 apply-by deadline:
1-2) Amazon

3) Arthritis FoundationFederal Affairs Manager – $88k-$108k – see also main career page

4-7) Baltimore Banner – Baltimore, MD – see also main career page

8) BattelleCongressional Affairs Director

9) Bipartisan Policy CenterManager, BPC Action – technology & AI focus

10) Booz Allen HamiltonChief Action & Strategic Communications Officer – DoD acquisition focus

11) Bristol Myers SquibbDirector, US Policy Communications

12) British Embassy/UK Mission to the UNSenior Policy Advisor – $87k – focus on engagement with UNICEF and UN Women – New York – apply by Feb. 6

13-14) Capital Area Food Bank

15) Consumer Technology AssociationGovernment Affairs Specialist – see also main career page

16) Council for a Strong AmericaCommunications Director – $110k – see also main career page

17) DC Dept. of Public WorksDirector of Communications – $127k-$177k – apply by Feb. 3

18) DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for EducationPublic Affairs Specialist – $80k-$103k – apply by Feb. 11

19-23) George Mason University

24) George Washington UniversityDevelopment & Alumni Relations Assistant

25) International Brotherhood of TeamstersSurvey & Polling Manager (pdf) – see also main career page

26) Johnson ControlsVice President, Global Government Relations

27-28) League of Conservation Voters

29-31) LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

32) ManTech InternationalCongressional Affairs Analyst supporting the Navy Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems

33) National Association of Mutual Insurance CompaniesPolitical Affairs Coordinator

34) National Brain Tumor SocietyDirector of Government Relations

35) National Council of Negro WomenDigital Content Specialist (pdf) – 60k-$65k – see also main career page

36) National Endowment for Democracy Communications/Government Relations Assistant – $45k-$60k

37) National Science FoundationPublic Affairs Specialist – $139k-$181k – apply by Feb. 12

38) Philip Morris InternationalSenior Manager, State Regulatory & Public Policy – $188k-$258k

) PNC Financial ServicesSenior Communications Lead, Issues Management & Corporate Reputation

39-43) Republican National Committee – see also main career page

44-45) Sierra Club

46) Smithsonian InstitutionPublic relations Specialist – $92k-$105k – apply by Feb. 19

47) Solidarity CenterCampaign & Media Communications Officer – $79k – see also main career page

48-49) Urban Institute – DC or remote-based

50) Wisk Aero Government Affairs Manager – $116k-$137k – see also main career page

Friday, January 26, 2024

Late to the Game

Hello Friday job-shoppers! We're publishing a little later than usual today (blame the nice weather for a change), so let's get to it.

1) Arnold Ventures, a nonprofit working to maximize opportunity & minimize injustice, is seeking a Vice President of Advocacy, Health Care with 15+ years of relevant senior-level advocacy experience in relevant areas such as health care policymaking, advocacy, government relations, and/or external affairs.

2) The Human Trafficking Legal Center is hiring for a Development Assistant (scroll to find) possessing experience/facility with email marketing platforms, web/graphic design, & fundraising donor management databases – $45k-$50k – apply by Feb. 15

3) Earthjustice has passed along this Associate Attorney role based at their Florida regional HQ in Miami –0-4 years of post-graduate litigation and/or clerkship experience and top-notch legal research, writing & analytical skills desired – $80k-$105k – apply by Feb. 19

4-6) The Pew Charitable Trusts has shared this Senior Associate, Prospect Research & Portfolio Management role suited for candidates with 4+ years of experience in a nonprofit organization; background in fundraising/donor research preferred – other recent Pew opportunities we see include:

7-8) American College of Emergency Physicians

9-11) American Enterprise Institute

12-15) American Humane

16-17) American Progress

18) Cato InstituteManaging Editor/Senior Writer – search managed by Talent Market

19) DC Dept. of CorrectionsPublic Affairs Specialist – $80k-$119k – apply by Feb. 4

20) Dept. of EnergyDirector for Communications – $193k-$221k – apply by Feb. 23

21) Destination DCCommunications Specialist, Trade

22) Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis & MalariaPolicy Director

23-29) Georgetown University

30-31) Howard University

32-35) Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

36) Lockheed MartinCommunications Specialist, Rapid Response – $47k-$91k

37) National Women’s History MuseumCommunications Coordinator – $57k-$62k

38-43) Smithsonian Institution

44) Walmart Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs/Tax & Fiscal Policy

45-47) Yale University – New Haven, CT

Best wishes for a great weekend from your favoritepublic affairs jobs resource.