Looking Forward

We've reached that back-to-it Tuesday after Labor Day, and we miss Summer already; it's a can't-see-it 262 days from here to the start of Memorial Day weekend. Dang. So look forward to finding your next gig and those fun first months on the job to help you get through it. Here's 50 to get you rolling. 

1) Catholic social justice advocate NETWORK is seeking a Government Relations Director with 8-10 years of progressive professional experience in federal government relations, public policy, and/or political advocacy, and in managerial leadership – $103k-$129k

2) New America is recruiting for a Digital Director, Central Communications with 8+ years of relevant experience, including at least three years managing staff, along with demonstrated background developing & implementing an organization-wide digital strategy – $135k-$150k – apply by Sept. 30 – see also main career page 

3-4) Anti-hunger group MAZON has just passed these along – see also main career page

• Director of State Policy – $110k-$119k – 8+ years of prior/related work experience with government agencies, state-based advocacy organizations, or relevant public policy organizations sought; knowledge of or experience with food insecurity policy issues strongly preferred – DC or Los Angeles; other locations considered
• Communications Associate – $60k-$64k – 1-2 years of experience working in a nonprofit and/or public affairs organization, preferably in a communications role desired; social justice, anti-hunger, public policy, or Jewish community experience is highly preferred

5-6) DC-based opportunities with UK media mainstay The Guardian – see also main career page

• White House Enterprise Reporter – $120k-$160k – strong track record of producing scoops & original breaking news required along with contacts inside the current administration
• DC Office Admin – part-time – $30-$32/hr – seeking highly organized, reliable & detail-oriented types

7) Global financial communications firm Edelman Smithfield has opened the call for their Analyst Program for 2027 college grads to launch their careers in financial communications with a July 2027 start date – $60k-$72k – DC, New York, Chicago or San Francisco – apply by Oct. 31

8) American Flood Coalition – Government Relations Director/Associate Director – $150k-$195k

9) Blue Clarity – Project Manager for Media & Outreach (scroll to find) supporting a federal cybersecurity agency – $115k-$145k – award-contingent role – see also main career page 

10) Brillient Corp. – Senior Proposal Writer – see also main career page 

11) Bureau of Prisons – Legislative Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Sept. 10 

12) Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress – Executive Assistant & Operations Manager – $50k-$57k – see also main career page 

13) Choice Hotels – Senior Manager, Social Media Strategy & Marketing – $123k-$145k

14) Fairfax County – Programming & Outreach Coordinator supporting the Historic Resources Division – $66k-$105k – apply by Sept. 20

15) FTI Consulting – Strategic Communications Consultant – entry-level roles starting July 2027 – $70k-$82k – DC, New York or Chicago – apply by Sept. 18

16) George Mason University – Senior Director of Digital Engagement, Marketing & Communications supporting the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations – low $150k – apply by Sept. 21

17-18) Greater DC Diaper Bank

• Digital Marketing & Communications Manager – $70k – apply by Sept. 18
• Institutional Giving Manager – $70k – apply by Sept. 11

19) Honda Motor Co. – Government Relations Senior Specialist – $90k-$135k

20-21) Independent Community Bankers of America

• Vice President, Congressional Relations – $125k-$175k
• Director, Political Operations/PAC – $105k-$125k

22) Knowesis – Public Relations Manager – $105k-$125k – award-contingent role – see also main career page 

23) Levine Music – Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications – $105k-$115k – see also main career page 

24-26) Lidl – see also main career page

• Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs – $160k
• Corporate Affairs Specialist – $70k
• Graphic Design Specialist, Weekly Promotions – $33/hr

27-28) Lockheed Martin

• Public Affairs Content Professional – $100k-$186k
• Strategy Communications Lead – $81k-$151k – Bethesda, Arlington, Denver, Fort Worth, Orlando, Grand Prairie, TX or King of Prussia, PA

29-30) Mystery leading news organization – searches managed by Profiles

• Senior Editor, Politics – to $180k
• Writer, Politics – $67k-$80k

31) Mystery membership organization – Communications Strategist/Thought Leader – part-time/6-month term – $105/hr – search managed by RJM Technologies

32) National Restaurant Association – Grassroots Advocacy Manager 

33-34) NBC4 Washington

• Reporter – $90k-$130k
• Platform Manager/Newscast Producer – $90k-$105k

35) NRP Group – Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Public Initiatives – DC, New York, Charlotte, Cleveland, Tampa, Houston or San Antonio – see also main career page 

36) Purpose Built Communities – Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Development – $190k-$225k – Atlanta, GA – search managed by On-Ramps 

37) Science Museum of Virginia – Communications Manager supporting the NOVA Science Center – $89k-$110k – Sterling, Va. – see also main career page 

38-39) Southern Environmental Law Center

• Senior Legislative Associate – $88k-$97k – apply by Oct. 4
• Director of Foundation Relations – $160k-$177k – Charlottesville, Va. – apply by Sept. 27

40) Southland Industries – Senior Communications Specialist – Dulles, Va. – see also main career page 

41) Town of Riverdale, MD – Communications Manager – $75k-$95k – see also main career page 

42) University of Virginia School of Medicine – Digital Media Coordinator supporting the Depts. of Anesthesiology & Surgery – $50k-$65k – Charlottesville, Va.

43) U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms – Digital Communications Specialist – $86k-$152k – apply by Sept. 18

44) Uyghur Human Rights Project – Interns – Jan.-Apr. 2026 – apply by Dec. 15

45-48) W2 Communications – see also main career page

• Cybersecurity PR Professional, Mid-Level
• Account Associate – entry-level
• Senior Media Relations Specialist and Junior Media Relations Specialist – award-contingent roles

49) WSSC Water – Communications Specialist – $89k-$168k – apply by Sept. 23

50) … and finally: Georgetown University seeks an Information Officer to support the Admissions Office & help to handle the nearly 60,000 (!!!) visitors that come to campus to attend an information session and campus tour; perfect for someone who likes to stay busy at all times, we’d bet – $20-$31/hr

Opportunity Abounds

Hello Thursday job-search enthusiasts! There's no lack of great, fresh opportunities in the public affairs & communications space even as the Labor Day weekend approaches. Make your holiday even more relaxing by getting you application info/cover letter together for one or more of these by Friday; you can wait to hit "send" until Tuesday morning, if that suits you. 

1) Conservation International is seeking a Director of Social Media with 8+ years of relevant experience including significant work leading social media strategy & channel management; video production skills preferred – $110k-$115k – see also main career page 

2) Public affairs group FTP is recruiting for a Digital Media Buyer (scroll down to find) with 3-5 years of hands-on paid media buying experience, ideally including advocacy, public affairs, political, or issue campaigns; hands-on experience with programmatic DSPs, paid social ad managers & paid search platforms also sought – $110k-$130k – fka Forbes-Tate Partners

3) Hearing First, an Oberkotter Foundation initiative, is seeking a Communications Associate (pdf) with 3-5 years of experience who's equally comfortable owning social media day-to-day, staging/QA-ing newsletters & press releases, and jumping into whatever content need comes up next – remote-based – apply by Sept. 20 – see more about HF here, along with the Oberkotter Foundation careers page

4) The Washington Post has posted Summer 2027 Newsroom Intern opportunities; specialties include Reporter – Visual Journalist – Graphic Reporter – Print Editor – Digital Editor – Content Strategy Editor – Data Journalist – Designer – Audio Producer – $1,021/wk – apply by Oct. 9 – more info here 

5-9) We’ll also spotlight fresh long-term Washington Post opportunities near the top, for a change:

• Director, Public & Corporate Affairs Partnerships – $166k-$308k
• Executive Multimedia Producer – $122k-$204k
• Editor supporting The 7 Live – $109k-$182k
• Features Editorial Aide – $54k-$63k – apply by Sept. 15
• Press Freedom Content Editor – part-time

10) Accenture Federal Services – Communications Specialist – $135k-$278k – see also main career page 

11) Alzheimer’s Association – Grassroots Advocacy Manager – $70k-$81k – Towson, MD

12-13) American Academy of Ophthalmology – see also main career page

• Manager, State Governmental Affairs – $157k
• Grassroots Specialist – $102k

14) American Association of Colleges of Nursing – Director of Policy – $130k-$160k – see also main career page 

15) American Historical Association – Public Affairs Assistant – $45k-$49k – application reviews begin Sept. 8 

16-17) Association for Competitive Technology – see also main career page

• Digital Communications Manager – $70k-$95k – apply by Sept. 12
• Media Relations Associate – $50k-$70k – apply by Sept. 25

18) Astra-Zeneca – Director, US Oncology Internal Communications & Above Brand Campaigns - $146k-$220k – apply by Sept. 13

19) The Atlantic has posted (or re-posted) multiple opportunities in the last few days – writer, editor/senior editor, art director, podcast producer & more – roles in DC & New York

20) Booz Allen – Communications Specialist supporting the U.S. Marine Corps – $55k-$126k

21) BRG Communications – Coordinator (scroll to find) – we noted other BRG roles showing there in our July 16 set 

22-26) Capitol Hill

• Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) – Communications Director – apply by Sept. 14
• Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, Democratic Staff – Health Policy Staff Assistant
• U.S. House of Representatives/Office of the CAO – Internal Communications Manager – $108k-$120k – apply by Sept. 16
• Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Republican Staff – Legislative Intern – Jan.-May, 2027 – apply by Oct. 16
• more Senate jobs & internships here – subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin

27) Center for Strategic & International Studies – Communications Coordinator – $57k-$62k

28-29) CNN – DC or Atlanta

• Producer, Digital Programming – $73k-$135k
• Associate Producer, Digital Programming – $47k-$88k

30) Control AI – Senior Policy Advisor – $90k-$160k – see also main career page

31) CQ Roll Call/Fiscal Note – Editor, White House/Judicial & Legislative Intersection – $110k-$135k – see also main career page 

32) Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency – Public Affairs Student Trainee – Summer 2027 – $46k-$75k – open to undergrad & graduate students who will remain full-time students through Oct. 2028 – Quantico, Va. or Linthicum, MD – apply by Sept. 30; subject to early closure

33) Foundation for Government Accountability – State Government Affairs Director, Southeast – $100k-$130k – strong preference for candidates who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina or South Carolina

34-35) FTI Consulting

• Managing Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Public Affairs/Strategic Communications – $198k-$356k – recently reposted opportunity – apply by Sept. 4
• Content Strategist, Digital & Insights – $77k-$118k – DC, New York or Chicago

36) Grantmakers in Health – Communications Specialist – $55k-$75k – see also main career page 

37-38) Harvard University – Cambridge, MA – salary info derived from this table

• Senior Communications Officer, Office for Sustainability – $89k-$153k
• Manager, Digital Content – $78k-$132k

39) Land O’ Lakes – Manager, Federal Government & Industry Relations – $107k-$161k – see also main career page 

40) Leonardo DRS – Government Relations Manager – $105k-$130k – see also main career page 

41) MANTECH – Communications Specialist – $75k-$125k – Secret clearance required

42-43) Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission 

•  Marketing & Outreach Assistant – $20/hr – apply by Sept. 11
• Communications Intern – $22/hr – apply by Sept. 10

44) Motorola Solutions – Government Affairs Manager – $160k-$180k

45) National Gallery of Art – Gallery Communications Support Specialist – $70k-$91k – apply by Sept. 10

46) Office of the Director of National Intelligence – Legislative Liaison Officer – $143k-$187k – apply by Sept. 11; subject to early closure

47) Penta Group – see also main career page

• Partner/Senior Partner, Corporate Communications – $350k-$450k – remote-based
• Managing Director, U.S. Advisory – $205k-$270k – DC or New York

48) RER Solutions – Communications Manager supporting the DOE Office of Energy Dominance Financing – see also main career page 

49-50) Recent searches via Talent Market

• Pacific Legal Foundation – Development Communications Manager – $70k-$80k – remote-based
• Competitive Enterprise Institute – Research Fellow – $65k-$85k

51-52) United Food & Commercial Workers

• Deputy Legislative Director – $105k-$122k
• Senior Communications Strategist, Campaigns – $78k-$95k

53) We Build Progress – Policy Associate/ Senior Policy Associate – $70k-$84k – apply by Sept. 14

 Best wishes for a terrific Labor Day weekennd from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource as Festival Season 2026  kicks in to full gear for the next two months; here's this weekend's highlights:

• 80th National Hard Crab Derby – Crisfield, MD – Sept. 3-6
• Front Porch Festival – Stuart, Va. – Sept. 3-6
• AFRO+ Fest – Northwest Stadium/Landover, MD – Sept. 4-6
• Greenbelt Labor Day Festival – Greenbelt, MD – Sept. 4-7
• Capital House Music Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 5
• Orange Street Festival – Orange, Va. – Sept. 5
• Taste of Freedom in the Mountains Festival – Madison, Va. – Sept. 5
• 15th Annual Labor Day Wine & Music Fest – Rebec Vineyard, Amherst, Va. – Sept. 5
• Patsy Cline House Block Party – Winchester, Va. – Sept. 5 – note: alcohol-free event
• DC Jazzfest – DC Wharf – Sept. 5-6 – events at other venues starting Sept. 2 
• Virginia Scottish Games – The Plains, Va. – Sept. 5-6
• Middle Eastern Food Festival – McLean, Va. – Sept. 5-6
• Glen Echo Park Labor Day Weekend Art Show – Glen Echo, MD – Sept. 5-6
• DC State Fair – Downtown DC – Sept. 6
• Loudoun County Musician’s Festival – Hillsboro, Va. – Sept. 6
• Western Maryland Craft Beverage Festival – Frostburg, MD – Sept. 6 

August Checks Out

August is our favorite month & we're always sorry to see it in the rear view mirror. (even as much as we love Fall & the heart of Festival Season around here). We're also pretty happy with today's set – hope it works for you, too.

1) Prince William Water is seeking a Communications Manager with 5+ years of communications experience, including project management & media relations efforts – $107k-$141k – Woodbridge, Va. – apply by Sept. 28

2) Biopharma firm with interesting history Sobi is recruiting for an Advocacy & External Relations Professional with 5+ years of relevant experience supporting advocacy, external relations, or patient engagement, within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sector – $150k-$180k – see also main career page 

3) United Airlines has shared this fresh call for Director of Corporate Affairs to helm proactive media relations & communications across federal policy, regulatory and corporate reputation matters – $159k-$207k – 12+ years in corporate communications, public affairs, or media relations desired

4) Accenture – Media Relations Manager, Health & Public Services – Arlington. Va. or 40+ other locations

5) Alliance for Aging Research – Director of Public Policy & Government Relations – $90k-$95k – apply by Sept. 18

6-7) Amazon

• PR Specialist, Worldwide Sustainability Communications – $76k-$147k – Arlington, Va., New York, Boston or Seattle
• Regional PR Specialist – $76k-$134k

8) American Red Cross – Social Engagement Specialist – $75k-$85k – remote-based

9) ARLnow – Local Reporter – $70k-$75k

10) BAE Systems – Digital Communications & Social Media Manager – $118k-$201k

11) Bowie State University – Media Relations Coordinator, Athletics – $46k-$56k – Bowie, MD

12) Breaking Defense – Assistant Editor – $70k-$85k

13) Calvert County – Communications & Media Relations Director – $135k-$160k – Prince Frederick, MD – apply by Sept. 11

14) CBS News – Associate Producer, Face the Nation – $60k-$70k

15-17) Center for American Progress

• Senior Fellow, Energy Policy – $150k-$180k
• Senior Policy Analyst, Health Policy – $70k-$84k
• Policy Analyst, Domestic Climate Policy – $65k-$78k

18) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Maryland Engagement Coordinator – $60k-$62k – Annapolis, MD – apply by Sept. 21

19) CNN – News Desk Producer – $51k-$95k

20) Council for Higher Education Accreditation – Digital Content Specialist – $60k-$65k

21) DDC Public Affairs – Account Exec, PAC Engagement – $75k-$85k

22) Edelman PR – Senior Media Supervisor, Technology PR – $80k-$120k – DC, New York, Austin, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco or Los Angeles

23) George Mason University – Director of Development, University Priorities – $130k+ – apply by Sept. 8

24) Georgetown University – OPICS Partner Fellow supporting the Center on Poverty & Inequality – policy research/analysis focus – open to individuals who have received or will receive a JD during the most recent academic year – apply by Sept. 4

25-26) Greenlight America – remote-based – see also main career page

• Senior Manager, Campaign Research – $90k-$120k 
• Senior Communications Associate – $60k-$85k

27) Heritage Foundation – Government Relations Director – $120k-$145k

28-29) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Associate Director of Development, School of Arts & Sciences – $84k
• Associate Director of Alumni Relations – $78k

30-33) Kaiser Permanente – DC or Oakland, CA

• Vice President, Member, Care Delivery & Quality Communications – $306k-$382k
• Executive Director, Government Relations Communications & Campaigns – $247k-$309k – DC or Oakland, CA
• Executive Director, Public Relations – $234k-$292k

34) Martin Agency – Content Producer – $70k-$83k – Richmond, Va. – see also main career page 

35-36) National Geographic Society

• Senior Director, Philanthropic Foundations – $166k-$175k
• Manager, Corporate Partnerships – $99k-$105k

37) NBC News – iHeart Radio/NBC News Channel Producer – $75k-$87k

38) Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy – Director, State Advocacy – $100k-$120k – remote-based

39) Remitly – Head of Public Relations & Corporate Communications – $208k-$310k – New York – see also main career page 

40) United Nations Foundation – Intern, Global Health Communications – $18-$20/hr

41-42) University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Art Director/Assistant Art Director, University Communications – $65k-$85k
• Designer, University Communications – $57k-$67k

43) … and finally: local food access & farmers market stalwart FRESHFARM is seeking an Executive Assistant/Office Manager (doc) with problem-solving skills, attention to detail & a collaborative mindset – $59k-$70k – apply by Sept. 8 – see also main career page 

44) … and finally, part 2: if you’re Annapolis-based & available for a handful of Friday/Saturdays in the Fall, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association welcomes you to the ranks as Reunion Support Staff at an $18/hr pay grade

45) … and finally, part 3: perhaps YOU can help soothe recently testy relations with our north-of-the-border friends through your cheerful work as Common Services & Consular Clerk at the Embassy of Canada – $60k – 2 vacancies available – experience providing clerical support and/or client service, including guiding customers, vendors, calls and/or visitors desired – apply by Sept. 3

We Haven't Seen This Job Title Before

Hello Thursday job-searchers! Get after it!

1) Early childhood development nonprofit ZERO TO THREE is seeking a Lead Advocacy Officer with 12+ years of relevant advocacy and policy experience, including experience on Capitol Hill, government relations, lobbying, or related role – $160k-$180k – see also main career page 

2) The National Venture Capital Association is seeking a highly organized & collaborative Manager, Membership Operations & Events with one or more years of relevant experience in a membership organization/association, events, program management, customer success, or CRM/database management – $60k-$75k

3-4) Crosscut Strategies has shared two early career roles – see also main career page

• Specialist – $60k-$70k – 3+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications desired; facility with digital media & Agentic AI preferred
• Associate – $50k-$55k – ideal associate candidate will have demonstrated interest or initial experience in journalism, media, communications, or campaigns.

5-6) K2 Space plans to deploy the largest & highest-power satellites ever flown – see also main career page

• Director of Government Affairs – $190k-$170k – 7-12+ years of congressional affairs experience, predominantly from working on the Hill required, along with current or previous Secret clearance
• Communications & Government Relations Specialist – $100k-$150k – 3-5 years of experience supporting strategic communications and/or government relations desired, and/or background providing logistical, operational, or public affairs support for a congressional office, government agency, or think tank

7) AARP – Associate State Director, Advocacy – $94k-$105k – Columbia, SC

8-9) Advanced Decision Vectors – Secret clearances required – see also main career page

• Senior Policy Analyst
• Senior Legislative & Strategy Analyst

10) American University – Events Lead, School of Public Affairs – $70k-$85k

11) British Embassy – Senior Policy Advisor, UK Mission to the UN – $87k – New York – apply by Sept. 6

12-15) Brookings Institution

• Lead Writer, Executive Office – $82k-$93k
• Research Assistant and Senior Research Assistant supporting the Hamilton Project – $58k-$62k – positions are best suited for those who have received an undergrad degree in economics, data science, statistics, public policy, or other social sciences with a minor in economics – preferred start date between May 1 & July 1, 2027
• Research Assistant, Economic Studies – $58k – position is best suited for those who have received an undergrad degree in Economics, Mathematics, or other social sciences with a minor in Economics – preferred start date between June 1 & July 31, 2027

16) Center for Education Reform – Director of External Affairs & Chief of Staff – $175k-$185k – search managed by Talent Market 

17) Children's National Hospital Foundation – Vice President, Major & Principal Gifts – $201k-$335k – apply by Aug. 28 – see also main career page 

18-20) CQ Roll Call/Fiscal Note – see also main career page

• Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership – $75k-$80k
• Committees Reporter – $65k-$70k
• Floor Action Reporter/BillTrack Researcher – $65k-$70k

21) CVS Health – Lead Director, Value-Based Care Strategy & Communications – $100k-$231k – application window expected to close Sept. 26

22) DHS/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency – Supervisory International Affairs Specialist – $169k-$197k – apply by Aug. 31

23) Financial Industry Regulatory Authority – Associate Director, State Government Affairs – $114k-$248k – DC; Rockville; New York; Jersey City or Woodbridge, NJ – see also main career page 

24-27) FTI Consulting – see also main career page

• Managing Director, Public Affairs/Strategic Communications – $198k-$356k
• Managing Director/U.S. Digital Creative Content Director – $160k-$262k 
• Senior Director, Crisis Communications/Cybersecurity & Data Privacy – $134k-$145k – DC, New York or Chicago
• Director, Financial Communications/Healthcare & Life Sciences – $102k-$173k – DC, New York, Boston or Chicago

28) Goodyear – Director of Public Affairs, North America 

29) Montgomery County – Manager, Public Communications/Marketing & Engagement – $116k-$206k – apply by Aug. 31 

30) Nature Conservancy – Associate Director of Communications, Corporate Sustainability – $82k-$184k – remote-based

31) Peraton – Campaign Manager, Strategic Communications – $104k-$166k – Secret clearance required – award-contingent role

32-34) POLITICO

• Senior Producer, Audio/Video – $100k-$135k
• Editor, Central Desk – $80k-$100k – Arlington, Va, New York, or Sacramento
• Reporter – $78k-$150k – note: this is a listing intended to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings

35) Smithsonian Institution – Advancement Associate, National Museum of the American Latino – $70k-$91k – fluency in Spanish required – apply by Sept. 7

36) Solar Energy Industries Association – Graphic Design Coordinator – $60k-$55k – see also main career page 

37) TC Energy – Senior Advisor, Media Relations – apply by Sept. 9

38) Vantor – Director, Government Relations – $182k-$266k – see also main career page 

39) Verizon – Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs – $120k-$209k – apply by Sept. 26

40) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Special Projects Coordinator supporting the Chief of Staff & government relations teams – apply by Sept. 2 

41) … and finally – AI Storyteller & Communications Specialist is a title we haven’t seen before and it’s with an employer you've seen a lot of around here: Georgetown University – $54k-$100k – 3-5+ years of professional experience in science writing, technology journalism, or strategic communications desired.

Best wishes for a beautiful end-of-August weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource – here's a few diversions to spike your fun – the pace for fairs & fests really starts to ramp up beginning next weekend, so check out the 2026 Festival Season roundup to plan ahead.

• Maryland State Fair – State Fairgrounds/Timonium, MD – Thursdays-thru-Sundays, Aug. 27-Sept. 13
• Around the World Cultural Food Festival – Old Town Alexandria, Va. – Aug. 29
• Aslin Bikes & Beers – Herndon, Va. – Aug. 29
• Washington Chinese Culture Festival – 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave NW – Aug. 29
• Ocean City Seafood Festival – Ocean City, MD – Aug. 29
• Celebrate Mount Airy – Mount Airy, MD – Aug. 29

We've Got You Covered

If you're still actively searching or just browsing in the last weeks before Labor Day, we've got you covered. As we almost always say in the oft-lazy pre-holiday stretches, your competition may be a little lighter this time of year, so take advantage & happy hunting.

Monday update: we just stumbled on this Vice President, Major & Principal Gifts opportunity at the Children's National Hospital Foundation with a $201k-$335k pay grade & a can't-wait Aug. 28 application deadline – see also main career page

1) American Medical Association – Lead Policy Analyst – $109k-$145k

2) American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition – Manager, Marketing and Communications – $82k – search managed by NonprofitHR – also available directly on ASPEN’s career page 

3) Barbaricum – Senior External Stakeholder Lead – Secret clearance required – see also main career page

4-7) Capitol Hill

• Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) – Deputy Digital Director
• Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) – Economic Policy Legislative Assistant
• House of Representatives/Office of the Clerk – Communications Support Specialist – to $73k
• more Senate jobs & internships here – subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin

8) City of Laurel, MD – Communications Specialist – $59k – apply by Sept. 4

9) CohnReznick – Corporate Communications Manager – $116k-$160k – Tyson’s Corner listing; also available in Bethesda 

10) Constellation Inc. – Senior Communications Specialist – $90k-$110k – see also main career page 

11) CoStar Group – Social Media Associate – $63k-$85k

12) Deloitte – Firm Associate Director, Communications – $107k-$201k – estimated date of closure Sept. 15

13-14) Earthjustice

• Senior Manager, Policy & Legislation Operations – $150k-$167k
• Media Relations & Communications Strategist for Lands, Wildlife & Oceans – $113k-$125k – DC location preferred

15) Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department – Volunteer Programs & Communications Coordinator – $70k-$122k – apply by Aug. 28 

16) FHI 360 – Senior Director, Global Health Security/Health Programs – $160k-$190k – remote-based in DC or NC – see also main career page 

17) Friendship Public Charter School – Senior Director of Communications & Marketing – $145k-$170k – see also main career page 

18) General Dynamics IT – National Cyber Communications Specialist – $97k-$132k – Secret clearance required

19) Gensler – Public Relations Manager – $100k-$140k

20) Gritter Francona – Communications Specialist supporting the Veterans Health Administration – see also main career page 

21-24) Howard University

• Senior Director of Public Relations – $145k-$150k
• Executive Director of Editorial Services – $135k-$140k
• Senior Manager, Social & Digital Strategy – $85k-$95k
• Communications Specialist – $65k-$75k

25-27) International Fresh Produce Association – see also main career page

• Director, Communications & Public Affairs 
• Director, International Relations – Delaware- and/or remote-based, it appears
• Director of Development

28-31) Jewish Federation of Greater Washington – see also main career page

• Director, Donor Engagement/Women's Philanthropy – to $110k
• Director, Events & Engagement – $90k-$95k
• Associate Director, Strategic Communications – $70k-$75k
• Communications Manager – $70k-$75k

32) Lyft – Manager, Campaigns & Political Giving – $118k-$147k – see also main career page 

33) Manna Food Center – Director of Communications – $100k-$110k – see also main career page 

34) Marketing for Change – Senior Director, Marketing & Communications – $150k-$170k – see also main career page 

35) Mystery advocacy organization working to prevent biological threats – Vice President, Government Affairs – search managed by Korn Ferry 

36) Mystery Arlington-based employer w/ societal change mission/impact – Copy Editor – $40-$50/hr – search managed by Cella 

37) National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology – Executive Director – $200k-$220k – search managed by JDG Associates 

38) National Democratic Institute – Chief Development Officer – $187k-$243k – see also main career page 

39-44) Nexstar Media Group

• News Anchor, WDVM/WDCW – $115k-$125k
• Morning Anchor, DC News Now – $115k-$125k
• Field Producer, NewsNation DC – $80k-$85k
• Business Editor – $70k-$75k
• Business Reporter – $60k-$65k
• Breaking News Reporter – $25-$26/hr

45) Northrop Grumman – Senior Manager of Public Relations, Space Systems – $159k-$239k – Secret clearance required – McLean, Va; Baltimore; Huntsville, AL or Redondo Beach, CA

46) Open Society Institute – Admin Officer – $85k-$96k – apply by Aug. 27 

47) SAIC – Graphic Designer supporting an Intelligence Community client – $160k-$200k – Secret clearance required – Chantilly, Va.

48-52) Smithsonian Institution

• Chief Advancement Officer, National Museum of Asian Art – $150k-$230k – apply by Aug. 31
• Gift Officer, National Museum of Asian Art – $121k-$150k – apply by Aug. 31
• Editor, National Museum of Asian Art – $70k-$82k – apply by Aug. 31
• Special Events & Conference Coordinator – $70k-$80k – apply by Sept. 10
• Special Events Assistant – $57k-$65k – apply by Aug. 28

53) Sunrise Senior Living – Director, External & Financial Communications – $175k-$218k

54) Washington Post – Op-Ed Editor – $109k-$182k

55) … and finally: our pals at Port City Brewing are looking for a part-time Social Media Coordinator with top-notch graphic design & writing skills as well as understanding & enthusiasm for craft beer – $800-$1,000/mo – maybe you’ll be piped aboard in time to help hype PCBC’s Wunderfest (Sept. 19) – see also team/career page 

56) … and finally, part 2: need something to get help get you through the next few months? The imagiNATIONS Activity Center at the National Museum of the American Indian is looking to bring on five full-time Visitor Service Reps through Dec. 2026 – $18/hr – search managed by the MidTown Group

50 Good Ones

50 good ones for your Thursday; we're pretty happy with these – hope there's something here to make you happy, too.

1) Privacy-first mobile telecom company Cape is seeking a Head of Government Relations with prior relevant experience in fast-paced environments, executive communications skills, and legislative/lobbying background – $250k-$350k – see also main career page 

2-3) The Wikimedia Foundation has let us know about two just-opened remote-based roles – see also main career page

• Principal, Executive Communications – $144k-$220k – 10+ years of experience in communications required, including extensive work C-level executives, as well as unflappable composure
• Head of Marketing – $143k-$217k – 12+ years of marketing experience sought, including time with a major website, online publisher/platform, growing & engaging audiences at scale globally.

4) TRM Labs combines expertise from law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence to combat terrorist financing, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other serious crimes, and you can be a part of it as their Head of Government Affairs – $150k-$210k – 8-12+ years in strategic communications/public affairs, with meaningful experience in or alongside government desired – see also main career page 

5-6) New from the Data Center Coalition – remote-based roles: 

• Manager or Senior Manager, Energy Policy/Reliability & Security – $120k-$150k – 5+ years of experience advancing energy policy and/or regulatory initiatives related to grid reliability & security required, preferably in NERC committees and stakeholder processes, FERC proceedings and/or in RTO/ISO stakeholder processes.   
• Research Manager – $70k-$100k – 3-5 years of demonstrated experience & strong skillset in research, data collection & analysis required 

7-8) DC & Seattle-based PR firm RH Strategic has passed along fresh opportunities in the local outpost – see also main career page

• Account Director, Public Affairs – $90k-$135k – 6–10 years of policy, public affairs and/or policy communications experience with a demonstrated ability to operate in high-impact environments desired; Capitol Hill background preferred
• Account Supervisor, Media Relations – $95k-$120k –  6+ years of experience leading earned media strategies and track record of securing high-impact national & policy-focused coverage sought, along with background in supporting clients in technology, education, and/or healthcare sectors

9) 340B Health – Government Relations Coordinator – $56k-$75k

10) Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts – Deputy Legislative Affairs Officer – $204k-$226k – note: apply deadline is Aug. 2027, which we imagine translates to “open until filled”

11-13) American Enterprise Institute

• Program Manager, Domestic Policy Studies – $60k-$75k
• Graphic Designer – $60k-$70k
• Research Assistant, Civic Life & Law – $50k-$54k

14-15) American Society of Clinical Oncology

• News & Editorial Specialist – $93k-$113k
• Web Content Coordinator – $29-$39/hr

16-17) Artemis ARC – opportunities supporting the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – see also main career page

• Public Relations Specialist supporting the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
• Graphic Designer

18) BAE Systems – Director, Government Relations – $173k-$294k

19) Blue Origin – Integrated Communications Director – $157k-$219k – Arlington, Va; Space Coast, FL or Kent, WA – see also main career page 

20-21) Brady United Against Gun Violence – see also main career page

• Digital Fundraising Manager – $80k-$90k
• Press Secretary & Media Relations Manager – $75k-$85k

22) Civitas Public Affairs – Associate – $65k-$85k – DC or Boston – see also main career page

23) Common Cause – Vice President, Marketing & Communications – $153k-$185k – see also main career page 

24-25) CNN

• Political Desk Editor – $57k-$106k
• Communications & Publicity Intern – Fall 2026 – $19-$25/hr – apply by Aug. 21

26) DDC – Account Coordinator, Public Affairs – $60k – see also main career page 

27) Defenders of Wildlife – Digital Marketing Associate – $73k-$80k – see also main career page 

28) Embraer – Head of Government & Public Relations supporting EVE Air Mobility – DC or Melbourne, FL – see also main career page 

29) Eversheds Sutherland LLP – Public Relations Manager – $95k-$135k – see also main career page

30) Feeding America – Manager, Neighbors Advocacy – $93k-$98k

31) Federal Highway Administration – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $169k-$197k – apply by Aug. 24; we also noted a similar non-supervisory-level role in Monday’s set 

32-34) Georgetown University

• Communications Officer supporting the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought & Public Life – $54k-$100k
• Senior Coordinator, Presidential Events – $44k-$73k
• Operations & Communications Assistant supporting the Center for the Constitution – $20-$31/hr – apply by Aug. 31

35-37) ICF International – * award-contingent opportunity

• Campaign Manager, Health Communications* – $108k-$184k – DC or Atlanta
• Junior Public Relations Specialist – $81k-$137k
• Communications Associate, Transportation* – $67k-$114k

38) Johns Hopkins University – Senior Communications & Marketing Manager supporting the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence – $77k-$135k – Baltimore, MD

39) Media Research Center – Staff Writer, Artificial Intelligence & Free Speech – $50k-$50k – Herndon, Va. or remote-based – search managed by Talent Market 

40) Navy Mutual – Social Media Specialist – $72k-$85k – see also main career page 

41-42) Northrop Grumman

• Media Relations Manager, Space Systems – $159k-$239k
• Legislative Affairs Manager – $146k-$219k

43) Our Lady of the Fields Parish – Director of Communications – $70k-$80k – Millersville, MD

44) Society for Human Resource Management – Brand Specialist – $70k-$85k

45-46) Truth Initiative

• Brand Manager – $83k-$90k
• Communications Coordinator – $60k-$62k

47-48) VOX Global

• Vice President, Social Media – $115k-$155k
• Account Supervisor, CSR Communications – $70k-$100k

49) Weber Shandwick – Vice President, Corporate – $119k-$155k

50) … and finally: Monumental Sports is recruiting for a pair of communications roles supporting the Capitals with similar responsibilities: Game Night Staff, Media Relations and Media Relations Intern – $18/hr – see also main career page

Best wishes for an awesome weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource; here's few happenings we found for our 2026 Festival Season spectacular:

• Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival – Norfolk, Va. – Aug. 21-22
• Pancakes & Bourbon Festival – Williamsburg, Va. – Aug. 22
• Asia in a Bite Food Festival – Tingey Plaza/Navy Yard DC – Aug. 22-23
• C&O Canal Days – Williamsport, MD – Aug. 22-23 – see also FB page 

Coalition, Council, Commission & Conservatory

Hello Monday! We keep bouncing along in heart & heat of August.

1) The Campaign Legal Center is seeking a Communications Associate with 1-3+ years of communications or journalism experience, along with strong project management, writing & editing chops – $67k-$87k – see also main career page 

2) Demand Justice is recruiting for a Senior Communications Advisor with 12+ years of communications experience in politics and/or advocacy campaigns, a strong instinct for powerful storytelling, plus a record of building relationships with reporters and generating high-impact placements – $175k-$205k – search managed by Grossman Solutions 

3) The Data Center Coalition is seeking a State Policy Communications Manager with 3-5 years of experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, policy, or a related field, as well as strong media relations skills & track record securing coverage – $70k-$100k – remote-based

4) AFL-CIO – Writer/Researcher – temporary position through Nov. 2026 – $78k

5) American Choral Directors Association – Communications Manager (pdf) – remote-based – apply by Sept. 1 – see also main career page 

6) American Physical Therapy Association – State Legislative Affairs Specialist – $65k-$75k – see also main career page 

7) American Property Casualty Insurance Association – Assistant Vice President, State Government Relations/Western Region – $178k-$180k – location not specified, but we do see APCIA has a Sacramento office on their main career page 

8-9) American University

• Senior DC Politics Reporter, WAMU – $55-$57/hr
• Director of Alumni Relations – $90k-$110k

10-12) Amnesty International USA – remote-based roles – see also main career page

• Director, Digital Fundraising – $100k-$130k – apply by Sept. 10
• Manager, Digital Mobilization – $99k-$111k – apply by Aug. 24
• Senior Campaign Manager – 7-month term – $100k-$130k

13) Association of American Railroads – Director, Congressional Affairs (scroll to find) – $137k-$163k

14) Booz Allen – Program Appropriations & Congressional Analyst supporting a U.S. Navy office – Secret clearance required – $55k-$126k

15) British Embassy – Press, Politics & Public Affairs Officer – $68k – Boston, MA – apply by Sept. 2

16) CardinalHealth – Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations – $131k-$168k

17) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Watershed Policy Specialist – $60k-$64k – Annapolis, MD

18) City of Alexandria – Legislative Director – $141k-$253k – apply by Sept. 14

19) Eli Lilly – Senior Director, Global Data Storytelling Communications – $154k-$256k – Indianapolis, IN

20) Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Director of Corporate Relations – search manager by Freeman Philanthropic Services 

21) EveryMind – Director, Individual & Corporate Giving – $135k – search managed by Good Insight

22) Federal Highway Administration – Public Affairs Specialist – $121-$158k – apply by Aug. 24

23-24) Google

• Communications Manager, Policy & Legal – $171k-$248k – DC, New York or Seattle
• Governance Manager, Frontier AI Safety & Policy supporting DeepMind – $188k-$205k – DC or London, UK

25) Information Technology Industry Council – Vice President, State Government Affairs – $260k-$285k – see also main career page 

26) Internal Revenue Service – Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $143k-$187k – apply by Aug. 19 

27) The Joint Commission – Government Relations & Health Policy Fellow – see also main career page

28) MISO/Midwest Independent System Operator – Senior Analyst, Federal Government Relations – $96k-$121k – see also main career page

29) The Monitoring Association – Marketing & Communications Coordinator

30) Mystery educational institution/museum – Advancement Associate – $31/hr – search managed by The Choice, Inc. 

31-32) Searches managed by Hawthorne Lane

• Mystery global nonprofit – Executive Assistant to CEO – $100k-$130k
• Mystery DC law firm – Assistant to Government Relations Team – $53k-$58k

33-35) National Retail Federation – see also main career page

• Director, Media Relations – $100k-$125k
• Senior Manager, AI & Technology Policy – $100k-$115k
• Senior Manager, Partnerships & Outreach – $105k-$115k

36-37) National Waste Recycling Association – see more about NWRA here

• Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs
• Director, Regional Affairs

38) NBC News – Weekend Anchor/Reporter, NBC4 – $110k-$130k

39) The New Foreign Assistance – Policy Associate – $80k-$120k – see more about them here 

40) Oberlin College & Conservatory – Vice President of Communications – Oberlin, OH – search managed by Isaacson, Miller 

41) Sanofi – Head of US Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy, Immunology – $232k-$335k – DC, Morristown, NJ or Cambridge, MA

42) Society of Interventional Radiology – Senior Director, Advocacy & Practice Development – $165k-$180k – see also main career page 

43) Spotify – Head of Strategic Programs, Government Affairs – $236k-$337k

44) United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America – Assistant Legislative Director – $151k – see also main career page 

45) … and finally: this is a little outside the usual DCPA+CJ focus, but perhaps someone has the hospitality & food/beverage events experience, creativity & flexibility sought for this Conference Services Manager role w/ Kimpton Hotels at their Hotel Monaco outpost – $35-$36/hr

46) … and finally, part 2: here’s a news-business role that is newsworthy itself – the Washington Post describes their call for a Chief AI Officer as a rare mandate that spans the newsroom, engineering, advertising, and subscriptions, and it treats AI not as a cost-cutting tool but as a way to build the products that will define the next era of news – $281k-$489k