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Capitol Hill & Public Affairs

Congressional Quarterly

Most areas of this website are for paying subscribers, but the Hill Jobs can be reviewed by everyone. This is a listing of openings in congressional offices or organizations that work closely with the government. This site was purchased by Roll Call in November 2009

. They say they will maintain the 2 separate publications.

ConservativeJobs.com

Operated by The Leadership Institute, ConservativeJobs.com is a free confidential employment placement service listing opportunities and internships in public policy. All visitors can review the list of job titles with location and the date of posting, but you must register and complete the Institute's Public Policy Questionnaire to see the full listing. The mission of the Institute is to train politically conservative leaders for work in public policy, and this service is focused on matching conservative professionals with employers who seek them.

DC Public Affairs + Communications Jobs

This blog by Gordon Barnes lists "Washington DC area jobs and internships in public affairs, communications, public relations, media, web development, lobbying and related fields". The listings he provides are extensive and pretty impressive, so you may want to add an RSS subscription. Mr. Barnes is a DC-based PR and Communications specialist for a nonprofit association.

Senate Employment Placement Office

...with the change of administration comes many changes in staffing. This is your central source for posting a resume and reviewing current staff openings listed in the weekly Senate Employment Bulleting (PDF file).

HillZoo.com

..."The Home Page of Capitol Hill." I don't know who runs this site, but it is pretty interesting in terms of events and gossip both on and off the Hill. And yes, there are jobs posted here, also on and off the Hill. The on-the-Hill listings are divided into Democratic and Republican, just in case you want to be sure you are going in the right direction....

LobbyingJobs.com

"A dedicated Lobbying Job Site focused on delivering recruitment assistance and lobbying career opportunities for Federal and State Lobbyists, Lobbying Support Staff, Lobbying Firms, Advocacy and Government Relations Professionals." Not a lot of jobs here, but they are interesting. You will need to register in order to apply for the positions listed here, but you can review them without registering. There is a city/state location plus contact phone numbers so they just skipped in under my "must have contact info" requirement.

Opportunities in Public Affairs

...public affairs job openings in the Washington, DC metropolitan area spanning entry through senior level positions. There are some free listings on the site, but paid subscriptions will get you their full list sent to you each week. Jobs are divided into PR, Capitol Hill, Government Affairs, Journalism, Entry-Level, and Other. Check out their "Job Resources" to access their Capitol Hill Job Guide. Nice simple intro into what kind of work is available on the Hill and how to get connected.

PoliTemps

..."a legislative, government, and political staffing service for the Washington DC area." This staffing firm offers temporary and permanent placement opportunities with Washington's finest consultants, PR firms, nonprofits and lobbying firms. They occasionally work with campaign offices, but it is less likely you'll see a Capitol Hill listing here. All services are free to the job applicant, but you must be located in or near DC and have the experience they need.

RCJobs from Roll Call

Roll Call is the newspaper of Capitol Hill with news and information on what's happening "inside the Beltway." RCJobs is their free employment service where you can search for jobs or post a resume. Registration of your resume is not required, but it is encouraged and it is free. It will also facilitate forwarding of your information to employers.

Women in Government Relations

...WGR membership includes over 650 women and men who represent corporations, trade associations, public interest groups, and federal, state and local governments. WGR provides members with the educational programming and major networking opportunities they need to further their career development and professional growth. The job lead bank is only accessible by members, as is the Member directory.

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Foreign Policy / Diplomacy

Careers with the U.S. Department of State

...the recruiting and career information source for jobs with the State Department. This includes Foreign Service Officers who service in DC and form the "front line" in our embassies abroad, Foreign Service Specialists who support these people, information on Student Programs, as well as other civil service opportunities with the State department. This site not only talks about the work done by persons in each role and potential career paths, but also links to current employment opportunities and information on the Foreign Service Written Exam.

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Public Administration

PublicServiceCareers.org

The American Society for Public Administration, in partnership with the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) and the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), created this free public website to serve as a central source for job listings in public service and public administration. Eventually this site will also offer career and job information for anyone interested in these areas.

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