Build a career at the center of the public affairs profession.
The Public Affairs Council is a nonpartisan association for the people who run government relations, advocacy and political engagement at companies, trade groups and nonprofits around the world. Working here means caring about how that work is done, with credibility, with ethics and across the full range of political views.
40
days of flexible PTO each year
Up to 10%
annual 401(k) contribution from the Council
16 weeks
parental leave, 12 at full pay
14
paid holidays, plus Virtual August
How we work
The Public Affairs Council is a high-performing organization with a collaborative, supportive culture. We believe you can do exceptional work while also treating one another with respect, celebrating each other’s successes and genuinely enjoying coming to work each day. Our team brings deep expertise across government relations, PAC management, communications, advocacy, political affairs and more. We’re passionate about helping our members succeed, strengthening the public affairs profession and continuously finding better ways to deliver value.
We welcome curious, collaborative self-starters who embrace new ideas and care deeply about their colleagues, our members and the profession we serve.
Our Standards of Excellence guide the Council:
- Act with integrity.
- Collaborate to succeed.
- Adopt a bias for action.
- Embrace accountability and own your outcomes.
- Pursue knowledge and apply new insights.
- Pioneer new and forward-thinking approaches.
- Champion nonpartisanship across all perspectives.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for the programs below:
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, effective the first of the month after you start.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability, fully paid by the Council.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, funded pre-tax.
Time Off
- 40 days of flexible PTO a year, available to new hires from day one.
- 7 days of sick leave, separate from your PTO.
- Up to 14 paid holidays, plus the office closes between Christmas and New Year’s.
- 16 weeks of parental leave for birth, adoption or foster placement, 12 weeks at full pay.
- Paid civic time: bereavement, jury duty, military service and up to 4 days a year of community service.
Money & Retirement
- A 401(k) with up to 10% from the Council: a 3% year-round contribution, fully vested, plus a discretionary match of up to 7% at year’s end.
- Published salary bands and an annual pay review benchmarked against the market.
- A monthly commuter stipend for the DC office, plus the pre-tax Metro SmartBenefit.
Growth & Development
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a year for graduate work and $2,500 for undergraduate study.
- Conferences, certifications and memberships in the professional bodies that matter to your role.
- Internal training, stretch assignments and clear paths to move between roles and bands.
Current openings
We post roles here as they open. There are no openings at the moment.
Don’t see the right fit? We’re glad to hear from strong people ahead of an opening. Send a note and your résumé to [email protected].
Questions
Reggie Nance
Vice President, Finance and Administration
202.787.5959 | [email protected]
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