Top 97 Political Jobs in Waltham, Ma

Public Affairs Manager
Bentley University —Waltham, MA
- $78,505 - $131,395 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid time off
Contemporary Ethics, Environmental Ethics and Political Philosophy | The Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies
Emerson College —Boston, MA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Research and Training Associate
MIT —Cambridge, MA
- $69,294 - $74,624 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
Director, Government Legislative Affairs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts —Boston, MA
- $198,360 - $242,440 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- HIPAA
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Part Time Lecturer - Political Science
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $2,085 a month
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Public Speaking & Debate Instructor
Lumos Debate —Newton, MA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Public speaking
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Voter Turnout Canvasser $21-$23/hr + bonuses
The Outreach Team —Boston, MA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- Management
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Head of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs for North America
DNV —Medford, MA
- $145,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Campaign Jobs to End Food Waste
Fund for the Public Interest —Boston, MA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Online Application
- Management
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Head of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs for North America
DNV —North Andover, MA
- $145,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
SOUS CHEF - The Catered Affair (Boston Public Library)
The Catered Affair —Boston, MA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Assistant, Legal, HR and CMC
Jade Biosciences —Boston, MA
- $105,000 - $120,000 a year
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
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James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work Postdoc Associate
MIT —Cambridge, MA
- $25,000 - $123,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Consulting Associate, Strategic Communications
ERM Group —Boston, MA
- $62,700 - $78,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
12d
State & Local Government Affairs Director
Genentech —Boston, MA
- $159,900 - $296,900 a year
- Online Application
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Government Affairs Analyst
Point32Health —Canton, MA
- $72,521.60 - $108,782.40 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
Adjunct Faculty Evening - Continuing Education, Politics, Policy and International Relations - Public Policy - AY 2026-2027
Salem State University —Salem, MA
- $1,610 - $1,987 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
Policy and Strategy Specialist
Boston Public Health Commission —Boston, MA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Public speaking
Federal Policy & Municipal Affairs Director
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute —Brookline, MA
- $138,600 - $154,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
Manager, Patient Advocacy, Global Rare Diseases
Chiesi Farmaceutici —Boston, MA
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- 1 year
- Health insurance

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Public Affairs Manager

Bentley University -
Waltham, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,505 - $131,395 a year

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Public Affairs Manager supports the university’s government relations, community engagement and external partnership efforts. This role helps build and maintain relationships with elected officials, community organizations, business groups and civic partners. The manager assists in developing advocacy strategies, coordinating outreach activities, monitoring policy developments, and supporting public-facing communications. The position reports into the Assistant Vice President, Strategic Communications and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Vice President for Marketing and Communications / Chief Public Affairs Officer, working closely with the Vice President and other campus partners to advance the university’s priorities and strengthen its local and regional presence.

Essential Duties

Government Relations Support

Assist in maintaining relationships with local, state and federal elected officials and government agencies.
Monitor legislative activity, regulatory changes, and policy trends; prepare summaries and briefings for internal stakeholders; attend meetings and events at city hall and the State House, as necessary.
Coordinate logistics for legislative meetings, campus visits, advocacy days and policy-related events.
Draft correspondence, briefing materials and talking points for government engagement.

Community & Civic Engagement

Build and maintain working relationships with community groups, neighborhood associations, nonprofit organizations and civic leaders.
Represent the university at community meetings and events as appropriate.
Identify and support community engagement initiatives that align with university priorities and local needs.
Manage community concerns and opportunities and communicate them to the vice president and campus leadership.
Engage university neighbors with regular updates and information about the university to keep them informed.

Business & Organizational Partnerships

Support outreach to local chambers of commerce, industry associations and regional employers.
Represent the university at business community events and regional economic development meetings when appropriate.

Public Affairs Communications

Draft public affairs content including talking points, stakeholder updates, newsletters, and web content, as needed.
Create annual economic impact report that explains the value of the university to the local community.
Provide research, coordination and communication support during issues management or crisis situations.
Help maintain preparedness plans and stakeholder contact lists.

Administrative & Coordination Duties

Maintain databases of government, community and business contacts.
Track outreach activities, meetings and follow-up actions.
Support budget tracking, consultant coordination and project management for public affairs initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
3–5 years of related professional experience.
Strong relationship building skills and comfort interacting with diverse stakeholders.
Solid understanding of legislative processes and community dynamics.
Excellent writing, research and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
Experience representing an organization in public or policy settings is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, communications or public administration.
3–5 years of experience in government relations, community engagement or public affairs.

Note:

We do not expect every candidate to be equally skilled in all of these areas, and this is not a complete list of all relevant qualifications that applicants might have. Reaching talent across a range of backgrounds and experiences is important to us. If you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Environment:

Typical office setting with extensive computer work
Ability to travel to various sites and locations around campus

Pay Transparency

At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re sharing the salary grade range for this role. The grade range is based on market data and the scope of responsibilities. Final pay will depend on your experience, education, and other relevant qualifications.

Salary Grade Range:

$78,505 - $131,395

If you have questions about the salary grade range or need additional information, please contact us at [email protected].

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

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