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Martha's Table

Deputy Chief of Development

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K - $145K/yr

Collaborate with the Chief Development & Communications Officer, CEO, and senior leadership to establish annual fundraising priorities, revenue goals, and long-term growth strategies that advance ...

GRVTY

Protocol Officer - Senior

Springfield, VA

$120K - $145K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Protocol Officer to support strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, executive messaging, and outreach efforts supporting Intelligence Community mission operations.

Miriam's Kitchen

Chief Development Officer

Washington, DC · On-site

$165K - $175K/yr

Director of Corporate Partnerships, Director of Communications, Director of Foundation Relations ... The Chief Development Officer is a senior staff position charged with creating and ensuring ...

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Miriam's Kitchen

Chief Development Officer

Washington, DC · On-site

$165K - $175K/yr

Director of Corporate Partnerships, Director of Communications, Director of Foundation Relations ... The Chief Development Officer is a senior staff position charged with creating and ensuring ...

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Jubilee Housing

Chief Operating Officer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Chief Operating Officer, Jubilee Housing Jubilee Housing seeks an experienced and mission-driven ... Excellent communication skills--comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization. * Strong ...

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How much do chief communications officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief communications officer in Reston, VA is $73,689.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,800.00 and $79,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a chief communications officer do?

A chief communications officer (CCO) oversees the public relations for a company. This is an executive role that manages the marketing and communication teams to develop advertising campaigns, write and distribute press releases to the media, find new ways to disseminate information about your company, and establish brand recognition. You try to schedule media interviews for your CEO to discuss your company's products or services and push for a stronger presence on social media. The chief communications officer is also in charge of establishing internal announcements and publications, such as newsletters, emails, product releases, video presentations, and special projects or events.

What does a chief communications officer do?

A Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is responsible for overseeing an organization's internal and external communications strategies. They manage public relations, media interactions, crisis communication, and branding to ensure a consistent and positive public image. The CCO works closely with executive leadership to align messaging with company goals and values, and often leads teams handling press releases, social media, and corporate events. Their role is crucial for building and maintaining trust with employees, stakeholders, customers, and the broader public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief communications officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Communications Officer, you need expertise in strategic communications, crisis management, media relations, and typically a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, content management systems, and data analytics platforms is often required, along with experience in corporate branding. Exceptional leadership, emotional intelligence, and persuasive communication are vital soft skills for effectively guiding teams and shaping organizational messaging. These competencies ensure consistent, impactful communication that protects and enhances the organization's reputation in a complex media landscape.

What are some typical challenges faced by a chief communications officer when aligning messaging across global teams?

A Chief Communications Officer (CCO) often navigates the complexities of maintaining consistent and culturally sensitive messaging across diverse global teams. Challenges include differing time zones, language barriers, and varying regional expectations, which can impact both internal and external communications. Successful CCOs address these issues by establishing clear communication protocols, leveraging technology, and fostering a collaborative culture that values input from local markets. Regular cross-functional meetings and training also help ensure that messaging aligns with the organization's overall strategy while remaining adaptable to local nuances.
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Infographic showing various Chief Communications Officer job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,689 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Chief Advancement Officer (SZ-1001-00)

Smithsonian Institution

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of fundraising and external advancement for the museum.

  • Collaborate with the Director, Senior Leadership Team, and Advisory Board to build and sustain partnerships with individuals, foundations, and corporations.

  • Oversee an integrated advancement program including principal, major, and annual giving, institutional giving, membership, operations, and stewardship.

Smithsonian Institution rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 29 rated museums

Job description

OPEN DATE: August 21, 2026                  
CLOSING DATE: August 31, 2026            
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite   
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC 

Position sensitivity and risk: Public Trust. High Risk
Open to all qualified applicants

What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). 
 
Conditions of Employment
  • Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
  • Complete a Probationary Period.
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
  • The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.  Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 
About the National Museum of Asian Art 
Through an ambitious program of collection, conservation, exhibitions, programming, and research, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art serves as a global and national resource for understanding the arts and cultures of Asia and their interaction with America, past and present. By presenting the arts and cultures of Asia in their extraordinary diversity, we aim to exemplify foundational ideals of curiosity, creativity, and respect. In a world growing ever more interdependent, we believe that cross-cultural understanding is crucial to personal and collective well-being.
NMAA opened in 1923 as America's first national art museum and the first Asian art museum in the United States. The museum now stewards one of the world's most important collections of Asian art, with works dating from antiquity to the present, from China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the pre-Islamic Near East, and the Islamic world (inclusive of Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa). The museum also stewards an important collection of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American art. 
Today, NMAA is emerging as a leading national and global resource for understanding the arts, cultures, and societies of Asia, especially at their intersection with America. Guided by the belief that the future of art museums lies in collaboration, increased access, and transparency, NMAA is fostering new ways to engage with its audiences while maintaining its commitment to excellence.
NMAA celebrated its centennial in 2023 and is determined to make the museum's second century as accomplished as its first. The museum is building on its core strengths-the quality and depth of our collections, scholarship, and conservation-while embracing experimentation and new approaches to its work. The museum is transforming digitally, physically, and programmatically to draw in new audiences to celebrate, learn, and connect with Asian and American art and cultures, past and present. 
Located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, the museum is free and open 364 days a year. The Smithsonian, which is the world's largest museum complex, welcomes twenty to thirty million visitors yearly. For more information about the National Museum of Asian Art, please visit asia.si.edu
The Opportunity 
The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) serves as the senior leader responsible for all aspects of fundraising and external advancement for the museum. The CAO will collaborate closely with the Director, Senior Leadership Team, and Advisory Board to build and sustain partnerships with individuals, foundations, and corporations that advance the museum's mission and impact.
The CAO leads an integrated advancement program encompassing principal, major, and annual giving; institutional giving from foundations and corporations; membership; advancement operations; and stewardship. The position oversees a high-performing team and reports directly to the Director, serving as a key strategic partner in shaping and executing the museum's vision for growth and engagement.
A new CAO joins NMAA at a pivotal moment. The museum has just launched its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, embarked on a major fundraising Second Century Campaign in tandem with the Smithsonian-wide campaign for Our Shared Future, and reintroduced itself to the public as a vital platform for cultural leadership, research, and exchange. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a dynamic advancement leader to play a defining role in realizing the promise of this transformation.
Major duties include:
 
Strategic Leadership and Planning
  • Partner with the Director and Senior Leadership Team to craft and implement a multi-year development operating plan aligned with the museum's strategic priorities.
  • Establish key metrics and goals for fundraising performance; regularly assess progress and adapt tactics to meet evolving institutional needs.
  • Collaborate with program leaders to identify, refine, and translate revenue-raising priorities into compelling opportunities for support.
  • Oversee the development and management of the Office of Advancement's annual operating budget.
 
Campaign and Fundraising Strategy
  • Lead all major fundraising initiatives to support the museum's broad and evolving programmatic needs.
  • Manage all aspects of the museum's Second Century Campaign with a particular focus on major and principal gift donors.
  • Serve as a visible and inspiring fundraiser and ambassador for the National Museum of Asian Art, strengthening the museum's culture of philanthropy and broadening its base of support.
  • Lead efforts to increase participation in the museum's recently launched national membership program with a focus on revenue generation and major gift pipeline development.
 
Major Gifts and Donor Relations
  • Maintain a strong focus on frontline fundraising and prospect identification, actively building a robust pipeline of new major and principal gift prospects.
  • Personally manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors at the highest levels of giving capacity, including both individual and institutional funders.
  • Establish and nurture direct, enduring relationships with donors and prospects, ensuring a high standard of stewardship and engagement.
  • Collaborate across Smithsonian units to enhance donor relations, develop fundraising materials, and plan cultivation events of all sizes.
 
Team Leadership and Collaboration
  • Oversee and develop a high-performing advancement team, fostering an environment of commitment, accountability, and professionalism.
  • Set annual goals for staff, monitor progress, and provide mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
  • Work in close partnership with the Smithsonian's central Office of Advancement, ensuring coordination of strategy and access to shared resources and expertise. The Chief Advancement Officer will have the support of this comprehensive office and access to all resources therein to ensure coordination of fundraising processes.
 
Communications and Materials Development
  • Oversee the creation of effective, compelling, and visually engaging fundraising materials, proposals, and donor communications.
  • Ensure all advancement communications reflect the museum's mission, vision, and brand voice, and inspire philanthropic engagement.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible development leadership positions, which includes work in all functional areas (individual giving, institutional giving, annual giving, planned giving, stewardship, Board relations) and participation in a major capital campaign (planning, implementation, management, and successful conclusion), preferably within a major cultural institution, nonprofit organization, educational institution, or other environment of similar complexity.
- Demonstrated ability to provide management oversight, leadership, and direction with at least five years of supervisory experience, including experience creating and managing a budget. 
- A proven and inspirational frontline major gifts fundraiser with a long track record of success in securing six and seven-figure gifts and greater. Demonstrated strength in prospect discovery and in building effective strategies to compel new major donor targets to invest in the museum's programs and mission. 
- Direct experience in international fundraising and the cultural sensitivity it requires; a global orientation and knowledge of strategies and trends in global philanthropy. Must have experience working with individual and institutional donors on a global scale.
- Experience identifying, nurturing, and working with Board members and other museum supporters, and an appreciation for their role in building an effective fundraising network.
 
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
 
Any false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.
  
Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."
 
Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.  
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
 
Relocation expenses are not paid.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact nmaa-hr@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  To learn more, please review the Smithsonian's Accommodation Procedures (https://www.si.edu/OEO/IndividualswithDisabilities). 
 
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To review The Smithsonian's EEO program information, please click the following: https://www.si.edu/oeo   

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