Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (required)
Full job description
Fast-paced, small-sized association seeking highly-capable and versatile manager of government affairs to report to director of government and chapters affairsThe manager of government affairs is primarily responsible for coordinating the organization’s state and provincial legislative, regulatory, and grassroots efforts; supporting fundraising and payer advocacy initiatives; and managing stakeholder communications and advocacy committee functionsThe international hearing society, established in 1951, is based in livonia, michigan; and this position is a remote opportunity whereby the candidate is located in the metro dc areaOnly candidates in maryland and virginia will be considered for this remote position and must have a dedicated at-home workspace.
Position qualifications:
5-7 combined years of experience working in a state legislature and/or lobbying at the state level
Have bachelors degree or higher in related field
Have a sophisticated understanding of policy-making processes, including state legislative and regulatory processes, and political dynamics
Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while prioritizing important issues
Must be diligent and highly organized, with extremely strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality and timely work product and processes.
Must have exceptional research, analytical, writing, and editing skills
Be a skilled communicator, including having experience presenting to small-to-medium sized groups and possess an aptitude for customer service
Be a proactive team player with leadership ability, willing to accept responsibilities and assignments
Be able to work independently with limited supervision, and make work visible
Possess strong computer skills, including experience with or the ability to quickly pick up knowledge using crm, website content management, and advocacy software systems and programs
Must be willing to support the administrative side of advocacy and fundraising projects.
Experience with health care, state licensing, and fundraising idealAssociation experience preferred
Occasional travel required
Position responsibilities:
Assist the director of government and chapter affairs in coordinating the execution of the government affairs department business plan and ihs’s organizational priorities.
Manage state and provincial advocacy efforts in coordination with director of government affairs, chapters, licensing boards, members, and other ihs staff; including actively tracking and responding to relevant legislation and regulations to advance the public policy goals of the society.
Develop and execute public policy and advocacy campaigns, which include but are not limited to engaging and leading chapters and members to achieve policy goals; and preparing letters, testimony, legislation, and grassroots materials to support state and provincial legislative and regulatory efforts.
Represent ihs members before a variety of external audiences, including legislators and legislative staff, agency staff and other regulatory parties, and other industry-related groups representing manufacturers, consumers, other professional organizations, and coalition partners.
Develop and maintain strong partnership with state and provincial licensing bodies, and develop and execute annual licensing board conference.
Work with director of government and chapter affairs to develop and implement annual fundraising plan, and manage related activities, including executing fundraising campaigns, providing administrative support, managing donor appreciation activities, and tracking contributions.
Develop and manage departmental e-newsletters and other communications with key audiences, including by writing articles and using online member forums.
Provide on-site support at the ihs annual convention on portions of the event related to advocacy, including fundraising, and committee and stakeholder meetings.
Manage to start to end, annual silent auction, including soliciting donations, marketing and recognition activities, and onsite execution at the ihs annual convention, and associated follow up activities
Provide support for member-led advocacy committee, including through notice of bi-monthly meetings, agendas and minutes; scheduling of conference calls.
Represent ihs at chapter, industry partner, coalition, and dc-based meetings as needed.
Maintain a finger on the pulse of the industry, seeking to learn and share knowledge with staff and members.
Manage other special projects and duties as assigned.
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
Bachelor`s (required)
Experience:
State advocacy: 3 years (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
