Director of Political Affairs

Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $117,733– $130,814
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Description

This position is responsible for managing the Association’s Political Action Committee (ASHA-PAC), and coordinating all political fundraising activities for the purpose of advancing the Association’s Public Policy Agenda on behalf of the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities

• • • Manages all aspects of ASHA-PAC, including: a) developing fundraising strategies; b) issuing and tracking disbursements; c) recording all transactions; d) preparing financial and activity reports; and e) ensuring full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Further manages all lobbying disclosure reports on behalf of the Government Affairs and Public Policy cluster.
    • Assesses credibility and viability of candidates for federal office, including incumbents, who seek the support of ASHA-PAC.
    • Organizes and attends political events on behalf of ASHA-PAC.
    • Collaborates on identifying, developing, executing, and evaluating coordinated advocacy strategies designed to advance ASHA’s Public Policy Agenda.
    • Engages in federal strategic lobbying activities as needed.
    • Collaborates on strategic communications, messaging, and grassroots materials that are designed to advance ASHA’s Public Policy Agenda. Develops articles and other products for online and print communications.
    • Implements and executes member-facing political events and receptions.
    • Produces monthly newsletter highlighting relevant political and policy news for PAC contributors.
    • Serves as ex-officio to the ASHA-PAC Board.

Qualifications

Knowledge Typically Acquired Through

• • • Bachelor’s degree in political science, government, public policy or a related field, such as business or finance; an advanced degree is preferred
    • 5 years of experience in political fundraising, campaign finance or political action committee management; or experience at a nonprofit association
    • Demonstrated ability in managing political fundraising activities, and successfully meeting fundraising goals
    • Demonstrated knowledge of all compliance and filing laws and regulations
    • Demonstrated ability in strategic lobbying activities
    • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with lawmakers, policymakers and allied stakeholders
    • Demonstrated understanding of the federal legislative process
    • Familiarity with health care and education policies that impact the Association
    • Understanding of communications sciences and disorders is desirable

Skills

• • • Strong collaborative and facilitative leadership skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a creative approach to work.
    • Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure with tight deadlines.
    • Demonstrated ability to achieve consensus when opposing viewpoints are presented.

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