Government Affairs Associate

## About the Organization
America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health and access to health care. We support our more than 350 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. Communities depend on essential hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health, and other services. Supported by Essential Hospitals Institute, the association’s research and education arm, essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value.

Our full-time employees enjoy numerous benefits, including access to a variety of affordable health, dental, and vision plans for themselves and their families, as well as company‑paid life and disability insurance that begins the first of the month following date of hire. AEH offers the opportunity to participate in flexible spending accounts and save for retirement with a 401k program that includes a match and access to annual discretionary profit‑sharing contributions after 90 days of employment.

AEH offers a 35‑hour per week hybrid schedule, time‑off plans that start at two weeks of vacation plus 13 sick days, paid holidays, and paid parental leave. In addition, we provide a monthly transportation and/or wellness benefit, monthly technology stipend, new‑hire home office stipend, and access to free resources through the employee assistance program.

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## Description

### Position Summary
The Government Affairs Associate contributes to America’s Essential Hospitals’ advocacy efforts by supporting key legislative, policy, and communications activities, as well as tracking and summarizing legislative developments. The Government Affairs Associate also conducts email campaigns—including weekly and monthly member newsletters and ad‑hoc member communications—in addition to supporting digital and other communications activities.

The Government Affairs Associate serves a key role as a coordinator and member liaison for legislative meetings and events, coordinating workflow between the three teams. The ideal candidate has strong research and writing skills, familiarity with the legislative process, and the ability to synthesize complex policy information into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in public policy seeking hands‑on experience at the intersection of government, industry, and strategy.

The Government Affairs Associate enjoys a hybrid schedule, coming to the office on Tuesdays and as needed for internal and external meetings, events, or projects. The projected salary range for the Government Affairs Associate is $60,000–$65,000 per year.

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## Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Government Affairs Associate*
*Below is a summary, not an inclusive list of all responsibilities.*

### Legislative Advocacy Support
– Monitor relevant legislation, association endorsements, and sign‑on letters.
– Support member engagement activities, including regional advocacy trainings, hospital site visits, lobby days, Capitol Hill briefings, and webinars.
– Monitor, maintain, and manage the Legislative Affairs content on the AEH webpage.
– Compile dossiers on congressional delegations for hospital member site visits.
– Draft summaries of legislation and legislative news articles, as assigned.
– Assist with various political and grassroots activities, as assigned.
– Manage and update Legislative Affairs SharePoint webpage content.
– Coordinate Legislative Affairs’ work on AEH podcasts.

### Policy Development Support
Monitor various federal regulatory and state‑level policy developments, including:
– Following the Federal Register and the Office of Management and Budget’s Regulatory Review Dashboard.
– Tracking policy topics through agency communications, trade press, and stakeholder publications.
– Providing summaries of regulations or policy developments, as assigned.

Draft nomination letters for hospital member participation in policy task forces, commissions, technical expert panels, etc.

Serve as project coordinator for the Policy Committee, including:
– Coordinating project plans and communications.
– Developing preparatory materials for committee calls and meetings.
– Attending committee events.
– Drafting meeting minutes.

### Project Management, General Team, and Association Functions
– Provide support for Federal Advocacy Assembly and Government Relations Academy events.
– Coordinate agendas, speakers, and production of program materials.
– Track and communicate key project developments and deadlines internally and with external consultants.
– Coordinate logistics for hospital in‑town lobbyists meeting.
– Actively participate in team meetings and activities; provide support and backup for team members as needed.
– Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

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## Minimum Education & Experience for the Government Affairs Associate
– Bachelor’s degree in political science, public health, communications, public relations, or a related field.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
– Project management experience; project management software (Asana) experience a plus.
– Basic understanding of federal advocacy, membership associations, and U.S. health care policy.

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## Essential Characteristics of the Government Affairs Associate
– Superior attention to detail.
– Respectful, customer‑focused attitude toward coworkers and external stakeholders.
– Self‑starter with strong ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
– Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
– Demonstrated behaviors consistent with association core values.
– Ability to use good judgment in representing members of the association.
– Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
– Able to live in MD, DC, or VA and commute to the Washington, DC office as needed.

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## Position Requirements
**Location:** Washington, DC

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## EOE Statement
America’s Essential Hospitals is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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