Sr. Specialist, PAC & Grassroots

Job Description

The Advocacy and Grassroots Specialist supports the ACC’s federal advocacy, political action committee (HeartPAC), and grassroots engagement initiatives to advance policies that improve cardiovascular care. This role partners with members, volunteer leaders, and internal teams to strengthen advocacy programs, coordinate legislative communications and events, manage grassroots and PAC operations, and support the ACC’s annual Legislative Conference.

The position also serves as a key liaison between ACC members and congressional offices, helping to mobilize advocacy efforts, foster member engagement, and promote the College’s public policy priorities.

Responsibilities

1. Support the ACC’s Federal Grassroots and PAC Programs

Activities include:

• Strengthen ACC’s grassroots program by developing strong working relationships with ACC members and internal constituencies.
• Serve as the primary federal grassroots liaison to grassroots activists and CCO and CCA leadership.
• Share responsibility for grassroots database programming and partner with staff to ensure the system is efficiently utilized as the central repository for all legislative activities and communications, including maintaining the grassroots online alert capability.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely legislative communications in accordance with the Advocacy communications calendar.
• Assist with the development and distribution of federal advocacy alerts to educate ACC members and encourage legislative action.
• Assist in the preparation of the ACC Annual Legislative Conference.
• Coordinate grassroots advocacy tools, resources, and grassroots training presentations.
• Maintain the HeartPAC member database and process contributions and disbursements.
• Assist in the planning and execution of candidate fundraising events.
• Prepare donor reports and communications, including thank-you notes, solicitations, promotional communications, and monthly educational materials in accordance with the Advocacy communications calendar.
• Coordinate and attend HeartPAC meetings and fundraising events.
• Provide ongoing customer service to HeartPAC members.
• Manage coordination of legislator practice visits between congressional offices and ACC members.

2. Strengthen the Advocacy Team’s Policy Efforts

Supporting activities include:

• Implement strategies for increasing grassroots program engagement across the membership.
• Work with the Congressional Affairs team to identify opportunities for grassroots activists to play a prominent role in delivering ACC’s message to key lawmakers and stakeholders.
• Draft documents and presentations to assist grassroots advocates in supporting ACC’s positions on policy issues, particularly health system reform.
• Prepare content for the ACC website, including issue briefs and articles for internal publications.
• Manage the cross-divisional Advocacy issues tracker.
• Work with other teams in the Advocacy Division to update the website regularly.

3. Assist with Planning ACC’s Annual Legislative Conference

Supporting activities include:

• Coordinate the legislative fly-in in conjunction with the Legislative Conference.
• Assist in managing budgets and cost centers.
• Assist in the development of meeting content and programs.
• Respond to vendor and member requests.
• Coordinate logistics with MELS, Communications, and the Resource Center.
• Manage onsite solicitation of HeartPAC contributions at ACC events and oversee fundraising challenges.

4. Participate in Meetings on Behalf of the ACC

Participation may include:

• Attend and report on Capitol Hill briefings and press conferences as needed.
• Represent the ACC within the public affairs professional community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years of grassroots advocacy and/or PAC experience.
• Federal legislative or health policy experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to represent the ACC credibly, particularly when working with ACC members and other medical societies.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel within the United States.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and work productively in the collaborative environment of the Advocacy Division and throughout the ACC.

About Us

At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work.

We are a 500-person organization dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, we have worked toward a future where science, innovation, and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.

When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative culture committed to supporting more than 60,000 members and their patients around the globe while fostering teamwork, professionalism, excellence, and work-life balance.

To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as a great place to work, please visit www.acc.org/jobs.

What We Offer

ACC values every member of our College family, including our staff. As the foundation of the organization, employees enjoy comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off, including pre-loaded vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays.
• An organizational shutdown during the last week of the year.
• Parental leave.
• Two community service days.
• Half-day Summer Fridays.
• Tuition assistance.
• A competitive 10% retirement contribution after one year of service.
• Additional benefits available through the ACC careers site.

Please note that benefit offerings may change at any time.

Compensation

ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are considered when determining compensation, including:

• The scope and responsibilities of the role.
• The selected candidate’s work experience.
• Education and training.
• Internal equity.
• Market conditions.
• Business considerations.

Salary ranges vary based on the local labor market where the position is performed. ACC’s Recruitment Team will provide additional compensation details during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.

Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. ACC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities and protected veterans.

ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact:

• Katie Sarreal, HR Business Partner
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (202) 375-6351

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