Director, Health Care Public Affairs

Woodberry Associates seeks a Director to work on health care issues in its Public Affairs division.

Based in Washington, DC, Woodberry Associates is a public affairs firm that specializes in non-profit management and stakeholder advocacy, primarily in the fields of health care and education policy. Our team is dynamic, creative, collaborative, and committed. Our team members work hard and smart to always exceed our clients’ expectations.

Title: Director, Health Care Public Affairs

Location: Washington, DC

Who You Are

• Campaign mindset with a “get-it-done” attitude
• Interested in health care and education policy
• Excited to take on new issue campaigns and projects regardless of topic or tactic familiarity
• Experienced at managing junior team members
• Attentive to details, highly professional, and able to manage multiple projects at once
• Solutions-oriented and collaborative
• Background in public affairs, coalitions, campaign management, media relations, or non-profit management

What You Do

• Serve as the account lead for both corporate public affairs and non-profit clients
• Manage projects, events, and advocacy activity from concept to implementation
• Develop and manage relationships with patient and provider advocacy groups and other allied stakeholders
• Direct and support junior staff

Your Skills

• 8+ years of experience working in non-profits, advocacy, public affairs, or campaign politics
• Previous experience in health care advocacy is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communications and persuasion skills
• Experience managing junior team members
• Attitude of initiative, innovation, collaboration, and continual improvement
• Willingness to learn and incorporate feedback

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC, with a competitive salary, health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation.

How You Apply

Interested candidates should email their resume to [email protected] and include “Public Affairs Director” in the subject line.