Director of Grassroots and Political Engagement

Director of Grassroots and Political Engagement

340B Health has an immediate opening for a Director of Grassroots and Political Engagement to join our growing team. This position is responsible for supporting efforts through grassroots strategies and political support to positively impact the policy priorities for the association on Capitol Hill and with the administration. The Director of Grassroots and Political Engagement will manage our grassroots and political programs and work closely with 340B Health member hospitals to engage in advocacy.

In evaluating candidates for this position, we value adding teammates who can bring diverse experiences and backgrounds to our government affairs team. We strive to create a meaningful work environment for all our employees, one in which diverse teams and diverse ideas are valued. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring great people from a wide variety of backgrounds helps keep our organization vital and strong.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Hill Fly-Ins & Policy Workshops.
• Oversee Impact Profiles, the grassroots program that details how 340B savings are used by members to serve low-income and rural patients.
• Develop and execute implementation, training, and communication programs to drive participation and highlight the importance of the information provided.
• Manage government relations recognition and regional communications programs, Government Relations Committee, and all other Grassroots efforts.
• Create strategic PAC plan to support 340B Champions and other relevant political candidates.
• Present to membership and externally (at conferences, state events, and webinars) on the importance of grassroots engagement and current initiatives.
• Develop member engagement programs informing and instructing members at various levels within hospitals on how to effectively advocate for 340B at the state and federal level.
• Manage 340B Health’s government relations data, including maintenance of the grassroots toolkit website, tracking of legislative activity, and updating government relations contacts in the membership database.
• Update 340B Health’s member hospitals on relevant legislative issues through regular communications, quarterly newsletter, Action Alerts, and other tools.
• Plan PAC events, fundraisers, and email campaigns for individual members throughout the year to raise awareness and solicit contributions.
• Identify MOC fundraisers, create a Giving Plan, oversee FEC filings, and manage the PAC Board.
• Hire, train, and manage government relations interns.
• Attend and present at bi-annual conferences.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Skills and Abilities

• An understanding of the political landscape in Washington, DC.
• Knowledge of congressional committees and the legislative process.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Experience using government relations databases and software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Other Pertinent Information

• Staff are currently required to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week, Monday – Wednesday, and other days as needed.
• The description above is not intended to enumerate all duties and/or responsibilities of the position.
• Some travel required, including to twice-yearly conferences.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the 340B Health Career Center and submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position.

About the Organization

As the leading trade association for hospitals that participate in the 340B drug pricing program, 340B Health plays a critical role in educating and informing policymakers and key constituencies on the vital role that 340B drug pricing plays in assisting hospitals to serve low-income populations. 340B Health also serves as the leading organization to educate hospital members about the ever-changing 340B regulatory landscape and compliance requirements.

Additional Information

As a small staff organization, 340B Health supports a collaborative working environment and recognizes the importance of each position’s value in meeting organizational goals. 340B Health offers an exceptional compensation package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plan matching, and more.

Salary range: $99,000 – $140,000.