Manager – Political Action Committee

Position Title: Manager – Political Action Committee

Department: Government Affairs
Reports To: Director of Government Affairs
Job Classification: Exempt

Job Summary

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) is seeking a candidate with PAC and fundraising experience to manage ASCAPAC, the only national political action committee dedicated to protecting the interests of ambulatory surgery centers. The Manager – Political Action Committee role will report directly to the Director of Government Affairs and collaborate with members of ASCA’s Government Affairs Department and others across the association to expand ASCAPAC’s fundraising efforts, direct campaign contributions to lawmakers, and manage all day-to-day PAC activities.

The position requires a candidate who is collaborative, creative, detail-oriented, and organized. Candidates should have a strong familiarity with, and interest in, American politics, our political system, and the rules and regulations governing corporate political engagement. Candidates should display a solid grasp of how to comply with federal requirements, combined with entrepreneurial creativity to increase ASCAPAC’s contributions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work with the Chief Advocacy Officer, Director of Government Affairs and Manager of Political and Legislative Affairs to develop a strategic plan for solicitations, disbursements and communication activities for ASCAPAC and the Advocacy Fund.
2. Implement ASCAPAC and Advocacy Fund solicitation campaigns, educational efforts and recognition programs.
3. Manage and track prior-approval authorizations from corporate members.
4. Manage PAC contributions, receipts and disbursement processes including requests, tracking and follow-up.
5. Serve as primary staff liaison for the ASCAPAC Committee and coordinate committee operations with the ASCAPAC chair.
6. Coordinate all administrative functions for ASCAPAC, including Federal Election Commission compliance and reporting, record-keeping and event planning for fundraising events and board meetings.
7. Other duties as assigned by Director of Government Affairs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of Campaign Finance laws, regulations and FEC reporting rules.
2. Experience raising political action funds.
3. Ability to discuss relevant political developments and ASCA’s federal engagement with ASCA board members, ASCA members, existing PAC members and potential PAC members in a positive and nonpartisan manner.
4. Strong interpersonal communication skills, oral and written, and demonstrated ability and experience to consistently collaborate positively and effectively with internal and external partners. Experience with public speaking is a plus.
5. Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to plan and prioritize workload with multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
6. Capable of providing excellent customer service.
7. Ability to respond to common inquiries and questions from members, policymakers or members of the business community.
8. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should have direct experience as a PAC professional at a corporation, trade association, non-profit organization or federal campaign. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience in fundraising are necessary. Candidates should be based in the Washington, D.C. area.

Send resume and cover letter with subject line “Application for Manager – Political Action Committee” to Stephen Abresch at [email protected].