Associate Director of Policy and Public Affairs

NOTE: Applicants **MUST** submit a cover letter and resume to accma@accma.org to be considered for this role.

The Associate Director of Policy and Public Affairs works closely with the Executive Director to direct all health care policy, advocacy, and public affairs related functions of the Association. The Associate Director is instrumental in improving the effectiveness of the Association’s policy, advocacy and public affairs efforts at the local, state and federal levels.

ResponsibilitiesMonitors emerging health care-related news, legislation, regulations and policy developments, ensures that important issues are appropriately considered through committees and governance bodies, and engages in advocacy activities as appropriate to advance policy goals.Provides policy guidance and staff support to committees and governance bodies (including boards of directors and delegations); works closely with committee chairs and other staff; performs research; compiles background materials; drafts resolutions, reports, memos, correspondence, articles, and other documents; liaises with subject matter experts and guest speakers; manages meeting logistics.Directs and organizes legislative candidate interviews, district meetings with elected and public officials, the California Medical Association (CMA) Legislative Advocacy Day, and grassroots advocacy campaigns.Develops and manages professional relationships with elected officials, public officials and key staff; supports physician members in developing and strengthening relationships with elected officials, public officials and key staff.Directs the political action committee, fundraising campaigns for the PAC, and financial contributions to candidates; liaises with affiliated PACs; attends and organizes political fundraisers.Serves as an information resource for members requesting assistance with legal, regulatory, or other policy assistance.Participates in the executive leadership of the organization and in meetings of the elected leadership of the organization and its committees.

QualificationsEducation:· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required. Licenses/Certification:· Driver’s license required. Experience:· At least three (3) years of professional experience required; prior experience working in health care policy, public affairs and/or advocacy preferred.· Specific knowledge of California politics and the legislative process is a plus. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:· Well informed knowledge of the public policymaking process and an appreciation for the role of advocacy organizations in contributing to the policymaking process.· Knowledge and demonstrated interest in health care policy and in supporting physicians’ ability to practice medicine productively within the health care system.· Knowledge of and interest in politics.· Critical thinking, problem solving, and deductive reasoning skills; must be able to decipher and clearly communicate complex concepts.· Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking, writing and editing skills.· Professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills.· IT fluency, including basic knowledge of computers and the Microsoft Office software suite.· Ability to collaborate with colleagues, getting the tasks of the position done well and on time.· Flexibility to work evenings and weekends with occasional travel out of the area.