Leads, directs, and manages ASTHOs government relations, public relations, and state health policy teams to advance ASTHOs mission to support, equip, and advocate for state and territorial health officials in their work of advancing the publics health and well-being
Develops and implements advocacy strategy and operational plans for advancing advocacy, state health policy, and public relations goals
Serves as ASTHO spokesperson and expert on policy and legislative issues
Works with ASTHO board of directors and the government relations committee to develop and implement an annual legislative agenda
Advances the interests of state and territorial public health department chief health officers with Congress, the administration, media, and partners
Leverages existing and develops new strategic relationships with partners that are aligned with advancing state and territorial public health priorities
Provides tools and resources for senior health officials to use during direct interactions with members of Congress, the administration, and/or governors
Serves as a member of the Executive Team
Maintains collaborative working relationships with staff and partner organizations
Leads public health coalitions on behalf of ASTHO to advance the organizations priorities such as ASTHOs affiliates

Masters degree in public policy/government, public health, political science, business administration, or health care administration preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, such as Hill and/or Lobbying experience
Firm grasp of government public health system, relevant congressional committees, and administration departments and agencies
Proven experience in advancing legislative agendas across a wide spectrum of health issues
Excellent written and oral skills; ability to write about and describe complex concepts in easy-to-understand language
Interpersonal skills needed to coordinate, manage and execute multiple projects in a challenging environment
Ability to develop project measures of success, analyze progress, evaluate outcomes, and forecast needs
Ability to track and analyze related project issues and legislation at federal and state levels
Ability to work with large networks and to represent ASTHO at meetings and conferences on project-related issues
Ability to manage multiple projects and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, basic knowledge of other software applications (e.g., database, desktop publishing, etc.) and HTML and/or Web page design
Ability and willingness to travel

Vacation leave
Sick leave
Personal days
12 Holidays (with some floating options for personalization)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Retirement Plans 403B and Roth 403B, eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 11.75%
Infertility benefits
Electronic communication stipend
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources
Health & Wellness reimbursement
Flexible Spending accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development assistance

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs – Public Relations

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