Responsibilities
1. Develop written content for communication vehicles, such as action alerts, issue briefs and articles utilizing broadcast e-mail, e-zines, listservs, Web, ASHA publications, and direct mail to educate and mobilize member and consumer grassroots.
2. Develop and operationalize strategies for continuously increasing broad grassroots (members, consumers, and other constituencies) in support of the Association's public policy agenda, including coordination of ASHA's Capitol Hill visits program for member committees and leadership.
3. Coordinate the development, maintenance, and training of an effective database for grassroots support.
4. Assist with the Association's lobbying, political fundraising events and advocacy activities with individual members, staff, committees and subcommittees of Congress, as well as career and appointed officials with federal agencies on policies that promote the interests of speech-language pathology and audiology professions and individuals with communication disorders and disabilities.
5. Assist in the development and implementation of advocacy goals, strategies, and specific tactics on the Association's federal and state legislative priority issues.
6. Provide expert consultation and technical assistance to members and consumers on grassroots response to proposed federal and state legislation and regulations that are part of the Association's public policy agenda.
Qualifications
Knowledge Typically Acquired Through
§ Obtaining a graduate degree in political or social sciences, public policy or related field, speech-language pathology, audiology, or a law degree
§ Five or more years of related professional experience
Scope and Depth of Technical Skills/Knowledge
§ In-depth knowledge of Congress and state legislatures, legislative and regulatory policy, broad knowledge of health, education, and other disability related issues
§ Excellent analytical skills
§ Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively manage grassroots networks
§ Experience with grassroots computer applications/software
Scope and Depth of Non-Technical Skills/Knowledge
§ Demonstrated collaborative work style
§ Strong organizational skills
§ Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and complete work under pressure and time constraints
§ Excellent writing and communication/interpersonal skills
Find out how to apply. Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@asha.org.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 08/03/10
