This individual will monitor and help influence advocacy issues that affect the Society's members and their patients. Job responsibilities include: monitoring and analyzing state legislation and regulation; developing and maintaining issue-specific advocacy materials and assisting in the coordination of grassroots campaigns; developing programs to increase member awareness and participation in political action at the state level; writing member newsletter articles; responding to inquiries from members and outside organizations on state and federal legislative and regulatory issues.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Bachelor Degree in political science, public policy, health administration, or health related field.

Experience:  Experience in health/medical association management a plus.

At least two years direct experience in any or all of the following:

* Lobbying at the state or federal level;
* Monitoring state/federal legislative and regulatory issues; and
developing advocacy programs with state, local or specialty organizations

ASPS offers a competitive benefits package.

For consideration please forward your resume along with a writing sample to hr_jobs@plasticsurgery.org

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 09/21/09