Non-Exempt

Reporting Structure

The Legislative Grassroots Specialist reports to the Senior Director of Government
Affairs.

Qualifications

Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience required with 1+ years prior association
and/or legislative experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of healthcare policy and
the legislative process highly desirable. Must be able to coordinate advocacy communications to membership in a fast-paced environment. Professional demeanor required, with strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to convey concepts clearly. Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as possess proactive problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with computer applications, including advocacy alert software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver advocacy communications to AAO-HNS members, supporting the Academy's political, federal, and state legislative advocacy campaigns.
Maintain and promote membership involvement in the AAO-HNS' advocacy campaigns
and programs.
Develop and maintain legislative grassroots databases and promote technological innovations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.

Specific Duties

Develop and implement a grassroots plan to increase member involvement in and awareness of the AAO-HNS' advocacy efforts and resources.
Work with Federal and State Legislative Affairs staff to develop and implement
grassroots strategies for advocacy campaigns as needed.
Actively promote and maintain key legislative grassroots programs, including the ENT Advocacy Network and Key Contacts program.
Develop reports, action alerts, talking points, and grassroots messages on federal and state legislative activity and ensure routine dissemination of such information to
members and staff.
Responsible for the Advocacy portion of the website, keeping it up-to-date and current with the AAO-HNS' strategic plan.
Assist ENT PAC Director and Manager with limited PAC matters, including drafting correspondence.
Coordinate and support departmental efforts for AAO-HNS Annual Meetings, advocacy conferences, and AMA House of Delegates meetings.
Draft content and coordinate submissions for the Bulletin, the AAO-HNS' monthly publication; The News, a weekly email communication; and The ENT Advocate, a bi-weekly, online advocacy newsletter.
Represent the AAO-HNS at selected meetings and conferences, with some travel necessary.
Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Governors (BOG) Legislative Representative Committee and other AAO-HNS committees, and coordinate the BOG Legislative Conference Call Program.
Serve as the Government Affairs liaison to the Communications Business Unit and BOG staff.
Participate on an internal team, either through formal assignment, and/or on an ad hoc basis.
Consistently demonstrate courteous, cooperative, and helpful behavior to all contacts, internal and external.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.

To apply, send cover letter (required), resume, and salary expectations to: employment@entnet.org or fax: 703/683-5100. Visit our website at http://www.entnet.org/ to learn more about us.

SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 3/4/09