Associate Director, Field and Congressional Affairs

The Associate Director, Field and Congressional Affairs, is responsible for: (1) serving as the liaison with public policy field staff to ensure understanding of federal legislative priorities and federal affairs process; (2) assisting Field Operations and Advocacy teams in addressing questions related to federal activities(3) maintaining specific internal and external web pages to ensure information is up-to-date; (4) drafting written materials and correspondence to congressional staff and internal audiences on federal legislative and regulatory issues and priorities; and (5) working with bipartisan members of Congress on the Association's federal legislative priorities. 

The Associate Director, Field and Congressional Affairs, is responsible for: (1) serving as the liaison with public policy field staff to ensure understanding of federal legislative priorities and federal affairs process; (2) assisting Field Operations and Advocacy teams in addressing questions related to federal activities(3) maintaining specific internal and external web pages to ensure information is up-to-date; (4) drafting written materials and correspondence to congressional staff and internal audiences on federal legislative and regulatory issues and priorities; and (5) working with bipartisan members of Congress on the Association's federal legislative priorities;.  

The successful candidate must be a strong team player and enjoy working in a collegial yet highly demanding and effective culture. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team, exercise sound judgment, execute strategy, and operate with confidentiality will also be required, as are excellent communication (verbal and communication) and interpersonal skills. We seek an individual with an appreciation for the complexities of working within a large voluntary health organization. In addition, the preferred candidate will have a strong mission orientation and a passion for advocacy on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association and the people it represents.

This position reports to the Director, Congressional Affairs and is based in Washington, DC or remote/home-based within the U.S., with occasional domestic travel up to 20%

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Engage with Public Policy Field Staff to ensure understanding and answer any questions on federal legislative priorities, and problem solve when field staff encounter challenges in member of Congress relationships
2. Maintain relationships with Public Policy Field Staff through communication vehicles such as weekly office hours, monthly chapter public policy calls, and email.
3. Execute federal policy priority campaigns and work with Public Policy Field Staff to carry out these strategies
4. Assist Field Operations and Advocacy teams in addressing questions related to federal activities.
5. Drafting written materials and correspondence to congressional staff and internal audiences on federal legislative and regulatory issues and priorities.
6. Maintaining various records and reports including a database of congressional targets and contacts, and reports and background materials, as needed, on congressional targets.
7. Engage in bipartisan lobbying and public policy activities.
8. Work with bipartisan members of Congress, their staffs and Congressional committees on the Association's federal legislative priorities.
9. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

•  Strong team player and enjoy working in a collegial yet highly demanding and effective culture
•  Excellent written communication skills including drafting letters to congressional staff and internal audiences
•  Excellent oral communication skills including ability to communicate complex information in accessible way
•  Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills
•  Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team, exercise sound judgment and operate with confidentiality
•  Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities
•  Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks
•  Proven self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail
•  Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
•  Understanding of Alzheimer’s, aging, health care, and long-term care issues is preferred.
•  Basic understanding of federal legislative, regulatory, and budget processes.
•  Fluency with MS Office suite of applications, including Powerpoint

REQUIRED  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

•  Bachelor's Degree
•  6-8 years experience working on public policy, or other relevant experience, at the national level.
•  Field experience preferred

Title: Associate Director, Field and Congressional Affairs

Position Location: Washington DC (Hybrid) 

Full time based on 37.5 hours minimum per week

Position Grade: 409 (estimated salary range $98,000-$120,000)

Reports To: Director, Congressional Affairs

Who We Are: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. 

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow. 

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease. 

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row. 

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. 

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.