Government Relations Associate

American Society of Radiologic Technologists; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

Community volunteer paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists in Chicago is seeking a Government Relations Associate. This position requires collaboration in a professional office environment to ensure quality government relations activities. Key responsibilities include project tracking, coordinating information updates, and monitoring legislation. Candidates should have strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and knowledge of government relations. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health premiums, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• May accept experience in lieu of a degree.
• Professionally interact with members and non-members.
• Ability to utilize diplomacy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project tracking system for government relations.
• Coordinate updates of GR information on ASRT's website.
• Act as liaison for internal department requests.
• Monitor pending legislation and regulations.
• Research vendors based on departmental needs.

Skills

Advanced organizational abilities

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of government relations

Knowledge of project management practices

Ability to build rapport

Education

College up to a bachelor’s degree

Job description

Government Relations Associate

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is seeking a government relations associate to join the Government Relations Department. This position involves working collaboratively in a highly professional office environment and will ensure the quality and accuracy of government relations activities for ASRT. Other duties include interacting with members and non-members. This role requires advanced communication and interpersonal skills, as well as leadership, problem solving and project skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and maintain project tracking system to assist the Government Relations Department to align organizational policy priorities with legislative and regulatory responses.
• Under the direction of the director of government relations and public policy, coordinate the editing/posting/updates of GR information on the ASRT website and other formats as applicable.
• Act as liaison to facilitate internal department requests, including research requests, marketing materials, and printing/shipping needs.
• In coordination with government relations coordinator, track, monitor and analyze pending legislation and regulations with the use of the ASRT’s legislative tracking system and other sources.
• Research appropriate vendors based on departmental needs. Facilitate demonstrations and maintain final schedule of the contract to ensure renewals are completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• College up to a bachelor’s degree. May accept experience in lieu of degree.
• Advanced organizational abilities and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of government relations, legislation, regulation and public policy.
• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Ability to build rapport, influence and utilize diplomacy and tact.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft protection for employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
• Vacation, sick time and holiday pay.
• Community volunteer paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunity for professional development.

Apply

To begin your journey, submit your cover letter and resume at asrt.org/ASRTJobs.

About Us

At the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, our work makes a difference. As a national, nonprofit membership association for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, ASRT has positively affected our nearly 156,000 members’ lives every day since 1920. We strive to create a positive work environment that is transparent, collaborative, highly professional and service driven.

In our state-of-the-art facility, radiologic technologists work side by side with professionals from niches outside of health care to meet the needs of our members. We value our employees and look for opportunities to help them grow. We also provide them with the tools and resources needed to perform their jobs to meet our high expectations. Our track record of supporting our many long-term employees is a testament to our positive working environment.

ASRT is committed to equal opportunity and promotes hiring and developing a talented workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment. All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program. Candidate agrees to adhere to all ASRT health and safety requirements if hired.