Hybrid Advocacy & Policy Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

Pension plan

Paid vacation days

Personal days

Casual work environment

Hybrid work environment

Recognitition program

Job summary

The American Academy of Dermatology in Washington, DC seeks a Specialist, Political & External Affairs to support the Advocacy and Policy department with project coordination, public policy engagement, and research. The role includes supporting SkinPAC operations, grassroots advocacy, and coordinating with sister societies and coalitions.

Responsibilities include maintaining databases, coordinating meetings, drafting materials, and researching health care policy issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with database management software.
• Minimum two years’ experience on Capitol Hill, on a campaign, for a law firm or in an association.
• Experience in project coordination, member management, and/or event planning preferred.
• Association experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects including maintaining member databases and spreadsheets, identify and plan critical tasks, prepare timelines, and monitor progress.
• Coordinate coalition partner projects, meetings, agendas, and summation reports.
• Maintain SkinPAC database, website and fundraising tools; manage disbursement requests and coordinate political event participation.
• Keep grassroots database current and disseminate advocacy alerts with Advocacy & Policy staff.
• Monitor and analyze information on patient and member coalitions relevant to dermatology.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Decision Making

Dependability

Goal Implementation

Integrity

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Database management software

Job description

The American Academy of Dermatology in Washington, DC seeks a Specialist, Political & External Affairs to support the Advocacy and Policy department with project coordination, public policy engagement, and research. The role includes supporting SkinPAC operations, grassroots advocacy, and coordinating with sister societies and coalitions.

Responsibilities include maintaining databases, coordinating meetings, drafting materials, and researching health care policy issues.