BENEFITS AND HOURS WORKED: This is a non-exempt position with an average of 40 hours per week. Vacation and other benefits are provided as identified in the association’s Employee Handbook. Overtime must be pre-approved by the EVP for Communications and Government Relations. Performance-based bonus available
REMOTE WORK AND TRAVEL: Remote work opportunity at the discretion of the CEO, but must live within commuting distance of Olympia, WA and be available to travel as needed to facilitate grassroots lobbying efforts, support Political Action Committee events, and travel for congressional briefings. Travel cost is covered by WHCA. Travel is also required for in-person quarterly staff meetings, conferences, and events.
ABOUT US
Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Tumwater, Washington. We are seeking an innovative individual with a passion for excellence to join our high-performance team. WHCA currently represents and supports a membership of 562 skilled nursing and assisted living providers that employ over 20,000 workers and serve thousands of aging and disabled Washington citizens. We make a difference every day by offering relevant and robust educational programming, regulatory consultation and support, legislative and regulatory advocacy, and by operating as a clearinghouse for national, state, and local information to support our providers and workforce in the delivery of quality care and services.
We are seeking an energetic team member to be the hands-on coordinator of WHCA government relations.
SCOPE OF POSITION
The Government Relations Coordinator will assist the Executive Vice President for Communications & Governmental Relations by serving as a member of the association’s internal advocacy and lobbying team. This position will support the internal and external government relations programs of the association. The Government Relations Coordinator will assist employees of all association member facilities to be informed, engaged, and supported in advancing association government relations goals.
This position will provide strong administrative and organizational support for activities and processes necessary to advance policy and legislative goals, including direct lobbying, implementation of the association grassroots and legislative relations plans, management of electronic advocacy and social media platforms related to government relations activities, and direct support for association members’ effective engagement with their policymakers.
The Government Relations Coordinator will provide direct staff support to the WHCA-PAC, the Skilled Nursing Reimbursement Committee, and the Assisted Living Reimbursement Committee, including working with chairs to schedule meetings, producing meeting minutes/notes, and disseminating committee meeting materials.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in political science or related area
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Highly proficient in software utilization, including MS360
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess:
● Ability to present information and respond to questions in a concise and articulate manner to WHCA team members, the Board of Directors and externally through conferences and meetings;
● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with individuals across all organizational levels with a collaborative approach that fosters teamwork;
● Ability to manage multiple assignments with consistency and follow-through;
● Ability to travel statewide; and
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serve as a member of the association’s internal advocacy and lobbying team.
2. Coordinate timely grassroots efforts with members.
3. Staff the WHCA-PAC, Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Reimbursement Committees.
4. Manage WHCA-PAC special events, including -golf tournaments, WHCA-PAC Fun Night, and other fundraising activities.
5. Manage association legislative relations communications, including providing content for association publications, managing the electronic advocacy system, developing talking points, sample messaging documents, issues briefs and other communication materials and strategies designed to keep members engaged and informed.
6. Organize, host and/or facilitate activities and events to continuously improve the association members’ engagement with their legislators.
7. Work with the Executive Vice President for Communications and Governmental Relations to maintain the association’s online legislative/policy related presence, including effectively communicating and growing viewership through social media.
8. Manage internal and external legislator meetings and events:
a. Coordinate/schedule in-district legislator meetings with providers; and
b. Book lobby team legislative appointments.
9. Maintain and promote excellent relationships with legislative staff.
10. Contribute to the development of clear and persuasive written material and oral presentations (e.g., speeches, testimony, fact sheets, website, social media) to facilitate communication with internal and external audiences.
11. Track, review and analyze legislation impacting long term care providers.
12. Track legislative hearings/work sessions and manage internal lobby team calendars for those meetings.
13. Assist CEO and Executive Vice President for Communications and Governmental Relations by representing the association with key stakeholder organizations.
14. Manage administrative and logistical tasks specific to the governmental and legislative relations activities.
15. Track association grassroots and legislative relations efforts and report metrics to senior staff, association Board of Directors, and key members.
16. Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $31.25 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Olympia, WA 98516 (Required)
Work Location: Remote
