Salary is commensurate with experience. AOPO offers a very generous and competitive suite of benefits.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Position Summary:
This is a fully remote position. The Public Affairs Coordinator provides administrative, research, writing, and other support to the Government and Public Affairs Team. The Public Affairs Coordinator will assist on projects including federal advocacy efforts and the development of legislative and regulatory resources for members. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs, but also have responsibilities within the area of government and regulatory affairs and have a dotted line reporting to the Director of Government Affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and draft articles for the CEO Update, e-newsletter, blog, or other relevant publications
Support federal legislative, regulatory, and grassroots activities
Monitor and research federal legislative and regulatory proposals
Assist in media relations, including preparing press releases, talking points, and briefings
Produce and maintain communications and advocacy materials, including factsheets and infographics
Take and distribute minutes at internal AOPO meetings and committee meetings
Facilitate communication of government affairs news to AOPO members
Provide daily operational support for AOPO’s public and government affairs team members
Assist with various other public affairs projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
College degree in communications, public health, public policy, political science, or a related field
1-3 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Openness to adapting to new technology
Excellent professional communication skills, including verbal, written and listening
A track record of successful multi-tasking in a fast-paced and professional environment while meeting deadlines with a high attention to detail
Ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision
Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and foster positive relationships
Ability to balance competing demands and timelines
Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and provide insights to inform strategies
Interest in advocacy, government relations, public affairs, and the organization’s mission
About Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations is the non-profit organization recognized as the national representative of the federally-designated Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), serving more than 300 million Americans.As a professional organization AOPO is dedicated to the special concerns of OPOs, providing education, information sharing, research and technical assistance and collaboration with other healthcare organizations and federal agencies. Member organizations bring their collective voices to the national conversation about organ and tissue donation to provide hope within reach to the men, women, and children across the country waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.