Senior Advocacy Coordinator

American Academy Of Neurology•Washington, DC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Advocacy Coordinator plays an important role in advancing the advocacy team’s work by providing operational and logistical support for in-district, state, and regional initiatives. This position also helps implement strategies that strengthen advocate capacity and expand overall impact. Working closely with internal partners across marketing, meetings services, facilities, and digital teams—as well as external vendors when needed—this role helps ensure advocacy efforts are coordinated, effective, and well executed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Administration, Communications, Political Science or related field
Minimum of 1 year’s administrative, professional, or customer service experience
Demonstrated ability to uphold the AAN’s values
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar software
Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet software applications to enter, compile, analyze, and retrieve data in a variety of reports
Excellent time management skills, and ability to deliver when facing multiple projects with tight deadlines
Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and recordkeeping
Ability to work with general supervision as well as actively contribute to project teams
Superior customer service skills through verbal and electronic correspondence
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Project coordination or meeting management experience is preferred
Experience in advocacy, policy or civic engagement is preferred
Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Providing operational and logistical support for in-district, state, and regional initiatives.
Implementing strategies that strengthen advocate capacity and expand overall impact.
Coordinating advocacy efforts with internal partners (marketing, meetings services, facilities, digital teams) and external vendors.
Ensuring advocacy efforts are coordinated, effective, and well executed.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Generous PTO & holidays
Comprehensive wellness programs
Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave
Competitive salary & incentive program
10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
Paid life, and both long- and short-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs
Monetary years of service recognition awards
Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
Team-building events & company celebrations to foster connections
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans
Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
Onsite workout facility, gender-neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
Transportation subsidy
Flavored waters & on-site fitness