State Advocacy Administrator

ASCO•Alexandria, VA

7d•$38 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

The State Advocacy Administrator supports ASCO’s state advocacy initiatives to advance policies affecting cancer care. The role monitors legislative and regulatory developments and coordinates ASCO’s engagement with the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates. It also supports advocacy programs and works with ASCO teams, external partners, state affiliates, and volunteers. This is a hybrid position based at ASCO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The employee must reside in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, within 75 miles of headquarters, and is expected to work onsite approximately one to two days per week. The position is non-exempt and based on 37.5 hours per week. Travel is approximately 10–15 days per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Three to four years of experience with advocacy initiatives at a professional association, state government, or healthcare entity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with legislative and regulatory search engines.
Excellent time management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multitask.
Strong written and other communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey and receive information.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
High degree of professionalism and comfort working with senior volunteers and staff.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods.
Ability to use a computer and other office technology equipment extensively.
Must reside in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia and live within 75 miles of ASCO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the state legislative process.
Knowledge of issues affecting cancer care.
Experience managing long-term projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

Manage delegate credentials, guide the resolution submission process, and provide logistical support during House of Delegates meetings, including the AMA Cancer Care Caucus.
Help identify key issues and draft resolutions and talking points for House of Delegates meetings.
Coordinate input from relevant ASCO teams to advance ASCO’s advocacy at House of Delegates meetings.
Coordinate with external partners to advance ASCO’s advocacy at House of Delegates meetings.
Provide program support, including participating in coalition meetings, crafting and reviewing member presentations, and preparing materials for state policymaker meetings.
Assist with coordinating state legislative and regulatory tracking to monitor issues affecting cancer care.
Monitor state legislative hearings and regulatory meetings on relevant issues.
Track State Affiliate and volunteer engagement in state advocacy.
Assist in preparing and distributing state advocacy materials, including comment letters, talking points, and testimony.