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Trust for America’s Health

Senior Government Relations Manager

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), a leading public health policy, research, and advocacy organization, seeks a talented, experienced, and highly motivated Senior Government Relations Manager. This position will work with the Director of Government Relations to develop and execute legislative, administration, and regulatory activities primarily within TFAH’s infectious disease prevention and public health data portfolio. TFAH is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority. TFAH is committed to making prevention and health equity foundational to policymaking at all levels of society. Some focus areas at TFAH include public health funding and infrastructure, public health preparedness, obesity, health equity, substance misuse and suicide, and population health.

Core Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Government Relations, core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

In collaboration with the Director, develop strategy to achieve policy goals within assigned portfolio.
Develop and manage legislative and regulatory activities related to assigned portfolio.
Develop and advance funding priorities related to assigned portfolio. Monitor the budget and appropriations process, including drafting appropriations backgrounders, testimony, hearing questions and report language.
Secure and lead Congressional and Administration meetings in order to advance assigned portfolio. Represent TFAH at hearings, issue briefings and related activities in order to advance assigned portfolio.
Initiate and maintain relationships with members of Congress and their staff and executive branch officials to provide input into priorities and to build support for assigned portfolio in Congress and the Administration.
Prepare background materials, advocacy documents, testimony, draft legislation, regulatory comments, hearing questions, and external correspondence for policymakers and their staff.
Prepare background materials, testimony, external correspondence, and talking points for TFAH staff.
Lead and/or participate in partner coalition(s) working to advance policy goals within assigned portfolio.
Establish and maintain a network of contacts with other organizations, building partnerships to advance policy goals within assigned portfolio.
Work with the Communications and Policy Research Team and Policy Development Team on relevant reports and products, helping to craft content and provide information on key relevant government programs, policies and funding.
Design content and secure speakers for Congressional briefings pertaining to assigned portfolio.
Participate in panel discussions and presentations at external meetings and events.
Manage TFAH’s health security newsletter.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

8-10 years of direct federal legislative and/or regulatory experience. Capitol Hill or federal advocacy experience preferred, and background in public health a plus.
Master’s degree (in public health, political science, public policy or related field) or J.D.
Extensive working knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process.
Knowledge of the use of technology and information systems to build broad-based support for policy issues.
Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal) including public speaking.
Excellent organizational skills, the ability to think logically, and pay close attention to details.
Ability to understand research and present complex concepts to audiences with limited public health background.
Ability to organize and partner with grassroots and professional constituencies in support of policy goals.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and within a team with confidence and reliability.
Commitment to a nonpartisan approach and the gravitas and maturity to engage with diverse audiences and perspectives.

Compensation

Salary range is $110,000-$135,000 annually. Individual salary is based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, education and other qualifications.
Robust benefits package includes 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision coverage (spouse and/or dependent coverage available at a subsidized rate), retirement plan, paid parental leave, fitness benefit and more.
We have a hybrid work environment, providing staff with flexibility that supports productivity while meeting the needs of our diverse team. This position is based in Washington, DC and can
telework up to three days per week.

To Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected] with “Senior Government Relations Manager” in the subject line.

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2024 Fall Internship Application (In-person, hybrid, or remote options available within Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland)

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is searching for motivated undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates to join our Fall 2024 internship program, running from September 2024 to December 2024.

Located in Washington, DC, TFAH is a non-profit, non-partisan public health policy, research, and advocacy organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority. TFAH envisions a nation that values the health and well-being of all and where prevention and health equity are foundational to policymaking at all levels of society. TFAH’s key focus areas include public health preparedness, obesity, health equity, substance misuse and suicide, public health funding, population health, and healthy aging, all with an emphasis on advancing health equity and addressing the social and economic factors that affect a person’s and community’s health.

During the internship, the selected candidates will have the chance to gain hands-on experience on a variety of public health policy-related issues, enhance their professional skills, and receive mentorship and general professional development opportunities.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact through advocacy, strategic communications, and policy development, we would love to hear from you! This paid fall internship, which runs from September 2024 to December 2024, requires the intern to work 20 to 30 hours per week. TFAH is currently seeking an intern for each of the following opportunities:

Communications and Policy Research: TFAH’s Communications and Policy Research team engages in strategic communications and outreach activities, and disseminates relevant and timely research, analysis, and evidence of proven practices to inform decision makers and stakeholders to foster policy change. The Communications and Policy Research intern will help with data collection, internet research and literature reviews, researching and drafting communications/marketing documents, and assisting with the planning and promotion of webinars, report releases, and social media campaigns. The intern will also attend briefings, hearings, meetings and participate in other organizational efforts.
Government Relations: TFAH’s Government Relations team builds and maintains relationships with federal executive and legislative officials and works with national partners and policymakers to impact policy change. The Government Relations intern will help with researching Congressional background information, and other materials; setting up meetings with Congressional staffers and partners; doing research for and drafting regulatory letters; and entering information into a database. The intern will also attend briefings, hearings, meetings and participate in other organizational efforts.
Policy Development: TFAH’s Policy Development team conducts research and assesses the public health landscape to inform advocacy and policy change, identify emerging issues and opportunities for systems change, and host convenings and other public-facing efforts. In addition to these activities, the Policy Development team focuses primarily on two areas: 1) strategies to expand public health practice in healthy aging and 2) analyzing state-level policies that can be adopted and implemented to promote health and reduce costs. The Policy Development intern will provide support to overall policy development goals and the age-friendly public health project by researching issues pertinent to healthy aging, social drivers of health, and other key topics; contributing to the writing of policy reports and other materials; and helping to plan and execute policy convenings and other meetings. The intern will also attend briefings, hearings, meetings and participate in other organizational efforts.

Note: The intern may provide support to other departments at TFAH as needed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this internship should be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a program in public health, public policy, political science, communications, or a related field. A strong interest in public health and policy, particularly in regard to promoting health equity and addressing the social determinants of health within TFAH’s priority areas, is desired. Strong writing and organizational abilities are a must, as well as the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

This is a paid internship, offering $18.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $21.50 per hour for graduate students. This position can be in-person, remote, or hybrid within Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete this application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information about Trust for America’s Health, visit www.tfah.org. For questions, please contact [email protected]

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is an equal opportunity employer. TFAH does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.