Date Posted:
May 11, 2026
Position Title:
Associate Director, Political Engagement
Office/Company:
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06481
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
With a membership of more than 21,000 members worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The American Academy of Dermatology is seeking an Associate Director, Political Engagement located in our Washington, DC office responsible for leading the American Academy of Dermatology Association’s political action, grassroots, and external affairs initiatives in support of AADA priority issues.Oversee operations of SkinPAC and generate strategies for fundraising, political giving and disbursement priorities. Establish and maintain relationships with relevant political committee staff and professional campaign fundraisers.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in specialized field with minimum 10 years’ experience based on position.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee operations of SkinPAC and generate strategies for fundraising, political giving and disbursement priorities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant political committee staff and professional campaign fundraisers.
• Oversee, manage and coordinate AADA attendance at PAC fundraisers.
• Accountable for ensuring Academy compliance with all relevant legal requirements.
• Accountable for accurate and timely filing of required FEC and IRS reports.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in specialized field with minimum 10 years’ experience based on position.
• Minimum of 6 years of people management experience with a combination of direct supervision experience with an increase in size and scope of team;
• Minimum 10 years relevant progressive experience in government advocacy, fundraising, political action committee (PAC), grassroots, alliance development or political campaign experience required.
• Knowledge of political campaign compliance required.
Instructions:
See employer site for application details.
Other:
Equal opportunity employer; applicants welcomed from diverse backgrounds.
