Date Posted:
November 4, 2026
Position Title:
Director of Political Affairs
Office/Company:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-14000
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Location:
Rockville, MD
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Salary:
Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $120,676– $134,084
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Description:
This position is responsible for managing the Association’s Political Action Committee (ASHA-PAC), and coordinating all political fundraising activities for the purpose of advancing the Association’s Public Policy Agenda on behalf of the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology.
Responsibilities:
• Manages all aspects of ASHA-PAC, including: a) developing fundraising strategies; b) issuing and tracking disbursements; c) recording all transactions; d) preparing financial and activity reports, and; e) ensuring full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Further manages all lobbying disclosure reports on behalf of the Government Affairs and Public Policy cluster.
• Assesses credibility and viability of candidates for federal office, including incumbents, who seek the support of ASHA-PAC.
• Organizes and attends political events on behalf of ASHA-PAC.
• Collaborates on identifying, developing, executing, and evaluating coordinated advocacy strategies designed to advance ASHA’s Public Policy Agenda.
• Engages in federal strategic lobbying activities as needed.
• Collaborates on strategic communications, messaging, and grassroots materials that are designed to advance ASHA’s Public Policy Agenda. Develops articles and other products for online and print communications.
• Implement and executes member-facing political events and receptions
• Produces monthly newsletter highlighting relevant political and policy news for PAC contributors
• Serves as ex-officio to the ASHA-PAC Board.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge Typically Acquired Through
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, government, public policy or a related field, such as business or finance; an advanced degree is preferred
• 5 years of experience in political fundraising, campaign finance or political action committee management; or experience at a nonprofit association
• Demonstrated ability in managing political fundraising activities, and successfully meeting fundraising goals
• Demonstrated knowledge of all compliance and filing laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability in strategic lobbying activities
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with lawmakers, policymakers and allied stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of the federal legislative process
• Familiarity with health care and education policies that impact the Association
• Understanding of communications sciences and disorders is desirable
• Strong collaborative and facilitative leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
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