Public Affairs Specialist

Become a champion for children’s health with a career at CHA. We serve with purpose and passion to help 220 member children’s hospitals improve kids’ health and well-being.

Where You’ll Work

This position is based in our Washington, DC office. We leverage a hybrid working model working three days in the office, two days optional remote work.

What You’ll Do
The Public Affairs Specialist is a key member of CHA’s Public Affairs team, supporting Public Policy, Federal Affairs and External Affairs. Proactively monitors federal regulatory activities, state policy trends, and congressional activities. This position supports and contributes to the development of policy materials and initiatives and assists with research and analysis to support CHA Public Affairs efforts, including congressional advocacy. This position will also provide support for communications, focused on both traditional and digital media and other external affairs activities including awareness and brand positioning campaigns.

• Implements Public Affairs strategies and programs in support of CHA’s work to improve federal health programs for children, following organizational strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Supports the enhancement of federal advocacy initiatives through comprehensive research, analysis, and information dissemination. Focuses on both congressional and administrative actions by addressing crucial issues such as Medicaid, pediatric workforce, private insurance coverage, 340B drug discount program, delivery system reform, mental health, etc.
• Provide ongoing support for CHA’s efforts on specific regulatory and congressional issues.
• Monitor newly published regulations, policy guidance, and other administrative actions, identifying issues that could impact children’s hospitals.
• Supports the External Affairs team by drafting content for both web and social media, newsletters, and Public Affairs communications.

Experience and Skills:

What You’ll Bring to CHA

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public or health policy, or a related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in policy or federal affairs; previous work at federal, state, or associations is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory process, as well as knowledge of key policy issues related to CHA’s mission and priorities.
• Demonstrated interest in health policy issues that affect children and children’s hospitals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly related to communication of complex policy to lay audiences, including writing for multiple platforms and audiences.

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
• Hybrid working model
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• Paid time off and personal days
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• And more!

More About CHA

Vaccinations

CHA requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated prior to the first day of employment. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received two Pfizer or Moderna vaccinations or one Johnson & Johnson vaccination, in addition to completion of a two-week period after the final vaccination.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children’s hospitals and their communities and through the federal policymaking environment. With children’s hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children’s health. We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
From: Children's Hospital Association