Coordinator, Federal Advocacy

The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, seeks a Coordinator, Federal Advocacy in our Washington, DC office. Reporting to the Office Manager, this position will provide administrative support for legislative activities, including coordinating meeting logistics and travel arrangements, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and preparing various correspondence. 

Seeking an individual with at least one year general related administrative or office support experience, including drafting correspondence and meeting planning, must have a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in communication, political science, or related field is preferred), and

excellent organizational, interpersonal, diplomacy, and verbal/written communication skills required. Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities, pay close attention to detail, work independently and as a team, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, and promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Strong technical acumen required with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn and apply new technologies; experience with advocacy software (eg, Congress Plus), virtual meeting platforms (eg, Webex, Teams, Zoom), email marketing software (eg, MailChimp, Magnet Mail), collaboration site software eg, SharePoint), and Adobe Acrobat strongly preferred. Some overtime may be required, including evenings, weekends, and holiday closures.

To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month.

All AAP employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for a medical or religious accommodation in regard to this vaccination can be submitted for consideration upon an offer of employment.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.