Job Description
Job Description
Temporary Policy Manager
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $40.00
Position Overview
This is a temporary position. The Policy Manager will support the VP of Health Policy, with a focus on LeadingAge’s residential congressional affairs work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and summarize relevant bills, hearings, and research.
- Schedule, attend, and follow up on meetings.
- Assist with engaging stakeholders to advance LeadingAge’s policy goals.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with responsibilities reasonably within the scope of the job classification.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of federal congressional processes required.
- Knowledge of residential healthcare and aging services policy preferred.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently while managing changing priorities.
- Commitment to LeadingAge core values: community, catalyst, courage, and stewardship, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
LeadingAge recognizes the intersectionality of ageism, racism, and other forms of discrimination. We are committed to being a just, inclusive, antiracist, and equitable community that values and honors the unique qualities, wisdom, and lived experiences of all people. We invest in opportunities to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where all can meaningfully contribute and thrive.
ADA Specifications
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly.
- Frequent use of telephone and computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse).
- May require moving about the office to access files, equipment, and attend meetings.
- May require standing or sitting for prolonged periods during meetings and conferences.
Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We seek talented, dedicated professionals who have a genuine interest in helping us fulfill our promise to: Inspire. Serve. Advocate.