Careers at AHCA/NCAL

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) represents the long-term care community to the nation at large – to government, business leaders, and the public. AHCA/NCAL is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 15,000 assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally disabled and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.

AHCA/NCAL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, flexible hours, education assistance, and more.

AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed.

AHCA/NCAL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Mission

Improving Lives by Delivering Solutions for Quality Care

Our Core Values

We act with compassion and understanding.

We set goals and measure outcomes.

We seek opportunities to improve.

We are ALL Part of the Solution

By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL seeks to improve the lives of all those connected with our member centers. We celebrate that those lives are not all the same. We are a stronger association and profession when a diverse group of voices contribute. This value is reflected in our actions and decisions. We continually strive to promote inclusion and equity for all those connected with AHCA/NCAL and the long term and post-acute care profession.

This includes, but is not limited to, people of diverse:

Race
Nationality
Ethnicity
Gender Identity
Age
Religion
Ability
Education
Learning Style
Sexual Orientation, and
Professional Attainment

Position Announcements

Director, Political Affairs - Government Relations

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Director of Political Affairs to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by managing the Association's political action committee (PAC). Responsible for the growth of a vigorous corporate money account and associated political programs. This role also participates in creating initiatives at the federal level to advocate for policies favorable to the long-term care community.

Qualifications & Skills:
B.A. plus minimum of 5 years’ related government affairs experience, preferably in a health and public policy-related field. Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences. Knowledge of, and extensive experience with the legislative and regulatory process. Significant experience in political fundraising and a complete understanding of the legal requirements of federal fundraising.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop relationships with members of Congress, their senior staff, key executive branch officials, state legislators and/or government relations representatives from other groups that foster access to the policymaking process and the understanding of complex issues.
Routinely communicates to the membership on activities of the department and developments on Capitol Hill.
Prepare both the PAC disbursement budget for approval and actively engages is direct candidate outreach and events
In conjunction with the Senior VP, Policy and Government Relations, develops a fundraising program which meets PAC goals and contributes to overall advocacy program by involving the PAIC Board, State Executives, Association Membership and other members of the GR team.
Serve as a PAC contact and information source for lobbyists and other staff.
Maintains strong relationships with donors at every level and coordinates giving plans that align with association goals.
Active in the DC political community raising awareness and seeking opportunities to strategically advance AHCA’s mission to deliver solutions for quality care.
Other duties as assigned.

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