Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care.

Who we are:

ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer and the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO, visit www.asco.org/jobs.

Are you passionate about making a difference in cancer care and medicine? If so, this is the role for you! We are seeking a passionate Specialist, State Advocacy to work with our dynamic state advocacy team.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of our mission to advance ASCO’s advocacy priorities at the state level.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to meaningful advocacy efforts in cancer care and make an impact!

This position is hybrid, with a primary location in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

Work with the state advocacy team to develop and implement state advocacy strategies.
Research, analyze, and track state legislation and regulations relating to cancer care and the practice of medicine.
Draft letters, testimony, and other materials for state legislative and regulatory purposes and coordinate submission with State Affiliates.
Actively participate in state-based coalition strategy discussions and develop relationships with counterparts at physician and cancer community organizations.
Identify opportunities to increase State Affiliate activity and ASCO’s visibility in state advocacy, including through testimony and meetings with state policymakers.
Work with the policy communications team to seek opportunities for ASCO to engage in media efforts on state issues, such as press event participation, social media, press releases, and op-eds.
Coordinate with the Grassroots Advocacy Specialist to draft and share state level grassroots alerts.
Serve as a state advocacy resource for State Affiliates, ASCO committees, and others.
Travel to and participate in state affiliate meetings and lobby days.
Attend conferences and represent ASCO’s state advocacy program externally.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
4+ years of related work experience with demonstrated knowledge of and experience with state-level advocacy initiatives at a professional association; engagement with state chapters a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various internet browsers and search engines and familiarity with legislative and regulatory search programs and engines

Competencies

Excellent communication skills, including written, with ability to clearly convey and receive information
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to make decisions with sound judgement
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Self-managed with excellent time management skills and proven ability meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail

Generous Benefits Package:

Hybrid Work Environment
Open Leave Policy
Paid Family Leave
13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
Staff Appreciation Days
401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
Medical/Dental/Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Fertility and Family Forming
Healthcare Concierge
Flexible Spending Account(s)
Healthcare Savings Account
Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization’s culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.

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Specialist, State Advocacy