Director/Manager – Health and Human Services Task Force

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the nation’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators, is seeking to hire a Director/Manager for the Health and Human Services Task Force, depending on experience. The Task Force Director/Manager serves as a policy expert and point of contact on issues related to health and human services for ALEC members, staff, and the media.

To succeed in the role, you must be detail-oriented, customer-service oriented, a self-starter, and work well under pressure. Qualified candidates will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must demonstrate a strong commitment to ALEC’s mission of promoting the Jeffersonian principles of limited government, free markets, and federalism.

Essential functions for the role include:

• Detailed state and federal legislation tracking
• Drafting timely commentary, op-eds, research publications, and written analysis
• Managing task force logistics, administrative responsibilities, and special projects
• Planning and executing in-person task force meetings, legislator academies, issue briefings, and other educational programming
• Policy research and summation
• Attending coalition meetings and policy events as needed

Core Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of related experience, preferably in health care policy. Previous policy research and media experience is helpful.
• Bachelor’s Degree; graduate level degree is a plus
• Some travel is required (10-15%)
• Start date: Immediate

To apply, please email your resume, writing sample, and cover letter to Lee Schalk at LSchalk@alec.org. No phone calls, please.