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Manager, Government Relations	American Public Health Association
Salary	$50,000 - $60,000
Location	Washington, DC
Details	American Public Health Association (APHA) is looking for a manager of government relations to manage assigned legislative issues for the Association; manage federal grassroots activities, including the Association’s web-based advocacy tools and annual advocacy campaigns; manage logistics for and help coordinate activities for APHA’s Action Board; represent the organization in communications with Capitol Hill and federal agencies; coordinate the Friends of HRSA Coalition; manage the department’s internship program; and represent APHA at coalition meetings. Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. The incumbent should have at least three years experience working in a government relations department or on Capitol Hill, preferably on health-related issues. Previous experience with online advocacy systems highly desired.
Closing Date	22nd March 2012
Contact	Please submit cover letter and resume with salary requirement to: Director of Human Resources/MGR, APHA, 800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001-3710. Fax to: 202-777-2418 or Email to: resume@apha.org (please send document via Microsoft Word or PDF format only) EEO/AA. APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace. When applying please state that you saw the role advertised through Public Affairs Links.
Website	www.apha.org