What are the responsibilities and job description for the Political Outreach Director position at AAOS?
You are a strategic, hands-on professional with a strong interest in politics and a focus on executing effective advocacy programs. AAOS is seeking a skilled professional to support and strengthen two core initiatives: the Orthopaedic PAC and the Advisor’s Circle. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to national political engagement, support fundraising strategy, and work closely with key stakeholders in Washington, D.C. and across the country.
If this sounds like you, read on.
In this role, you’ll work directly on PAC operations and support the ongoing growth of the million‑dollar Advisor’s Circle program. You’ll represent AAOS at political events, collaborate with orthopaedic residents and members on advocacy efforts, and help turn engagement into action. You’ll develop and deliver outreach communications, identify and test new fundraising opportunities, and play an active role in planning and executing political events and workshops nationwide.
We’re looking for someone with:
- 3 years of experience in political campaigns, fundraising, or grassroots advocacy
- A strong understanding of the U.S. political system and comfort working in bipartisan environments
- Excellent communication, writing, and relationship‑building skills
- Detail‑oriented project management and the confidence to represent AAOS in high‑profile settings
Travel:
Up to 35 days per year
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 to 4 years of government relations experience
- Experience with a PAC, preferably through two election cycles
- Skilled at networking and negotiating
- Knowledge of the legislative process and grassroots advocacy
- Experience managing multiple projects
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to convey concepts clearly and write effectively for each of various publication styles, including issue papers, web pages, newsletters, advocacy action alerts, fundraising appeals, year-end reports, event promotions, advertising copy and others
- Strong interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills mandatory
- Skilled at Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desired:
- Fundraising
- Ability in database management
- Experience with industry-specific PAC and grassroots software programs
- Familiarity with medical PAC community
- Contacts with the Hill and Members of Congress
Salary Range: $83,000 - $86,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
If you’re ready to expand AAOS’s political impact, and thrive at the intersection of advocacy, strategy, and member engagement, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape the future of orthopaedic advocacy. Please share the following:
- Clearly communicate why you are the ideal candidate for this role, providing specific examples and experiences as proof points.
- Resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter with salary expectations to be considered.
Please note: This hybrid position is based in Washington, D.C. and is open to applicants who can commute at least twice per week to this office. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.
Salary : $83,000 - $86,000