Job Descriptions:

At CHA, we are champions for children’s health. In collaboration with children’s hospitals and health systems across the nation, our teams work to advance child health through driving innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery of care. CHA represents more than 200 members as the unified voice of children’s hospitals, setting the standard for the highest quality pediatric care.

In this newly created role, the External Affairs Coordinator will report to the Vice President of External Affairs and work a hybrid schedule from our DC Metro Center office. The coordinator will be a vital part of the Public Affairs team, providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth execution of various initiatives. Working closely with fellow coordinators, this role will help organize meetings, manage event logistics, assist with communications, support advocacy efforts, and handle general administrative tasks for the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and coordinate administrative support for the External Affairs team, while supporting the Public Affairs department as a whole and other CHA teams as needed.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for the External Affairs department (PR, Comms, and Community Health) including coordinating with CEOs’, PR, and Community Health offices from hospitals, external partners, and scheduling, drafting documents, preparing materials, and minutes.

• Assist with department and CEO communications by drafting, formatting, and proofing communications, documents (correspondence, talking points, fact sheets, speeches, email blasts, presentations, etc.), and social media content while following CHA style guidelines.

• Assist with updating web content for the CHA website including drafting, formatting, proofing, while maintaining backend organization of the website.

• Manage and maintain department contact records, affinity group enrollment, mailing lists, and associated information through CHA customer relationship database (Salesforce).

• Manage accounting for department, including drafting and monitoring the department budget, processing incoming invoices, and manages invoicing process from children’s hospitals.

• Manage travel arrangements and expense reporting for Vice President of External Affairs.

Required Experience:

What You’ll Bring to CHA

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public health, public policy or related field preferred, but may be supplemented by equivalent experience.

• Minimum of two years of administrative office experience.

• Strong writing skills with an eye for detail and knowledge of Associated Press style.

• Well-versed with social media and content creation (video content and editing skills are a plus).

• Familiarity with HTML, WordPress, Sprout, or other Content Management Systems.

• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.

• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and children’s hospitals.

Our Perks and Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution

• Hybrid working model

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Wellness program

• Paid time off and personal days

• 8 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Commuter benefits (DC only)

• And more!

More About CHA

This pay range shown is a guideline. Min: $42,300 Max: $86,000. Compensation is based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.?

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children’s hospitals and their communities and through the federal policymaking environment. With children’s hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children’s health. We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Keyword: Public Affairs

From: Children's Hospital Association