Administrative Asst., Policy & Govt. Affairs bei American Nurses Association

Career Title: Policy and Government Affairs Administrative Assistant  

This role is part-time with benefits.  

The work schedule: 10am-2pm Monday-Friday (versus 9am-5pm). 

Department: Policy and Government Affairs 

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with administrative assistant experience

FLSA: Exempt 

Note: Union Dues are 1.44% of bi-weekly pay

Career Summary: 

The Policy and Government affairs team is seeking to hire a dedicated and high-performing Administrative Assistant to support the advancement of the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) advocacy agenda through administrative and communications support. 

Join the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and be part of the team building a healthy world through the power of nurses. Our goals are to (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally 

(2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses. Our core values: Trusted, Inclusive, Innovative and Empowered guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive. 

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANE a great place to grow your career.

What You Will Do:

• Provide logistical and administrative support to the Policy and Government Affairs (PGOV) team 

including processing contracts and invoices with government affairs consultants and vendors. Assist in evaluating and maintaining day-to-day relationships with vendors as well as coordinating with other PGOV staff.

• Works closely with PGOV staff and other relevant internal stakeholders on advocacy planning, 

tracking, internal; reporting and messaging including providing copy editing and communications support to PGOV colleagues.

• Assist in outreach and educational efforts with ANA members through ANA programs such as the 

American Nurses Advocacy Institute (ANAI), hill days, state lobby days and other advocacy and engagement efforts with Constituent and State Nurses Associations (C/SNA) leaders.  

• Remain current on significant issues and trends related to ANA’s advocacy agenda and on current 

nursing issues and priorities. 

• Assist in administrative and other duties as assigned for PGOV.    

What you bring to the American Nurses Enterprise:

Education 

Related Work Experience

Skills 

• Proficient written and oral communication skills, including basic copy editing. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to learn and take on new projects and responsibilities related to administrative tasks, communications and advocacy.
• Adept in prioritizing, managing, and completing multiple, complex projects.
• Ability to relate easily to diverse individuals and groups and foster collaboration.
• Discretion, tact, the ability to function as part of a team. 

Additional Qualifications 

Preferred Skills & Experience   

• Previous administration of basic communication experience with a professional association.
• Experience with social media engagement

What ANE Offers You: 

Join us and support more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States.

Every role within ANA contributes to a healthier world through the “Power of Nurses.” 

An opportunity to help transform a 129-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB) 

Be a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee.

Continuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives.

Exceptional benefits including, but not limited to 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO which includes the week-off between Dec 25 and Jan 1, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health/medical benefits, and much more

Commitment to your career development and advancement through ANE learning and development programs (internally and externally).

Work Schedule: 

Hybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.

Location: 

ANE Headquarters office located at: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20906 

Learn more about the American Nurses Enterprise:

https://www.nursingworld.org/ana-enterprise-jobs/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-nurses-association 

 The American Nurses Enterprise:

Founded in 1896, the American Nurses Enterprise is the family of nonprofit organizations that comprise of the American Nurses Association, including the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The ANE is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.