Program Assistant, Communications

AcademyHealth was established in June 2000 following a merger between the Alpha Center and the Association for Health Services Research (AHSR). Founded in 1976, the Alpha Center grew to be recognized as one of the nation’s leading health policy resource centers providing research analysis, facilitation, education and training, strategic planning, and program management.

AcademyHealth, the professional home for health services researchers and policy analysts, is currently seeking a program assistant for its communications team. The program assistant maintains production, promotion and meeting calendars, compiles media and marketing lists, researches, writes and reviews newsletter and promotional copy, and is a resource for the communications and advocacy staff.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, a great writer and eager to take on new challenges. The assistant is the junior member of the communications team. Early career professionals with less than two years experience are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with health care issues and policy is beneficial, but not required.

• Assist with promotion of AcademyHealth programs, national meetings, membership, and publications. Activities include monitoring traditional and social media, researching target audiences and maintaining contact lists, and assistance with marketing, advocacy and communication campaigns;
• Assist with the writing, editing and production of marketing, advocacy and program materials, including web and social media content development and contributions to e-newsletters and other communications;
• Research, update and maintain a database of research findings and impact for advocacy and outreach;
• Manage the production and marketing calendar;
• Collect and report metrics on the success of marketing and communications initiatives; and
• Assist with executive visibility, including assistance with presentation materials, researching new opportunities, and maintaining a content library of presentation materials.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or public relations OR a comparable degree in health policy with demonstrated communications experience.
• Ability to think proactively and act independently.
• Ability to work diplomatically with different groups of people, and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in common word processing, database management, email, and internet applications.
• Limited amount of travel to meetings is expected.