Policy Coordinator
Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (Washington, Washington DC)

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Consortium of five medical associations seeks Policy Coordinator.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) is a non-profit consortium of five academically focused organizations representing departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. AAIM consists of the Association of Professors of Medicine (APM), the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM), the Association of Specialty Professors (ASP), the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM), and the Administrators of Internal Medicine (AIM). The alliance has more than 3,500 members across the United States and Canada.

AAIM has a 15-person staff that serves the needs of these organizations. The staff is organized around teams focused on public policy, educational programs, membership and communication, and governance and administration. The staff works extensively with volunteer leaders to implement projects and programs aligned with the goals and objectives of the alliance and the associations. Current AAIM projects include membership surveys, the development of a new medical textbook, publication of resource guides, and congressional advocacy.

The policy coordinator is AAIM's point person for advocacy efforts. The policy coordinator will monitor issues in medical education and biomedical research, work with association committees to develop positions on key issues, collaborate with other organizations, advocate for policies with Congress and agencies, and serve as a resource for members and colleagues.

The successful coordinator candidate will have 3+ years experience in government relations or a related field; association and Hill work are a plus. Strong skills in writing, organization, and team building are essential.

College degree required. Salary is $49,000 with excellent benefits, including 403(b) matching and paid health coverage.