Position: Director, Public Affairs
Reports to: Vice President, Public Affairs
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH), founded in 1966, is the national representative of more than 1,000 tax-paying community hospitals and health systems across the United States. FAH members deliver high-quality, accessible care in communities nationwide and provide a full spectrum of inpatient, ambulatory, post-acute, and behavioral health services.
At FAH, the work is fast-paced, collaborative and consequential. Our team operates at the center of the nation’s most important health policy debates, shaping federal legislation and regulation that directly affect patients, hospitals and the future of health care delivery. Staff work across teams and disciplines, bringing policy expertise, strategic communications and advocacy together to deliver meaningful results for our members.
Employees join FAH to be part of a respected organization with a long history of effective federal advocacy and a clear focus: ensuring hospitals can continue to provide access to care in communities across the country. This is an environment for people who are intellectually curious, motivated by impact and energized by working alongside smart colleagues to solve complex challenges in real time. At FAH, your work is visible, your voice is valued and your efforts directly support the hospitals that care for millions of Americans every day.
WHAT WE OFFER
FAH provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. Our benefits include a 401(k) plan, health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Employees also have access to an employee assistance program for confidential support and counseling, as well as a flexible benefit plan to meet individual needs. In addition, we offer parking or public transportation benefits, competitive leave plans, including paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave, flexible work policy—remote workdays, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively.
Salary range for this role is $115,000 – $170,000. FAH offers discretionary annual performance bonus to eligible employees.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) is seeking a skilled public affairs operator with strong health care experience to help drive strategic communications and advance our advocacy efforts on behalf of our member hospitals.
The Director, Public Affairs is a key member of the Federation of American Hospitals’ Public Affairs / Communications team. Working closely with the Vice President, Public Affairs and the Associate Director, Communications, this position is tasked with translating complex issues into clear, compelling messaging and executing communications strategies that support advocacy, media engagement, and stakeholder outreach. The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative teammate who can work across functions and manage projects and timelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute communications project plans to support policy campaigns, regulatory engagement, legislative initiatives, and executive positioning.
- Advise and help create messaging-related materials, including one-pagers and infographics, that advance FAH’s policy priorities.
- Collaborate with policy and government relations teams to translate complex health care policy into accessible communications.
- Support rapid response communications on key health policy developments, including regulations, legislation, and industry issues.
- Manage content development across communications channels, including digital platforms and external publications.
- Track and monitor health care policy and industry news to identify opportunities for communications engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5–7 years of communications experience, preferably in health care, health policy, or public affairs.
- Experience drafting policy-focused messaging, statements, talking points, and communications materials.
- Strong ability to develop communications project plans across multiple initiatives.
- Experience working in health care industry communications, public affairs multi-client setting, Capitol Hill, or an advocacy organization.
- Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced policy environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a resume to Robyn Goodwine at rgoodwine@fah.org.
