Public Policy & Government Relations Manager

Now hiring a Public Policy & Government Relations Manager!

The Public Policy & Government Relations Manager coordinates and works closely with the Director of Public Policy and Government Relations in small team dynamic. Oversees the state legislative tracking process and attends state and local-level meetings in consultation with the Director. Major duties include performing research for decision making, then authoring policy positions for the organization. Strong communication skills, especially writing, are required. The position supports the organizations Government Relations Committee, manages community/philanthropic sponsorship process, and is responsible for planning and overseeing events related to government relations.

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Why Join Us

Full Time - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours: Days
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.
• Benefits: PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.
• Remote: Open to remote applicants in the United States, except for the following states: Wyoming, North Dakota, and Ohio

• Minimum of five years experience preferred.
• Bachelors Degree required.
• Relevant experience could include: work in an elected officials office or for a state or federal agency, non-profit work, experience with a trade association, or similar.
• Interest and experience in healthcare or public policy preferred. Strong written and verbal communications skills required.
  
  

• Manages legislation tracking process during State Legislative Sessions and assists with preparing printed materials and other content for the Government Relations Committee.
• Works with lobbyists and trade associations to track relevant issues at local, state and federal levels. Engages appropriate subject matter experts to help determine organizational positions.
• Provides research, information and support for decision making as requested.
• Maintains files and records of all projects and materials associated with public policy plans. Maintains tracking list for Presbyterian Health Plan campaign contributions. Maintains Presbyterian Healthcare Services community sponsorship process and contributions. Oversees management of list of senior leader service to community boards.
• Authors policy position documents. Handles communications assignments related to public policy, including testimony talking points, presentation preparation, web materials, etc.
• Works with internal business partners to identify assets to augment public policy positions such as: data, resources, subject matter experts
• Works closely with communications function and legal function at Presbyterian. Responsible for regular internal communications related to public policy issues.
• Manages key events consistent with public policy, including annual Legislative Appreciation Dinner in Santa Fe.
• Attends external meetings as required and in consultation with Director, provides thorough meeting reviews/summaries to leaders as requested.
• Performs other functions as required

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
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Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Inclusion and Diversity
Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.