The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) seeks a Public Affairs and Communications Manager to join its growing team. This forward thinking, media-savvy professional will develop, implement and manage communication strategies to promote and educate the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, partner organizations, and the public about AOPO’s public policy priorities, advocacy activities and AOPO member initiatives and achievements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise activities of AOPO’s PR agency
• Create communication strategies and messages that highlight AOPO’s mission and the good works of its members
• Monitor, assess and manage association related media reputational risks; prepare appropriate response to stories and other media activities that could pose a reputational risk to the image of the industry
• Prepare comment letters for submission to regulatory agencies and organizations
• Proactively engage in coalition building with related organizations and regulatory agencies
• Research and respond to requests, questions and comments on regulatory issues from AOPO members and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain an online presence for the association, including an articulated and robust social media strategy
• Respond to media requests and facilitate interviews; prepare talking points and media briefing notes for interviews
• Establish relationships with leading media organizations to disseminate information concerning the industry
• Prepare and maintain a crisis communication strategy for the association and its members
• Write and produce member newsletters
• Plan outreach during peak events; track analytics and engagement data for various campaigns and media activities