Requirements include:
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Political Science, Business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, healthcare administration, nonprofit leadership, lobbying, or community relations.
• Demonstrated network of relationships with elected officials, policymakers, healthcare leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement, nonprofit funding structures, and legislative processes.
• Experience collaborating with lobbyists, advocacy organizations, and government agencies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships that produce measurable organizational outcomes.
• Knowledge of long-term care, rehabilitation, disability services, or programs is highly preferred
If interested and qualified, please forward your resume to: JillR@AplusPersonnel.com
Responsibilities include:
Government Relations & Advocacy
• Serve as the organization's primary liaison with elected officials, government agencies, policymakers, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local, state, and federal representatives.
• Collaborate with lobbyists and advocacy partners to advance legislative priorities that benefit the organization and their client community.
• Monitor proposed legislation, regulations, and policy changes that may impact operations, funding, or resident services.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on government initiatives and advocacy opportunities.
Strategic Funding & Policy Development
Ø Identify public funding opportunities, appropriations, grants and legislative initiatives that support organizational growth.
Ø Advise executive leadership on reimbursement trends, Medicaid/Medicare initiatives and other funding mechanisms.
Ø Research and recommend innovate strategies to diversity revenue steams and secure sustainable funding.
Ø Bridge knowledge gaps by identifying opportunities and challenges that may not otherwise be visible to leadership.
Community Engagement & Partnership Development
Ø Build and strengthen relationships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, referral sources, advocacy organizations, universities, non-profits and community leaders.
Ø Represent the organization at public meetings, conferences, networking events and legislative sessions.
Ø Forster partnerships that increase awareness of the organization’s mission and services
Strategic Leadership
Ø Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership regarding healthcare trends, political developments, ad community opportunities.
Ø Recommend initiatives that strengthen organizational visibility, influence and impact.
Ø Asist in developing long-term strategic plans related to advocacy, partnerships, and organizational expansion.
Ø Participate in board meetings and strategic planning sessions as requested.
A+ Personnel celebrates its 39th Anniversary in the staffing industry in 2026!
We have successfully been placing qualified candidates with top corporations, from entry to
C-Level, in New Jersey and New York. We would like to thank our client companies and outstanding candidates for their major contribution to our continued success.
We now look forward to assisting you with your next career move!
Jill G. Rowland, President
(Please note: If this position is not for you, but you would like us to assist you with your next career move, please forward your resume.)
Government & Community Relations Manager Executive Director - Madison, NJ - $110k - $131k, d/o/e
Our client needs you to serve as their strategic advocate and relationship-builder for this non-profit organization. You’ll be responsible for advancing the organization's mission through government affairs, legislative engagement, community partnerships, and strategic advocacy.
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