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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) represents the long-term care community to the nation at large – to government, business leaders, and the public. AHCA/NCAL is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 15,000 assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally disabled and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.

AHCA/NCAL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, flexible hours, education assistance, and more.

AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed.

AHCA/NCAL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 
 

Our Mission

Improving Lives by Delivering Solutions for Quality Care

Our Core Values
We act with compassion and understanding.
We set goals and measure outcomes.
We seek opportunities to improve.

We are ALL Part of the Solution

​By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL seeks to improve the lives of all those connected with our member centers. We celebrate that those lives are not all the same. We are a stronger association and profession when a diverse group of voices contribute. This value is reflected in our actions and decisions. We continually strive to promote inclusion and equity for all those connected with AHCA/NCAL and the long term and post-acute care profession. 
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This includes, but is not limited to, people of diverse:
  • Race
  • Nationality
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender Identity 
  • Age
  • Religion
  • Ability
  • Education
  • Learning Style
  • Sexual Orientation, and
  • Professional Attainment

Director of Government Relations

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Director of Government Relations to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by serving as a representative of the Association’s positions and policies before the U.S. Congress, the executive branch, regulatory bodies, other organizations, and coalitions.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of 5 years related experience in government affairs, health or public policy related field. Extensive relationships with Members of Congress, their staffs, Administration officials and health care policy personnel. Experience managing complex issues.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as a key member of the AHCA/NCAL Government Relations Team:
  • Lobby for the political positions of the Association. Results include passage of favorable legislation as well as defeating legislation detrimental to the sector.
  • Develop relationships with Members of Congress, senior staff, key executive branch officials, state officials and/or government relations representatives from other groups to foster access to the policymaking process and the understanding of complex issues.
  • Represent AHCA/NCAL within Washington, DC health care policy community
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Travel required.
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Manager, Grassroots & PAC – Government Relations

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Manager of Grassroots & PAC to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by assisting with strategic advocacy and political engagement. This role assists in efforts to build and mobilize a strong grassroots network and PAC operations to advance public policies that support high-quality long-term care.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree required. 1-2 years’ related experience in Grassroots and/or PAC. Capitol Hill experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Grassroots
  • Assist in the planning and coordination for Congressional Fly-Ins, Hill meetings, and the annual Congressional Briefing (Association’s member-wide lobby day).
  • Assist members with facility/community tours and promote engagement in grassroots campaigns.
  • Manage grassroots platforms (VoterVoice, Knowlegis, Care Advocacy App) and ensure up-to-date content and functionality.
PAC
  • Assist with logistics, communications, and donor outreach for PAC activities.
  • Support PAC team as needed.
General Legislative Department Support
  • Provide administrative and strategic support to Government Relations staff across grassroots, PAC, and legislative functions.
  • Write articles for internal newsletters and updates (e.g., Capitol Connections).
  • Conduct policy research and track legislation, hearings and relevant news regarding AHCA/NCAL legislative priorities.
Other Duties as Assigned 


Media Relations Manager – Public Affairs

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Media Relations Manager to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by supporting our media outreach, helping shape our public narrative, and increasing visibility for our advocacy work. The Media Relations Manager plays an important role generating earned media coverage to promote AHCA/NCAL as the national leader in long term and post-acute care; strengthen the Association’s brand visibility; and advance our strategic goals.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related discipline. 1-3 years of relevant experience working in journalism, PR, communications or related health care field (internships, volunteer experience, or entry-level roles in PR are acceptable).

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and execution of media outreach strategies.
  • Manage media inquiries and interview requests, preparing spokespeople as needed.
  • Draft press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
  • Research and maintain media lists of national, DC, and trade reporters.
  • Assist with pitching stories to journalists and tracking coverage.
  • Monitor news trends relevant to long-term care and our key issues.
  • Help prepare talking points, fact sheets, and briefing documents.
  • Support events and campaigns with media relations and communications support.
  • Other special projects and duties as assigned.
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Contact Us
AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed. If you have question​s, please email us. 

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The Washington Post named AHCA/NCAL in its Top Workplaces in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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