Job Description

Work for One of the World\xe2\x80\x99s Best Hospitals!

For Five Consecutive Years, Newsweek named Southcoast Health among the World\xe2\x80\x99s Best Hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke\xe2\x80\x99s, and Tobey). In addition, since 2018, Southcoast Health has been voted by readers as South Coast Media Group\xe2\x80\x99s Best Place to Work. Why? Because we have some of the most talented people in the world!

We are searching for a Government Affairs Manager to perform a variety of duties to promote and advance Southcoast Health\'s strategic objectives through key legislative and regulatory policy initiatives. Work collaboratively with the Southcoast Health team, including external consultants, to plan for potential legislative and regulatory changes within the industry. Represent Southcoast on a wide range of local, state and federal matters before government officials, community leaders, business professionals and organizational stakeholders. Evaluate and develop strategies to analyze, prepare, compose and present various reports associated with legislative and regulatory initiatives.

Monitor federal and state health care legislation and regulations. Perform a variety of duties to support External Affairs and Community Relations Departments. Position Reports to the Executive Director, External Affairs and Planning or designee.

• Hours: Full Time, Exempt
• Location: New Bedford, MA
• Travel: Some travel required

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor\'s Degree or the equivalent education and experience is required. A Master\'s Degree is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to manage and lead people and must exhibit the ability to effectively set and manage deadlines.
• Experience with planning and development, professional and persuasive writing and/or the ability to network and build strong internal and external relationships preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of legislative or government relations experience preferred.

Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus and provide required vaccination documentation unless approved for an exemption or deferral by Southcoast prior to starting employment.

Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts.

Together We Are More.

• With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.
• We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees\xe2\x80\x99 lives.

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*
• Tuition Assistance**
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance*
• Life & AD&D insurance*
• Flexible Spending Accounts*
• 403B Retirement Plan with match
• HealthQuest Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council

*Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us to be More than Medicine!

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Southcoast Health System