Job Description

AAHOA is a trade association serving the needs of hotel owners across the United States. We’re looking for a strategic thinking, driven, solution-oriented self-starter to join our fast-paced environment. We hire humble, collaborative, and ambitious people and give them opportunities to grow and succeed. Join us, and you’ll be part of a fun, small team that accomplishes big things. It’s a roll-up-your-sleeves, get-things-done atmosphere where the work you do daily impacts thousands of people and helps them excel in their field.

AAHOA is seeking a new Policy Director to support its membership, specifically the government affairs team. At least 3-5+ legislative years’ experience is preferred. This is not an entry-level position and requires Capitol Hill experience. (This is also not a remote work position, but daily in-office work and corresponding Capitol Hill visits are expected.)

AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the nation, with Member-owned properties representing a significant part of the U.S. economy. AAHOA's 20,000 members own 60% of the hotels in the United States and are responsible for 1.7% of the nation’s GDP. More than one million employees work at AAHOA member-owned hotels, earning $47 billion annually, and member-owned hotels support 4.2 million U.S. jobs across all sectors of the hospitality industry.

AAHOA is seeking a professional to join our diverse team. As a key member of the AAHOA Advocacy/Government Affairs Team, the Federal Policy Director reports to the Senior Director of Government Affairs.This is a mid-level position and the right candidate will have ample experience on Capitol Hill. The job requires strong knowledge of the Congressional process and committees, the legislative process, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong analytical skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the AAHOA government affairs team and consultants with membership requests, hearing summaries, and monitoring committee developments, including markups and floor proceedings
• Attend Hill meetings
• Support and interact with AAHOA Membership
• Become familiar with the ongoing work that AAHOA does in the industry to further its strategic plan and vision to be the foremost resource and advocate for America’s hotel owners.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and ideas from various sources and transform it into a straightforward, clear, concise, and compelling narrative.

Additional Qualifications

• Passionate about AAHOA’s work and our mission.
• Self-directed with great initiative and a sense of ownership.
• A proven willingness and ability to work quickly in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence as well as collaboratively as part of a team and the ability to engage with senior leaders.

Minimum Requirements

• Cultural awareness and respect for the industry and the company’s historical successes, the impact of change on its present, and the ability to build support and passion for an evolving vision for the future.
• Attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• A can-do attitude and willingness to jump in and help whenever needed.
• Excellent communication, writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Sound judgment under pressure and demonstrated ability to creatively solve issues.
• A collaborative, results-oriented leadership style and the desire to roll up one’s sleeves and get things done.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and/or the Google Workspace of products (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).

This is a full-time position, pay is commensurate with experience and full benefits offered.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email resumes and any additional qualifications to jobs@aahoa.com.

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