GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST Job at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Wausau, WI

  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
  • Wausau, WI

Job Description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Health in WAUSAU, WI is seeking a GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST to join our LEGAL team!

The Government Relations Specialist supports the health system’s advocacy and public policy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. Working closely with the Director – System Government Relations, this role provides policy analysis, develops briefing materials, and coordinates advocacy activities, stakeholder engagement, and related communications across a multi-state environment. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, the Specialist ensures accurate information, operational coordination, and compliance support to inform leadership decision-making and advance organizational priorities.

HOURS: Full Time, 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every two weeks

Experience/Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, healthcare administration, or related field required.

  • 1–2 years of experience in government relations, public policy, healthcare, or legislative affairs.

  • Experience with state or federal legislative processes preferred.

  • Healthcare policy experience preferred.

  • Strong research, analytical and writing skills.

  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to travel as needed for meetings and events.

  • Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.

Employee Benefits

  • Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

  • Time away from work accrual.

  • Retirement plans available.

  • Wellness program for employees and their families.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Position GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Location

Req ID 123558

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area

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