Date Posted:
May 18, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Federal Advocacy – Communications
Office/Company:
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06897
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$130,000–$150,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures, and local jurisdictions to support evidence‑based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.Leads strategic communications planning and execution for the federal advocacy team, coordinating closely with the media team and across digital, field, and coalition functions to advance federal priorities and engage stakeholders.Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public policy, journalism, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Leads strategic communications planning and execution for the federal advocacy team, coordinating closely with the media team and across digital, field, and coalition functions to advance federal priorities and engage stakeholders.
• Drafts and edits high‑quality advocacy content including talking points, newsletters, emails, internal and external presentations, letters, briefing materials, and digital content.
• Uses polling, focus groups, surveys, and analytics to identify and inform the most effective framing, narratives, and calls to action for federal lawmakers and policymakers.
• Translates research insights into clear messages, frameworks, talking points, and creative content that can be leveraged across media, digital, paid, field, and coalition partners.
• Represents ACS CAN before Members of Congress and Congressional staff, Executive Branch/Administrative Agency personnel, coalition partners, and others to advance federal legislative and regulatory priorities.
• Supports volunteer development and engagement, donor engagement, and ACS CAN and ACS events as necessary.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public policy, journalism, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 7–10 years of professional experience, including extensive communications and federal legislative and/or advocacy experience.
• Strongly preferred: Capitol Hill or Administration experience.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits; wellness programs; and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
