Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)
Communications Manager
Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER:
The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) seeks a Communications Manager to deliver communications and research products and help execute advocacy strategy related to Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace Qualified Health Plans, and Medicare that serve people with low incomes or significant health need. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth at a leading organization committed to increasing access to quality health coverage and services and is an opportunity for the right candidate to display leadership and creativity. The Communications Manager position requires top-notch verbal, organizational, writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform independently in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must be able to customarily exercise judgment and discretion and be able to creatively apply their expertise to translate advocacy and research materials to communications products that speak to a wide array of audiences. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Communications Manager include: Develop, oversee and disseminate public-facing ACAP communications products, including its newsletter. Manage, track and analyze performance on key communications metrics, including Web visitation, e-mail campaigns, and social media products. Manage and maintain ACAP’s Web site in collaboration with other staff; create content that aligns with ACAP’s strategic goals. Direct and implement ACAP’s online social media strategy. Produce the ACAP Coffee Break podcast and select video products. Develop, design, and disseminate member-facing ACAP resources. Support senior executives in development of presentations. Oversee and execute ACAP scholarship award program. Respond to member inquiriesand addressing member concerns. Provide editorial support as needed to staff. Communicate effectively and frequently with colleagues and members. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS Competitivecandidates must possess a college degree, a demonstrable interest in health care policy, and fluency in Microsoft Office products. The ideal candidate will have a background in communications or journalism; 4-6 years’ relevant work experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and prior work or internships in health policy organizations or associations are all pluses. Successful candidates will demonstrate facility with social media platform management and e-mail marketing platforms, highly polished writing, interpersonal, and communications skills, and innate intellectual curiosity. Demonstrable multimedia production experience will be favorably regarded. ABOUT ACAP ACAP represents 85 not-for-profit Safety Net Health Plans, which collectively serve more than 30 million people enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other public health programs. ACAP’s mission is to strengthen not-for-profit safety net health plans in their work to improve the health and well-being of lower-income and vulnerable populations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The pay offered to a successful candidate is competitive and determined by various factors, including education, work experience, job responsibilities, and ACAP’s practice of upholding salary equity within the organization. The starting salary range for the Communications Manager role is $80,000 to $100,000 annually. ACAP provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees , subject to eligibility. Medical, vision, and dental insurances Paid time off Flexible spending account Parental leave Short and long-term disability insurance . Reports To: Vice President for Communications FLSA Status:
Exempt Revision Date: August 2025 Work Authorization: Must be able to legally work for ANY employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. Location:
The position is located in Washington, D.C. Occasional travel (less than 10%) required. The position involves a mixture of in-office and remote work. No phone calls, please.
To apply, send resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to acapjobs@communityplans.net. Writing sample specifications:
A solely-authored writing sample of no more than two pages. Please avoid submitting scanned printouts wherever possible. Sending via e-mail preferred; put “Communications Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls. No staffing agencies or placement firms. ACAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Communications Manager” roles.
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COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER:
The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) seeks a Communications Manager to deliver communications and research products and help execute advocacy strategy related to Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace Qualified Health Plans, and Medicare that serve people with low incomes or significant health need. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth at a leading organization committed to increasing access to quality health coverage and services and is an opportunity for the right candidate to display leadership and creativity. The Communications Manager position requires top-notch verbal, organizational, writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform independently in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must be able to customarily exercise judgment and discretion and be able to creatively apply their expertise to translate advocacy and research materials to communications products that speak to a wide array of audiences. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Communications Manager include: Develop, oversee and disseminate public-facing ACAP communications products, including its newsletter. Manage, track and analyze performance on key communications metrics, including Web visitation, e-mail campaigns, and social media products. Manage and maintain ACAP’s Web site in collaboration with other staff; create content that aligns with ACAP’s strategic goals. Direct and implement ACAP’s online social media strategy. Produce the ACAP Coffee Break podcast and select video products. Develop, design, and disseminate member-facing ACAP resources. Support senior executives in development of presentations. Oversee and execute ACAP scholarship award program. Respond to member inquiriesand addressing member concerns. Provide editorial support as needed to staff. Communicate effectively and frequently with colleagues and members. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS Competitivecandidates must possess a college degree, a demonstrable interest in health care policy, and fluency in Microsoft Office products. The ideal candidate will have a background in communications or journalism; 4-6 years’ relevant work experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and prior work or internships in health policy organizations or associations are all pluses. Successful candidates will demonstrate facility with social media platform management and e-mail marketing platforms, highly polished writing, interpersonal, and communications skills, and innate intellectual curiosity. Demonstrable multimedia production experience will be favorably regarded. ABOUT ACAP ACAP represents 85 not-for-profit Safety Net Health Plans, which collectively serve more than 30 million people enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other public health programs. ACAP’s mission is to strengthen not-for-profit safety net health plans in their work to improve the health and well-being of lower-income and vulnerable populations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The pay offered to a successful candidate is competitive and determined by various factors, including education, work experience, job responsibilities, and ACAP’s practice of upholding salary equity within the organization. The starting salary range for the Communications Manager role is $80,000 to $100,000 annually. ACAP provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees , subject to eligibility. Medical, vision, and dental insurances Paid time off Flexible spending account Parental leave Short and long-term disability insurance . Reports To: Vice President for Communications FLSA Status:
Exempt Revision Date: August 2025 Work Authorization: Must be able to legally work for ANY employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. Location:
The position is located in Washington, D.C. Occasional travel (less than 10%) required. The position involves a mixture of in-office and remote work. No phone calls, please.
To apply, send resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to acapjobs@communityplans.net. Writing sample specifications:
A solely-authored writing sample of no more than two pages. Please avoid submitting scanned printouts wherever possible. Sending via e-mail preferred; put “Communications Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls. No staffing agencies or placement firms. ACAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Communications Manager” roles.
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