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The Alabama Dental Association has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant. This individual will provide administrative support for the association’s Executive Director and headquarters office. The candidate should possess a minimum of 2 years of administrative support experience to include proven member-relations skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, scheduling, record keeping and a good working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Must be proficient in social media platforms. The ideal candidate will: - Display excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills - Display excellent time-management, multi-tasking and organizational skills - Be detail and results oriented  - Be an energetic team player - Have good writing, editing and proofreading skills - Exhibit sound judgment with the ability to prioritize and make decisions - Display a resourceful, can-do attitude - Effectively manage phone calls/ Draft, review and send communications We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Please email cover letter, resume and salary requests to Michele Huebner, huebner@aldaonline.org.

The Alabama Dental Association has an immediate opening for a full-time Member Services and Communications Coordinator. The ideal candidate will: - Display excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills - Display excellent time-management, multi-tasking and organizational skills - Be a detail-oriented, self-starter  - Be an energetic team player and eager to tackle new projects and ideas - Have good writing, editing and proofreading skills - Exhibit sound judgment with the ability to prioritize and make decisions - Display a resourceful, can-do attitude Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience; working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook; proficiency in social media platforms. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Please email cover letter, resume and salary requests to Michele Huebner, huebner@aldaonline.org

The Alabama Association of School Boards is seeking a Director of Governmental Relations to direct the association’s state and federal advocacy programs. • Graduation from an accredited college • Experience in legislative advocacy/lobbying • Experience in preparing and delivering written and spoken presentations • Experience in or around public education is desirable • Experience in association work and/or communications desirable • A working knowledge of standard computer software and technology • Direct/implement legislative and state board policy agenda • Coordinate federal legislative and policy efforts • Monitor and effect policy making of other state entities • Plan and execute advocacy events for members • Coordinate internal processes to develop advocacy positions and practices • Write weekly legislative recaps, position papers and legislative correspondence for • Engage association members in advocacy efforts • Oversee production of Snapshots • Develop and maintain relationships with state leaders/policy makers • Supervise Coordinator of Governmental Relations • Coordinate contract lobbyist team • Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion • Ability to work under pressure • Ability to communicate effectively to racially, socially, educationally and politically diverse • Strong writing and speaking skills • Occasional in-state travel and some overnight travel required • Position is full-time and not remote • Office is located in Montgomery, Alabama About AASB Since 1949, the Alabama Association of School Boards has served education leaders and the interests of local decision making in public education. AASB assists locals school board members in many areas, including governance, finance, legal, legislative advocacy, policymaking, evaluations, training and search services. Application Procedure Since 1949, the Alabama Association of School Boards has served education leaders and the interests of local decision making in public education. AASB assists locals school board members in many areas, including governance, finance, legal, legislative advocacy, policymaking, evaluations, training and search services. Please submit a letter of interest, salary requirements, résumé, writing sample of your choosing and three references to: AASB Seeks Director of Governmental Relation - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com) Open until filled. AASB is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of a person’s race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.