ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR FOR RETIREE COUNSELING AND LEGISLATION

The American Foreign Service Association seeks a full or part-time Associate Coordinator for Retiree Counseling and Legislation at its headquarters in Washington D.C. Established in 1924, AFSA is the professional association and exclusive bargaining agent of the United States Foreign Service.

The duties of the Associate Coordinator are to respond to AFSA retiree member inquiries about federal benefits, assist members in resolving benefits issues and provide intervention and liaison on their behalf with the department and other agencies. S/he will also monitor legislative, regulatory and department actions that affect federal retirement and health benefits, advise AFSA leadership and membership about these issues, and develop retiree initiatives and lobbying efforts. In addition, s/he will keep AFSA members informed about federal retirement benefit issues through publication of the AFSA Newsletter and articles in other AFSA publications and on-line. S/he will report to the Coordinator for Retiree Counseling and Legislation.

The ideal candidate should have experience in counseling or legal services, a background in federal retirement benefits and regulations, familiarity with the Foreign Service, and excellent writing and editing skills. The candidate must be able to analyze complex regulations and legislation, and to write clear guidance about their application. Applicants must demonstrate understanding and tact in dealing with people, and mature judgment.

Please send cover letter, resume, two short writing samples and salary requirements by April 11 to jobs@afsa.org. Please specify “Associate Coordinator for Retiree Counseling and Legislation” in the e-mail subject line. AFSA offers an excellent benefits package and collegial working environment. No calls please.