Job Overview The Assistant Director, Grassroots Advocacy is responsible for developing and implementing an organizational grassroots strategy and program to engage ASM members on public policy issues that affect the microbial sciences.  This position supports the goals of the department and the mission of ASM. This position is responsible for supervising the Advocacy Specialist. Accountabilities (are the critical activities and results the position is held accountable to produce) Strategic Leadership Program Management Project Management Communication Member Engagement Essential Functions (defines the critical end results expected of the jobholder related to the account