State Government Relations Director
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Overview
Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a State Government Relations Director in Kentucky.
***In order to be considered for this role you are required to live in the state and be within commuting distance of the State Capital.***
The State Government Relations Director is responsible for serving as the primary representative of the American Heart Association to the assigned state legislature state executive branch and associated state agencies to generate awareness and support for the AHAs public policy agenda. You will strategically coordinate and lead efforts to advance the state public policy priorities. Additionally this position is responsible for annually planning managing and executing an active public policy agenda at the local level for Lexington and Louisville as well as identifying and encouraging local public policy work for success related to AHAs mission throughout Kentucky. This role is responsible for working with staff volunteers coalitions and partner organizations to build support for our policy issues and to integrate advocacy messaging into AHA programs and events.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain worklife harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our awardwinning corporate university as well as additional training and support locally.
#TheAHALife is our company culture our way of life reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment our focus on worklife harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X (formerly Twitter) and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a State Government Relations Director in Kentucky.
***In order to be considered for this role you are required to live in the state and be within commuting distance of the State Capital.***
The State Government Relations Director is responsible for serving as the primary representative of the American Heart Association to the assigned state legislature state executive branch and associated state agencies to generate awareness and support for the Associations public policy agenda. You will strategically coordinate and lead efforts to advance the state public policy priorities. Additionally this position is responsible for annually planning managing and executing an active public policy agenda at the local level for Lexington and Louisville as well as identifying and encouraging local public policy work for success related to the Associations mission throughout Kentucky. This role is responsible for working with staff volunteers coalitions and partner organizations to build support for our policy issues and to integrate advocacy messaging into the American Heart Association programs and events.
Want to help get your resume to the top Consider the experience we require:
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Public Policy Political Science Law related field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of three 3 years of:
- Experience and success in legislative and regulatory lobbying.
- Experience building and managing issue advocacy coalitions.
- Experience developing and implementing grassroots and media advocacy tactics.
- Possess policy analysis and technical (legislative and regulatory) writing skills.
- Ability to simultaneously balance multiple sophisticated projects in varying stages of development under time constraints.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning budgeting and prioritizing work.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to travel overnight approx. 25 of the time.
Here are some of the preferred skills/experiences we are looking for:
- Knowledge of voluntary health organizations or nonprofit organizations.
- Experience working in health care policy.
- Experience in volunteer management.
- Understanding and appreciation for the use of technology and information systems.
Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
- Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
- Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligiblity for incentive programs based on type of position.
- Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee wellbeing we also offer an employee assistance program employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
- Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- WorkLife Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association American Stroke Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives regardless of race ethnicity gender gender identity religion age language sexual orientation national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. Were committed to ensuring our workforce workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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