Sr Manager Advocacy
Sr Manager Advocacy
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$ 113000 - 244000
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Job Description
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at TITLE: Senior Manager Advocacy
Classification: Exempt
Date: June 2025
About Us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
To match the signature style and passion of Targets distinctive retail brand Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of experts. Whether specializing in law government affairs employee relations risk compliance ethics security or food safety we use our expertise and influence to advocate for Target support Targets business and mitigate risk for the company. We work with internal and external entities on key issues affecting Targets ability to conduct business productively ethically and securely. Through our understanding of Targets business models and operations we help facilitate Targets growth and provide guidance that leaders rely on to make appropriate well-informed decisions. Simultaneously we help protect the business by applying our comprehensive understanding of risk and the law on issues that impact our brand guests team members stores distribution centers and corporate locations.
A role inGovernment Affairsmeans ensuring local and federal government entities have positiverelationships with Target Enterprise. You will act asan advocate on behalf of Targetand serve as an internal expertto both internal and external entities ona variety of keycommunity
This work is performed in a dynamic sometimes volatile and highly visible political environment that involves significant reputation and brand considerations. With your experience network and policy knowledge a successful Team Member will be open intellectually curious and committed to working in a bipartisan fashion.
Targets Government Affairs team is highly collaborative and each Team Member is expected to bring their input and recommendations to the teams includes Team Member civic engagement and awareness and external and internal risk and reputation management all consistent with Targets values and purpose
As the Senior Manager Advocacy you will maintain a formal grassroots program to advance Targets policy positions across the country. This is a strategic position in Government Affairs designed to enhance Targets advocacy capabilities drive results for the business and enhance our reputation and relationships. In this role you will:
Lead manage and develop Target Government Affairs formal grassroots program to deepen the engagement support and participation of Target employees customers and local state and national partner organizations in alignment with public policy and business goals at the state local and federal level.
Develop grassroots advocacy plans including drafting calls to action monitoring results and modifying plans as needed
Execute a variety of grassroots tactics including store and warehouse tours Days at the Capitol and digital advocacy campaigns involving Targets team members and guests.
Build Targets network of advocates for Targets public policy priorities identifying internal advocates at headquarters and stores locations across the country
Collaborate with Targets PAC manager to achieve shared goals including providing grassroots training opportunities to team members and managing the government affairs civic engagement and public policy brand.
Provide strategic leadership to the a nonpartisan employee civic engagement network to inspire a culture of civic engagement at Target and provide meaningful opportunities for civic participation
Develop and execute nonpartisan get-out-the-vote strategies for Target team members and guests.
Coordinate grassroots activity with internal leadership and stakeholders to ensure appropriate cross-functional visibility and mitigation of potential risks to Targets brand and reputation.
Consult and collaborate with external association partners on potential grassroots engagement opportunities and advocacy campaigns benefiting Target and the retail industry.
Establish and maintain relationships with other grassroots professionals trade associations and coalitions.
Collaborate with teams across the company to gather and verify data and content crafting compelling narratives tailored to policymakers.
Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
Bachelors degree required preferably in public policy or related field of study.
3-5 years of experience in government relations public affairs or external engagement.
Proven ability to analyze complex policy issues solve problems creatively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with a track record of building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
Excellent time management skills including meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
Strong ability to synthesize information and communicate effectively including experience with graphic design.
Commitment to upholding discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and contribute to Targets values-driven culture.
Experience managing a formal grassroots program preferred.
Ability to travel as needed.
Benefits Eligibility
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Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
