Manager, Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization
Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
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Job Summary
The Manager Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization plays a critical role in advancing The ALS Associations mission through direct advocacy coalition engagement and public affairs initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Advocacy Engagement & Mobilization this position supports day-to-day execution of federal and state advocacy efforts manages issue campaigns and helps strengthen relationships with policymakers advocates and partner organizations. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator organized project manager and passionate advocate for people living with ALS.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the execution of federal and state advocacy strategies and policy campaigns under the direction of the Director of Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization.
- Draft advocacy materials including action alerts fact sheets blog posts talking points and social media content to advance the Associations legislative and regulatory priorities.
- Coordinate day-to-day advocacy communications including updating the Advocacy Action Center and monitoring engagement metrics.
- Drive the creation and execution of compelling public affairs messaging and materials that elevate and reinforce the Associations government affairs objectives.
- Assist in managing logistics for advocacy events including briefings webinars and Hill or state-level meetings.
- Track and analyze policy developments hearings and legislation relevant to ALS and related health policy issues.
- Support grassroots engagement including recruitment training and mobilization of advocates.
- Assist with the development of advocacy reports presentations and dashboards to evaluate campaign effectiveness.
- Provide administrative and project management support to the Advocacy & Public Policy team.
- Represent The ALS Association at meetings coalition convenings and advocacy events as assigned.
- Perform other duties as required to support the teams mission and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in public policy political science communications or related field preferred.
- Experience in government relations public policy or issue advocacy preferably in health care or nonprofit sectors.
- Strong understanding of the federal and state legislative processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce compelling advocacy materials.
- Experience with advocacy tools (e.g. Quorum Fiscal Note VoterVoice or similar platforms) and digital communications.
- Detail-oriented self-starter able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a mission-driven fast-paced environment.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The ALS Associations pay range for this position is$70000 - $80000 annually.
The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The above-listed listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidates primary work location. Various factors including the complexity and significance of the role job duties/requirements relevant experience and abilities and primary work location determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer.
The Association may at its discretion offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. Healthcare benefits a 401(k) plan with employer match short-term and long-term disability coverage basic life insurance well-being benefits paid time off and several paid holidays are available to Association employees among other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Required Experience:
Manager
