Grassroots Advocacy Manager

About the role

The Grassroots Advocacy Manager is responsible for state and federal grassroots advocacy activities in Alabama/Mississippi. This position manages local implementation of the Association’s nationwide grassroots advocacy strategy for state and federal public policy advancement, including recruiting, training, and engaging advocate volunteers to strengthen relationships with state policymakers and the local Congressional delegation. This role does not involve direct lobbying, which is handled by the Association’s government relations staff.

This position reports to the Chapter Executive or, in large states, the Territory Grassroots Advocacy Director. Preferred residence in Jackson, Mississippi or Montgomery, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a year-round state-level grassroots advocacy strategy, including community mobilization and advocate volunteer engagement plans, to advance state public policy priorities in consultation with local government relations colleagues.
• Manage implementation of a year-round federal grassroots advocacy program in the assigned geography to advance the nationwide strategy.
• Recruit and retain advocate volunteers to meet grassroots engagement strategy objectives, growing both the number of volunteers and the impact of the advocate network.
• Train and mobilize advocate volunteers for state and federal grassroots policy engagement.
• Develop and manage advocate volunteer relations in coordination with local chapter leaders and colleagues across the Association’s full mission.
• Integrate grassroots advocacy and community engagement with internal teams and external partners.
• Work with local Association colleagues, community boards, and volunteers to promote state and federal policy priorities.
• Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s internal tracking system.
• Support planning and implementation of State Alzheimer’s Advocacy Days at the state capitol with local government relations colleagues.
• Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including Walk, galas, and other activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience working in grassroots advocacy, volunteer engagement, community organizing, and mobilization, preferably with non-profit, nonpartisan organizations.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

Skills

• Ability to identify and lead community engagement opportunities to support public policy goals.
• Experience developing and implementing nonpartisan grassroots advocacy strategies.
• Skilled in recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers.
• Strong project management skills, including handling multiple priorities and ad hoc issues.
• Effective communicator in complex, matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
• Familiarity with aging, health, and long-term care issues; existing government contacts are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with sound judgment and attention to detail.

About the Organization

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. In 2023, the Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research, reflecting our commitment to advancing dementia science.

Our network of over 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk. The Association is recognized as a Best Place to Work and is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,000 – $72,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees working 24+ hours/week, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and long-term care insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays, and Paid Family Leave.
• Annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of the employee’s choosing.
• Gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
• For full-time employees (37.5 hours/week): additional School Visitation Day and Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.