Grassroots Advocacy Manager
Position Summary
The Grassroots Advocacy Manager is responsible for state and federal grassroots advocacy activities in Pennsylvania. The Grassroots Advocacy Manager’s fundamental role is to manage 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 the Association’s relationships with state policymakers and the local Congressional delegation.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement year-round state-level grassroots advocacy strategy – including community mobilization and advocate volunteer engagement plans – to advance state public policy priorities in consultation with the local state government relations colleague(s).
Manage implementation of year-round federal grassroots advocacy program in assigned geography to advance the nationwide strategy.
Recruit and retain advocate volunteers to meet the Association’s grassroots engagement strategy objectives, including growing the number of individuals involved, as well as growing the strength and impact of the Association’s 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 the Association’s 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 the local state government relations colleague(s).
Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter including Walk, galas, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years experience working in grassroots advocacy, volunteer engagement, community organizing and mobilization, preferably with non-profit, nonpartisan organizations.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
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.
Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 30%). Travel by car and occasionally by air is required. (Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and other national and regional training and professional development meetings).
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
Who We Are
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. The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow. At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease. We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future.