Advocacy Manager

Sacramento, CA, United States

The Advocacy Manager serves as the principal staff for grassroots advocacy efforts in California and is responsible for grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of the Association's state public policy priorities. The Advocacy Manager reports to the Director of Government Affairs and represents the Alzheimer's Association's California chapters. The Advocacy Manager's fundamental role is to work with and through advocates to strengthen the Association's overarching relationships with California state policymakers and their district staff, while state and federal government affairs colleagues focus on policy development and lobbying activities in the state capitol and in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Advocacy Management (50%)

* Serve as primary point person for the five California chapters for all aspects of Alzheimer's State Champions (ASC) program* Establish policies and procedures to link volunteer advocates with priority state legislators, including volunteer onboarding, continuous training and ongoing support* Track and monitor priority legislators and assigned ASCs* Lead monthly ASC webinars, including facilitation, agenda development, materials, speakers, technology and follow-up* Lead regular 1:1 calls with each of the chapter public policy managers to monitor progress and trouble-shoot local issues* Represent California on regular national, state and local internal communication channels* Actively engage ASC in advocacy actions, deploying resources individually, by chapter, region and statewide to volunteers under tight deadlines* Responsible for one volunteer appreciation event each year held jointly with all five chapters* Develop and implement strategies for using State Policy Office advocate/constituent management activation tools, e.g. Luminate, Phone2Action, New/Mode Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), social media channels and other methods to maximize grassroots impact* Assist in preparing volunteer and staff witnesses for legislative testimony and public hearings* Coordinate with Marketing/Communications team on digital advocacy and social media opportunities, Letters to the Editor, and other public awareness activities* Enter and approve all AIM state actions* Coordinate with chapter public policy managers on volunteer Ambassador coverage for California's Congressional delegation as needed.

Event Planning (30%)

* Manages largest annual state advocacy day in the chapter network* Manages all vendor relations, budget and contracts* Responsible for scheduling, confirming and following up on 120 legislative meetings* Oversees registration and payment process for approximately 250 individuals* Develops official schedule of events and finalizes advocate teams and legislative visit schedules

Federal and State Government Relations (10%)

* Support Quorum bill tracking and monitoring program as well as California's LegInfo database and CapitolTrack system* Liaison with the federal affairs staff team in Washington, D.C. to effectively communicate federal priorities to California staff, volunteers and community members.* Actively monitors year-round legislative calendar, generating daily bill and committee reports* Liaison to elected and appointed state government officials and their key staff, providing ongoing communication with offices (phone calls, emails, scheduling requests, letters, capitol office "drop by's" and in person meetings)* Provides support to California Government Affairs Director and VP of Public Policy with committee hearings and stakeholder convenings* Conducts independent research and collects data on policy topics for reports, collateral materials, and presentations* Produces legislator collateral/"leave behind" materials and volunteer advocate training materials* Coordinates all volunteer advocate scholarship applications, approvals and payments as vendors* Evaluates advocacy day event and legislative visits, producing reports and analysis to inform future planning and budget* Responsible for one additional Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month (ABAM) affinity event each year held jointly with the State Legislature or State Government* Supports California delegation in annual D.C. Forum trip

Administration (10%)

* Provide administrative support to the State Policy Director, VP of Public Policy and assists in managing statewide government relations operations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

* Political or issue advocacy campaign experience desired.* Current contacts within the state government and the locally based staff of the federal congressional delegation are a plus.* Have strong and extensive experience in volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, and/or working with volunteers.* Experienced in coalition building and have an understanding and background in community organizing.* Have the ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.* Familiarity with senior, aging, health, and long-term care issues and an understanding of engaging vulnerable populations is a plus.* Demonstrate the ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.* Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.* Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.* Proven self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.* Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.* Must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree required.* 5 to 7 years' experience working in grassroots advocacy, volunteer management, or community organizing, preferably with non-profit organizations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 15%).* Travel by car and occasionally by air is required.* Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C.

Title: Advocacy Manager

Position Location: Sacramento, CA

Full time based on 37.5 hours per week

Position Grade: 306 Exempt (Estimated Annual Salary $70,000 - $75,000)

Reports To: Director, Government Affairs

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.

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. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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