ADVOCACY MANAGER
Company: Alzheimer's Association
Location: Miami
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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The Florida Advocacy Manager serves as the principal staff for
grassroots advocacy efforts in Florida and is responsible for
grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of the
Association's state and federal public policy priorities. The
Advocacy Manager reports to VP Public Policy and represents the
Alzheimer's Association's Southeast Florida or Florida Gulf Coast
chapter. The Advocacy Manager's fundamental role is to work with
and through advocates to strengthen the Association's overarching
relationships with Florida state and federal policymakers and their
in-state staff, while state and federal government affairs
colleagues focus on policy development and lobbying activities in
the state capitol and in Washington, D.C.ResponsibilitiesEssential
functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- With guidance from the VP Public Policy, plan and implement all
grassroots advocacy activities required to engage state and federal
officials.
- Recruit, train, and facilitate efforts of advocates, including
Alzheimer's Ambassadors and their team members for bipartisan
members of Congress and state-level Alzheimer's State Champions for
state legislators.
- Develop and maintain a goal of one volunteer Ambassador and two
Alzheimer's Congressional Team (ACT) members per member of
Congress.
- Manage year-round state policy grassroots advocacy activities,
including office visits and electronic correspondence.
- Mobilize advocates on federal issues in coordination with the
D.C. Public Policy Office, including ensuring timely and effective
response by advocates to new developments and emerging issues.
- Work with advocates to promote the Association's federal and
state policy priorities in earned and social media.
- Under direction of the VP Public Policy support the plan for
Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the state capitol, including recruiting
and training volunteer advocates and coordinating their
engagement.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteer advocates to attend the annual
Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and to engage in pre- and
post-Forum congressional district office meetings.
- Plan and implement town halls and other community events as
directed with state and federal officials.
- With guidance from Public Policy leadership, represent the
chapter at public forums, conferences, state task forces,
government agencies, etc. on public policy issues as needed.
- Support and participate in chapter events such as Walk to End
Alzheimer's, as requested.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3 to 5 years experience working in grassroots advocacy,
volunteer management, or community organizing, preferably with
non-profit organizations.Knowledge, Skills and 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.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record,
access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile
insurance.Title: Advocacy ManagerPosition Location: Remote,
Southeast or Southwest Florida resident strongly preferredFull
time: Based on 37.5 hours per weekPosition Grade: 205Reports To: VP
Public PolicyWho 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. 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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