Grassroots Manager, Fully Remote

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At DaVita, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision for the future and empowers their team to achieve success. They have always enjoyed tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through collaborative, team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging work.

The ideal candidate for the Grassroots Manager role will have strong organizational skills and familiarity with government affairs work generally (state-level familiarity, a plus) including the role of grassroots advocacy. Additionally, the role will assist in tracking and helping to reconcile state-level political contribution activity. The position will assist the Grassroots Director in executing successful federal and state grassroots strategies and work closely with the Group Vice Presidents of the DaVita State and Federal Government Affairs teams.

*This is a fully remote position. Candidate can sit anywhere in a home office.*

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist field and operations teammates to help maintain relationships with state and federal elected officials, their representatives and staff, as well as governors' office and state agency staff, both directly and through DaVita teammates.

• Help build Village-wide support for, and educate teammates on, the value of effective state and federal grassroots activities;
• Work closely with the Director, Grassroots to coordinate grassroots campaigns and facility visits by state and federal elected officials;
• Maintain records tracking state political contribution activity in support of required reporting;

• Help establish metrics for success, monitor efforts and evaluate progress toward yearly advocacy goals;
• Help recruit and develop a relationship portfolio of Village teammates that will advance DaVita's state and federal advocacy strategy;
• Assist in planning and delivering online and in-person events to cultivate engagement with
  teammates;
• Help conduct trainings as needed for patients and teammates to prepare volunteers for interactions with elected officials and their staff; and

Communications:

• Works with the Director, Grassroots as well as the state and federal government affairs teams to support regular communication with teammates on advocacy issues and campaigns;
• Collaborate with the Director, Grassroots to build a portfolio of teammate and patient stories and experiences relevant to advocacy; and
• Assists the Group Vice President of State Government Affairs in compiling reports biannually listing state political contributions as well as other semi-regular internal reporting requests.

Allies and Community Outreach:

• Help partner with patients and patient advocacy groups, policy makers and other stakeholders to implement initiatives that will help advance kidney care focused objectives; and
• Assist in outreach programs, partnerships and initiatives with nonprofit organizations and community leaders.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Bachelor's Degree required. 5 years of experience.
• Strong work ethic with desire to complement a fun and dynamic team atmosphere
• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree, and 2-3 years in relevant work experience
• Skilled in Powerpoint, Excel, Word

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
* A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
* Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
* Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
* Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
* A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
* Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Enter text here

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.