Advocacy Manager

The California 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 and federal public policy priorities. The Advocacy Manager reports to the Director of Government Affairs and represents the Alzheimer's Association's Northern California chapter. The Advocacy Manager's fundamental role is to work with and through advocates to strengthen the Association's overarching relationships with California 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With guidance from the Director of Government Affairs, 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 Director of Government Affairs, 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.

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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

JOB TITLE: California Advocacy Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Government Affairs

LOCATION: Sacramento, California in person

STATUS: full time 37.hrs/wk exempt

GRADE: 307 $75,000 - $80,000 plus generous PTO and 401K contribution

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.

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