Advocacy Engagement Manager

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists•Washington, DC

9d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advocacy Engagement Manager executes programs and initiatives that cultivate and empower members to lead advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels, advancing political advocacy priorities based on ACOG’s Commitment to Policy Action. The role oversees ACOG’s grassroots and grasstops advocacy efforts, including the Advocacy All-Stars program, ACOG Advocacy Fellowships, and the Congressional Leadership Conference. It also supervises the Government Affairs Coordinator and may serve as a coach and mentor to direct reports. This is a hybrid position requiring commuting to ACOG’s Washington, D.C. office. Occasional evening and weekend work is necessary, and travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with political or grassroots organizing or engagement.
Experience with advocacy event planning and coordination.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of advocacy message design and audience targeting.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work cooperatively across teams, including Meetings, Marketing & Communications, and District & Section Activities, as well as independently.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with political action platforms such as Quorum, or the ability to learn new platforms.
Occasional evening and weekend work is necessary; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Engage and grow ACOG’s network of physician advocates and monitor participation and impact data for outreach activities.
Manage federal and state-level member advocacy activities in coordination with federal, state, and political teams, including developing strategy and content for organizing member advocates through communication channels.
Partner with the political team to identify, develop, and execute local member-based political fundraising and outreach opportunities and strategies, such as Get Out the Vote and political literacy initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Congressional Leadership Conference, planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of the event.
Direct and manage member advocacy engagement and leadership development, including educational opportunities and other in-person or virtual activities.
Oversee ACOG advocacy fellowship programs, including communicating opportunities to members, organizing applications for review, and coordinating meetings and events for awardees.
Maintain working knowledge of policy and advocacy trends, upcoming legislation, and emerging issues important to ACOG and its members.
Supervise the Government Affairs Coordinator, including providing coaching and mentoring as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.