Director of Federal Advocacy, Overdose Prevention

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS • Washington, DC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leading advocacy organization focused on reducing tobacco use and its negative health consequences globally. Through its Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), it addresses other significant public health issues, including food and nutrition policy, injury and overdose prevention, and the development of resilient and equitable health systems. GHAI is dedicated to achieving sustainable and lasting change through targeted policy reform campaigns and capacity building in low and middle-income countries, drawing on extensive experience from tobacco control and other public health advocacy efforts in over 50 countries. The Director of Federal Advocacy for Overdose Prevention will lead the development and implementation of GHAI's federal advocacy strategy, engaging with policymakers in both the Legislative and Executive Branches to promote policies that enhance addiction treatment systems, remove barriers to care, and reduce health disparities. This role aims to increase access to affordable, evidence-based addiction treatment and overdose prevention strategies in seven states by driving policy change and raising public awareness. The team collaborates closely with federal decision-makers to inform them about the realities of the overdose crisis and effective policy solutions. This position is based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years legislative and/or issue advocacy experience.
• Knowledge of the federal legislative process.
• Knowledge of tobacco or health policy issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with only general supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lobby Congressional offices on a range of overdose prevention issues.
• Analyze legislation and draft policy and advocacy materials such as correspondence to Members of the House and Senate and short position papers on a range of overdose-related issues.
• Monitor bill introductions, congressional hearings, committee mark-ups, and floor debates.
• Manage government affairs consultants.
• Draft talking points, joint letters and other materials to be used in grassroots and grass tops activities and meetings in districts and states.
• Participate in meetings with key partner organizations.
• Maintain daily collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Overdose Prevention.
• Monitor and assist in responding to substance use-related policies and regulations proposed by executive branch agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Overdose Prevention.

Benefits

• A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan for employees and dependents.
• 403b plan participation (with 9% company contribution).
• 12 paid company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 5 personal days (on an accrual basis each calendar year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director