Director of State Advocacy, Overdose Prevention Initiative

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS•Washington, DC

7d•$118,450 - $152,749•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) is an initiative of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids that focuses on improving public health globally through policy change campaigns and capacity building in low and middle-income countries. The Director of State Advocacy for Overdose Prevention oversees the development and execution of the organization’s state and local advocacy agenda, aiming to strengthen addiction treatment systems, eliminate barriers to care, and reduce disparities. This role advances policy change and public awareness to expand access to evidence-based addiction treatment and overdose prevention strategies in seven states, working closely with state and federal decision-makers. The position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to the Associate Vice President, Overdose Prevention, overseeing Regional Campaign Managers who lead state-based lobbying and policy campaigns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferably in a related field.
10+ years of post-secondary experience.
3+ years' experience in a lead or management capacity.
State legislative and/or issue advocacy experience required.
Experience managing advocates/lobbyists.
Extensive knowledge of state legislative processes.
Ability to think innovatively about strategy, tactics, deploying resources and building teams.
Knowledge of state legislative issues.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Established presence required in GHAI’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with state overdose prevention policy preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct GHAI’s strategy on state overdose prevention policy under the supervision of the Associate Vice President.
Manage the day-to-day work and long-term strategy for state advocacy on overdose prevention, representing the department with state-based stakeholders.
Oversee the work of Regional Campaign Managers, who are experienced advocacy professionals working on state-based campaigns.
Direct and coordinate the work of the overdose prevention state advocacy team with other departments to integrate strategies and activities.
Possess an in-depth knowledge of substance use and overdose prevention issues.
Lead coordination with partner organizations on state issues, including public health groups and others interested in substance use and overdose prevention.
Assist in building grassroots support for priority federal issues.
Represent the Overdose Prevention Initiative at national conferences.
Accomplish other duties as assigned by the AVP, Overdose Prevention.