Grassroots Advocacy Manager

Alzheimer's Association Careers • Missoula, MT

2d • $59,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Position Summary: The Grassroots Advocacy Manager is responsible for state and federal grassroots advocacy activities in the Midwest & Central Plains Territory. The Grassroots Advocacy Manager’s fundamental role is to manage local implementation of the Association’s nationwide grassroots advocacy strategy for state and federal public policy advancement — including recruiting, training and engaging advocate volunteers to strengthen the Association’s relationships with state policymakers and the local Congressional delegation. This position is not responsible for direct lobbying activities, which are led by the Association’s state and federal government affairs staff. The Grassroots Advocacy Manager reports to the Chapter Executive. Responsibilities Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement year-round state-level grassroots advocacy strategy – including community mobilization and advocate volunteer engagement plans – to advance state public policy priorities in consultation with the local state government relations colleague(s). Manage implementation of year-round federal grassroots advocacy program in assigned geography to advance the nationwide strategy. Recruit and retain advocate volunteers to meet the Association’s grassroots engagement strategy objectives, including growing the number of individuals involved, as well as growing the strength and impact of the Association’s advocate network. Train and mobilize advocate volunteers for state and federal grassroots policy engagement. Develop and manage advocate volunteer relations in coordination with local chapter leaders and colleagues across the Association’s full mission. Integrate grassroots advocacy and community engagement with internal teams and external partners. Work with local Association colleagues, community boards and volunteers to promote the Association’s state and federal policy priorities. Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s internal tracking system. Support planning and implementation of State Alzheimer’s Advocacy Days at the state capitol with the local state government relations colleague(s). Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter including Walk, galas, etc. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. At least 5 years experience working in grassroots advocacy, volunteer engagement, community organizing and mobilization, preferably with non-profit, nonpartisan organizations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to identify and lead community engagement opportunities to support public policy goals. Experience developing and implementing nonpartisan grassroots advocacy strategies. Skilled in recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers. Strong project management skills, including handling multiple priorities and ad hoc issues. Effective communicator in complex, matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative. Familiarity with aging, health, and long-term care issues; existing government contacts are a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated with sound judgment and attention to detail. Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 30%). Travel by car and occasionally by air is required. Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and other national and regional training and professional development meetings. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years experience working in grassroots advocacy, volunteer engagement, community organizing and mobilization, preferably with non-profit, nonpartisan organizations.
• Ability to identify and lead community engagement opportunities to support public policy goals.
• Experience developing and implementing nonpartisan grassroots advocacy strategies.
• Skilled in recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers.
• Strong project management skills, including handling multiple priorities and ad hoc issues.
• Effective communicator in complex, matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 30%).
• Travel by car and occasionally by air is required.
• Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and other national and regional training and professional development meetings.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with aging, health, and long-term care issues; existing government contacts are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement year-round state-level grassroots advocacy strategy – including community mobilization and advocate volunteer engagement plans – to advance state public policy priorities in consultation with the local state government relations colleague(s).
• Manage implementation of year-round federal grassroots advocacy program in assigned geography to advance the nationwide strategy.
• Recruit and retain advocate volunteers to meet the Association’s grassroots engagement strategy objectives, including growing the number of individuals involved, as well as growing the strength and impact of the Association’s advocate network.
• Train and mobilize advocate volunteers for state and federal grassroots policy engagement.
• Develop and manage advocate volunteer relations in coordination with local chapter leaders and colleagues across the Association’s full mission.
• Integrate grassroots advocacy and community engagement with internal teams and external partners.
• Work with local Association colleagues, community boards and volunteers to promote the Association’s state and federal policy priorities.
• Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s internal tracking system.
• Support planning and implementation of State Alzheimer’s Advocacy Days at the state capitol with the local state government relations colleague(s).
• Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter including Walk, galas, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing.
• They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
• Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees