Grassroots Advocacy Manager

Alzheimer's Association Careers • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Grassroots Advocacy Manager leads local implementation of the Alzheimer’s Association’s nationwide grassroots advocacy strategy in Dallas and North Texas, advancing state and federal public policy priorities. The role recruits, trains, engages, and mobilizes advocate volunteers; builds relationships with state policymakers and the local Congressional delegation; and coordinates with Association colleagues, chapter leaders, community boards, and external partners. The position does not conduct direct lobbying, which is led by the Association’s state and federal government relations staff. It reports to the Territory Grassroots Advocacy Director.

The manager develops year-round state-level grassroots advocacy and community mobilization plans in consultation with local state government relations colleagues, and manages implementation of the federal grassroots advocacy program in the assigned geography. The role also supports State Alzheimer’s Advocacy Days at the state capitol, participates in major chapter events, reports lobbying activities, and ensures compliance with the Association’s internal tracking system.

The position is full-time and located in Dallas, Texas. The stated good-faith salary range is $70,000–$80,000. The Association describes itself as the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, with a mission to advance research, risk reduction, early detection, and quality care and support. It emphasizes engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and providing equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in grassroots advocacy, volunteer engagement, community organizing, and mobilization; preferably with nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations.
• Ability to identify and lead community engagement opportunities that support public policy goals.
• Experience developing and implementing nonpartisan grassroots advocacy strategies.
• Skill in recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers.
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple priorities and ad hoc issues.
• Effective communication 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-motivation, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement year-round state-level grassroots advocacy strategies, community mobilization plans, and advocate volunteer engagement plans in consultation with local state government relations colleagues.
• Manage implementation of the year-round federal grassroots advocacy program in the assigned geography.
• Recruit and retain advocate volunteers, increasing both participation and the strength and impact of the advocate network.
• Train and mobilize 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 mission.
• Integrate grassroots advocacy and community engagement with internal teams and external partners.
• Work with local Association colleagues, community boards, and volunteers to promote 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 local state government relations colleagues.
• Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including Walk and galas.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• 12 annual holidays
• Paid family leave
• Annual Cultural & Heritage Day
• Volunteer Day of the employee’s choosing
• 401(k) retirement plan
• For full-time employees working 37.5 hours per week: annual School Visitation Day and Elder Care Facility Day of the employee’s choosing

What This Job Offers

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