Grassroots Advocacy Manager

Alzheimer's Association®•Addison, TX

7d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Grassroots Advocacy Manager oversees state and federal grassroots advocacy activities in Dallas and North Texas. The role manages local implementation of the Association’s nationwide grassroots advocacy strategy to advance state and federal public policy. This includes recruiting, training, and engaging advocate volunteers to strengthen the Association’s relationships with state policymakers and the local Congressional delegation. The position does not conduct direct lobbying, which is led by the Association’s state and federal government relations staff. The manager develops and implements state-level grassroots strategy in consultation with local government relations colleagues, manages the federal grassroots advocacy program in the assigned geography, and coordinates volunteer relations and community engagement with Association colleagues, chapter leaders, boards, and external partners. The role also supports State Alzheimer’s Advocacy Days, participates in major chapter events, and reports lobbying activities in accordance with Association requirements. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and reports to the Territory Grassroots Advocacy Director. It is full-time, with a stated salary range of $70,000–$80,000. The Association describes its mission as ending Alzheimer’s and other dementia through research, risk reduction, early detection, and quality care and support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of experience working 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 handling multiple priorities and ad hoc issues.
Ability to communicate effectively 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.
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 a year-round state-level grassroots advocacy strategy, including community mobilization 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 to meet grassroots engagement objectives and grow the size, strength, and impact of the 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 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 state Chapter events, including Walk and galas.