Manager, Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization

The ALS Association•Arlington, VA

10d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Manager, Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization, plays a critical role in advancing The ALS Association’s mission through direct advocacy, coalition engagement, and public affairs initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Advocacy Engagement & Mobilization, this position supports day-to-day execution of federal and state advocacy efforts, manages issue campaigns, and helps strengthen relationships with policymakers, advocates, and partner organizations. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, organized project manager, and passionate advocate for people living with ALS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in government relations, public policy, or issue advocacy, preferably in health care or nonprofit sectors.
Strong understanding of the federal and state legislative processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce compelling advocacy materials.
Experience with advocacy tools (e.g., Quorum, Fiscal Note, VoterVoice, or similar platforms) and digital communications.
Detail-oriented self-starter able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Collaborative team player who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree in public policy, political science, communications, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of federal and state advocacy strategies and policy campaigns under the direction of the Director of Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization.
Draft advocacy materials including action alerts, fact sheets, blog posts, talking points, and social media content to advance the Association’s legislative and regulatory priorities.
Coordinate day-to-day advocacy communications, including updating the Advocacy Action Center and monitoring engagement metrics.
Drive the creation and execution of compelling public affairs messaging and materials that elevate and reinforce the Association’s government affairs objectives.
Assist in managing logistics for advocacy events, including briefings, webinars, and Hill or state-level meetings.
Track and analyze policy developments, hearings, and legislation relevant to ALS and related health policy issues.
Support grassroots engagement, including recruitment, training, and mobilization of advocates.
Assist with the development of advocacy reports, presentations, and dashboards to evaluate campaign effectiveness.
Provide administrative and project management support to the Advocacy & Public Policy team.
Represent The ALS Association at meetings, coalition convenings, and advocacy events as assigned.
Perform other duties as required to support the team’s mission and objectives.