Manager, Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in implementing federal and state advocacy initiatives and policy campaigns under the supervision of the Director of Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization.

• Prepare advocacy materials such as action alerts, fact sheets, blog posts, talking points, and social media content to promote the Association’s legislative and regulatory goals.

• Manage daily advocacy communications, which includes updating the Advocacy Action Center and tracking engagement metrics.

• Lead the development and delivery of impactful public affairs messaging and materials that enhance and support the Association’s government affairs aims.

• Help coordinate logistics for advocacy events, including briefings, webinars, and meetings at both Hill and state levels.

• Monitor and analyze policy changes, hearings, and legislation pertinent to ALS and associated health policy matters.

• Support grassroots involvement by recruiting, training, and mobilizing advocates.

• Aid in creating advocacy reports, presentations, and dashboards to assess campaign effectiveness.

• Offer administrative and project management assistance to the Advocacy & Public Policy team.

• Represent The ALS Association at meetings, coalition gatherings, and advocacy events as designated.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as necessary to support the team’s mission and objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is mandatory; an advanced degree in public policy, political science, communications, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Experience in government relations, public policy, or issue advocacy, ideally within the health care or nonprofit sectors.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to create persuasive advocacy materials.

• Familiarity with advocacy tools (e.g., Quorum, Fiscal Note, VoterVoice, or similar platforms) and digital communication strategies.

• Detail-oriented self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and priorities at once.

• A collaborative team player who excels in a mission-driven, fast-paced setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Basic life insurance

• Well-being benefits

• Paid time off

• Several paid holidays