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Vice President Public Policy Alzheimers Association Tallahassee FL

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Vice President Public Policy - Alzheimer’s Association - Tallahassee, FL

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Mar 31, 2022 Profile Position Summary:

The Vice President of Public Policy serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Florida, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before Florida’s legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, community stakeholders and coalitions, and on statewide task forces and work groups. The position is responsible for implementing the Alzheimer’s Association’s coordinated state policy priorities, including issues related to Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, aging and workforce, and serves as a registered lobbyist with the state. The Vice President also oversees grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of the association’s state and federal public policy priorities, advancing the association’s federal policy agenda in Florida. The Vice President manages the state's policy staff and reports to the Regional Leader for Florida and represents the Alzheimer’s Association's Florida chapters. Principal Responsibilities: Plan and execute a multiyear state legislative and regulatory agenda focusing on the association's state policy priorities. Testify regularly before state legislative committees. Manage and train volunteer advocates and other association staff for testimony. Develop and execute a robust gubernatorial and state agency engagement strategy. Oversee collaboration with the Director of Government Affairs to draft bills and regulatory language. Implement nationwide priority objectives and strategic planning goals for federal and state policy. Strategic implementation of grassroots advocacy efforts. Oversee the planning and execution of the association’s annual State Advocacy Day event. Recruit, engage, and mobilize volunteer advocates on federal priority issues. Ensure staff compliance with training and reporting in AIM compliance. Plan and execute town halls and community events with state congressional delegation. Initiate and support public policies that support individuals affected by Alzheimer’s. Supervise three staff members and manage a contract lobbyist. Oversee state legislative tracking and monitor legislative action. Manage the budget for state and federal grassroots advocacy campaigns. Provide regular updates to association leadership and collaborate with staff across chapters. Ensure compliance with lobbying regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. 10-15 years experience in state government affairs or relevant policy settings, preferably in Florida. Current contacts within the state Legislature and executive branch. Experience with legislative, regulatory, and budget processes in Florida. Experience with Medicaid, senior, aging, health, and long-term care issues. Political or issue advocacy campaign experience desired. Experience in volunteer recruitment and management is a plus. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects. Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with diverse populations. Willingness to travel across the state, including evenings and weekends (up to 15%). 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, and more. To Apply:

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