Advocacy Manager

Working as a member of the dynamic Sacramento-based California Government Affairs team, this position joins a statewide network of professionals dedicated to our mission: to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through promotion of brain health.The California Advocacy Manager position is responsible for working collaboratively with Public Policy and Advocacy staff and volunteers for the five California chapters to develop and implement a coordinated strategy for engaging California’s elected and appointed officials at the state and federal level. The manager serves in a key liaison role, overseeing all aspects of our grassroots state legislative advocacy program. This role also supports chapter staff in their work with volunteers working to engage California’s Members of Congress.This position organizes and executes the annual state advocacy day and participates in the D.C. Forum. The manager also performs core executive-level support functions to ensure the State Policy Office complies with both internal and external requirements, including Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC), Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) lobbying reports; and Quorum bill tracking and monitoring.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAdvocacy Management (50%)Serve as primary point person for the five California chapters for all aspects of Alzheimer’s State Champions (ASC) programDevelop and implement criteria to identify priority state legislatorsEstablish policies and procedures to link volunteer advocates with priority stage legislators, including volunteer onboarding, continuous training and ongoing supportBuild and maintain a system to track and monitor priority legislators and assigned ASCsLead monthly ASC webinars, including facilitation, agenda development, materials, speakers, technology and follow-upLead regular 1:1 calls with each of the chapter public policy managers to monitor progress and trouble-shoot local issuesRepresent California on regular national, state and local internal communication channelsActively engage ASC in advocacy actions, deploying resources individually, by chapter, region and statewide to volunteers under tight deadlinesResponsible for one volunteer appreciation event each year held jointly with all five chaptersDevelop and implement strategies for using State Policy Office advocate/constituent management activation tools, e.g. Luminate, Phone2Action, New/Mode Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM), social media channels and other methods to maximize grassroots impactAssist in preparing volunteer and staff witnesses for legislative testimony and public hearingsCoordinate with Marketing/Communications team on digital advocacy and social media opportunities, Letters to the Editor, and other public awareness activitiesEnter and approve all AIM state actionsCoordinate with chapter public policy managers on volunteer Ambassador coverage for California’s Congressional delegation as needed.Event Planning (30%)Manages largest annual state advocacy day in the chapter networkManages all vendor relations, budget and contractsResponsible for scheduling, confirming and following up on 120 legislative meetingsOversees registration and payment process for approximately 250 individualsDevelops official schedule of events and finalizes advocate teams and legislative visit schedulesFederal and State Government Relations (10%)Support Quorum bill tracking and monitoring program as well as California’s LegInfo database and CapitolTrack systemLiaison with the federal affairs staff team in Washington, D.C. to effectively communicate federal priorities to California staff, volunteers and community members.Actively monitors year-round legislative calendar, generating daily bill and committee reportsLiaison to elected and appointed state government officials and their key staff, providing ongoing communication with offices (phone calls, emails, scheduling requests, letters, capitol office "drop by’s" and in person meetings)Provides support to California Government Affairs Director and VP of Public Policy with committee hearings and stakeholder conveningsConducts independent research and collects data on policy topics for reports, collateral materials, and presentationsProduces legislator collateral/"leave behind" materials and volunteer advocate training materialsCoordinates all volunteer advocate scholarship applications, approvals and payments as vendorsEvaluates advocacy day event and legislative visits, producing reports and analysis to inform future planning and budgetResponsible for one additional Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month (ABAM) affinity event each year held jointly with the State Legislature or State GovernmentSupports California delegation in annual D.C. Forum tripAdministration (10%)Provide administrative support to the State Policy Director, VP of Public Policy and assists in managing statewide government relations operationsDevelop systems, policies and procedures to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks on or before deadlineCoordinate logistics, travel, catering and communications for statewide conference calls, webinars, and eventsPerforms other projects and duties as assignedCULTURE OF COLLABORATIONFully engage in a culture where team collaboration is highly valuedWork as a team to accomplish, if not exceed, organizational goals in the National Strategic PlanRespond to public policy calls to action & participate in advocacy daysEnhance our culture of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the jobParticipate in signature fundraising events

Walk to End Alzheimer’s staff team and personal fundraising goalsWork at least one Walk to End Alzheimer’s on a weekendParticipate in The Longest Day

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in public health, health policy, political science, government, communications preferred or related job experience3-5 years of experience working in event management, volunteer management, community organizing, or grassroots advocacy, preferably with non-profit organizations.Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, initiative and independence while supporting the State Policy OfficeExceptional customer service skillsExcellent written and oral communications skills requiredFamiliarity with social media and with ability to monitor external sites and provide content for internal sitesDemonstrated competence in appropriate computer software and data management tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Apps)Experience with the California State Legislature or Governor’s Administration preferredPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSAbility to meet concurrent deadlinesManage multiple projects simultaneouslyInteract effectively and tactfully with all levels of managementStrong problem solver with ability to identify resources to resolve issuesHighly organized with an attention to detail, accuracy and qualitySensitivity to the needs of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregiversPosition Title: Advocacy Manager-CaliforniaPosition Location: Sacramento, CAFull time, Exempt: $75,000 - $80,000 plus generous PTO and 401K contributionPosition Grade: 307Reports To: California Government Affairs DirectorWho We Are :The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.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, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or

any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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