Legislative Advocate

National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU); Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 112 000 - 136 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) seeks a Legislative Advocate to advance our Illinois state-level legislative program. You will help push safe nurse-to-patient policies, health care reform, and labor protections, collaborating with nurses and allies across the state.

The role reports to the Government Relations Director in a hybrid setup based in Chicago or Springfield, with travel and irregular hours as needed. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a union or social justice advocacy setting or legislative advocacy in Illinois or elsewhere.
• Ability to independently execute state-level legislative or advocacy campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of governmental relations and related issues.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with government leaders, staff, coalitions and allies.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Lobby Illinois legislators and regulatory agencies to advance priority legislation and policy measures.
• Develop and write position letters, testimony, talking points, and advocacy materials.
• Monitor and review legislation and agency regulations in support of policy priorities.
• Provide verbal comments and testimony on behalf of the Union.
• Support nurse membership involvement in legislative and policy advocacy.
• Build alliances with other organizations to advance the legislative agenda.
• Occasionally support campaigns in other NNOC/NNU states.
• Handle administrative tasks related to tracking state and local legislation.

Connaissances

Legislative advocacy

Relationship building

Written communication

Verbal advocacy

Time management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or relevant advanced degree

Description du poste

National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide.NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.

National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU) is leading the national movement for registered nurse power to transform the profit-driven health care industry into a health care system based on prioritizing patient care.

NNOC/NNU, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, recognizes that building industrial power and holding employers accountable to nurses’ collective bargaining rights are essential to recruiting and retaining Registered Nurses, while protecting their freedom to advocate for patients without fear of retaliation.

In California the California Nurses Association passed the first historic Registered Nurse to Patient Safe Staffing law – nurses nationwideunderstand lives will be changed by safely limiting the number of very sick patients they are responsible for. Safe staffing makes a real difference in patient outcome and a nurse'sability to do the meaningful work they believe in, providing safe patient care.

Who We Are

We are a militant class-conscious trade union building the collective power of working people. We fight for better workplaces, stronger communities, and a society that puts people before profit. We are seeking organizers who are passionate about justice, motivated by collective action, and committed to helping workers build power.

We welcome candidates from labor, community organizing, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, student movements, political campaigns, and other mission-driven backgrounds.

What We Believe In

• Class Power: We embrace class-struggle – it is through class-struggle we build worker power to defeat the ruling class. Lasting change happens when workers organize and act collectively to improve their workplaces and communities.
• Transformative Change: We are committed to building a stronger labor movement capable of creating meaningful change for working people.
• Political Engagement: Workers have the power to fight back against all forms of oppression that impact our lives through collective action and democratic participation.

Who Thrives Here

Successful candidates are:

• Deeply committed to justice and solidarity
• Strong relationship builders
• Resilient, adaptable, and willing to learn
• Motivated by collective action and worker empowerment
• Comfortable engaging, persuading, and mobilizing others
• Prepared to work irregular hours, adapt to rapid shifts in priorities, travel, respond to campaigns, support workers during nights and weekends, and make personal sacrifices to advance collective goals.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Government Relations Director, the Legislative Advocate’s primary focus will be to advance the union’s objectives through our Illinois state-level legislative program. NNOC/NNU provides critical leadership in the state on progressive labor and social justice policy measures in Illinois and across the country, including on safe nurse-to-patient ratios, single-payer health care, health and safety protections for health care workers, regulating AI and other algorithmic technologies, progressive taxation, environmental justice and climate change, and strengthening labor law. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the right person to make a real difference for building the industrial power of registered nurses as well as the movement for health care, economic, and social justice and the movement for economic and social justice.

What You’ll Do -Responsibilities:

• Lobby members of the Illinois legislature and regulatory agencies to advance the union’s priority legislation and other policy measures
• Develop and write position letters, testimony, talking points, and other advocacy materials on legislative, regulatory, and policy priorities set forth by the Union
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing legislation and government agency regulations in support of the Union’s policy priorities.
• Provide verbal comments and testimony on behalf of the Union
• Support nurse membership involvement in legislative and policy advocacy.
• Build alliances with other organizations to advance the Union’s legislative and policy agenda
• On occasion, support legislative and regulatory campaigns in other NNOC/NNU states.
• Administrative tasks related to state and local legislative and regulatory tracking, as needed.

What You’ll Bring -Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience working professionally in a union or social justice advocacy organization or in a legislative advocacy position in Illinois or other states
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute state-level legislative or advocacy campaigns
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of governmental relations and related issues
• Ability to develop, build and maintain professional relationships with government leaders, staff, coalition partners and potential allies
• Highly developed communication and verbal advocacy skills
• Highly developed written and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with allied organizations and labor union
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Effective time management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to travel extensively and valid driver’s license

Experience that is helpful but not required:

• Demonstrated knowledge on labor, nursing workforce, or health policy issues.
• 5+ years of successful experience in union or other social justice advocacy.
• 3-5+ years of political, legislative, or issue campaign experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant advanced degree a plus.
• Experience in labor or health policy issues.

The hybrid position of Legislative Advocate in the Government Relations department is open for appointment in Chicago or Springfield, Illinois.

Compensation and benefits: Competitive salary range commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive family health and dental plan, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.

Pay Range

$111,543.84 - $135,931.68 USD

*All CNA/NNOC/NNU employees are required to complete a background check in order to be eligible for employment.

CNA/NNOC/NNU is anEqual Opportunity Employer,and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All submitted application materials must be the direct, original work of the applicant; the use of generative A.I. tools to write your resume, cover letter, or responses is prohibited to preserve the integrity of our hiring process.