Policy & Grassroots Advocacy Manager

NATIONAL HEALTH COUNCIL; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid position

Full benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

The Lupus Foundation of America is seeking a Manager of Government Relations and Grassroots Advocacy to lead the grassroots program and support federal and state policy initiatives from our Washington, DC headquarters. The role is hybrid, requiring collaboration with the Advocacy & Government Relations team and engagement with Congress and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in government or patient advocacy, with strong written and oral communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
• Three+ years related experience preferably on Capitol Hill, the patient advocacy community, in government or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficient computer and internet research skills.
• Understanding of the legislative process.
• Experience developing and conducting grassroots campaigns and working with advocates.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills required.
• Capable of handling diversified assignments and highly adaptable.
• The ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment interfacing with all levels of management and volunteers, as well as Congressional staff and other elected officials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Lupus Foundation of America’s grassroots program, including developing materials to support grassroots engagement and recruitment of advocates across LFA programs.
• Conduct grassroots advocacy campaigns, including developing advocacy alerts and updates, talking points and supporting materials for advancing the Foundation’s federal and state policy priorities.
• Monitor Federal and State legislative issues relating to the Foundation’s public policy priorities, including those impacting access to care and research.
• Partner with LFA Network Development staff to ensure Advocacy activities in all regional activities, including educational conferences, support groups, and walks.
• Work with Advocacy & Government Relations team to coordinate participation in and development of strategic coalitions on federal and state policy issues.
• Represent the Foundation in meetings with members of Congress and regulatory agencies.
• Support planning and implementation of the Foundation’s National Lupus Advocacy Summit and other advocacy conferences and events.
• Create policy communications for distribution on the Foundation’s website, social media, electronic newsletters and other communications channels.
• Convey a professional and positive image that reflects favorably on the Foundation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient computer and internet研究

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university

Job description

The Lupus Foundation of America is seeking a Manager of Government Relations and Grassroots Advocacy to lead the grassroots program and support federal and state policy initiatives from our Washington, DC headquarters. The role is hybrid, requiring collaboration with the Advocacy & Government Relations team and engagement with Congress and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in government or patient advocacy, with strong written and oral communication,