Remote Maryland State Government Affairs Director

Alzheimer's Association; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Government Relations Director at the Alzheimer’s Association leads state government affairs and acts as the chief lobbyist in Maryland, shaping and executing the statewide policy agenda in coordination with national offices.

The role requires building relationships with legislators, testifying before committees, drafting bills, training volunteers, and ensuring compliance with lobbying regulations. This is a remote-friendly, full-time position based in Annapolis, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years experience in state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor’s office or relevant state agency, preferably in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on implementation of the Association's state policy priorities, in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office.
• Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
• Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.
• Develop and grow relationships with legislators, state government officials and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.
• Track state legislation utilizing the Association’s tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
• Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
• Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the Association’s annual State Advocacy Day at the state capitol.
• Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist in the execution of state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits and correspondence.

Skills

Public policy

Legislative liaison

Advocacy

Public speaking

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Maryland Government Relations Director at the Alzheimer’s Association leads state government affairs and acts as the chief lobbyist in Maryland, shaping and executing the statewide policy agenda in coordination with national offices.

The role requires building relationships with legislators, testifying before committees, drafting bills, training volunteers, and ensuring compliance with lobbying regulations. This is a remote-friendly, full-time position based in Annapolis, MD.