State Advocacy Lead: Policy & Grassroots

AARP; South Carolina; Hybride; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AARP seeks an Associate State Director-Advocacy to lead federal, state, and local advocacy efforts. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to advance legislative priorities, recruit and train volunteers, and streamline procedures. Strong policy experience and public affairs leadership are essential.

This role requires building relationships with government officials, cross-functional teams, and coalitions to influence policy decisions that affect Americans aged 50 and over.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
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Responsabilités

• Develops and implements advocacy strategies and campaigns at local, state, and federal levels in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Represents the organization to federal, state, or local government agencies and builds relationships with elected officials.
• Collaborates on advocacy campaign communication strategy and uses grassroots tools to build constituent support.
• Identifies public policy issues and develops strategies to generate government and public support.
• Produces written reports or convenes public meetings to disseminate findings and advance solutions.
• Recruits, trains, deploys, and supports volunteers to maximize engagement.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, Community Organizing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

3+ years of experience as a registered state or federal lobbyist

5+ years of experience in advocacy, government relations, grassroots organizing, community engagement, campaign management, coalition building, or related public affairs functions

Strong written, verbal, facilitation, public speaking, and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strategic, nonpartisan relationships with elected officials, community leaders, coalition partners, and cross-functional internal stakeholders

Preferred knowledge of South Carolina’s legislative process; voter engagement, utilities, caregiver and healthcare policy; financial security and consumer protection

Outils

Qualtrics

Springboard

Constant Contact

SharePoint

Salesforce

Description du poste

AARP seeks an Associate State Director-Advocacy to lead federal, state, and local advocacy efforts. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to advance legislative priorities, recruit and train volunteers, and streamline procedures. Strong policy experience and public affairs leadership are essential.

This role requires building relationships with government officials, cross-functional teams, and coalitions to influence policy decisions that affect Americans aged 50 and over.