State Director, NY: Advocacy & Community Impact Lead

AARP, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Pension plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays and vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

AARP is seeking a State Director, New York to set the strategic vision and lead a team of staff and volunteers across the state. You will collaborate with internal units to deploy resources, drive advocacy initiatives, and strengthen relationships with elected officials and partners.

The role requires extensive leadership, budgeting, and volunteer management experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to navigate a multi-generational workforce in a non-profit context.

Qualifications

• BA degree required with extensive people management experience.
• Ability to manage advocacy, outreach, communications, and budget functions while unifying a team.
• Experience leading a geographically dispersed team and collaborating with internal/external partners.

Responsabilités

• Develops a state-specific strategic vision for New York.
• Directs advocacy strategies at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Manages relationships with elected officials and cross-functional partners.
• Oversees communications strategies to raise visibility with members and lawmakers.
• Leads community engagement and partnerships to achieve objectives.
• Manages state office budget and monitors risk and compliance.
• Leads volunteer programs and recruitment in the state.

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Advocacy

Strategic planning

Communication

Change management

Volunteer management

Non-profit

Formation

BA degree

Description du poste

AARP is seeking a State Director, New York to set the strategic vision and lead a team of staff and volunteers across the state. You will collaborate with internal units to deploy resources, drive advocacy initiatives, and strengthen relationships with elected officials and partners.

The role requires extensive leadership, budgeting, and volunteer management experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to navigate a multi-generational workforce in a non-profit context.