State Policy & Advocacy Lead for HIV Health Equity

AIDS Foundation Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Foundation Chicago invites applications for the Senior Manager of State Policy & Advocacy in Chicago, IL. This role leads AFC’s state policy and advocacy efforts, aligning with the GTZ-IL plan and coordinating with the Illinois General Assembly and state agencies on HIV-related policy and funding.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of policy experience, plus leadership experience. Travel to participate in legislative sessions may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Social Work, Public Health or related field; 3+ years of experience developing and monitoring policy related to HIV, Ryan White, Medicaid, Appropriations, and the ACA
• PLUS 2+ years managing projects with multiple deliverables and stakeholders
• PLUS minimum 2 years in a management or leadership role
• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Public Health or related field
• 5+ years’ experience leading policy coalitions
• Two+ years’ experience leading policy coalitions

Responsibilities

• Serve as AFC’s principal staff on state public policy issues including legislative, administrative and budget issues.
• Develop and implement AFC’s state government relations activities including lobbying, grassroots mobilization, budget and funding analysis and advocacy, public education and communication.
• Lead interactions with state agencies on HIV/AIDS and other health care policy development and funding.
• Support development and implementation of housing policy and advocacy priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of AFC’s Advocacy Day(s) and support CHH’s Advocacy Day(s).
• Assist with agency-wide activities and maintain information confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Social Work, Public Health or related field

Master’s degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Public Health or related field

Job description

AIDS Foundation Chicago invites applications for the Senior Manager of State Policy & Advocacy in Chicago, IL. This role leads AFC’s state policy and advocacy efforts, aligning with the GTZ-IL plan and coordinating with the Illinois General Assembly and state agencies on HIV-related policy and funding.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of policy experience, plus leadership experience. Travel to participate in legislative sessions may be required.