State Policy & Advocacy Lead for HIV — Illinois

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

Job summary

AIDS Foundation Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager of State Policy & Advocacy to lead state policy and advocacy efforts nap. You will coordinate with policy and advocacy leadership to advance HIV/AIDS related legislation, funding and regulatory priorities in Illinois.

You will build relations with state legislators, agencies and coalitions, and monitor health policy developments to inform AFC strategy and messaging. Strong project management and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Social Work, Public Health or related field; 3+ years of policy experience.
• Plus 2+ years of managing multiple deliverables and stakeholders.
• Plus 2+ years in a management or leadership role.

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 and advocacy.
• Lead interactions with state agencies on HIV/AIDS and other health policy development and funding.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Legislative tracking

Advocacy strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Master’s degree in Public Policy

Job description

AIDS Foundation Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager of State Policy & Advocacy to lead state policy and advocacy efforts nap. You will coordinate with policy and advocacy leadership to advance HIV/AIDS related legislation, funding and regulatory priorities in Illinois.

You will build relations with state legislators, agencies and coalitions, and monitor health policy developments to inform AFC strategy and messaging. Strong project management and leadership experience are essential.