Strategic State Director, New York (Hybrid)

AARP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AARP is seeking a State Director for New York to lead the organization's statewide strategy, advocacy and programs in support of older Americans. You will build cross-functional teams, advance nonpartisan public policy, manage budgets, and engage volunteers while traveling up to 50% across the state and region.

The role requires strong leadership, partnership building, and a commitment to AARP's mission. As a senior leader, you will shape the state's strategic plan, oversee advocacy and

Qualifications

• BA degree and a minimum of 8 years of extensive, progressively responsible people management experience.
• Proven budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Systems-driven strategist with a high tolerance for internal processes.
• Experience recruiting, developing and empowering volunteers.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with nonprofit, governmental, and business organizations.
• Requires up to 50% travel, evening and weekend hours.
• Advocacy knowledge, aging policy experience, NY preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a state-specific strategic vision for the organization that considers organizational priorities, state and local-level needs and issues, and feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Directs the development and execution of advocacy strategies at the local, state, and federal levels, collaborating with cross-functional teams and partners.
• Directs the development and execution of communications strategies within the state to raise visibility among members, lawmakers, influencers and the public.
• Directs the development and execution of engagement strategies, establishing community partnerships and ensuring cross-geography alignment.
• Manages the state office budget to align with priorities and meets financial benchmarks while managing risk.
• Directs the development and support of volunteers to execute the state’s strategic plan, including recruitment, engagement and recognition.
• Provides strong people management, leadership and decision making for AARP in the state.

Skills

People management

Budgeting & forecasting

Volunteer management

Advocacy knowledge

Stakeholder relations

Travel readiness

Change management

Education

BA degree

Job description

AARP is seeking a State Director for New York to lead the organization's statewide strategy, advocacy and programs in support of older Americans. You will build cross-functional teams, advance nonpartisan public policy, manage budgets, and engage volunteers while traveling up to 50% across the state and region.

The role requires strong leadership, partnership building, and a commitment to AARP's mission. As a senior leader, you will shape the state's strategic plan, oversee advocacy and