Manager, Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of federal and state advocacy strategies and policy campaigns under the direction of the Director of Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization.
• Draft advocacy materials including action alerts, fact sheets, blog posts, talking points, and social media content to advance the Association’s legislative and regulatory priorities.
• Coordinate day-to-day advocacy communications, including updating the Advocacy Action Center and monitoring engagement metrics.
• Drive the creation and execution of compelling public affairs messaging and materials that elevate and reinforce the Association’s government affairs objectives.
• Assist in managing logistics for advocacy events, including briefings, webinars, and Hill or state-level meetings.
• Track and analyze policy developments, hearings, and legislation relevant to ALS and related health policy issues.
• Support grassroots engagement, including recruitment, training, and mobilization of advocates.
• Assist with the development of advocacy reports, presentations, and dashboards to evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Provide administrative and project management support to the Advocacy & Public Policy team.
• Represent The ALS Association at meetings, coalition convenings, and advocacy events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required to support the team’s mission and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, political science, communications, or related field preferred.
• Experience in government relations, public policy, or issue advocacy, preferably in health care or nonprofit sectors.
• Strong understanding of the federal and state legislative processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce compelling advocacy materials.
• Experience with advocacy tools (e.g., Quorum, Fiscal Note, VoterVoice, or similar platforms) and digital communications.
• Detail-oriented self-starter able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in advocacy strategy execution, policy analysis, and communication, with a strong focus on legislative processes and grassroots engagement. Proficient in creating advocacy materials and managing projects within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.