Advocacy & Community Engagement Manager (Dallas)

AARP is hiring an Advocacy & Community Engagement Manager in Dallas, Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies issues of public policy and organizational importance and develops and implements advocacy strategies at the appropriate governmental targets. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, as well as internal and external partners, to achieve the organization’s legislative and policy goals.

• Represents the organization and its interests to governmental bodies, advocating for organizational interests in front of legislative bodies, and monitoring and commenting on legislation that may impact strategic organizational priorities.

• Manages the design and implementation of audience engagement strategies, researching target audiences and designing engagement opportunities that align with strategic objectives and integrate across geographies and issue areas. Establishes strategic community partnerships and leverages internal/external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities.

• Directs the recruitment, training, and deployment of volunteers in accordance with organizational goals. Designs opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement and ensures inclusion of volunteer perspectives in strategic planning.

• Develops and manages the execution of advocacy campaigns and collaborates with internal and external partners on advocacy, communications, and strategy development. Utilizes direct action organizing tactics and implements grassroots advocacy tools to build constituent support for the organization’s legislative priorities.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience in community engagement & outreach, public affairs, or advocacy.

• Proven success in leading, designing and executing successful outreach strategies that drive impact and visibility. 

• Understanding of local government structures, legislative processes, and public policy development. Skilled in navigating politically sensitive environments with diplomacy, integrity, and a nonpartisan approach.

• Experience recruiting, training, managing and retaining volunteers across diverse communities.

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