AARP is hiring a Associate State Director.
Responsibilities:
• Develops and implements advocacy strategies and campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels while collaborating with cross functional teams as well as internal and external partners to achieve the organization’s legislative goals.
• Represents the organization and its interests to federal, state, or local government agencies. Builds and maintains relationships with governmental representatives, with the goal of advancing and promoting the organization's goals. Develops and manages relationships with elected officials at all levels.
• Collaborates with internal/external partners on advocacy campaign communication strategy development. Utilizes direct action organizing tactics and implements grassroots advocacy tools to build constituent support for the organization’s legislative priorities.
• Identifies issues of public policy and organizational importance and implements strategies, such as drafting and distributing memos or releases, to generate government and public support. Advocates for organizational interests in front of legislative bodies. Analyzes legislation for alignment with organizational priorities. Monitors and comments on pending legislation that may impact organizational priorities.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, Community Organizing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a registered state or federal lobbyist with demonstrated success influencing public policy and legislative outcomes.
• 5+ years of experience in advocacy, government relations, grassroots organizing, community engagement, campaign management, coalition building, or related public affairs functions.
• Proven experience developing and executing advocacy strategies, public policy initiatives, and tactical campaigns that drive stakeholder engagement and measurable impact.
• Strong ability to recruit, train, mobilize, and lead volunteers, community advocates, and grassroots networks in support of policy and advocacy objectives.
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