Grassroots Advocacy Manager
Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter, New Orleans, LA, United States
Position Summary
The Grassroots Advocacy Manager is responsible for state and federal grassroots advocacy activities in the Southeast Territory. The primary role is to implement the Association’s nationwide grassroots advocacy strategy, recruiting, training and engaging volunteer advocates to strengthen relationships with state policymakers and the local Congressional delegation. This position does not handle direct lobbying. The manager reports to the Chapter Executive.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement year‑round state‑level grassroots advocacy strategy to advance state public policy priorities in consultation with local state government relations colleagues.
Manage implementation of year‑round federal grassroots advocacy program in assigned geography.
Recruit and retain advocate volunteers to meet engagement objectives, growing number and impact of the network.
Train and mobilize volunteer advocates for state and federal policy engagement.
Develop and manage volunteer relations in coordination with local chapter leaders and colleagues across the Association.
Integrate grassroots advocacy and community engagement with internal teams and external partners.
Work with local Association colleagues, community boards and volunteers to promote policy priorities.
Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the internal tracking system.
Support planning and implementation of State Alzheimer’s Advocacy Days at the state capitol with local state government relations colleagues.
Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including Walks and galas.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years experience in grassroots advocacy, volunteer engagement, community organizing and mobilization, preferably with non‑profit, nonpartisan organizations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to identify and lead community engagement opportunities to support public policy goals.
Experience developing and implementing nonpartisan grassroots advocacy strategies.
Skilled in recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers.
Strong project management skills, including handling multiple priorities and ad hoc issues.
Effective communicator in complex, matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
Familiarity with aging, health, and long‑term care issues; existing government contacts are a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑motivated with sound judgment and attention to detail.
Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 30 %).
Travel by car and occasionally by air is required.
Attend the Association’s annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and other national and regional training and professional development meetings.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
Position Details Title:
Grassroots Advocacy Manager Location:
AR/LA Full time Position Grade & Compensation:
Grade 107 – Expected salary $59,000 – $75,000
EEO Statement The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and is an equal opportunity employer. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Benefits Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, long‑term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, 12 annual holidays, paid family leave, an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and a Volunteer Day of their choosing. Full‑time employees (37.5 hours/week) enjoy all of the above plus an annual school visitation day and an elder care facility day of their choosing. In addition, the Association offers a gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement year‑round state‑level grassroots advocacy strategy to advance state public policy priorities in consultation with local state government relations colleagues.
Manage implementation of year‑round federal grassroots advocacy program in assigned geography.
Recruit and retain advocate volunteers to meet engagement objectives, growing number and impact of the network.
Train and mobilize volunteer advocates for state and federal policy engagement.
Develop and manage volunteer relations in coordination with local chapter leaders and colleagues across the Association.
Integrate grassroots advocacy and community engagement with internal teams and external partners.
Work with local Association colleagues, community boards and volunteers to promote policy priorities.
Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the internal tracking system.
Support planning and implementation of State Alzheimer’s Advocacy Days at the state capitol with local state government relations colleagues.
Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including Walks and galas.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years experience in grassroots advocacy, volunteer engagement, community organizing and mobilization, preferably with non‑profit, nonpartisan organizations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to identify and lead community engagement opportunities to support public policy goals.
Experience developing and implementing nonpartisan grassroots advocacy strategies.
Skilled in recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers.
Strong project management skills, including handling multiple priorities and ad hoc issues.
Effective communicator in complex, matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
Familiarity with aging, health, and long‑term care issues; existing government contacts are a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑motivated with sound judgment and attention to detail.
Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 30 %).
Travel by car and occasionally by air is required.
Attend the Association’s annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and other national and regional training and professional development meetings.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
Position Details Title:
Grassroots Advocacy Manager Location:
AR/LA Full time Position Grade & Compensation:
Grade 107 – Expected salary $59,000 – $75,000
EEO Statement The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and is an equal opportunity employer. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Benefits Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, long‑term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, 12 annual holidays, paid family leave, an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and a Volunteer Day of their choosing. Full‑time employees (37.5 hours/week) enjoy all of the above plus an annual school visitation day and an elder care facility day of their choosing. In addition, the Association offers a gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
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