Position Summary
The Alabama Government Relations Director serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Alabama, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before Alabama’s legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions and community partners, and on statewide task forces and work groups. This position serves as a registered lobbyist with the state and is responsible for developing and executing a strategy to implement the Alzheimer’s Association’s coordinated nationwide state policy priorities, including issues related to insurance coverage, Medicaid, long‑term care, training standards, workforce issues, aging policy, and other related matters. The Director reports to the Territory Government Relations Director.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute a multi‑year state legislative and regulatory agenda focused on implementing the Association’s state policy priorities in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office.
- Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
- Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.
- Develop and grow relationships with legislators, state government officials and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.
- Track state legislation using the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
- Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
- Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the Association’s annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.
- Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist as needed in the execution of state‑level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence and other activities.
- Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders; prepare reports and presentations for Chapter Board meetings and community events as requested.
- Collaborate with Associate staff across the state chapter regularly to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.
- Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including Walk, galas and other activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least five years of experience working in a state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor’s office or relevant state agency, preferably in Alabama.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in Alabama.
- Understanding and experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in Alabama.
- Familiarity with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long‑term care issues.
- Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and analyze public policy opportunities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Detail‑oriented, adaptable, organized and able to manage multiple projects and tasks.
- Self‑starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
Title
Alabama Government Relations Director
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Full Time
Full time
Position Grade & Compensation
Grade 109 – salary range $85,000 – $95,000
Reports To
Territory Government Relations Director
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Alzheimer’s Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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