Director, Public Policy

Job Overview

Join the Alzheimer’s Association® as the Idaho Director of Public Policy, the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Idaho. Represent the Association before the Idaho legislature, governor, state agencies, community stakeholders, coalitions, statewide task forces and work groups, and lead grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of state and federal public policy priorities. This role implements coordinated state policy priorities related to Medicaid, long‑term care, training standards, aging, and workforce, and serves as a registered lobbyist.

• Plan and execute a multi‑year state legislative and regulatory agenda focused on the Association’s policy priorities in collaboration with the Idaho Chapter Executive and the National Public Policy Office.
• Draft bills and regulatory language, secure bill sponsors, and provide testimony before state legislative committees.
• Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony.
• Develop and grow relationships with elected officials, government officials, and community stakeholders, ensuring representation on statewide task forces, work groups, committees, and coalitions.
• Track state legislation using the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
• Report lobbying activities and ensure compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
• Plan and execute the annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.
• Identify and implement opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist in the execution of state‑level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.
• Recruit, train, and facilitate year‑round efforts of volunteer Alzheimer’s Ambassadors and volunteer team members working with assigned member of Congress, in partnership with the D.C. Public Policy Office.
• Demonstrate expertise on federal policy priorities and provide leadership on policy positions for state policy implications.
• Manage year‑round state policy grassroots advocacy activities, including office visits, correspondence, and the Volunteer Alzheimer’s State Champion program.
• Work with advocates to promote the Association’s federal and state policy priorities in earned and social media.
• Ensure volunteer advocates report activities and contacts with federal and state officials.
• Provide regular updates to Association staff in the state, the chapter board, volunteer advocates, and staff in the National Public Policy Office.
• Collaborate with Association staff across the chapter regularly, including Communications, Programs, Health Systems and the Executive Director.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least 5 years of experience in state government affairs setting, as state legislative staff, or in the governor’s office or relevant state agency, preferably in Idaho.
• Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 15%).
• Travel by car and occasionally by air required.
• Attend the Association’s annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C.

• Current contacts within the Idaho legislature and executive branch and potential partners and collaborators in Idaho.
• Political or issue advocacy campaign experience desired.
• Understanding of legislative, regulatory, and budget processes in Idaholi>
• Experience in volunteer management/community organizing.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, senior, aging, health, 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.
• Self‑starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Work effectively with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable vehicle and proof of automobile…