Advocacy Manager

Position Summary

The North Carolina Advocacy Manager serves as the principal staff for grassroots advocacy efforts in North Carolina and is responsible for grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of the Association’s state and federal public policy priorities. The Advocacy Manager reports to the Director, State Affairs and represents the Alzheimer’s Association's North Carolina chapters. The Advocacy Manager’s fundamental role is to work with and through advocates to strengthen the Association’s overarching relationships with North Carolina state and federal policymakers and their in‑state staff, while state and federal government affairs colleagues focus on policy development and lobbying activities in the state capitol and in Washington, D.C.

• With guidance from the Director, State Affairs, plan and implement all grassroots advocacy activities required to engage state and federal officials.
• Recruit, train, and facilitate efforts of advocates, including Alzheimer’s Ambassadors and their team members for bipartisan members of Congress and state‑level Alzheimer’s State Champions for state legislators.
• Develop and maintain a goal of one volunteer Ambassador and two Alzheimer’s Congressional Team (ACT) members per member of Congress.
• Manage year‑round state policy grassroots advocacy activities, including office visits and electronic correspondence.
• Mobilize advocates on federal issues in coordination with the D.C. Public Policy Office, including ensuring timely and effective response by advocates to new developments and emerging issues.
• Work with advocates to promote the Association’s federal and state policy priorities in earned and social media.
• Under direction of the Director, State Affairs, support the plan for Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the state capitol, including recruiting and training volunteer advocates and coordinating their engagement.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteer advocates to attend the annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and to engage in pre‑ and post‑Forum congressional district office meetings.
• Plan and implement town halls and other community events as directed with state and federal officials.
• With guidance from Public Policy leadership, represent the chapter at public forums, conferences, state task forces, government agencies, etc. on public policy issues as needed.
• Support and participate in chapter events such as Walk to End Alzheimer’s, as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years experience working in grassroots advocacy, volunteer management, or community organizing, preferably with non‑profit organizations.

• Political or issue advocacy campaign experience desired.
• Current contacts within the state government and the locally based staff of the federal congressional delegation are a plus.
• Strong and extensive experience in volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, or working with volunteers.
• Experienced in coalition building, and have an understanding and background in community organizing.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
• Familiarity with senior, aging, health, and long‑term care issues and an understanding of engaging vulnerable populations is a plus.
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.
• Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Detail‑oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Proven self‑starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 15%).
• Travel by car and occasionally by air is required.
• Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C.

Advocacy Manager

Raleigh, NC (qualified candidates in other areas of NC may be considered)

Grade 107 – Salary range $56,400 – $65,000.

Director, State…