Talent.com
Advocacy and Policy Manager
Advocacy and Policy ManagerResource Center • Dallas, TX, US
Advocacy and Policy Manager

Advocacy and Policy Manager

Resource Center • Dallas, TX, US
job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Description

Job Description

Reports to : Director of Advocacy, Policy and Communications

Position Overview :

The Advocacy and Policy Manager is responsible for effectively engaging and mobilizing Resource Center constituents in advocacy activities, positioning Resource Center as a trusted healthcare provider, growing Resource Center’s network of community partners, supporting national mobilization efforts, and helping fulfill the goals of Resource Center’s strategic advocacy plan.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Effectively engage and mobilize Resource Center constituents in advocacy :

  • Mobilization, collaborative organizing and rapid response strategies to critical issues affecting the community or allied groups.
  • Write content for social media, Resource Center publications, media releases, opinion pieces and other forms of communication.
  • Educate and train constituents in advocacy strategies and outreach, in association with the advocacy and training coordinator.

Position Resource Center as a trusted healthcare provider :

  • Build media relationships, identify opportunities and create content for chief medical officer and CEO
  • Serve as one of the agency spokespersons
  • Write position papers on various medical and policy issues
  • Speak to public health issues that impact clients and communities

    • Grow and strengthen Resource Center’s network of community partners :

  • Represent Resource Center at events and participate in strategic collaborations
  • Communicate effectively with partner organizations and individuals
  • Seek strategic opportunities, particularly with other NGOs and nonprofits
  • Establish and maintain relationships with local, state and national elected officials and staff

    • Support national mobilization efforts :

  • Building and maintaining strategic relationships
  • Research national issues that impact Resource Center and its constituents; disseminating information and calls to action
  • Fulfill the goals of Resource Center’s strategic advocacy plan
  • Support Resource Center programs with related advocacy and education activities
  • Work with staff to communicate the impact and value of the advocacy program
  • Create curriculum and provide training in collaboration with the advocacy and training coordinator.
  • Develop in-house training and presentations on key issues under the umbrella of “Resource Center Academy.”  Audiences for programs could include members of the Community Wellness programs.

    • Job Requirements & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited domestic or international college or university.
  • Background in policy, government relations, and advocacy preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Five to eight years of work-related experience
  • Experience & commitment working with and sensitivity toward LGBTQIA+ communities
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity and age
  • Ability to work and act independently and carry out decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead teams and projects and work collaboratively.
  • Successfully manage multiple projects at the same time.
  • Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
  • Ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions and problem solve.
  • This is a hybrid role

    • Powered by JazzHR

    sBQ1wPmCJm

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Advocacy Manager • Dallas, TX, US