Advocacy and Policy Manager

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