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Associate Executive Director for Public Policy and Advocacy

3 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States American Library Association Full time

Associate Executive Director for Public Policy and
Advocacy

The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest
library association in the world. Founded in 1876, our
mission is to share our vision of the importance
of libraries, literacy, and free access to information which now
also encompasses equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through the
lens of social justice. ALA is an inclusive, flexible, work
environment that values diversity, teamwork, collaboration,
creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy(PPA) office based in
Washington, DC seeks an Associate Executive Director to
represent libraries on Capitol Hill, direct and manage the
advocacy and public policy staff building relationships and
opportunities to uplift and shape policy that benefits libraries
and library users with federal and regional lawmakers; representing
libraries, library workers, and ALA's core values and programmatic
priorities to legislators and stakeholders which includes the
Congress, the Executive Branch, and the Judiciary in order to raise
the visibility of the library and information sector and its
concerns in the public's consciousness.

Chief Responsibilities:


Oversee Public Policy and Advocacy staff, budget and Washington
DC office facility.
Oversee PPA communications staff, monitor press statements,
respond to requests for LIS sector and policy-related information,
and route and respond to press queries and requests for interviews
from reporters.
Regularly coordinating calls and meetings with key stake
holding organizations.
Maintain status and activity as a registered lobbyist covering
appropriations, education, Library Services and Technology Act
(LSTA), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and
general national infrastructure and seek out opportunities to
introduce policy and influence legislation that supports libraries,
library users, and the expansion of educational and information
services in and connected to libraries.
Educate Members of Congress on ALA legislative priorities and
promote Congressional contacts for library and information services
(LIS) sector stakeholders and grassroots supporters.
Brief ALA staff, PPA committees, policy corps participants, and
general members across the association on pertinent and timely
legislative activity and opportunities. Organize related
activities, mobilizations, and efforts.
Provide direction and support to ALA's Chapter Relations and
International Relations Offices staff.
Serve as part of ALA's senior leadership cabinet.
Oversee fellows, scholars, consultants and contractors working
in service of PPA strategies, programs, and activity.
Encourage library supporters to communicate with their elected
legislators to promote ALA's legislative priorities.
Create programming and cultivate audiences for conferences and
advocacy events such as National Library Legislative Day and the
Congressional Fly-in.
Serves as primary staff liaison to the ALA Committee on
Legislation.

Working Relationships


ALA Executive Staff, Executive Board and Member Leaders
Public Policy & Advocacy member committees
Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA)Congressional
Staff
Coalition Partners
Washington Media
ALA Policy Corps
ALA members

This is a regular full-time position based in our Washington
office. Most ALA staff are currently working on a
hybrid schedule. We have plans to resume mostly in-person work at
ALA offices when it is safe to do so. Please note that
although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees,
we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our
workplace sites.
ALA currently requires that employees be fully vaccinated for
COVID 19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Proof of vaccination will be required on or before
start date.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory
completion of a background check and proof of your eligibility to
work in the United States.
Starting salary range negotiable from the mid-100s; based
on relevant experience. ALA has an excellent benefit package that
includes flexible work schedules, medical, dental, generous paid
vacation, retirement annuity and a 35-hour workweek. You may
also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
(PSLF).
Closing Date: Consideration of candidates
will begin July 1, 2023 and continue
until the position is filled.

FOR CONSIDERATION:

Apply online including a current resume and cover letter
outlining the strategic value that you will bring to ALA, drawing
upon your experience in advocacy, public policy, influencing
legislation by building coalitions and developing grassroots
networks.

OR

Send the required information to:

American Library Association

Human Resources Department

Ref: AEDWOffice

Email:

The American Library Association is an equal opportunity
employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

REQUIREMENTS


Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in public policy,
foreign affairs, law, or related field preferred.
Seven or more years of supervisory experience leading
communications, marketing, media or public relations in an
association, higher education, corporate, large library, or large
non-profit setting with demonstrated success; and
Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in advocacy and
governmental relations
Registered Lobbyist

Knowledge Required:
Knowledge of contemporary best practices for lobbying.
Expert level managerial skills and leadership experience to
provide strong team building and management with the ability to
supervise professional staff's performance, evaluate training
needs, and provide technical guidance when necessary.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work, streamline
processes, eliminate redundancies, and manage time
effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate
authentically with significant partners; willingness to consider
diverse perspectives and points of view.
Experience in project management, managing complex plans,
projects, budgets, and deadlines that require coordination across
multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of how to introduce mission-related goals and desired
strategies to decision makers in order to get them passed into
bills or other policy.
Knowledge of the flow between federal, regional, state, and
municipal policy.
Knowledge of public relations and crisis response
Knowledge of how US policy relates and connects to
international policy.
Understanding of association management, including member
leader groups, member activities, including process, deadlines, and
governance.
Possesses interpersonal communication skills that include
empathy, understanding, and the ability to be able to handle stress
and controversy while remaining professional.
Desired Experience

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective,
collaborative working relationships with other staff and member
leaders and to inspire others to support and advance ALA's mission,
core values and strategic goals.
Proven success in building and cultivating key relationships
and meeting strategic goals.
Strong project management, collaborative, analytical, and
organizational skills especially when working across diffuse teams
and managing competing priorities.
Strong presence and credibility and demonstrated abilities in
crisis communication.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, to meet
deadlines while making sound decisions, and to accommodate shifting
priorities.
Proficiency in office productivity software, content management
systems, association management systems, email marketing services,
and social media platforms.