Current jobs related to Manager - Advocacy & Outreach - Chicago, Illinois - AARP


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Culture Amp Full time

    About Culture AmpCulture Amp is a leading employee experience platform that empowers companies to transform employee engagement, drive performance management, and develop high-performing teams. With a mission to make a better world of work, we're committed to fostering a work environment that truly cares for and develops its people.Job DescriptionWe're...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States The Thresholds Full time

    Job SummaryThe Thresholds Homeless Outreach Program is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Street Outreach & Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our outreach team, you will work collaboratively to engage and support individuals experiencing homelessness with serious mental illnesses.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide Street Outreach...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States The Thresholds Full time

    Job SummaryThe Thresholds Homeless Outreach Program is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Street Outreach & Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our outreach team, you will work collaboratively to engage and support individuals experiencing homelessness with serious mental illnesses.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide Street Outreach...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Amp Americas Full time

    Job Title: Health and Safety ManagerAmp Americas is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety strategies, systems, and programs across all of our operations.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute health and...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Anti-Defamation League Full time

    Job Title: Associate Regional Director, AdvocacyAbout the Role:The Associate Regional Director, Advocacy will play a key role in developing and implementing legislative and campus advocacy strategies to engage policymakers, campus administrators, and key stakeholders to build, manage, and grow coalitions to support ADL's issue priorities in the Midwest...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Amp Americas Full time

    Job SummaryAmp Americas is seeking a highly experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety strategies, systems, and programs across all of our operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute health and safety strategies...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Impactforequity Full time

    About the RoleImpact for Equity is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Director of Advocacy to lead our organization's advocacy efforts and drive transformational change in the Chicago region.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a comprehensive advocacy strategy that integrates policy, advocacy, and community-centered organizing to advance...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States American Dental Hygienists' Association Full time

    Job SummaryThe Senior Manager of Advocacy serves as a key liaison to members, providing resource support on political activities, legislative initiatives, strategy, and planning for legislation, regulatory change, and related healthcare concerns.ResponsibilitiesMonitor, research, and analyze state legislative and regulatory trends that impact dental...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States American Association of Endodontists Full time

    About the RoleThe American Association of Endodontists is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Endodontic Policy and Advocacy Specialist to join our team. This role will work closely with the Advocacy and Professional Relations Director to develop and implement strategies that advocate for the interests of endodontists and patients with various...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States American Dental Hygienists' Association Full time

    Senior Manager of AdvocacyThe American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Senior Manager of Advocacy. This role will play a critical part in advancing the interests of registered dental hygienists, dental hygiene students, and the greater oral health care community.Key...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Thank God It's Natural Full time

    About UsThank God It's Natural is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering uninsured women facing breast cancer, advocating for health equity, and promoting the significance of early detection for women under 40.Did You Know: In Chicago, Black women experience a 42% higher mortality rate from breast cancer compared to the general population. Despite...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States The Thresholds Full time

    Job SummaryThe Thresholds Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) is a pioneering initiative that provides assertive outreach, linkage to primary and psychiatric care, and resource referral to individuals experiencing homelessness with serious mental illnesses. Our team of licensed clinical social workers works collaboratively on the streets, in shelters, and other...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Amp Americas Full time

    About Amp AmericasAmp Americas is a leading company in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry, dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions for a sustainable future.Job SummaryThe Health and Safety Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of our employees, contractors, and the environment. This position will be...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Amp Americas Full time

    About Amp AmericasAmp Americas is a leading company in the RNG industry, dedicated to building, managing, and operating RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel, and power. Our vertically-integrated approach leverages over a decade of expertise and specialized experience in...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Anti-Defamation League Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Advocacy Director to join our team at the Anti-Defamation League. As a key member of our Midwest Region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing legislative and campus advocacy strategies to engage policymakers, campus administrators, and key stakeholders.Key...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Culture Amp Full time

    Unlock the Power of People AnalyticsCulture Amp is revolutionizing the world of work by empowering companies to transform employee engagement, drive performance management, and develop high-performing teams. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will play a critical role in helping us achieve this mission.Your Key Responsibilities:Generate new business...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States National Immigrant Justice Center Full time

    Position OverviewOrganization BackgroundThe National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is dedicated to promoting human rights and ensuring due process for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers through comprehensive legal assistance, strategic litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach. With a central office in Chicago and additional locations across the...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States American Association of Endodontists Full time

    Job SummaryThe American Association of Endodontists is seeking a highly skilled Advocacy & Policy Manager to join our team. This role will work closely with the Advocacy & Professional Relations Director to develop and implement strategies that advocate for the interests of endodontists and patients with various stakeholders, including dental and healthcare...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States Environmental Law & Policy Center Of The Midwest Inc Full time

    Join Our Team at the Environmental Law & Policy Center of the Midwest Inc.About UsThe Environmental Law & Policy Center is a leading public interest advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. We are a non-profit organization that works to advance environmental and energy policies through litigation,...


  • Chicago, Illinois, United States The Night Ministry Full time

    Job Title: CTA Outreach Case ManagerThe Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to providing human connection, housing support, and healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. As a CTA Outreach Case Manager, you will play a vital role in our mission to serve the most vulnerable members of our community.Job Summary:We are...

Manager - Advocacy & Outreach

3 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States AARP Full time
Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

AARP's Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP's social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.

Manager, Advocacy & Outreach manages implementation and execution of advocacy and engagement goals and objectives within the business unit plan and organization strategy. Manages advocacy and outreach activities in regional and governmental targets, represents the organization and its interests to elected officials, community, and public policy leaders. Partners with internal and external teams to achieve the organization's legislative and policy agenda and engagement goals. Manages the establishment of strategic partnerships and the execution of advocacy and engagement campaigns that include grassroots and volunteer mobilization and leadership. Leads state-level implementation of national campaign efforts. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline processes and to develop new procedures that support the business unit/department.

Responsibilities

Identifies issues of public policy and organizational importance and develops and implements advocacy strategies at the appropriate governmental targets. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, as well as internal and external partners, to achieve the organization's legislative and policy goals. Represents the organization and its interests to governmental bodies, advocating for organizational interests in front of legislative bodies, and monitoring and commenting on legislation that may impact strategic organizational priorities. Manages the design and implementation of audience engagement strategies, researching target audiences and designing engagement opportunities that align with strategic objectives and integrate across geographies and issue areas. Establishes strategic community partnerships and leverages internal/external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities. Directs the recruitment, training, and deployment of volunteers in accordance with organizational goals. Designs opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement and ensures inclusion of volunteer perspectives in strategic planning. Develops and manages the execution of advocacy campaigns and collaborates with internal and external partners on advocacy, communications, and strategy development. Utilizes direct action organizing tactics and implements grassroots advocacy tools to build constituent support for the organization's legislative priorities. Builds and maintains relationships with elected officials at all levels and governmental representatives. Serves as a subject matter resource on the organization's issues with the goal of advancing and promoting the organization's advocacy agenda Ensures strong people management across team, monitoring and supporting employee engagement as appropriate.
Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy advocacy plus a minimum of 3 years of management experience. Experience with lobbying, coalition, relationship building, and using grassroots techniques to influence legislation at the state level, preferably with the Illinois legislature. Experience with developing and executing campaign tactics to promote issues related to AARP's social mission. Ability to lead and manage, multiple issues and/or projects at the same time. Ability to develop both short- and long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve success in both legislative advocacy and grassroots campaigns. Comfort with the Microsoft Office suite, internal reporting systems, and ability and willingness to learn new functionality. Political campaign experience preferred.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements
Regular and reliable job attendance Effective verbal and written communication skills Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds Ability to travel up to 25%
Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. For the position, we anticipate offering a salary between $112,500.00 to $131,250.00 per year. This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan with a percentage up to 12%. Bonus eligibility is dependent upon organizational and individual performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.