Public Policy Director

3 weeks ago

Helena, Montana, United States Alzheimer's Association Full time
Job Summary

The Alzheimer's Association is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Public Policy Director to lead our state government affairs efforts in Montana. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease.

The successful candidate will serve as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist, representing the Alzheimer's Association before the Montana legislature, governor, and relevant state agencies. They will also be responsible for grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of the Association's state and federal public policy priorities.

This is a full-time position based in Montana, with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in state government affairs, policy development, and advocacy. They will be a self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda in collaboration with the Executive Director and the National Public Policy Office in Washington, D.C.
  • Draft bills and regulatory language, secure bill sponsors, and provide testimony before state legislative committees as needed.
  • Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.
  • Develop and grow the Association's relationship with elected officials, other government officials, and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees, and coalitions.
  • Track state legislation utilizing the Association's approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
  • Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association's approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
  • Plan and execute the Association's annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist as needed in the execution of state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.
  • Federal Policy: Recruit, train, and facilitate year-round efforts of volunteer Alzheimer's Ambassadors and volunteer team members working with their assigned member of Congress, in partnership with the D.C. Public Policy Office.
  • Federal Policy: Demonstrated expertise on the Federal policy priorities for the Association and provide leadership on policy positions for State policy implications.
  • Manage year-round state policy grassroots advocacy activities, including office visits, correspondence, and the volunteer Alzheimer's State Champion program.
  • Work with advocates to promote the Association's federal and state policy priorities in earned and social media.
  • Ensure volunteer advocates are reporting activities and contacts with federal and state officials.
  • In consultation with the Executive Director provide regular updates to Association staff in the state, the chapter board, volunteer advocates, and to staff in the Association's National Public Policy Office.
  • Collaborate with Association staff across the chapter regularly, including Communications, Programs, Health Systems, and the Executive Director, to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • At least 5 to 7 years of experience working in state government affairs, as a state legislative staff person, or as policy staff in the governor's office or relevant state agency, preferably in Montana.
What We Offer

The Alzheimer's Association offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long-term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays, and Paid Family Leave. Full-time employees will also enjoy an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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