National Advocacy Coordinator

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The National Coordinator, Advocacy plays a critical role in advancing ALF’s mission by assisting with advocacy efforts at the national level. The role holder will collaborate closely with internal teams, grassroots volunteers, patient advocates and Congressional offices on efforts that reflect ALF’s public policy priorities.

They also support high-visibility advocacy campaigns and related objectives, including days of action, advocacy meetings, or webinars that advance advocacy priorities.

This position reports to the Chief Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with volunteers, patient advocates and staff, as well as with external partners to implement the organization's policy agenda.
• Assist with engaging constituents and volunteers in advocacy activities, such as meetings with elected officials, letter writing campaigns, etc.
• Assist in managing ALF’s Advocacy Ambassador group, including monthly virtual meetings and maintaining the online engagement platforms (Basecamp 3, Voter Voice)
• Work with senior Public Affairs staff to help organize grassroots campaigns, community events, and public awareness campaigns to mobilize support for our advocacy initiatives.
• Assist in drafting, updating and managing materials for ALF advocacy microsite, monthly newsletter, and email action alerts.
• Manage ALF's database of advocates and communications software (VoterVoice and Fiscal Note).
• Ensure the accuracy and strength of ALF's advocate database for both grassroots and grasstops advocacy development, including data clean-up and monitoring within VoterVoice and Julep (or similar database systems).
• Assist in follow-up with newly acquired advocates.
• Assist in staffing the ALF Public Policy Committee.
• Maintain tracking of any ALF legislative initiatives.
• Prepare periodic progress reports as assigned.
• All other duties as required.

SUPERVISION:

No direct reports.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent in education, training and experience.

Experience/Skills/Knowledge:

• 2+ years of experience working for elected officials, non-profits, universities, healthcare groups or related organizations.
• Knowledge of or interest in health issues and/or public health.
• Experience in working with databases.
• Ability to work in collaboration with multiple departments to achieve organizational objectives and success, a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including customer (patient) assessment and service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; knowledge and experience with databases.

Work Environment:

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends. Expected travel 10-20%. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

EEO:

The American Liver Foundation is committed to involving every segment of the community in every aspect of its work and takes all necessary steps to demonstrate its commitment to and accountability for an inclusive environment in which differences are recognized, respected, valued and celebrated.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and cover letter.