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Senior Manager, Grassroots Advocacy
Job Description
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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) seeks an individual for the position of Senior Manager, Grassroots Advocacy. Reporting to the Vice President, Grassroots Advocacy and Community Engagement, this position is responsible for implementing and maintaining the day-to-day tasks associated with ADA’s Grassroots Advocacy program, including but not limited to drafting and processing alerts, surveys, and other advocate communications, assisting with coordinating and implementing advocacy meetings and events. Candidates for this position must have strong writing skills and experience using online tools for advocacy and be able to manage multiple priority projects. The ideal candidate has an understanding of the federal legislative process and experience in grassroots recruitment, training, and mobilization. This is a remote working position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support with grassroots advocacy communications
- Create and disseminate advocacy action alerts while developing meaningful connections with advocates
- Produce materials to support our federal and state legislative priorities that contribute to the overall goal of political involvement and awareness of our advocacy efforts
- Maintain grassroots database and prepare reports
- Coordinate division meetings and events
- Deliver high quality customer service to all constituents
- Ensure compliance with ADA policies, including risk management and financial controls
- Demonstrate integrity, collaboration, a growth/innovative mindset, and strong stewardship skills
- Provide support with other duties and projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- 3-5 years’ experience in grassroots advocacy
- Strong written and interpersonal skills
- A strong personal commitment to preventing and curing diabetes and improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes
- Event and meeting organization experience
- Some travel may be required
WHY WORK HERE
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:
- Industry competitive base pay ranging from $77,662 - $85,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
- A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
- Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
- Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
- A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
- Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions
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