General Summary

The Alzheimer's Association has been a catalyst for a generation of advancements in Alzheimer policy, research and care on behalf of an estimated 5.3 million people with Alzheimer's disease in the United States. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Chicago, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading advocate for Alzheimer policies that will improve the lives of these millions of Americans and their families.

To enhance and strengthen this work, the Association is recruiting a Director of Advocacy to lead the Association's Advocacy Department within the Public Policy and Advocacy Division, based in Washington, DC. Based in the Washington, DC office, this person's primary responsibility will be to develop and lead grassroots campaigns to compliment and enhance the Association's federal and state lobbying efforts.

We seek an individual who has effectively led sophisticated national grassroots campaigns that have combined community organizing with cutting edge e-advocacy methods. The successful candidate will also have an appreciation for both the complexities and the opportunities of working within a large voluntary health organization with an extensive network of chapter affiliates.

The successful candidate must be a strong team player and enjoy working in a collegial yet highly demanding and execution-oriented culture. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and operate with confidentiality will also be required as are excellent communication skills. In addition, the preferred candidate will have a strong mission orientation and a passion for advocacy on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association and the people it represents.

Essential Job Functions

• Design and implement grassroots campaigns in support of both federal and state policy priorities.
• Keep abreast of and continuously integrate best practices from other national policy campaigns.
• Coordinate and guide the integrated policy efforts of the Alzheimer's Association's local chapters across the country.
• Lead all aspects of the Association's electronic advocacy, including the use of its web, video, social networking, email and phone-based platforms.<.li>
• Lead in-person and remote training and support for the Alzheimer's Association's advocacy chapter staff and volunteers across the country.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Six or more years of experience in advocacy campaign-related work.
• A proven track record in the management of successful national policy campaigns.
• Experience directing coalition campaigns.
• Experience working both directly with grassroots advocates as well as working through a chapter network structure.
• A deep understanding of community organizing-based campaign techniques.
• A deep understanding of new media-based campaign techniques.
• A strong presence, with an ability to influence others and to communicate in a clear and compelling manner.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, to travel, and to work weekends on occasion.

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Send resume to:
Alzheimer's Association of National Office
225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.