Advocacy and Policy Manager

Reports to: Director of Advocacy, Policy and Communications 

Position Overview:  

The Advocacy and Policy Manager is responsible for effectively engaging and mobilizing Resource Center constituents in advocacy activities, positioning Resource Center as a trusted healthcare provider, growing Resource Center’s network of community partners, supporting national mobilization efforts, and helping fulfill the goals of Resource Center’s strategic advocacy plan.  

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 
Effectively engage and mobilize Resource Center constituents in advocacy: 

• Mobilization, collaborative organizing and rapid response strategies to critical issues affecting the community or allied groups. 
• Write content for social media, Resource Center publications, media releases, opinion pieces and other forms of communication. 
• Educate and train constituents in advocacy strategies and outreach, in association with the advocacy and training coordinator.  

Position Resource Center as a trusted healthcare provider: 

• Build media relationships, identify opportunities and create content for chief medical officer and CEO 
• Serve as one of the agency spokespersons 
• Write position papers on various medical and policy issues  
• Speak to public health issues that impact clients and communities 

Grow and strengthen Resource Center’s network of community partners: 

• Represent Resource Center at events and participate in strategic collaborations 
• Communicate effectively with partner organizations and individuals 
• Seek strategic opportunities, particularly with other NGOs and nonprofits 
• Establish and maintain relationships with local, state and national elected officials and staff 

Support national mobilization efforts: 

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships 
• Research national issues that impact Resource Center and its constituents; disseminating information and calls to action 
• Fulfill the goals of Resource Center’s strategic advocacy plan 
• Support Resource Center programs with related advocacy and education activities  
• Work with staff to communicate the impact and value of the advocacy program 
• Create curriculum and provide training in collaboration with the advocacy and training coordinator.  
• Develop in-house training and presentations on key issues under the umbrella of “Resource Center Academy.”  Audiences for programs could include members of the Community Wellness programs. 

Job Requirements & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited domestic or international college or university.  
• Background in policy, government relations, and advocacy preferred.  
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. 
• Five to eight years of work-related experience 
• Experience & commitment working with and sensitivity toward LGBTQIA+ communities 
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred 
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity and age 
• Ability to work and act independently and carry out decisions with minimal supervision. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead teams and projects and work collaboratively. 
• Successfully manage multiple projects at the same time. 
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports. 
• Ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions and problem solve. 
• This is a hybrid role