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Senior Manager Grassroots Advocacy

Reporting to the COO (and interim head of advocacy), the Senior Manager of Grassroots Advocacy will be responsible for supporting FARE’s education and mobilization of grassroots advocates to advance the organization’s advocacy objectives. This position will have primary responsibility for ensuring our constituents are mobilized systematically at state and federal levels, executing strategic grassroots campaigns, building champions, and activating a network of supporters to influence policy decisions. The grassroots advocacy senior manager will engage with constituents, track food allergy legislation, build relationships with other advocacy organizations, and coordinate advocacy efforts to achieve organizational goals

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive grassroots advocacy campaigns aligned with organizational goals, and manage campaign timelines, budgets, and metrics to track progress and measure success
Develop and steward a national advocacy volunteer structure, expanding grassroots volunteer opportunities and building integration with other FARE programming and assets (including the FARE Neighborhoods Initiative, Support Groups, Teen Advisory Group among others)
Organize and execute internal (staff) and external (advocates) training and education by developing toolkits and other resources and by training through a variety of communications channels (including via webinars, live training/ conferences, social media, etc.)
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop and execute digital strategies for engagement, including social media and online advocacy campaigns
Support relationships with external advocacy allies and partners to advance FARE’s advocacy efforts
Write, edit, and publish advocacy correspondence as necessary
Keep internal staff and food allergy advocates informed of federal and state legislative and administrative laws, rules, regulations, and policies that impact the community
Prepare a biweekly report summarizing activities and any issues that need to be addressed by senior staff, and recommendations for future activities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and experience with grassroots network building and advocacy campaigns
Strong communication and writing skills and the ability to translate complex and technical material into coherent and compelling narratives
Strong grasp of strategies to engage and mobilize grassroots supporters, including grassroots outreach, volunteer recruitment, and community organizing tactics
Capacity to work independently, anticipate needs, innovate, and problem solve
Proficient in public affairs and/or grassroots software (e.g., Quorum) and Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience; graduate degree in public policy or related field a plus
Five or more years of experience working on public health, patient advocacy, grassroots capacity building, or related field
Strong understanding of political landscapes, legislative processes, and advocacy strategies at the state and federal levels
Demonstrated campaign management experience in planning, implementing and running advocacy efforts in relevant organizations and contexts

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FARE’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments. Apply today by clicking below, or by emailing your application to career@foodallergy.org.

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Senior Manager Grassroots Advocacy

Senior Manager Grassroots Advocacy

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