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Overview
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
AARP's Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP's social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.
Manager, Advocacy & Outreach
manages implementation and execution of advocacy and engagement goals and objectives within the business unit plan and organization strategy. Manages advocacy and outreach activities in regional and governmental targets, represents the organization and its interests to elected officials, community, and public policy leaders. Partners with internal and external teams to achieve the organization's legislative and policy agenda and engagement goals. Manages the establishment of strategic partnerships and the execution of advocacy and engagement campaigns that include grassroots and volunteer mobilization and leadership. Leads state-level implementation of national campaign efforts. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline processes and to develop new procedures that support the business unit/department.
Responsibilities
Identifies issues of public policy and organizational importance and develops and implements advocacy strategies at the appropriate governmental targets. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, as well as internal and external partners, to achieve the organization's legislative and policy goals. Represents the organization and its interests to governmental bodies, advocating for organizational interests in front of legislative bodies, and monitoring and commenting on legislation that may impact strategic organizational priorities. Manages the design and implementation of audience engagement strategies, researching target audiences and designing engagement opportunities that align with strategic objectives and integrate across geographies and issue areas. Establishes strategic community partnerships and leverages internal/external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities. Directs the recruitment, training, and deployment of volunteers in accordance with organizational goals. Designs opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement and ensures inclusion of volunteer perspectives in strategic planning. Develops and manages the execution of advocacy campaigns and collaborates with internal and external partners on advocacy, communications, and strategy development. Utilizes direct action organizing tactics and implements grassroots advocacy tools to build constituent support for the organization's legislative priorities. Builds and maintains relationships with elected officials at all levels and governmental representatives. Serves as a subject matter resource on the organization's issues with the goal of advancing and promoting the organization's advocacy agenda Ensures strong people management across team, monitoring and supporting employee engagement as appropriate. Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy advocacy plus a minimum of 3 years of management experience. Experience with lobbying, coalition, relationship building, and using grassroots techniques to influence legislation at the state level, preferably with the Illinois legislature. Experience with developing and executing campaign tactics to promote issues related to AARP's social mission. Ability to lead and manage, multiple issues and/or projects at the same time. Ability to develop both short- and long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve success in both legislative advocacy and grassroots campaigns. Comfort with the Microsoft Office suite, internal reporting systems, and ability and willingness to learn new functionality. Political campaign experience preferred. AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
Regular and reliable job attendance Effective verbal and written communication skills Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds Ability to travel up to 25%
Hybrid Work Environment
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits
AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. For the position, we anticipate offering a salary between $112,500.00 to $131,250.00 per year. This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan with a percentage up to 12%. Bonus eligibility is dependent upon organizational and individual performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
AARP's Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP's social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.
Manager, Advocacy & Outreach
manages implementation and execution of advocacy and engagement goals and objectives within the business unit plan and organization strategy. Manages advocacy and outreach activities in regional and governmental targets, represents the organization and its interests to elected officials, community, and public policy leaders. Partners with internal and external teams to achieve the organization's legislative and policy agenda and engagement goals. Manages the establishment of strategic partnerships and the execution of advocacy and engagement campaigns that include grassroots and volunteer mobilization and leadership. Leads state-level implementation of national campaign efforts. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline processes and to develop new procedures that support the business unit/department.
Responsibilities
Identifies issues of public policy and organizational importance and develops and implements advocacy strategies at the appropriate governmental targets. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, as well as internal and external partners, to achieve the organization's legislative and policy goals. Represents the organization and its interests to governmental bodies, advocating for organizational interests in front of legislative bodies, and monitoring and commenting on legislation that may impact strategic organizational priorities. Manages the design and implementation of audience engagement strategies, researching target audiences and designing engagement opportunities that align with strategic objectives and integrate across geographies and issue areas. Establishes strategic community partnerships and leverages internal/external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities. Directs the recruitment, training, and deployment of volunteers in accordance with organizational goals. Designs opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement and ensures inclusion of volunteer perspectives in strategic planning. Develops and manages the execution of advocacy campaigns and collaborates with internal and external partners on advocacy, communications, and strategy development. Utilizes direct action organizing tactics and implements grassroots advocacy tools to build constituent support for the organization's legislative priorities. Builds and maintains relationships with elected officials at all levels and governmental representatives. Serves as a subject matter resource on the organization's issues with the goal of advancing and promoting the organization's advocacy agenda Ensures strong people management across team, monitoring and supporting employee engagement as appropriate. Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy advocacy plus a minimum of 3 years of management experience. Experience with lobbying, coalition, relationship building, and using grassroots techniques to influence legislation at the state level, preferably with the Illinois legislature. Experience with developing and executing campaign tactics to promote issues related to AARP's social mission. Ability to lead and manage, multiple issues and/or projects at the same time. Ability to develop both short- and long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve success in both legislative advocacy and grassroots campaigns. Comfort with the Microsoft Office suite, internal reporting systems, and ability and willingness to learn new functionality. Political campaign experience preferred. AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
Regular and reliable job attendance Effective verbal and written communication skills Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds Ability to travel up to 25%
Hybrid Work Environment
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits
AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. For the position, we anticipate offering a salary between $112,500.00 to $131,250.00 per year. This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan with a percentage up to 12%. Bonus eligibility is dependent upon organizational and individual performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.