Design legislative strategies for assigned states based on knowledge and monitoring of policy priorities.
Create and execute on opportunities to advance policies that impact the lives of people living with MS; identify, share, and implement effective strategies.
Responsible for monitoring and tracking policy interests across assigned states; elevate issues to priority status as deemed necessary.
Identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers that produce legislative champions on behalf of the Society.
Communicate the Society’s priorities to all necessary audiences; offer recommendations and suggestions for messages to ensure that they are on-point, unified, and reflect applicable research and engaging stories to enhance impact.
Lead coalitions that support policy agenda; keep activists informed of all state and federal legislative priorities that affect the Society.
Provide leadership and active participation in state coalitions to broaden support; identify, recruit and engage activists to promote priorities.
Manage and report on a relationship portfolio of 60+ relationships that advise state advocacy strategy, advance legislation and influence policy makers to act on the Society’s behalf.
Understand and implement best practices for grassroots communication.
Leverage Society communications, programs and events to promote advocacy engagement opportunities.
Actively engage MS Activists in appropriate activism role(s).

Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with high level activist volunteers or in advocacy
Understanding of the legislative system and how to influence outcomes
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work internally and externally effectively
Ability to interpret and effectively articulate policies to influence action
Ability to work effectively with diverse audiences with varying agendas.
Knowledge and experience in government relations, public policy, effective coalition leadership and community mobilization.

considerable Paid Time Off Plan
Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
Commuter Benefit Plan
Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision
Flex Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.

Assistant Director, Government Affairs

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