Job Description
SEO Friendly Job Title: Associate State Director - Advocacy
H1: Join AARP as an Associate State Director in Advocacy H2: Empower Communities and Advocate for Issues that Matter Most
Overview: - AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization for people 50 and older - Dedicated to empowering individuals to choose how they live as they age - Nationwide presence, strengthening communities and advocating for health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment - Produces AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin
Organization: - Community, State and National Affairs Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach, and Advocacy at all levels - Delivers on AARP's social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues for financial and health security
Job Description: - Develop and implement federal, state, and local-level advocacy goals and objectives - Represent AARP and its interests to elected officials and public policy leaders - Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute advocacy campaigns - Recruit and train volunteers to support legislative priorities - Collaborate with management to streamline processes and develop new procedures
Responsibilities: - Develop and implement advocacy strategies and campaigns at all levels - Build and maintain relationships with governmental representatives - Collaborate with internal and external partners on advocacy campaign communication strategy - Identify issues of public policy and organizational importance and advocate for AARP's interests - Serve as a subject-matter-expert on advocacy issues and produce reports to share findings and advance solutions - Recruit, train, and deploy volunteers in alignment with organizational goals
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree, Master's, J.D., or Ph.D preferred - 4 years of experience in lobbying, governmental relations, legislative staff, or similar roles - Strong understanding of the state's political and community service environment - Willingness to travel up to 50% of work and possess a valid driver's license
Preferred: - Previous government relations and grassroots-organizing experience - Past gubernatorial or legislative policy experience - Municipal government experience
Additional Requirements: - Regular and reliable attendance - Effective communication skills - Respectful and understanding of others - Ability to make sound decisions - Ability to work effectively in a moderate noise environment - Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
Hybrid Work Environment: - AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions - Remote work only available within the United States and its territories
Compensation and Benefits: - Competitive package including 401(k), pension plan, health, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, and paid time off - Performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity: - AARP is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture - 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 any other basis prohibited by law.
