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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Legislative Impact (50%)

• Develops and implements a comprehensive state advocacy strategy aligned with organizational priorities and in collaboration with the State and Local campaign team.

• Builds long-term relationships and direct engagement with state/local lawmakers,executive branchofficials/regulatorsand local officials.  

• Lobbies lawmakers/officialsand drafts policy briefs, testimony, and advocacy materials in collaboration with the State and Local campaignsteams.

• Monitors, analyzes, and responds to proposed legislation and regulationsimpactingpatients and healthcare access,as well as cancer prevention.

• Supports and aligns state and local legislative strategies with federal policy goals and ACSCAN’s mission. 

• Trackslegislative activity andmaintainaccuraterecords of advocacy efforts and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition Building & Development (20%)

• Builds strategic relationships withadvocacycoalitions and health-focused organizations.

• Manages external consultants and lobbying firms to support campaign execution.

• Accountable in ensuring we support organization policy positions.

• Serves as a public-facing leader for the organization’s state advocacy efforts.

• Supports ACS and ACSCAN revenue development goals.

Grassroots Mobilization & Campaign Management (15%)

• Supports grassroots mobilization efforts, including patient and volunteer engagement.

• Supports state-level grassroots campaigns, including action alerts, lobby days, and community engagement events.

• Partners with community organizations, patient groups, and stakeholders to amplify advocacy efforts.

• Participates in state cancer action days.

Communications (10%)

• Serve as a spokesperson on state policy issues in media, public forums, and legislative hearings.

• Develops and delivers presentations to stakeholders, partners, and internal leadership.

• Contributes to advocacy communications including newsletters, social media, and policy updates.

• Regularly communicates with regional and national teams.

Compliance & Governance (5%)

• Ensures compliance with all lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance laws.

• Oversees reporting and documentation for state-level and federal advocacy activities.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required:​Bachelor's Degree​

• Preferred Degree:​Master's Degree​

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Law, or related field

• Years of experience: 5+ years of experience in state government affairs, preferably with a focus on health or patient advocacy.

• Experience driving legislative campaigns.

• Experience working with volunteers, health and patient coalitions, communities, health coalitions, nonprofit advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: 

• Passion for improving cancer patient policy outcomes and advancing health equity through the legislative and regulatory process.

• Proven ability to drive and achieve legislative results/goals anddemonstratedability to be action-oriented and to work on fast-paced, time-sensitive matters with internal and external constituents. 

• Strong ability and understanding of government relations and grassroots organizing.

• Ability to adapt to, and manage the ambiguity of, state and local political environments.

• Ability to manage and work with others in a primarily virtual environment, with the ability to adapt to changing situations.

• Experience in collaborating with state health policymakers and advocacy leaders.

• Experience with budget management and external vendor oversight.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in reporting activities in assigned state(s).

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in advocacy and leadership.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require travel up to 20%, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.

• Travel will primarily be within assigned regions to support legislative campaigns, attend strategic meetings, and engage with stakeholders. 

• Occasional travel to national conferences or headquarters may also be.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed.