Associate State Director For Advocacy
CurrentWorks with staff and volunteers in the development of state legislative priorities. Manages the development of strategic plans and campaigns. Helps to organize and maintain effective statewide coalitions and partnerships dealing with strategic issues.Builds and maintains strong grassroots organization and leadership that have a sustained impact on elected officials on behalf of AARP’s policy goals and objectives.Leads federal advocacy campaigns in the state and coordinates grassroots and key contacts activity in support of AARP’s congressional agenda.Voter education and advocacy regarding both state and federal legislative issues.Serves in consultation with management on national task forces and work groups, ensuring state relevance in the strategic planning and policy-making processes.Recruits, orients, trains, evaluates, and manages volunteers. Provides coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and skill-building. Provides or arranges for training on substantive issues requiring in-depth expertise and knowledge.
