State Policy & Advocacy Manager - MA, NH & RI

The physical location for the candidate selected must reside in Boston, MA and within the contiguous United States.

WHO WE ARE Susan G.

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Susan G.

Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.

Its encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally! What you will be doing in the role of a State Policy & Advocacy Manager: Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Susan G.

Komens Center for Public Policy is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states and in Washington, D.C.

The Center for Public Policy works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the policy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komens mission.

The State Policy and Advocacy Manager will support and promote Komens public policy & advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy in the specified states.

This individual will be responsible for the direct day-to-day policy and advocacy engagement in their states; building and maintaining relationships with state legislators and their staff; building a statewide policy collaborative; tracks, reviews and assesses state legislation and regulatory efforts; monitors state budget climate and state breast health programs and supports education efforts of Komens grassroots network with assigned states.

What you will bring to the table Serve as subject matter expert and on the ground representative for public policy and advocacy efforts in the assigned states.Lead the development of state-specific advocacy strategies in support of Komens Public Policy and Advocacy Priorities.Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, executives, and their staff, and provide day-to-day support for state advocacy activities.Represent Komens Center for Public Policy externally with legislative offices, state government offices, stakeholders, media, and donors.Track, review, assess, and report on state legislation, regulatory efforts, state budget climate, state breast health programs, and state legislative efforts.Develop and maintain external relationships and participate with statewide policy collaborative...