Remote State Government Relations Manager-SD, ND, MT
Remote Government Relations Manager - MT, ND & SD
Regular Full-Time
Requisition ID: 2258
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About Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 30 years, we've led the way in funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives, and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives in order 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. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!
What You'll Be Doing in the role of State Policy & Advocacy Manager
Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Susan G. Komen’s 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 advocacy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission.
The State Policy and Advocacy Manager (Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota) will support and promote Susan G. Komen’s public policy & advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy in the states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. 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; tracking and monitoring state legislation and budgets for issues impacting the Center for Public Policy’s priority issues.
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.
Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, executives, and their staff, and provide day-to-day support for state advocacy activities.
Track, review, assess, and report on legislation, budget, and breast health programs in assigned states.
Assist in the development of talking points, fact sheets, testimony, letters of support, action alerts, and other communications in support of public policy and advocacy efforts.
Lead the planning, organizing, and execution of training and events in assigned states.
Lead the development of state-specific advocacy strategies in support of Komen’s Public Policy and Advocacy Priorities.
Develop and maintain external relationships and participate with statewide policy collaboratives, coalitions, patient advocacy organizations, healthcare associations, and industry partners to identify areas for collaboration.
Represent Komen’s Center for Public Policy externally with legislative offices, state government offices, stakeholders, media, and donors.
Promote an organizational culture that values trust, commitment to the mission, scientific integrity, and professional and organizational growth.
We Already Know You Will Also Have
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, government affairs, communications, or other relevant field and 3-5 years of directly related experience.
Experience working with state legislatures and agencies in the assigned state(s).
Proven ability to work independently and creatively, meeting strict deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to draft, analyze and interpret legislation and execute corresponding advocacy campaigns.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective interaction with elected officials, legislative staff, and other high-profile persons.
Excellent planning, organizational, and follow-up skills.
Work Experience: 3 – 5 years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree: Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government Affairs
Preferred experience includes:
Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, government affairs, communications, or another relevant field.
Working knowledge of the breast cancer public policy and advocacy environment.
Experience with state lobbying registration and ongoing compliance requirements.
Travel requirements outside of the office include annual all-staff meetings, local travel within the assigned state(s) for advocate training, and the Annual Summit in D.C.
So what's in it for you?
Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures. That is what Komen provides away from the computer:
• Competitive salary $65K-$75K, exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Health, dental, vision, and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from the home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!
Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all of its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Additionally we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.
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