Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Develops and manages the grassroots advocacy program that supports the Association’s policy goals at the federal, state, and local level. Drives recruitment and training processes to ensure long-term success of the grassroots program. Builds relationships and supports grassroots and grass-tops advocates as they engage with the Association and with policy makers.

• Develops a comprehensive framework to expand and mobilize the Autoimmune Association’s grassroots network, including training, benchmarks, and recognition
• Develops the mechanisms needed to ensure the grassroots program is successful in engaging advocates at the local, state, and federal level
• Develops relationships with advocates with autoimmune diseases, their caretakers, donors, and volunteers
• Empowers advocates impacted by autoimmune diseases to effectively tell their stories to influence policy change
• Directly engages grassroots and grass-tops advocates across the country to advance the Association’s advocacy agenda, including direct communication with government officials and other stakeholders
• Advises on strategies to improve and expand the reach and effectiveness of the Association’s grassroots network
• Assists in the development of letters of support and policy communications
• Participates in coalitions related to the Association’s policy priorities
• Ensures superb data management in the advocacy platform
• Supports the coordination and logistics for the organization’s annual fly-in, held in March in Washington, DC
• Advances the Autoimmune Association’s mission and values
• Demonstrates a positive, collegial attitude and strong work ethic
• Carries out other duties, as assigned
• Occasional travel may be necessary