The Manager, Government Affairs and Advocacy operationalizes a strategy to build and sustain public engagement in Prevent Blindness’s legislative and policy agenda through grassroots advocacy communications in alignment with the Prevent Blindness policy and advocacy agenda set forth by Prevent Blindness Government Affairs leadership. The Manager, Government Affairs and Advocacy also oversees planning logistics and coordinates with internal and external partners in preparation for events such as the “Eyes on Capitol Hill” legislative fly-in, the annual World Sight Day Congressional briefing, advocacy webinars, and other government affairs events. At the direction of the Director, Government Affairs, the Manager, Government Affairs and Advocacy will also oversee a portfolio of issue areas relating to vision and eye health and identify opportunities to engage in policy actions such as comment letters, statements, stakeholder engagement, and developing resources. As needed, the Manager, Government Affairs and Advocacy represents Prevent Blindness through attendance at coalition meetings, Congressional meetings, and other issue-based forums. This role reports to the Director, Government Affairs.