Health Policy & Advocacy Manager
Job Description:
• Coordinating advocacy efforts across children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood
• Facilitating the Children’s Mental Health Action Coalition and coordinating with childhood and child welfare staff and experts to surface priorities, assess policy options, and identify advocacy pathways
• Turning partner expertise into policy frameworks, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials
• Developing short- and long-term advocacy communications and strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Representing CAA in coalition meetings, workgroups, and policy discussions as a lead and facilitator
• Analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and budget items to assess impact on children and families
• Synthesizing research, expert input, and community perspectives into clear policy options
• Drafting issue briefs, fact sheets, white papers, and background memos for government affairs use
• Supporting development of legislative testimony and advocacy messaging in partnership with the Executive Director
Requirements:
• Coursework or bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, or a related field a plus
• Experience in policy advocacy, government affairs, or coalition-based work
• Comfortable analyzing policy and using data to support government affairs decisions
• Strong writing and synthesis skills for policy and general audiences
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make clear tradeoffs
• Proficiency with common productivity and data tools (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentations)
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
Benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
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• Coordinating advocacy efforts across children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood
• Facilitating the Children’s Mental Health Action Coalition and coordinating with childhood and child welfare staff and experts to surface priorities, assess policy options, and identify advocacy pathways
• Turning partner expertise into policy frameworks, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials
• Developing short- and long-term advocacy communications and strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Representing CAA in coalition meetings, workgroups, and policy discussions as a lead and facilitator
• Analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and budget items to assess impact on children and families
• Synthesizing research, expert input, and community perspectives into clear policy options
• Drafting issue briefs, fact sheets, white papers, and background memos for government affairs use
• Supporting development of legislative testimony and advocacy messaging in partnership with the Executive Director
Requirements:
• Coursework or bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, or a related field a plus
• Experience in policy advocacy, government affairs, or coalition-based work
• Comfortable analyzing policy and using data to support government affairs decisions
• Strong writing and synthesis skills for policy and general audiences
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make clear tradeoffs
• Proficiency with common productivity and data tools (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentations)
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
Benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
Apply Now
Apply Now