Associate State Director - Community Outreach & Advocacy

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies issues of public policy and organizational importance, and develops and implements advocacy strategies at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners on advocacy campaign communication strategies.
• Utilizes grassroots advocacy tools and direct action organizing tactics to build constituent support for legislative priorities.
• Establishes a presence in targeted communities by engaging multicultural audiences, developing partnerships, and designing community programs and events.
• Represents the organization to government agencies, media outlets, and the public, maintaining relationships with elected officials and community leaders.
• Develops and communicates persuasive narratives aligned with organizational priorities to diverse audiences.
• Recruits, trains, develops, and deploys volunteers, ensuring their interests align with organizational goals and maximizing engagement.
• Produces written reports and convenes public meetings to share findings, best practices, and solutions.

Requirements

• Completion of a BA degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Understanding of community organizing, communications, marketing, and public relations.
• Experience with grassroots organizing, volunteer recruitment, training, and retention.
• Strong social media and writing skills, with the ability to tell cohesive stories through visual elements and familiarity with new media platforms.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to handle multiple issues and projects in a matrix team approach, requiring collaboration and consultation.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within local and state areas, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an office/open office environment with moderate noise.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice to Have

• Experience with local and state business, government, entertainment, and community service environments.
• Experience working with community service leaders, non-profit organizations, and addressing city-wide community needs.

Qualifications

• BA degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401(k) plan.
• 100% company-funded pension plan.
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave.
• Performance-based and peer-based recognition.
• Tuition reimbursement.