Advocacy Manager
Alzheimer's Association | |
United States, Texas, Fort Worth | |
2630 West Freeway (Show on map) | |
May 05, 2024 | |
Description
The North Central Texas Advocacy Manager serves as the principal staff for grassroots advocacy efforts in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth and West Texas area and is responsible for grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of the Association's state and federal public policy priorities. The Advocacy Manager reports to the Texas Senior Director of Public Policy and represents the Alzheimer's Association's North Central Texas, Dallas and Northeast Texas, and West Texas chapters. The Advocacy Manager's fundamental role is to work with and through advocates to strengthen the Association's overarching relationships with Texas state and federal policymakers and their in-state staff, while state and federal government affairs colleagues focus on policy development and lobbying activities in the state capitol and in Washington, D.C. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Title: Advocacy Manager Who We Are The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease Our Vision At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia. The Alzheimer's Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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