The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Position: We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider opportunity to make a life changing impact on the millions suffering from the disease, their care givers, and those that may be diagnosed with the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org to find out more about who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work the last seven years in a row. The Director of Public Policy directs state and relevant federal public policy/advocacy efforts in New Mexico as well as the Ambassador Program for Congressional advocacy and the State Champion program for state advocacy. Under the leadership of the National Public Policy Office, implement national policy initiatives of the Alzheimer's Association. Provide staff leadership for the development of public policy strategies and goals at the state level. Oversee all efforts to achieve state-level public policy priorities including working with the state legislature and other agencies, as appropriate. Recruit and train advocates and manage advocate communications. Manage the database of public policy advocates. Provide updates and reporting on advocacy-related actions and matters, including recruitment, contacts with congress and state leaders and legislative updates. Plan, implement and promote advocacy-related events such as the Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the state capitol and Coffee with the Congressman. Responsible for all advocacy-related media including print, social and traditional.

A Bachelor's degree preferred. An equivalency of education and experience may be considered
A minimum of five years of state-level government affairs and/or grassroots advocacy experience
Experience managing volunteers and building coalitions
Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory and budget processes
Ability to work effectively with advocate volunteers, staff and external contacts
Ability to maintain own current contacts within the legislature and/or potential partners as well as foster new relationships
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiation and strategic thinking skills
High level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and analyze public policy opportunities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
Absolute commitment to confidentiality
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to travel locally, regionally and nationally as needed to perform job duties
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor databases
Access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance