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Manager, Advocacy, Clean Air

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American Lung Association

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
  • $62.5K - $70K
  • Trenton
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant bachelor’s, 3-5 years advocacy experience, knowledge of clean air policy, strong communication skills, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel and work irregular hours.
  • You will coordinate coalitions, recruit health advocates, create advocacy materials, engage policymakers, track state policies, and support public education on climate and health issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy or related field.
  • Three to five years of advocacy experience, such as with advocacy organizations, regulatory or legislative offices, or voluntary health organizations.
  • Knowledge of clean air, climate change and/or environmental policy, with specific knowledge about zero-emissions vehicles policies preferred.
  • Ability to build and sustain relationships with volunteers; excellent project management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and with a wide range of people, ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to work independently, and adapt to changing situations.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 10% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
  • Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies).
  • Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with existing healthy air-focused coalitions and help coordinate among health and medical organization coalition partners to identify policy opportunities, coordinate activities and recruit health and medical voice engagement in support of policies to address air pollution, climate change and health disparities in coordination with nationwide Lung Association and coalition campaign efforts.
  • Recruit and support health and medical professionals, and other grassroots and grass tops volunteers, who care about heathy air and/or climate action and are willing to share their stories with decision-makers and media.
  • Create/oversee the creation of materials to support advocacy in New Jersey, such as factsheets, media materials and advocacy letters.
  • In collaboration with Director, Advocacy, engage with policymakers to educate them about the need for policies to protect public health; represent the American Lung Association before public agencies, at conferences and other venues to advance the mission of the organization.
  • Track state policymaking processes and policy opportunities. Coordinate with AVP, Nationwide Advocacy to identify public education, advocacy and health partner coordination opportunities to advance policy goals across New Jersey.
  • Support Lung Association materials, messaging and public education about the health benefits of addressing climate change.
  • Other duties as needed, including support for broad organizational goals providing resources to broader American Lung Association clean air advocacy efforts in other states.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Manager, Advocacy, Clean Air position?

The primary focus of the Manager, Advocacy, Clean Air position is to protect public health from air pollution and climate change by advocating for policies that improve lung health, particularly through building electrification and addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the building and heating sectors.

What qualifications are required for the Manager, Advocacy, Clean Air position?

Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, or a related field, along with three to five years of advocacy experience, knowledge of clean air and climate change policies, strong communication and project management skills, and a valid Driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Is the Manager, Advocacy, Clean Air position remote or in-person?

The position is home-based, meaning that the successful candidate will work remotely and conduct job responsibilities in and around Trenton, NJ.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

Experience working with advocacy organizations, regulatory or legislative offices, or voluntary health organizations is preferred, along with specific knowledge about clean air policies and zero-emissions vehicle policies.

What are the major responsibilities associated with this job?

Major responsibilities include engaging with health and medical coalitions, recruiting volunteers, creating advocacy materials, educating policymakers, tracking state policies, and supporting broader organizational advocacy efforts in clean air.

What is the compensation range for this position?

The target hiring range for this position is between $62,500 and $70,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

What benefits does the American Lung Association offer for this position?

Benefits include paid leave (10 vacation days in the first year, 15 days thereafter, personal and sick days, and company-paid holidays), health insurance options, and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the position requires the ability to travel within the assigned area approximately 10% of the time for meetings and conferences.

What is the workplace policy regarding tobacco use?

Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace, and all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

American Lung Association

We are the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health & preventing lung disease.

Government
Industry
201-500
Employees
1904
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; and to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases.