Director of Government Affairs Alzheimers Association Phoenix AZ

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Posted: July 14, 2022

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Director of Government Affairs

Alzheimer's Association

Phoenix

About The Alzheimer’s Association

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. We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

General Description

The Arizona Director of Government Affairs serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Arizona, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before Arizona’s legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, community stakeholders and coalitions, and on statewide task forces and work groups. This position is responsible for implementing the Alzheimer’s Association’s coordinated state policy priorities including issues related to Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, aging, and workforce and serves as a registered lobbyist with the state. The Director of Government Affairs reports to the Executive Director and represents the Alzheimer’s Association's Arizona chapter.

Principal Responsibilities

Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on implementation of the Association's state policy priorities, in collaboration with the Executive Director and the National Public Policy Office in Washington D.C.

Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.

Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.

Ensure the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.

Track state legislation utilizing the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.

Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.

Develop and/or grow relationships with state legislators and other relevant state government officials and community stakeholders.

Support the planning and execution of the Association’s annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.

Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist as needed in the execution of state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.

In consultation with the Executive Director, provide regular updates to Association staff in the state, the chapter board, volunteer advocates and to staff in the Association’s National Public Policy Office.

Collaborate with Association staff across the chapter regularly including

Communications, Programs, Health Systems and the Executive Director to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

At least 5 to 7 years’ experience working in state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor’s office or relevant state agency, preferably in Arizona.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Has current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in Arizona.

Understands, and has experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in Arizona.

Familiar with Medicaid, senior, aging, health, and long-term care issues.

Demonstrates the ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.

Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.

Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.

Proven self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.

Strong negotiation skills.

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.

Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends. (up to 15%)

Must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance. Travel is required.

Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; open filing cabinets; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may need to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to travel locally, regionally and nationally, including overnight and weekends.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education

A bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of relevant work experience. The preferred work experience or education background should include some professional meeting management or professional meeting planning experience.

CMP certification is preferred; however, related work experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill and competence to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

Skill and competence in writing clearly and communicating orally.

Skill and competence in handling complex administrative and logistical details for large meetings.

Sound judgment in communicating information in a neutral, non-partisan manner.

Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Familiarity with NCSL’s or related association management goals and practices.

Ability to coordinate and execute efforts of a team.

Ability to travel 10-12 times per year on average.

Benefits

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

To Apply

Apply here

The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This brief job description is not inclusive of all job duties and they may change over time.

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