Director of State Advocacy, Overdose Prevention Initiative

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is the leading advocacy organization working to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences in the United States and around the world. Through our Global Health Advocacy Incubator, we tackle other critical public health challenges across the globe – including food and nutrition policy, injury and overdose prevention, and building resilient and equitable health systems.

Our vision is a healthier and more equitable future for all.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

With a deep commitment to improving public health globally, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) works toward sustainable and lasting change through targeted policy change campaigns and capacity building in low and middle income countries. GHAI is an initiative of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and draws on lessons from tobacco control and other public health advocacy campaigns in more than 50 countries to drive policy change around the globe to improve health.

GHAI’s Director of State Advocacy for Overdose Prevention, oversees the development and execution of the organization’s state and local advocacy agenda. The Overdose Prevention Initiative at GHAI advances policies that strengthen addiction treatment systems, eliminate barriers to care and reduce disparities. Through advancing policy change and public awareness, this position helps expand access to affordable, evidence-based addiction treatment and overdose prevention strategies in seven states. Our team works closely with state and federal decision makers to help them understand the realities of the overdose crisis and the policies that work.

This position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to the Associate Vice President, Overdose Prevention. This role is responsible for overseeing Regional Campaign Managers who manage lobbying and policy campaigns in the states.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH:

• Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President, direct GHAI’s strategy on state overdose prevention policy.
• Manage the day-to-day work and long-term strategy for state advocacy on overdose prevention; represent the department with state-based stakeholders.
• Oversee the work of Regional Campaign Managers, experienced advocacy professionals working on state-based campaigns.
• Direct and coordinate the work of the overdose prevention state advocacy team with other departments to integrate strategies and activities.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of substance use and overdose preventions issues.
• Lead coordination with partner organizations on state issues, including public health groups and others interested in substance use and overdose prevention.
• Assist in building grassroots support for priority federal issues.
• Represent the Overdose Prevention Initiative at national conferences, and
• Accomplish other duties as assigned by the AVP, Overdose Prevention.

SKILLS YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferably in a related field.
• 10+ years of post-secondary experience; including 3+ years' experience in a lead or management capacity.
• State legislative and/or issue advocacy experience required.
• Experience managing advocates/lobbyists.
• Extensive knowledge of state legislative processes.
• Ability to think innovatively about strategy, tactics, deploying resources and building teams.
• Knowledge of state legislative issues; familiarity with state overdose prevention policy preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Established presence required in GHAI’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., and travel is required.

WHY JOIN THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS?

• You will be joining a respected global health advocacy organization dedicated to creating meaningful policy change and saving lives in our neighborhoods and in communities worldwide. 
• A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan for employees and dependents.
• 403b plan participation (with 9% company contribution)
• 12 paid company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 5 personal days (on an accrual basis each calendar year).

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences, whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make The Campaign's work more inclusive. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, racial, economic, social, cultural, sexual orientation, ability and gender expressions, national origins, and veteran statuses to apply.