Sr. Advocacy Advisor

Overview Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Advocacy Advisor (Home-based work is available). The Sr Advocacy Advisor is a senior professional responsible for effectively furthering the American Heart Association’s field advocacy public policy priorities through strategic leadership, advisement, coaching, training and technical support. This is a grant‑funded position with Voices for Healthy Kids, an Advocacy initiative of the American Heart Association. This person will play a coordinating role for the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT) on nutrition policy advocacy for the prenatal‑to‑three (PN‑3) population. Responsibilities include facilitating the successful development and implementation of customized and strategic technical assistance plans in collaboration with the Association’s Field Advocacy leadership and staff and other internal and external stakeholders. The portfolio of work includes strategic campaign planning, campaign implementation, drafting, reviewing and analyzing legislation or regulations, and working with colleagues on advocacy communications, key contacts, grassroots and coalition development. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work‑life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally. Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership and nutrition‑focused project management for Voices for Healthy Kids by engaging and convening external organizations, community groups, subject matter experts and lawmakers in policy change efforts to improve nutrition for the prenatal‑to‑three population. Supports the Executive Director in managing relationships with nutrition funders. Accountable for the initiative’s PN‑3 nutrition project metrics to track progress, drive impact and achieve funder deliverables in pursuit of health and wellbeing. Works across teams on behalf of the PN‑3 nutrition project to maximize impact – grantmaking, communications, policy research, grassroots, development, training, etc. Develops collaborative relationships with subject matter experts, technical assistance providers and advocacy entities to strengthen PN‑3 nutrition policy development, passage and implementation. Curates and advises grantee cohorts and learning communities. Represents Voices for Healthy Kids and the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers with senior leaders of other PN‑3‑aligned nutrition advocacy organizations. Works with internal peers to design and manage strategies across teams and campaigns and serves as a liaison to the American Heart Association’s federal, state and community advocacy teams on issues of PN‑3 nutrition to strengthen relationships and catalyze opportunities to advance the American Heart Association’s aligned public policy priorities. Develops training and informs technical resource tools used to strengthen advocacy skills and capacity of external partners and grantees. Develops and implements strategic, customized technical assistance plans to ensure campaigns successfully support Voices for Healthy Kids’ policy efforts. Closely monitors and tracks PN‑3 policy advocacy issues of concern as well as emerging areas of interest; initiates appropriate activities as needed. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the job level and family. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5 years minimum prior relevant experience. Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Effective Communication, Government Relations, Industry Knowledge, Legislative Affairs, Coalition Building, Media Advocacy, State/Local policy, Grant Management, Community Organizing, Writing, Public Speaking, Training/Coaching others. Compensation & Benefits The expected pay range will be $100,000 to $115,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Main components of the total rewards package include: Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. We regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed. Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs based on the type of position. Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. We also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine and medical consultation. Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. Work‑Life Harmonization – Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year. Tuition Assistance – We provide financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE / Protected Veterans / Persons with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr