Director of Federal Advocacy, Overdose Prevention

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 Federal Advocacy for Overdose Prevention, oversees the development and execution of the initiative’s federal advocacy agenda. This position engages with decisionmakers in both the Legislative and Executive Branches to advance 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 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.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH: 

• Lobby Congressional offices on a range of overdose prevention issues.
• Analyze legislation and draft policy and advocacy materials such as correspondence to Members of the House and Senate and short position papers on a range of overdoserelated issues.
• Monitor bill introductions, congressional hearings, committee mark-ups, and floor debates.
• Manage government affairs consultants.
• Draft talking points, joint letters and other materials to be used in grassroots and grass tops activities and meetings in districts and states.
• Participate in meetings with key partner organizations.
• Maintain daily collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Overdose Prevention.
• Monitor and assist in responding to substance use-related policies and regulations proposed by executive branch agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Overdose Prevention.

SKILLS YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE: 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years legislative and/or issue advocacy experience.
• Knowledge of the federal legislative process.
• Knowledge of tobacco or health policy issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with only general supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.

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.