Grassroots Engagement Manager, Policy and Advocacy (Washington, D.C metro area)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000 - $83,000 per year

Grassroots Engagement Manager,Policyand Advocacy

(Washington, D.C. metro area)

Cancer Support Community (CSC),the largest nonprofit provider of social and emotional support for people affected by cancer, is seeking aGrassroots Engagement Manager,Policyand Advocacy to support its policy and advocacy work at the Federal, State, and Network Partnerlevel. CSCs mission is to ensure that all peopleimpactedby cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened byactionand sustained by community. The Cancer Policy Institute(CPI)brings together patient advocates and policy experts to ensure that the voices of cancer patients and their loved ones playa central rolein federal and state legislative, regulatory, and executive policy making. This individual must have a demonstrated interest in policy and advocacy and will support the policy team inengaging our grassroots and Network Partners in CPI efforts.

JOB SUMMARY:

Cancer Support Community (CSC),the largest nonprofit provider of social and emotional support for people affected by cancer, is seeking aGrassroots Engagement Manager,Policyand Advocacy to support its policy and advocacy work at the Federal, State, and Network Partnerlevel. CSCs mission is to ensure that all peopleimpactedby cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened byactionand sustained by community. The Cancer Policy Institute(CPI)brings together patient advocates and policy experts to ensure that the voices of cancer patients and their loved ones playa central rolein federal and state legislative, regulatory, and executive policy making. This individual must have a demonstrated interest in policy and advocacy and will support the policy team inengaging our grassroots and Network Partners in CPI efforts.

Grassroots & Network Partner Engagement and Communication:

• Work with the CPI team, Network Council, and CPI Network Partner Advisory Board to get input on policy efforts that are of highest priority for Network Partners, cancer patients and survivors, and their loved ones and caregivers toassistin development and implementation of CSCs regulatory and legislative agenda

• Develop high-qualitytoolkits and action center communications to ensure Network Partners and CPI grassroots have the tools they need to easily engage in policy efforts

• Build and manage relationships with Network Partners, CPI grassroots network members, UM roundtable participants, state agencies, and patient advocacy and community partners

• Support and elevate patient, survivor, and caregiver voices through CSC storytelling efforts, ambassador programs, and public testimony

• Track and analyze policy developments across all 50 states that are prioritized by our Network Partners, including Medicaid Work Requirements

• Build programs to show value to Network Partners ofparticipatingin policy efforts, such as responses toassistparticipants with their states Medicaid Work Requirements

• Respond to requests andquestions from advocates, Network Partners, andinterestholders

• Interact regularly with CSC donors, partners, andinterestholders

• Develop andmaintaincontent on the CPI webpages and action center

EVENT PLANNING, COORDINATION, & ENGAGEMENT:

• Supportthe planning, organization, recruitment, and drafts of materials for CSC policy events includingRoundtables, SummitsHill Days, Policy meetings, and webinars.

• Engage regularly with CSC Network Partners to organize, instruct, and help manage network activities such as Advocacy in August, NP Advisory Committee, and CSC Hill Day

• RepresentCSC in policy coalitions, industry events (ASCO, Oncology Society Meetings, etc.), and other organizational events (ALC, All Staff Meetings, etc.)

• Engage patients, caregivers, and stakeholders in advocacy activities

Fundraising and Administrative Tasks:

• Help draftCPI funding proposals

• Track CPIs finances and funding progress, working with CPI and Industry relations team to recommend areas of improvement and possibleadditionalfunding streams

• Assistpolicy staff with administrative duties

Performs otherduties as requested by management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skillsto communicate

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adhere to tight timetables

• Understands Medicaid work requirements andhas the ability toexplain complex policy issues like drug pricing and 340B to thegeneral publicin ways that they canacton those issues

• Self-motivated, self-starting, team driven, customer service oriented, and a creative thinker

• Excellent organizational,verbaland written communication skills, including an ability to adapt and respond effectively todiverseaudiences

• Capable of handling a full range of delegated responsibilities andworkingindependently

• Exercise good judgment and display personal initiative in all areas assigned

• A proven interest in and commitment to the cancer community

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability toutilizeBetter Unite, Zoom Webinar, best practices for hybrid meetings, and othereventand publicity software to support the planning, organization, and execution of policy events

• Ability toutilizeaction center software and other programs to make it easy for our grassroots to make their voices heard by their representatives

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

EDUCATION:Bachelors degree in a related field (public policy, etc.)required

EXPERIENCE:3 - 5years ofpolicy and advocacyexperience, preferably in health policy

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS:

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual salary range is $75,000 - $83,000 Dependent on experience. In addition to a competitive base salary,CSC offers employees access to a generous benefits plan with both contributory and non-contributory programs and plans.

WORK LOCATION

This positionislocated inWashington D.C.You may work at CSCs office inthe Anacostia area ofWashington, DC on a full-timebasis or on a hybridbasis (attendDC meetings and events/in Anacostiaoffice/work from home)schedule inthe Washington, DC area.

HOW TO APPLY

Pleaseuse the Apply for This Job button on original cover letter,resume, and answers to required questions.

*Applications are accepted and considered on a rolling basis.
*Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

ABOUT CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

The mission of the Cancer Support Community (CSC) is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. Backed by evidence that the best cancer care includes social and emotional support, CSC offers a menu of personalized services and education for patients and families affected by all types of cancer. CSC provides the highest quality emotional and social support through a network of over 200 locations in 50 markets worldwide, including CSC and Gilda's Club centers as well as healthcare partnerships. These locations, along with a toll-free helpline, digital services, and award-winning education materials, provide more than $50 million in free support services to patients and families each year.

We believe in equity for all, including in health care, and fight every day to ensure that all people are treated with dignity and respect and have the opportunity to live healthy and safe lives physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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