Regional Manager, State Policy & Advocacy (Remote)

at  Susan G Komen

WHO WE ARE

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we’ve led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.
Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

WE KNOW YOU WILL HAVE AND BE ABLE TO

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, government affairs, communications, or another relevant field.
• 5-7 years of directly related experience in state policy and advocacy.
• Experience successfully working with state legislatures and agencies in the assigned region in passage and implementation of policies.
• Proven ability to research, draft, analyze and interpret legislation and execute corresponding advocacy campaigns.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective interaction with elected officials, legislative staff, and other high-profile persons.
• Proven ability to work independently and creatively, meeting strict deadlines, in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects with varying priorities at one time.
• Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN THE ROLE OF A REGIONAL MANAGER, STATE POLICY & ADVOCACY

Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states and in Washington, D.C. The Center for Public Policy works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the policy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission.
The Regional Manager, State Policy and Advocacy serves as the leader and subject matter expert, supporting and promoting Komen’s public policy & advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy, in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Regional Managers lead the development, strategy, and execution of multiple state advocacy campaigns in their assigned region, working towards achieving Komen’s mission; work to build statewide policy collaboratives; tracks, reviews and assesses state legislation and regulatory efforts; monitors state budget climate and state breast health programs; reviews, assesses, and reports on state legislative efforts; and supports education and activation efforts of Komen’s grassroots network with assigned region.

KOMEN PROVIDES A REMOTE AND/OR HOME-BASED WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ACTIVE EMPLOYEES. KOMEN DEFINES REMOTE AS THE ABILITY TO WORK FROM ANY PHYSICAL LOCATION WITHIN THE U.S. WHERE AN EMPLOYEE CAN PERFORM SPECIFIED WORK DUTIES WITHOUT DISRUPTION OR DISTRACTION. KOMEN DEFINES HOME-BASED ROLES AS POSITIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO RESIDE IN A SPECIFIC MARKET. WORK SCHEDULES FOR BOTH REMOTE AND HOME BASED ARE DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS OF EACH DEPARTMENT.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.