Manager, State Government Relations & Advocacy @ZERO Prostate Cancer (Remote)

LaTondria Carter

Full-Time ∙ Exempt-Salaried ∙ Remote

Looking for a rewarding career to make meaningful change? For more than 25 years, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been a powerful force fighting for a cure and providing critical support to patients and families. As the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer, ZERO advances research, improves the lives of all who are impacted by the disease, and inspires action. ZERO holds the record for the most times recognized among the Best Nonprofits to Work For by the NonProfit Times (nine out of the last ten), it is clear we make supporting our team and community a top priority. Our commitment to providing an award-winning culture that fosters growth, camaraderie, and diversity is unwavering. ZERO’s high responsibility and high freedom philosophy helps team members excel professionally and thrive personally while making a life-saving difference for those impacted by this devastating disease. Working at ZERO means more than a job, it means being part of an incredible community of people that inspires each other every day.

Is healthcare policy your niche? If you are interested in helping promote prostate cancer legislation at the state government level, then this may be the role for you. The Manager, State Government Relations & Advocacy will help identify and remove the barriers families face as they navigate the healthcare delivery system.

The Manager, State Government Relations & Advocacy will partner with the Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy to advance ZERO’s policy objectives across the United States. The ideal candidate is a motivated, highly organized, adaptable team player with an interest in the state and grassroots advocacy efforts of the organization.

ZERO strives to empower our team through three key values which are being humble, hungry, and smart. Our team members demonstrate they are humble by working together and defining success collectively. They are hungry to advance our mission, while going above and beyond. In addition, they are emotionally smart by understanding how their actions impact others.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead ZERO’s state policy efforts of passing zero-cost prostate cancer screening in at least 25 states by 2030 in conjunction with the Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy.
• Develop and execute campaign plan timelines to establish and meet goals, strategies, tactics, evaluations, work plans, deliverables, and deadlines while working with internal and external partners.
• Track state legislation and policy developments relevant to ZERO’s advocacy policy priorities, focusing on screening, detection and diagnosis, patient access to prostate cancer care, and reducing disparities in prostate cancer care and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for policy and advocacy at the state level and mobilize action by ZERO and its advocates.
• Coordinate external partners and volunteers to support policy efforts to amplify ZERO’s state advocacy efforts, including strengthening the existing ad hoc coalition for state prostate cancer policy.
• Serve as ZERO’s representative with members of the state legislature, their staff, and other state government officials to gain support for ZERO’s advocacy efforts.
• Plan and execute mobilization activities, including potential state lobby days and policymaker education events, as needed.
• Draft fact sheets, action alerts, testimony, talking points, position papers, memos, and other state policy-related documents.
• Collaborate with the Government Relations & Advocacy team to strengthen ZERO’s grassroots advocate network.
• Provide state government relations updates to the ZERO team and program sponsors via written communication and meetings.
• Work with ZERO’s Partnerships team to secure program funding.
• Review and support drafting of press statements, opinion pieces, talking points, and social media content focused on state policies.
• Maintain compliance with state lobbying laws, as required.
• Collaborate internally across teams to facilitate partnership building and program implementation in order to ensure cohesive integration of state advocacy efforts.
• Other duties as assigned, including staff support of the ZERO Summit.

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• At least 1-2 years directly related experience with a track record of engagement in successful state policy campaigns, researching policy and law changes, and research on the impact of laws and health care.
• Sound political judgment and a pragmatic approach to advancing policy.
• Familiarity with state legislative tracking resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to create materials for a wide range of audiences while working across teams/departments.
• Ability to manage coalitions of partner organizations.
• Knowledge of tactics to recruit, develop, deploy, and manage volunteer advocates.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and accurately.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to recognize and communicate priorities and help to execute on them in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Exemplifies ZERO’s culture of humble, hungry, and smart.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, or related field preferred; or the equivalent years of experience.
• A background in policy, government relations, and/or state advocacy in a health care setting is required.
• 3-5 years experience in health policy and/or government relations with a state advocacy focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a healthcare nonprofit, membership association, grant-funded organization, state legislative official, or state public health agency setting.
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field preferred, or the equivalent years of experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant use of a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as computer printer, calculator, and copier.
• Prolonged periods of a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• The ability to recognize details at close range for extended periods of time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

One of many reasons to join the ZERO team is because we offer great benefits!

• Unlimited PTO
• 403(b) retirement plan matching
• Employer paid benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability insurance, Life/AD&D
• FSA/HSA

This role will report directly to the Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy, and will work closely with the entire Mission team to support ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer.

This position is based remotely, and candidates may live in any area within the United States. This role may require nationwide travel approximately 25% of the time.

ZERO Prostate Cancer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage BIPOC, Veterans, individuals with Disabilities, and those affected by prostate cancer to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to LaTondria Carter, Director, Human Resources at 202-935-5938 or latondria@zerocancer.org.

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