Regional Senior Manager, Grassroots Advocacy – Mid-Atlantic

How many people can answer the question, “What do you do for a living?” with the answer, “I help find cures for cancer.” At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, “job.”Summary: The individual serving in this position oversees a powerful network of skilled volunteer advocates throughout a multi-state territory committed and prepared to move LLS’s public policy priorities forward in an effort to reduce barriers to care for blood cancer patients. The Regional Senior Manager is responsible for developing and leading strategic organizing campaigns that ensure advocates are at the center of the solutions. To conduct this work, the Regional Senior Manager partners closely with other OPP colleagues, primarily their supervisor, the Senior Director of Advocacy, and the Government Affairs partner in their region.Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop and manage LLS’s regional advocacy infrastructure – oversee recruitment, training/development, recognition, mobilization and retention of volunteer advocates • Work in partnership with the region’s government affairs partner to develop and implement strategic plans that will be critical to successful policy campaigns. Co-manage a budget for regional campaign expenses • Contribute to the advancement of LLS’s policy agenda in the region, by engaging volunteer advocates in strategic organizing campaigns (on- and off-line) that build power • Oversee all aspects of the patient story development process in the region and manage a database of advocates willing to share their stories with policymakers and other key audiences • Build strong partnerships with contacts in advocacy and alliance roles at patient organizations, professional healthcare associations, and other allies, as appropriate throughout the region to identify potential partners and areas for collaborations • Lead and participate in coalitions whose goals are in alignment with OPP’s policy priorities • Partner with LLS patient community outreach staff to ensure that local health care professionals and relevant community-based organizations are presented opportunities to engage in advocacy • Cultivate strong relationships with LLS region, campaign, and advancement staff to build reciprocity, ensure efficiency of lead-sharing and drive staff/volunteer engagement on advocacy efforts, with a particular focus on working in partnership with region executive directors to engage local volunteer Board of Trustees meaningful in advocacy efforts • Maintain a strong understanding of core LLS offerings, revenue-generating campaigns, disease incidence and research accomplishments to help promote the organization and its initiatives as needed • Perform other related duties as assigned#LI-Remote Education & Experience Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to patient advocacy or healthcare policy. • Minimum of three years of related work experience • Advanced degree in a relevant field with a minimum of two years or extensive volunteer experience may supplant years of work experience • Background in community organizing and/or electoral campaigns, with experience designing and executing both in-person and digital advocacy strategies strongly preferred • Experience working on digital advocacy platforms strongly preferred • Experience managing volunteers • Strong knowledge of state and federal legislative processes • Experience working across multiple functions within an organization to achieve goals with enterprise-level impactPosition Requirements: • Good foundational understanding of grassroots organizing principles and healthcare policy issues • Proven ability to lead strategic organizing campaigns, i.e. conceptualize and articulate policy goals and advocacy tactics • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a variety of audiences • Ability to work independently in a home office, thrive under pressure, and simultaneously advance multiple high-level tasks • Ability to travel within a multi-state territory and work flexible hours Physical Demands & Work Environment: • Approximately 35% travel, with significant time spent in key state capitols and at least semi-annual visits to the LLS Office of Public Policy in Washington, D.C. (applicable only after COVID-19 related travel restrictions have ended) • Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations • Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizationsEmployee Value Proposition:As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $74,000 – $78,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at LLS we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Disclaimer:LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.