Coordinator, Grassroots Advocacy (Remote)

The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the MST or PST time zone and within the contiguous United States

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!

What you will be doing in the role of Coordinator

Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Komen is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states and in Washington, D.C. Komen works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the advocacy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission. 

The Coordinator, Grassroots Advocacy supports and promotes Susan G. Komen’s public policy & advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy. This individual will help oversee building our grassroots and grasstops advocate base, as well as deepening the engagement among existing advocates, leading to an increased direct outreach from Komen advocates to policymakers at all levels. 
 

What you will bring to the table

• Actively works to increase the number of grassroots advocates as well as develop and implement ongoing campaigns and engagement opportunities to enhance our policy impact. 
• Works alongside policy leadership to plan and execute grassroots events, including developing meeting materials, recruiting attendees and tracking RSVPs. 
• Manage the development of state grassroots communications, including alerts and digital media assets, in support of policy priorities. 
• Works collaboratively with the Federal and State Policy & Advocacy teams to support advocate participation in committee hearings, meetings with public officials and other engagement opportunities. 
• Tracks and evaluates grassroots activities. 
• Respond to advocate inquiries and help requests via phone and/or email. 
• Manage online advocate database and ensuring advocate records are up to date and accurate for respective states. 
• Promote an organizational culture that values trust, commitment to the mission, scientific integrity, and professional and organizational growth. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

We know you will have and be able to

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, government affairs, communications, public health, or other relevant field.
• 1 year of directly related experience in public policy, advocacy, and implementing state and federal policy campaigns. 
• Proven ability to work independently and creatively, meeting strict deadlines, in a fast-paced environment. 
• Solid organizational skills and advanced-level proficiency with MS Office products.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communications skills, plus the ability to perform Internet research. 

We would love if you also have

• Event execution experience. 
• Prior experience with digital tools and platforms (e.g. FiscalNote, Airtable, etc.).
• Professional social media experience. 

So, what’s in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer: 

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