Advocacy Manager

Overview

Shift: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Must be flexible to work outside normal business hours if needed)

Join Our Team – Make a Difference! Are you passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges? Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives!

What You’ll Do:  The Advocacy Manager is a strategic and motivated leader responsible for driving Easterseals’ advocacy initiatives. They work closely with leadership to prioritize issues, engage with policymakers, and secure support for programs serving people with disabilities and special needs. This role requires strong communication skills, relationship-building with state and local officials, and a deep commitment to equality and inclusion for individuals of all abilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the main point of contact for all matters regarding government affairs.
• Strengthen, develop, and nurture relationships with state decision-makers and elected officials, and build durable partnerships with a network of allies.
• Organize, coordinate, and provide representation on relevant industry coalitions and committees.
• Strategize ways to diversify our existing outreach lists and keep new audiences within the region engaged on our issues through traditional and non-traditional advocacy tactics.
• Conduct policy research and analysis to develop and support positions as needed.
• Develop and distribute advocacy materials, action alerts, and grassroots organizing resources, including trainings.

Who You Are:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: 7+ years of work experience in politics, organizing, public policy, communications, or community outreach/relations
• Requirements: Ability to travel throughout the state as needed, with proficiency in MS Office Suite and knowledge of constituent management and engagement software such as VoterVoice and Quorum.
• Skills: Highly skilled in written and verbal communication, planning, time management, and relationship building, with a high degree of integrity, resourcefulness, flexibility, and experience managing volunteers to achieve results.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, Mileage Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Easterseals NJ provides a comprehensive benefits package. For full details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.