The position serves to support the Policy & Advocacy Department and assist in the management of the Foundation’s advocacy on behalf of people living with cystic fibrosis. Under the guidance and supervision of the Director, Policy & Advocacy and in collaboration with Policy & Advocacy Organizers and other team members, the Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of outreach to elected officials and their staff to raise awareness and discuss policies that affect the CF community; developing and maintaining systems to track the Foundation’s interactions with lawmakers; drafting letters, handouts, policy documents and training materials; and in collaboration with chapter staff and volunteers, execute advocacy efforts both at the federal level and in all 50 states.
- Coordinates federal lobbying activities, including scheduling and attending meetings with elected officials. This includes communicating professionally with legislative offices, volunteers, outside lobbying counsel, and chapter and care center staff.
- Develops materials to assist in the introduction and explanation of the Foundation’s policy agenda.
- Assists in drafting prompt, professional responses to queries and requests made through the department’s public policy information email account.
- Assists in preparing materials, talking points, trainings, and other coordination tasks for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation advocacy events.
- Serve as liaison, along with other team members, between the Foundation’s 60 staff-run chapters and the National Office’s Policy and Advocacy Department.
- Assist in development of trainings and coaching sessions for local chapter staff and National Office staff on matters of advocacy strategy, issue updates and overall grassroots structure.
- Assist in coordination, planning and execution of two federal fly-in events for advocacy volunteers and chapter staff annually, and assist and support planning and execution of state-level advocacy events annually.
- Draft emails and action alerts, website content and other internal and external communications materials.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key volunteer advocates and chapter staff.
- Some travel required.
- Act as point of contact for and maintain of relationships with several important vendors, including for the Foundation’s online advocacy action alert system and advocate database, registering and communicating with volunteers for federal events.
- Minimum one-year grassroots or field organizing experience or two campaign cycles.
- Strategic thinker with strong people skills.
- Requires excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills. She/he should be a team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
- Database management, digital platforms and social media experience; campaign software a plus
- Must possess a passion for empowering people and communities to take action on behalf of themselves or a cause/issue.
- Self-starter with good instincts and ability to be nimble.
- Knowledge of the government process andRequires high levels of confidence and competence in public speaking, including regular presentations to a wide variety of audiences, including CFF leadership. political strategy strongly preferred; strong interest in politics