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The ALS Association

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1985

🤝 Non-profit

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Healthcare Insurance • Social Impact

The ALS Association is dedicated to discovering treatments and a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The organization provides resources and support for those navigating the disease, including local support programs and assistance in finding treatment centers. The ALS Association is also actively involved in research and advocacy efforts, working to expedite treatment discoveries and secure policy changes. With a mission to serve and empower people affected by ALS, the association seeks to make ALS a livable disease for everyone until a cure is found. It offers numerous ways for individuals to volunteer, donate, and get involved in their efforts to combat ALS.

📋 Description

• Support the execution of federal and state advocacy strategies and policy campaigns under the direction of the Director of Advocacy Engagement and Mobilization. • Draft advocacy materials including action alerts, fact sheets, blog posts, talking points, and social media content to advance the Association’s legislative and regulatory priorities. • Coordinate day-to-day advocacy communications, including updating the Advocacy Action Center and monitoring engagement metrics. • Drive the creation and execution of compelling public affairs messaging and materials that elevate and reinforce the Association’s government affairs objectives. • Assist in managing logistics for advocacy events, including briefings, webinars, and Hill or state-level meetings. • Track and analyze policy developments, hearings, and legislation relevant to ALS and related health policy issues. • Support grassroots engagement, including recruitment, training, and mobilization of advocates. • Assist with the development of advocacy reports, presentations, and dashboards to evaluate campaign effectiveness. • Provide administrative and project management support to the Advocacy & Public Policy team. • Represent The ALS Association at meetings, coalition convenings, and advocacy events as assigned. • Perform other duties as required to support the team’s mission and objectives.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, political science, communications, or related field preferred. • Experience in government relations, public policy, or issue advocacy, preferably in health care or nonprofit sectors. • Strong understanding of the federal and state legislative processes. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce compelling advocacy materials. • Experience with advocacy tools (e.g., Quorum, Fiscal Note, VoterVoice, or similar platforms) and digital communications. • Detail-oriented self-starter able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Collaborative team player who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits • 401(k) plan with employer match • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Basic life insurance • Well-being benefits • Paid time off • Several paid holidays