Vice President – Regional Advocacy

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🏄 California, Colorado, +3 more states – Remote

🏄 California – Remote ⛰️ Colorado – Remote 🥔 Idaho – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote 🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

💵 $190k - $220k / year

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American Cancer Society

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1913

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🍽️ Food & Beverage

Healthcare • Consulting • Food & Beverage

American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Founded in 1913 by volunteers, it remains committed to its mission of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. The organization impacts over 55 million lives annually by offering diverse career opportunities in various disciplines and maintaining a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through programs like Hope Lodge and a 24/7 cancer helpline, American Cancer Society provides crucial support and information to those affected by cancer. It is also known for its public policy advocacy through the Cancer Action Network, making significant strides in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survival.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute a multi-state advocacy strategy to achieve legislative wins, policy defense, and state and regulatory engagement • Align state teams with federal priorities and coordinate federal, state, and local campaigns for cohesive national impact • Lead rapid response efforts to emerging legislative threats or opportunities • Provide regular updates to executive leadership on regional advocacy impact • Oversee a regional advocacy team of 60+ members across approximately 25 states • Hold overall responsibility and accountability for hiring within the region • Develop, plan, and manage regional and state budgets • Ensure state advocacy positions align with organizational policy • Foster collaboration, trust, accountability, inclusion, and innovation within the team • Provide coaching, professional development, and performance management • Track legislative progress, campaign metrics, and team performance • Ensure compliance with lobbying regulations and internal policies • Partner with grassroots teams to expand and activate volunteer networks • Support volunteer training, recognition initiatives, and patient-voice storytelling platforms • Drive successful volunteer fundraising • Represent the organization in coalitions, conferences, and public forums • Cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners • Represent advocacy priorities in donor meetings, events, and communications • Align advocacy wins with fundraising strategies and impact reporting • Serve on and provide organizational leadership through the Senior Leadership Team • Engage in cross-functional planning for ACS CAN, its Board, and high-level organizational messaging

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, law, or related field • Advanced degree(s) preferred • Minimum 15+ years of experience in government relations, advocacy, or public affairs • At least 5+ years in a senior leadership role • Proven success leading multi-state legislative campaigns • Experience managing large, geographically distributed teams • Experience in volunteer engagement and donor relations within a mission-driven organization • Experience with high-level stakeholder engagement across advocacy and other organizations • Deep understanding of state legislative processes and healthcare policy • Strong experience collaborating with state health policymakers and advocacy leaders • Willingness to travel frequently across regions • Experience in grassroots organizing and community engagement • Experience with budget management and external vendor oversight • Ability to navigate politically sensitive environments with discretion and empathy • Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in advocacy and leadership • Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Retirement benefits • Wellness programs • Professional development programs to enhance staff skills