Health Policy & Advocacy Manager

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Health Policy & Government Affairs Manager at Children’s Advocacy Alliance, focusing on children’s health and child welfare policy. Responsible for advocacy strategies and policy analysis in Nevada.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating advocacy efforts across children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood
  • Facilitating the Children’s Mental Health Action Coalition and coordinating with childhood and child welfare staff and experts to surface priorities, assess policy options, and identify advocacy pathways
  • Turning partner expertise into policy frameworks, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials
  • Developing short- and long-term advocacy communications and strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director
  • Representing CAA in coalition meetings, workgroups, and policy discussions as a lead and facilitator
  • Analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and budget items to assess impact on children and families
  • Synthesizing research, expert input, and community perspectives into clear policy options
  • Drafting issue briefs, fact sheets, white papers, and background memos for government affairs use
  • Supporting development of legislative testimony and advocacy messaging in partnership with the Executive Director

Requirements:

  • Coursework or bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, or a related field a plus
  • Experience in policy advocacy, government affairs, or coalition-based work
  • Comfortable analyzing policy and using data to support government affairs decisions
  • Strong writing and synthesis skills for policy and general audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and make clear tradeoffs
  • Proficiency with common productivity and data tools (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentations)
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule