We're Hiring! Director of Policy & Advocacy

Help Influence the Policy Landscape for Social Work in Michigan!

NASW-Michigan is seeking candidates for our Director of Policy and Advocacy.

Under the strategic direction of the Chapter Executive Director, the Director of Policy & Advocacy will direct the government and policy advocacy efforts of NASW-Michigan and serve as the association’s staff lobbyist. The Director of Policy & Advocacy works with chapter members, committees, social work leadership, government officials, and allied organizations to develop and implement a proactive policy agenda and strategy to enhance the standing of professional social workers in the state of Michigan.

The Director of Policy & Advocacy works closely with the Chapter Executive Director, other staff to ensure the success of the overall Chapter mission and strategic goals.

This is a full-time position that requires the candidate to have flexibility with work schedule, with some commitments in the evening and weekend hours, though normal business hours for the office are Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 5:00. The position can be primarily remote, with periodic travel throughout the state (including 1-2 times a month needing to be in Lansing for staff or legislative business). Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, vacation/sick leave, 401(k), supervision, professional development, licensure reimbursement and more.

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BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, coordinate and implement policy and advocacy agenda
• Monitor, research and analyze current events, and policy issues that affect social workers, and marginalized communities to make informed recommendations for policy change
• Attend legislative committee meetings and other legislative events on behalf of the Chapter
• Foster partnerships with key leaders in the public, private, philanthropic, and university sectors (including with social work faculty and students).
• Develop evidence-based policy positions and communicate to the legislature on behalf of NASW-Michigan.
• Collaborate with chapter multi-client lobbyist to carry out the policy agenda of the chapter, advise the Chapter Legislative and Social Policy (LSP) Committee on policy positions, and advise chapter political action committee (MPACE) on candidate endorsements
• Work with national Government Relations and PACE staff on critical federal legislation and federal candidate races.
• Produce and distribute monthly legislative and policy updates, timely action alerts on an as-needed basis, and other materials to members and related organizations.
• Research and develop proactive evidence-based legislation and policy.
• Write articles, event recaps, testimony, and op-eds on behalf of the chapter.

Other duties may include:

• Maintaining strategic partnerships
• Member outreach relevant to position
• Administrative duties relevant to position
• Supervising interns when appropriate
• Supporting grant projects as necessary

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience, preferably at a professional association and/or nonprofit setting
• Experience in implementing successful grassroots or direct lobbying campaigns at the school district, city/county, state and/or federal level.
• Experience planning and facilitating workshops, trainings, meetings, or other community events.
• Experience working effectively with coalitions and building coalitions.
  

Salary range: $53,000 - $60,000 per year

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