We're Hiring! Policy & Advocacy Manager

We're Hiring!

Policy and Advocacy Manager

Are you passionate about policy, fired up about advocacy, and ready to make waves for social workers across Michigan? As our Policy & Advocacy Manager, you’ll be the voice, strategist, and champion for the profession—collaborating with our members, committees, state leaders, and partner organizations to drive meaningful change. You’ll help craft bold policy agendas, build powerful coalitions, and ensure social workers have the tools, recognition, and respect they deserve. Basically, you're here to make policy cool—and social work unstoppable.

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Position Overview

The Policy & Advocacy Manager leads NASW-Michigan’s legislative, policy, and advocacy work under the guidance of the Chapter Executive Director. As the association’s lead lobbyist, this position is responsible for shaping and executing a proactive policy agenda that promotes the social work profession and supports social justice efforts in Michigan.

This is a full-time role with flexible scheduling needs, including occasional evenings and weekends. While primarily remote, the position requires in-person attendance in Lansing 1–2 times per month for meetings and legislative work, along with other travel throughout the state as needed.

NASW-Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; paid vacation and sick time; paid parental leave, a 401(k) with matching contribution; professional development opportunities; and more.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Engage members in advocacy efforts and provide timely updates on legislative developments and Chapter priorities.

• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, social work educators, community leaders, coalitions, and partner organizations.

• Communicate the Chapter’s policy positions through newsletters, action alerts, articles, testimony, and op-eds.

• Lead or support events, trainings, and briefings related to legislative and advocacy efforts.

Policy & Advocacy Leadership

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a state policy and advocacy strategy aligned with the chapter’s mission.

• Monitor legislation, conduct policy research, and provide analysis and recommendations on issues impacting social workers and the communities they serve.

• Draft legislation, position statements, testimony, and other policy documents.

• Represent NASW-Michigan at legislative hearings, coalitions, and other advocacy-focused forums.

• Collaborate with the Chapter’s multi-client lobbyist, Legislative and Social Policy (LSP) Committee, and political action committee (MPACE).

• Coordinate with National NASW public policy team on federal legislative priorities and PACE activity.

Organizational Support

• Assist with strategic planning and alignment of advocacy goals with chapter-wide initiatives.

• Support grant-funded projects and related policy initiatives.

• Supervise interns and assist with administrative tasks related to policy work as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Competencies

Education & Experience

Ideal Candidate Attributes

If you are passionate about social work, legislative advocacy, and driving systemic change across Michigan, we encourage you to apply.

NASW is an equal opportunity employer.  As such, NASW is committed to promoting and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.   The selection of personnel, including new hires and promotions, will be on the basis of qualifications designed to ensure appointments of persons able to effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities of their position.   The Association will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.   The Association will also abide by applicable Affirmative Action requirements mandated by any federal contracts.

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