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Position Summary:
The Ohio State Government Relations Director serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Ohio representing the Alzheimer's Association before Ohio legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions and community partners, and on statewide task forces and work groups. This position serves as a registered lobbyist with the state and is responsible for developing and executing a strategy to implement the Alzheimer's Association's coordinated nationwide state policy priorities including issues related to insurance coverage, Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, workforce issues, aging policy, and other related issues. The State Government Relations Director reports to the Territory Government Relations Director.
Responsibilities
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on implementation of the Association's state policy priorities, in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office.

• Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.

• Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.

• Develop and grow relationships with legislators, state government officials and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.

• Track state legislation utilizing the Association's approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.

• Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association's approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.

• Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the Association's annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.

• Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist as needed in the execution of state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.

• Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders; prepare reports and presentations for Chapter Board meetings and community events as requested.

• Collaborate with Association staff across the state chapter regularly to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.

• Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter including Walk, galas, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• At least 5 years of experience working in state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor's office or relevant state agency, preferably in Ohio.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in

• Understands, and has experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in

• Familiar with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long-term care issues.

• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.

• Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.

• Proven self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.

• Must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.

• Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 20%).

• Travel by car and occasionally by air is required.

• Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and other national and regional training and professional development meetings.

Title: Government Relations Director
Position Location: Columbus, Ohio
Full time, minimum based on 37.5 hours per
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 209 The Alzheimer's Association's good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $100,000 and $110,000
Reports To: Territory Government Relations Director
Who We Are:
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer's Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.
At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.
Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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