Blood Cancer United
Senior Manager State Campaigns
Blood Cancer United, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040.
Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."
Summary: As a member of Blood Cancer United’s Office of Public Policy (OPP), the Senior Manager, ate Campaigns is responsible for helping achieve successful outcomes in OPP’s state policy campaigns. Campaign success will require the Senior Manager to work closely with both the Vice President, State Government Affairs and the Executive Director, Grassroots Advocacy to support the design and implementation of state campaign plans, the integration of volunteer advocates throughout those campaign plans, and robust information-sharing across OPP colleagues.
Blood Cancer United’s policy agenda includes, among other things, increasing access to Medicaid and other public health insurance programs, securing reductions in the cost burden that patients encounter when accessing cancer care, and preserving critical patient protections established by the Affordable Care Act.
Duties And Responsibilities
Produce and maintain state campaign collateral (e.g., lobbying one-pagers, advocate briefs) for use by OPP staff and volunteers
Grow OPP’s patient story database by reviewing emails, social posts, and other messages from advocates; cataloguing relevant experiences; and funneling leads to OPP’s grassroots organizers
Partner with Advocacy Communications colleagues to produce timely and engaging content featuring OPP’s state priorities, for use on social media and in outreach to state/regional journalists
Build and maintain a robust and well-organized library all materials critical to state campaign execution
Project-manage strategic events
Help design and organize events/activities (e.g., state lobby days) that engage state lawmakers and grow their support for Blood Cancer United’s state policy agenda
Help design and organize events/activities (e.g., annual volunteer training summit) critical to sustaining and growing OPP volunteer engagement
Track critical data and develop related reports
Develop and maintain a record of lawmaker meetings conducted by volunteer advocates, working with colleagues to ensure any necessary meeting follow-up is timely and thorough
Manage volunteer advocate profiles on LLS’s volunteer management platform
Produce regular reports summarizing and synthesizing OPP’s state legislative activity, for use with key internal audiences including staff leaders, board committees, and trustees
Collect and compile data regarding state lobbying activities, for annual filing with the IRS
Support day-to-day functioning of OPP’s Washington, D.C. office
Monitor OPP’s public-facing email inbox; respond to and/or redirect inquiries as appropriate
Order office supplies when needed, serve as point of contact for building management, and help coordinate occasional in-person meetings
When issues arise with office tech (e.g., video conferencing technology, Internet access), troubleshoot with the national IT team
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
At least 3 years of experience working in an organization engaged in grassroots advocacy or policymaking. An advanced degree in a relevant field may partially satisfy this requirement
Working knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes
Experience working with volunteers and across teams/departments
Position Requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid understanding of in-person and digital advocacy strategies
Working knowledge of the major debates dominating healthcare policy today
Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure, and advance multiple high-level tasks simultaneously
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Occasional travel will be required (less than 5%) to support state activities, e.g., state lobby days
Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
Employee Value Proposition As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.
We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $85,000 to $94,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040.
Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."
Summary: As a member of Blood Cancer United’s Office of Public Policy (OPP), the Senior Manager, ate Campaigns is responsible for helping achieve successful outcomes in OPP’s state policy campaigns. Campaign success will require the Senior Manager to work closely with both the Vice President, State Government Affairs and the Executive Director, Grassroots Advocacy to support the design and implementation of state campaign plans, the integration of volunteer advocates throughout those campaign plans, and robust information-sharing across OPP colleagues.
Blood Cancer United’s policy agenda includes, among other things, increasing access to Medicaid and other public health insurance programs, securing reductions in the cost burden that patients encounter when accessing cancer care, and preserving critical patient protections established by the Affordable Care Act.
Duties And Responsibilities
Produce and maintain state campaign collateral (e.g., lobbying one-pagers, advocate briefs) for use by OPP staff and volunteers
Grow OPP’s patient story database by reviewing emails, social posts, and other messages from advocates; cataloguing relevant experiences; and funneling leads to OPP’s grassroots organizers
Partner with Advocacy Communications colleagues to produce timely and engaging content featuring OPP’s state priorities, for use on social media and in outreach to state/regional journalists
Build and maintain a robust and well-organized library all materials critical to state campaign execution
Project-manage strategic events
Help design and organize events/activities (e.g., state lobby days) that engage state lawmakers and grow their support for Blood Cancer United’s state policy agenda
Help design and organize events/activities (e.g., annual volunteer training summit) critical to sustaining and growing OPP volunteer engagement
Track critical data and develop related reports
Develop and maintain a record of lawmaker meetings conducted by volunteer advocates, working with colleagues to ensure any necessary meeting follow-up is timely and thorough
Manage volunteer advocate profiles on LLS’s volunteer management platform
Produce regular reports summarizing and synthesizing OPP’s state legislative activity, for use with key internal audiences including staff leaders, board committees, and trustees
Collect and compile data regarding state lobbying activities, for annual filing with the IRS
Support day-to-day functioning of OPP’s Washington, D.C. office
Monitor OPP’s public-facing email inbox; respond to and/or redirect inquiries as appropriate
Order office supplies when needed, serve as point of contact for building management, and help coordinate occasional in-person meetings
When issues arise with office tech (e.g., video conferencing technology, Internet access), troubleshoot with the national IT team
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
At least 3 years of experience working in an organization engaged in grassroots advocacy or policymaking. An advanced degree in a relevant field may partially satisfy this requirement
Working knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes
Experience working with volunteers and across teams/departments
Position Requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid understanding of in-person and digital advocacy strategies
Working knowledge of the major debates dominating healthcare policy today
Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure, and advance multiple high-level tasks simultaneously
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Occasional travel will be required (less than 5%) to support state activities, e.g., state lobby days
Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
Employee Value Proposition As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.
We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $85,000 to $94,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.
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