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State Government Relations DirectorAmerican Heart Association • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
State Government Relations Director

State Government Relations Director

American Heart Association • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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Overview

Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a State Government Relations Director .

  • In order to be considered for this role you are required to live in the state and be within commuting distance of the State Capital.
  • Oklahoma City OK

The State Government Relations Director is responsible for serving as the primary representative of the American Heart Association to the assigned state legislature and relevant state agencies generating awareness and support for the American Heart Associations public policy agenda. Strategically coordinate and oversee efforts to further the state public policy priorities of the American Heart Association. Responsible for working with American Heart Association staff volunteers coalitions and partner organizations to build support for American Heart Association policy issues and to integrate advocacy messaging into relevant American Heart Association programs and events.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our award-winning corporate university as well as additional training and support locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedInInstagramFacebook X and .

Responsibilities

  • Meets one-on-one with members of the state legislature their staff and other state government officials to gain support for the American Heart Associations advocacy issues.
  • Monitors and engages on state-level legislative and regulatory issues of concern to the American Heart Association and apprises appropriate American Heart Association volunteers and staff of emerging advocacy issues.
  • Provides policy research development of support materials recruitment of spokespersons preparation of testimony and other activities as needed to advance the American Heart Association s legislative agenda.
  • Participates in coalition-building efforts and collaborative partnerships to leverage opportunities that advance the American Heart Association s advocacy issues.
  • Recruits membership for and provides staff support to volunteer state advocacy committee(s). Collaborates with the committee to develop an annual state legislative agenda.
  • Provides strategic direction on statewide grassroots and key contact recruitment retention and mobilization efforts. Provides strategic direction and support materials for state lobby days and / or local in-district meetings.
  • Collaborates with communications staff partners on development and timing of media advocacy efforts.
  • Prepares required reporting information including local state and / or federal lobbying reports and other reporting as necessary.
  • Provides advocacy presentations and training opportunities to volunteers and staff as needed.
  • Attends and participates in relevant American Heart Association meetings throughout the year including national and affiliate staff training affiliate and state-level meetings with staff partners and metro board meetings.
  • Represents organization in public settings including in on-the-record legislative convenings and in media interviews.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in public policy Political Science Law related field or equivalent work experience
  • Three (3) years of experience and success in legislative and regulatory lobbying
  • Three (3) years of demonstrated experience building and managing issue advocacy coalition(s)
  • Three (3) years of experience developing and implementing grassroots and media advocacy tactics
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Policy analysis and technical (legislative and regulatory) writing skills
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects in varying stages of development under time constraints
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic planning budgeting and managing work
  • Knowledge of the state legislative and regulatory processes
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of voluntary health organizations or nonprofit organizations
  • Experience working in health care policy
  • Experience in volunteer management
  • Understanding and appreciation for the use of technology and information systems
  • Experience managing contract employees
  • Compensation & Benefits

    The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

  • Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
  • Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; based on the type of position
  • Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being we also offer an employee assistance program employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
  • Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor / mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  • Work-Life Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  • Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization.
  • The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal : Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

    At American Heart Association American Stroke Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives regardless of race ethnicity gender gender identity religion age language sexual orientation national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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    In accordance with local and state laws where applicable qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

    EOE / Protected Veterans / Persons with Disabilities

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    Required Experience :

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    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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