Policy and Advocacy Manager

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Position

Working for Parents is looking for a self-motivated experienced and talented Policy and Advocacy Manager to lead one of areas of focus: Parents’ Rights In The Workplace.

In this position, you will be in charge of producing high-quality content that engages the community, businesses, policymakers and builds brand recognition.

Your main duties will also include creating informative content, press releases, articles, and media opportunities to share our company’s brand, products, and services. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with brilliant presentation and organizational skills.

• Support relationships with coalitions and policymakers

• Analyze and track federal and state legislation

• Report related key performance indicators and success metrics monthly

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build client and community loyalty programs, brand awareness, and community and customer satisfaction.

• Create informative and interesting press releases, press kits, newsletters, and related marketing materials.

• Build advocacy capacity of WFP member programs through professional development, convenings, and issue education

• Manage relationships and administrative work with recipients of direct advocacy assistance from WFP

• Report related key performance indicators and success metrics monthly

• Prepare detailed media activity reports.

• Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all marketing materials.

• Work with different team members to generate new ideas and strategies.

• Supervise projects to guarantee all content is publication-ready.

• Create communication and marketing strategies for new services, launches, events, and promotions.

• Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience creating targeted content is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.

• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

• The manager must be able to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Those include but are not limited to, employees of all levels within the organization, WFP board members, WFP members, the media, school and community leaders, consultants, policymakers, and vendors.

This is solely a volunteer opportunity. As the organization grows there will be an opportunity for the Policy and Advocacy Manager to receive compensation.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to info@workingforparents.org