Jobs in Framingham, MA

About the role

The Director, Advocacy is responsible for planning, development, and implementation of the local and state public policy initiatives for the American Lung Association in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as assisting our Washington, DC staff with our Federal priorities.

What you'll bring

• Hybrid: The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Framingham, MA office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.
• B.S. or B.A. degree in public health, health policy, political science or government related area with 5-7 years&rsquo
• experience in the public or private sectors
• Significant success in implementing policy campaigns and direct lobbying of state, local and federal government and understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Experience in coalition building, developing and implementing community awareness, education, and programs specifically related to areas of public health.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude
• comfortable working with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, thrive under pressure, perform multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and produce high quality work.
• Organized, with attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Occasional travel to areas of service required.
• Must have reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 20% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required

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