[Hiring] Health Policy & Advocacy Manager @Children’s Advocacy Alliance
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Role Description
The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is seeking a Health Policy & Government Affairs Manager to help advance children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood priorities through policy analysis, coalition-based advocacy, and data-informed strategy.
This role is anchored in policy advocacy and collaboration, not subject-matter expertise. The Health Policy & Government Affairs Manager works in close partnership with coalition members, community organizations, researchers, and issue experts—helping translate their expertise into clear policy positions, advocacy strategies, and legislative-ready materials.
The Executive Director retains responsibility for final government affairs strategy, lobbying, and legislator relationship management. This role ensures that government affairs is well-informed, coordinated, and grounded in credible analysis and data.
This is a full-time position based in Nevada that is primarily remote (work from home) reporting to the Executive Director, with in-state travel and evening/weekend work during legislative periods.
Qualifications
• Coursework or bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, or a related field a plus
• Experience in policy advocacy, government affairs, or coalition-based work
• Comfortable analyzing policy and using data to support government affairs decisions
• Strong writing and synthesis skills for policy and general audiences
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make clear tradeoffs
• Proficiency with common productivity and data tools (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentations)
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required
Requirements
• Coordinating advocacy efforts across children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood
• Facilitating the Children’s Mental Health Action Coalition and coordinating with childhood and child welfare staff and experts to surface priorities, assess policy options, and identify advocacy pathways
• Turning partner expertise into policy frameworks, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials
• Developing short- and long-term advocacy communications and strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Representing CAA in coalition meetings, workgroups, and policy discussions as a lead and facilitator
• Analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and budget items to assess impact on children and families
• Synthesizing research, expert input, and community perspectives into clear policy options
• Drafting issue briefs, fact sheets, white papers, and background memos for government affairs use
• Supporting development of legislative testimony and advocacy messaging in partnership with the Executive Director
• Compiling and interpreting data relevant to CAA’s policy priorities
• Producing basic analyses, charts, and summaries to support advocacy
• Translating data into accessible narratives for policymakers and non-technical audiences
• Supporting surveys or data collection efforts on a limited basis
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada (Remote)
Department
Government Affairs
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
$50000 - $65000
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Role Description
The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is seeking a Health Policy & Government Affairs Manager to help advance children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood priorities through policy analysis, coalition-based advocacy, and data-informed strategy.
This role is anchored in policy advocacy and collaboration, not subject-matter expertise. The Health Policy & Government Affairs Manager works in close partnership with coalition members, community organizations, researchers, and issue experts—helping translate their expertise into clear policy positions, advocacy strategies, and legislative-ready materials.
The Executive Director retains responsibility for final government affairs strategy, lobbying, and legislator relationship management. This role ensures that government affairs is well-informed, coordinated, and grounded in credible analysis and data.
This is a full-time position based in Nevada that is primarily remote (work from home) reporting to the Executive Director, with in-state travel and evening/weekend work during legislative periods.
Qualifications
• Coursework or bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, or a related field a plus
• Experience in policy advocacy, government affairs, or coalition-based work
• Comfortable analyzing policy and using data to support government affairs decisions
• Strong writing and synthesis skills for policy and general audiences
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make clear tradeoffs
• Proficiency with common productivity and data tools (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentations)
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required
Requirements
• Coordinating advocacy efforts across children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood
• Facilitating the Children’s Mental Health Action Coalition and coordinating with childhood and child welfare staff and experts to surface priorities, assess policy options, and identify advocacy pathways
• Turning partner expertise into policy frameworks, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials
• Developing short- and long-term advocacy communications and strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Representing CAA in coalition meetings, workgroups, and policy discussions as a lead and facilitator
• Analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and budget items to assess impact on children and families
• Synthesizing research, expert input, and community perspectives into clear policy options
• Drafting issue briefs, fact sheets, white papers, and background memos for government affairs use
• Supporting development of legislative testimony and advocacy messaging in partnership with the Executive Director
• Compiling and interpreting data relevant to CAA’s policy priorities
• Producing basic analyses, charts, and summaries to support advocacy
• Translating data into accessible narratives for policymakers and non-technical audiences
• Supporting surveys or data collection efforts on a limited basis
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada (Remote)
Department
Government Affairs
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
$50000 - $65000
Apply Now
Apply Now