Government Relations Director, Iowa
Core
Lead state-level legislative and regulatory advocacy to improve cancer patient policy outcomes and advance health equity.
Role type
Senior Government Relations Director (State Advocacy)
Builds
State advocacy strategies, legislative campaigns, and coalitions for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
Domain
Public Health / Nonprofit Advocacy / State Government Relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
State government affairs, legislative campaign management, grassroots organizing, coalition building, lobbying, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, budget management, vendor oversight
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or Law, experience in health/patient advocacy
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement state advocacy strategies; build relationships with state/local lawmakers and officials; lobby and draft policy briefs/testimony; monitor and respond to proposed legislation; manage external consultants and lobbying firms; support grassroots mobilization and campaign execution; serve as a public-facing spokesperson; ensure compliance with lobbying and ethics laws.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
