Hybrid Senior Director of Advocacy

at Aristotle

• Job title: Senior Director of Advocacy
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Senior Director of Advocacy developing and executing effective advocacy strategies for a political advocacy firm. Leading a team and building stakeholder relationships in the advocacy community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective advocacy strategies that align with organizational goals and amplify our message to key audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to support advocacy efforts.
• Serve as a strategist for client accounts, and a thought leader in the advocacy community to help build Aristotle’s brand amongst key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure advocacy strategies are integrated into broader marketing and communications plans.
• Manage digital assets for social channels and/or websites.
• Assist in leading/managing coalitions on key policy issues.
• Assist with public relations efforts on behalf of clients in targeted markets.
• Monitor and analyze policy developments and industry trends to inform advocacy strategies and adjust tactics as needed.
• Lead the creation of advocacy materials, including briefs, presentations, and digital content, to engage and educate stakeholders and the public.
• Organize and participate in events, meetings, and other activities to promote advocacy objectives and build community support.
• Manage and mentor a team of account managers and specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Help lead business development efforts and expanding Aristotle’s advocacy brand amongst the government affairs marketplace.
• Report on the progress of advocacy campaigns, evaluating their impact and effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• This is a political advocacy/government affairs position, not related to patient advocacy and/or a non-profit advocate position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in advocacy, public affairs, policy, or a related area, with a proven track record of developing and executing successful advocacy campaigns and programs.
• Strong understanding of the political and policy-making process, with experience engaging with policymakers and stakeholders at various levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to assist in driving new business opportunities

Benefits

• All positions are Full-Time, with competitive compensation
• medical benefits
• paid vacation
• 401k plan
• stock options
• Casual dress code
• non-corporate atmosphere