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Center for Disability & Elder Law · 4 months ago

Advocacy and Policy Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income older adults and persons with disabilities. CDEL seeks a highly relational and skilled Advocacy and Policy Manager to lead advocacy efforts, support policy initiatives, and build coalitions while providing education to stakeholders.

CharityCommunitiesLegalNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Represent CDEL in local and statewide coalitions to promote CDEL’s mission. Coordinate with partner organizations to develop strategies and implement tactics

Draft content for educational materials for key stakeholders. Contribute to educational presentations, fact sheets, social media assets, and other assigned deliverables

Communicate CDEL priorities through public speaking and other outreach

Organize and conduct events with decision-makers and key stakeholders

Write, analyze, and track legislation and ordinances

Develop policy expertise in issue areas as assigned, including an understanding of current legislation and a comparison to laws in other locations

Build relationships with relevant stakeholders

Contribute to fundraising efforts, including grant applications and foundation reporting

Maintains databases and tracking systems for policy issues, legislative contacts, and advocacy activities

Assists in organizing and scheduling meetings with legislators, coalition partners, and other stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AdvocacyPolicy creationCommunity organizingCoalition buildingLegislative monitoringPublic speakingProject managementTeam buildingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedCreative problem solvingFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree required

At least 3 years in a senior role in one of the following fields: aging or disabilities, social services, housing, community organizing, or policy advocacy

Strong knowledge, community connections, and experience in working with communities that CDEL serves

Demonstrated commitment to CDEL's target population and social justice

Advocacy, policy creation, community organizing, coalition building, legislative monitoring, or related experience

Significant demonstrated professional experience in writing, speaking publicly, and delivering high impact presentations

Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Effective management and team building skills; able to build rapport, align staff to shared goals, and create accountability

Excellent written and verbal skills and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills and project management skills, with the ability to manage matters with deadlines and communicate with multiple stakeholders

Excellent people skills, communication skills, and public speaking skills

Ability to adapt and be flexible

Detail-oriented

Creative and innovative approach to solving problems

Comfortable with CDEL's client base, including working with older adults and persons with disabilities

Enjoys engaging with clients, community partners and other staff