Remote State Advocacy & Community Engagement Lead

Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name.

As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

AARP’s Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP’s social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.

This position is 100% remote from the Cincinnati, OH area. As the Associate State Director for Advocacy and Community Engagement, you will help us bring our mission to life in Cincinnati and the surrounding region. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our local advocacy and community engagement efforts. Imagine yourself building relationships with community leaders, academic institutions, businesses, policymakers, and volunteers, all while championing initiatives that address critical issues.

You’ll serve as the voice of AARP in the region, representing our interests to elected officials, government agencies, and partner organizations. In addition, you’ll become a community builder. You’ll lead the implementation of local, state, and national campaigns focused on the surrounding areas within the Cincinnati region, ensuring they resonate with the unique needs of the community. You’ll recruit, train, and empower volunteer teams, fostering a sense of purpose and collaboration to achieve ambitious goals.

By establishing strategic partnerships and leveraging resources, you’ll amplify our impact and help create a stronger, more connected community. If you’re someone who thrives on building connections, leading impactful initiatives, and making a tangible difference, this role is for you!

• Identifies issues of public policy and organizational importance, and develops and implements advocacy strategies at the local, state, and federal levels, collaborating with cross-functional teams, as well as internal and external partners to achieve the organization’s legislative goals.
• Collaborates with internal/external partners on advocacy campaign communication strategy development. Utilizes direct action organizing tactics and implements grassroots advocacy tools to build constituent support for the organization’s legislative priorities.
• Works with staff, volunteers, members, and other cross-organization teams to achieve the organization’s community engagement goals at the state and local levels. Establishes a presence for the organization in targeted communities by engaging multicultural audiences, developing community partnerships, building volunteer capacity, and designing and executing engaging community programs and events.
• Represents the organization and its interests to federal, state, and local government agencies and media outlets. Builds and maintains relationships with governmental representatives, with the goal of advancing and promoting the organization's goals. Develops and manages relationships with elected officials at all levels.
• Establishes strategic community partnerships and leverages internal/external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities.
• Develops and communicates persuasive narratives aligned with the organization’s priorities to diverse audiences. Confidently represents the organization in public-facing settings to the media, the public, and members.
• Serves as a subject-matter expert on the state office’s advocacy issues, utilizing data and input from diverse stakeholders.…