About the role

  • Lead development and execution of state and local legislative strategies.
  • Build strong relationships with elected officials and partners.
  • Research policy issues and recommend organizational positions.
  • Ensure compliance with lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance rules.
  • Monitor advocacy outcomes and report to leadership and partners.
  • Direct voter education and civic engagement under 501(c)(3) rules.
  • Lead 501(c)(4) electoral strategies, including endorsements and coalition work.
  • Manage annual plans and budgets for electoral and civic engagement activities.
  • Design innovative voter outreach and mobilization strategies.
  • Strengthen partnerships with community leaders and advocacy groups.
  • Develop strategies that integrate grassroots organizing and policy advocacy.
  • Represent the organization in coalitions and community forums.
  • Serve on the Public Affairs Senior Leadership Team to align strategies.
  • Coordinate with PPFA and coalitions to connect state and national strategies.
  • Act as spokesperson and policy expert on reproductive health and justice.
  • Ensure compliance with nonprofit, campaign finance, and lobbying regulations.
  • Track and evaluate results, reporting to boards and leadership.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Affairs, Nonprofit Management, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 7 years of progressive experience in government relations, policy advocacy, political strategy, or nonprofit leadership, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered.
  • Must have demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Must be committed to providing excellent customer service and support the vision and values of Planned Parenthood of WI.
  • Demonstrated experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, shown through political campaigns, community organizing, and/or civic engagement work.
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to explain public policy issues to staff, elected officials, government administrators, and organizational leaders.
  • Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, and ability to communicate about them clearly.
  • In-depth knowledge of Wisconsin’s reproductive health care delivery system, state and federal policy landscape, and the needs of underserved or marginalized communities
  • Proven success in organizing communities into action, legislative strategy, coalition-building, and issue advocacy at the state or local level.
  • Experience developing electoral and civic engagement strategies, including voter education and mobilization campaigns.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, VAN, and Bill Tracker.

Benefits

  • Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 11 Days of Holiday Pay
  • Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job title

Director of Strategic Advocacy – Government Relations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$85,280 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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