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American Heart Association Advocacy Communications Lead Dallas, Texas

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Advocacy Communications Lead, Field based out of our National Center office! This position can be remote.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded opportunity, current funding is through 06/2028.

Expected pay range will be $85,000 to $90,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

This individual will be responsible for the development of communications resources in support of priority public policy initiatives. Works closely with Advocacy and Marketing Communications staff at the national and regional levels on efforts to raise awareness of the American Heart Association's public policy priorities. Consults on the development and execution of advocacy communications strategies and tactics to advance American Heart Association state and community advocacy campaigns working through paid, earned, owned, and organic media channels.

Responsibilities

1. Leads development of strategy and tactics for specific public policy priorities at the state and community levels to build support among key audiences for advocacy campaigns.
2. Manages the creation of messaging, materials, toolkits, and additional resources that communicate key messages to priority audiences.
3. Collects and packages real-world stories from those who would benefit from public policy change(s) to provide compelling, digital-friendly assets that drive awareness and support of evidence-based policy solutions.
4. Plans and creates messaging and media training for Association staff, volunteers, and partners.
5. Works directly with state and market-based Marketing Communications and Advocacy staff to provide technical assistance in support of active Advocacy campaigns.
6. Serves on internal workgroups as appropriate. Represents the Association in national and regional meetings with partner organizations as appropriate.
7. Coordinates materials production and dissemination with Advocacy and Marketing Communications teams.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years minimum prior related experience (5 years preferred).
3. Experience developing communications about public policy at the federal, state, or community level.
4. Experience in media relations, message and materials development, advertising, spokesperson training.
5. Comprehensive understanding of the legislative process and the role of public policy.
6. Comprehensive understanding of grassroots advocacy campaigns.
7. Comprehensive writing, presentation, and training skills.
8. Ability to work with youth and engage communities of color.
9. Ability to travel up to 20% local and overnight stay.

Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.

Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.

Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.