Young Invincibles: Western Advocacy Manager

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The Advocacy Manager will help implement Young Invincibles’ advocacy and government affairs work in California under the supervision of the Western Regional Director and in collaboration with the Young Invincibles national policy team. He/she/they will play a supporting role in the design, planning, and implementation of programmatic activities to achieve policy goals and outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the intersection of policy, advocacy, grasstop, and grassroots engagement, and have the ability to translate complex policy information into consumer-friendly plain language. He/she/they will be responsible for researching and synthesizing legislation and administrative rules, facilitating and coordinating events to engage policymakers, stakeholders, and young people, and collaborating with our team to elevate critical content and dialogue on YI policy issues in California. The Manager will support strategic partnerships, organizing, and training strategies, and drive issue campaigns for our CA office. This position will work collaboratively with YI teams and external partners to advance integrated issue campaigns, maximize outcomes, and strengthen an infrastructure conducive to greater participation of young adults in the political process.

The position is based in Sacramento and will require periodic travel throughout California.