Job Title and Location Director Public Policy – Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter, Des Moines, IA

Overview The Director of Public Policy serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Iowa, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before the Iowa legislature, governor, state agencies, community stakeholders and coalitions. The position leads grassroots engagement and volunteer recruitment in support of the Association’s state and federal public policy priorities. The role implements the AHA’s coordinated state policy priorities including Medicaid, long‑term care, training standards, aging, and workforce issues, and serves as a registered lobbyist with the state.

Location: Des Moines, IA. Relocation assistance will be offered.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda focusing on the Association’s state policy priorities.

Draft bills and regulatory language, secure sponsors, and testify before state legislative committees on behalf of the Association.

Train volunteer advocates and provide testimony support.

Develop and grow relationships with elected officials, stakeholders, and coalitions and ensure representation on statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.

Track legislation, monitor committee meetings, and report lobbying activities.

Plan and execute the annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.

Identify and implement grassroots engagement opportunities and coordinate office visits, correspondence and other advocacy activities.

Recruit, train, and facilitate year‑round volunteer Alzheimer’s Ambassadors and volunteer team members working with their assigned member of Congress in partnership with the D.C. Public Policy Office.

Lead the federal policy priorities for the Association and provide leadership on policy positions for state policy implications.

Manage year‑round state policy grassroots advocacy activities, including office visits, correspondence, and the volunteer Alzheimer’s State Champion program.

Promote the Association’s federal and state policy priorities in earned and social media.

Ensure volunteer advocates report activities and contacts with federal and state officials.

Provide regular updates to Chapter staff, the board, volunteer advocates and staff in the National Public Policy Office.

Collaborate with Chapter staff across Communications, Programs, Health Systems, and the Executive Director to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum 3 years of experience in state government affairs settings; 5 years preferred in Iowa legislative staff, governor’s office, or relevant state agency.

Current contacts within the Iowa legislature, executive branch, and partners.

Political or issue advocacy campaign experience desired.

Understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in Iowa.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience in volunteer management and community organizing.

Familiarity with Medicaid, senior, aging, health, and long‑term care issues.

Ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Detail‑oriented, adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and tasks.

Proven self‑starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.

Strong negotiation skills.

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.

Attend the Association’s annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C.

Willingness to travel across the state (up to 15%) and by car or air.

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance.

Position Details Title: Director of Public Policy Location: Des Moines, IA Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Position Grade: 108 Reports To: Executive Director

About the Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s, and those at risk for the disease.

We invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life‑changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer’s Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity—meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care.

The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, long‑term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, 12 annual holidays and paid family leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.

Full‑time employees (37.5 hours/week) enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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