Grassroots Advocacy Manager

## GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY MANAGER

### What you’ll do
The Grassroots Advocacy Manager leads high‑impact grassroots and grasstops advocacy initiatives that energize AAN members and strengthen the Academy’s voice with policymakers. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, this role drives strategic engagement efforts that expand influence, build strong advocacy programs, and advance the overall success of AAN’s advocacy agenda.

### Who we are
Join a diverse community of fun, energetic, and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients. The AAN’s vision is to be indispensable to our members, and we continue to embrace our values of Community, Leadership, Well‑being, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Together, we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.

The AAN, founded in Minneapolis in 1948, supports and represents more than 40,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care, seek new cures and treatments for brain disease, and work to ensure patient access to the right care. Our headquarters is a stunning, energy‑efficient office located in downtown Minneapolis’s dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

### What we look for

**Education**
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communication, Public Policy, or related field

**Experience**
– Minimum of 5 years of advocacy program management experience
– Demonstrated ability to uphold the AAN’s values
– Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
– Strong organizational skills including planning, delegating, and program development
– Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
– Demonstrated advanced oral and written communication skills
– Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
– Association experience is preferred
– Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information is preferred
– Exhibits independent analytical and problem‑solving skills is preferred
– Ability to consistently provide exceptional customer service in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic correspondence is preferred
– Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis

**Travel Requirements:** Some travel required – up to 10%
**Location:** Washington, DC; hybrid schedule (required in‑office days with remote flexibility)
**Schedule:** Occasional evening and weekend work required

**AI utilization:** The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is assumed and expected to be conducted responsibly, ethically, and transparently. Human judgment, critical thinking, and creativity remain essential to AAN’s operations and decision‑making.

### What we offer

**Thrive at Work and Beyond**
– Flexible work arrangements
– Generous PTO & holidays
– Comprehensive wellness programs
– Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave

**Benefits to Secure Your Future**
– Competitive salary & incentive program
– 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
– Paid life insurance and both long‑ and short‑term disability insurance

**Benefits to Grow With Us**
– Tuition reimbursement
– Professional development opportunities
– Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs
– Monetary years‑of‑service recognition awards

**Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)**
– Employee awards & peer recognition
– Team‑building events & company celebrations
– Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
– Volunteer days & charitable giving programs

**Health & Happiness (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)**
– Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
– Telemedicine & mental health resources
– Onsite workout facility, gender‑neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
– Transportation subsidy
– Flavored waters & on‑site fitness

**Great Location**
Our headquarters is a beautiful, energy‑efficient office in Minneapolis, MN, located in the dynamic Mill District. Our public policy office is near Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and numerous dining and entertainment choices.

**Great People in Great Careers**
The AAN offers opportunities in Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Digital Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Health Policy, Information Systems, Project Management, and more.

### Additional Resources
View our press room, conferences, world‑renowned guidelines, social media channels, patient and caregiver magazine, and the most recent Annual Report.

### Technical Support
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