Advocacy Program Manager

• Build, manage, and lead the Allergy & Asthma Network's volunteer advocacy initiatives, including the PALI (Patient Advocacy Leadership Initiative) program.
• Serve as project manager for the PALI Advocate Summit and annual Hill Day events, ensuring advocates are prepared and supported.
• Support policy development and advocacy strategy by tracking legislation, conducting research, and drafting policy content.
• Engage stakeholders, build coalitions, and collaborate with internal teams to align advocacy initiatives.

This role empowers patient advocates to drive meaningful policy change, amplifying the voices of individuals with allergies and asthma to improve their lives and healthcare outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in volunteer/program management, grassroots organizing, or state/federal advocacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write persuasively and mentor advocates.
• Strong project management skills, experience with cross-functional teams, and proficiency in advocacy technology platforms (e.g., Quorum) and CRM (preferably Salesforce).

Remote position (must be based in DC Metro Area). Full-time role. No salary mentioned. Opportunity to work with a leading national nonprofit dedicated to patient advocacy.

Allergy & Asthma Network is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of over 100 million individuals impacted by allergies, asthma, and related conditions, through outreach, research, education, and advocacy.