Job Number:
HC-03707
Date Posted:
March 9, 2026
Position Title:
Advocacy and Public Policy Director
Party:
N/A
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Office/Company:
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR)
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Location:
Madison, WI
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Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Mobilize the aging network, build coalitions, develop partnerships, and represent the interests of older adults and family caregivers before state and federal governing bodies.Develop public policy strategy, monitor legislative developments, organize grassroots advocacy network, provide training and support, and develop advocacy campaigns.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 5 years of experience in the field of aging or community organizing.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the GWAAR Board of Directors, GWAAR Advisory Council, Executive Director and other staff to develop the overall public policy strategy for GWAAR.
• Monitor federal and state legislative developments; analyze potential impacts on older adults and service providers to proactively inform and mobilize the aging network.
• Organize and maintain a grassroots advocacy network based within the county and tribal aging units and aging and disability resource centers (ADRCs) in the GWAAR service area.
• Provide training and support for aging units/ADRCs, their boards, and constituents with legislative contacts; face-to-face meetings with legislators and staff; and assistance with developing and sharing testimony.
• Help organize and maintain effective statewide coalitions and partnerships dealing with strategic issues impacting older adults and family caregivers.
• Develop advocacy campaigns (phone, email, online platform, story collection) to mobilize advocates to engage with their legislators on specific policies impacting the lives of older people and family caregivers.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 5 years of experience in the field of aging or community organizing or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of this position.
• Knowledge of the aging and long-term services network, the legislative process, lobbying requirements as well as experience in grassroots organizing, systems advocacy and government relations preferred by not required.
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer; applicants welcomed from diverse backgrounds.
