Job Number:
HC-03761
Date Posted:
March 11, 2026
Position Title:
Nevada/Utah Government Relations Director
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Alzheimer’s Association
Reports To:
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Contact:
Salary:
$82,000 – $128,500
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Nevada/Utah State Government Relations Director serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Nevada/Utah representing the Alzheimer’s Association before Nevada/Utah legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions and community partners, and on statewide task forces and work groups.Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on implementation of the Association’s state policy priorities, in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office. Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors. Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.Bachelor’s degree required. At least 5 years experience working in state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor’s office or relevant state agency, preferably in Nevada/Utah.
Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on implementation of the Association’s state policy priorities, in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office.
• Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
• Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.
• Develop and grow relationships with legislators, state government officials and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.
• Track state legislation utilizing the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
• Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years experience working in state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor’s office or relevant state agency, preferably in Nevada/Utah.
• Has current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in Nevada/Utah.
• Understands, and has experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in Nevada/Utah.
• Familiar with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long-term care issues.
Instructions:
Apply here
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
