Date Posted:
May 25, 2026
Position Title:
Manager, State Advocacy & Engagement
Office/Company:
American Psychological Association (APA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07143
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$39.23 USD to $60.51 USD
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Manager, State Advocacy & Engagement leads strategic engagement and advocacy support efforts with APA’s 60+ State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTAs).Strategic Engagement & Affiliate Relations, Grant Program Administration, Project & Product Management, Annual Conference Support, CESPPA SupportBachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred (psychology, public health, political science, public policy, or a related field).
Responsibilities:
• In coordination with the Deputy Chief of State Advocacy, support coordinated engagement efforts with SPTA leaders to strengthen advocacy capacity and partnership alignment.
• Provide administrative support for two SPTA grant programs, including application processes, review coordination, tracking, compliance, reporting, and evaluation.
• Manage advocacy-related projects and tools that support SPTAs, including resource hubs, dashboards, and tracking systems.
Qualifications:
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Instructions:
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The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
