POSITION OPEN FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK

                                   
LOS ANGELES AREA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is seeking an experienced well-qualified advocate to manage its government relations program in the Los Angeles region. The Associate Government Relations Director, Los Angeles Region will direct ACS CAN’s local, state and federal advocacy efforts in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. 

Responsibilities:
•    Manage relationships with local, state and federal elected officials in the region.
•    Serve as ACS CAN representative on political and public health advocacy coalitions.
•    Work with American Cancer Society staff and volunteers on priority grassroots advocacy campaigns in the areas of access to care; tobacco control; nutrition, physical activity and the built environment; funding for cancer research; cancer prevention, early detection and treatment; and quality of life for cancer patients.
•    Serve as media spokesperson.
•    Responsible for some fundraising.  
Position is based in Los Angeles and reports to Senior Government Relations Director.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in political science or related field and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.  Knowledge of health care issues, experience in political organizing and understanding of Los Angeles political environment essential. Candidate must have effective verbal, writing and listening skills.  Spanish speaking ability strongly preferred. Ability to build alliances with organizations, elected officials and diverse communities.  Experience developing and mobilizing grassroots activists.  Strong computer skills and experience in electronic advocacy and media relations.

Minimum Salary: $76,900

Apply online at http://www.acscan.org/careers. Job ID: 17114
No phone calls please.