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Manager SAGEServes Government Relations (New York)

Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time $85,000 - $96,000 a year 1 day ago

Qualifications

Aging issues counseling
Sage
Microsoft Office
3 years
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, and provides cultural competency training for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging and its growing social enterprise SAGECare.

Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director of SAGEServes, Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations (New York) will represent SAGE and advocate for SAGE’s policy and budget priorities with elected officials, policymakers, and their staffs in New York City and New York State governments.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a budget advocacy strategy, in partnership with SAGE’s Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Government Affairs and Policy Advocacy, and external government relations firm, to marshal New York City and New York State funding to support SAGE’s mission and propel our work forward
Maintain, steward, build and manage relationships, through in-person and virtual meetings, phone calls, letters and emails, with key city and state policy makers who are instrumental to SAGE’s work and LGBTQ+ aging issues
Contribute to the development of SAGE’s New York City and New York State policy agendas, support materials, presentations, briefing materials, reports, and other materials to further SAGE’s advocacy work
Advocate for New York City and New York State policies and legislation, as delineated in SAGE’s policy agendas, that advance LGBTQ+ aging issues
Develop and deliver testimony to relevant committees of the New York State Legislature and New York City Council
Coordinate and engage with partner organizations and coalitions to build support for SAGE’s policy goals and demonstrate support to issues and organizations that align with SAGE’s policy goals and core values
Represent SAGE on key New York City and New York State LGBTQ+ and aging coalitions including The HHS LGBTQ+ Network
Partner with SAGE’s Managing Director of Government Affairs and Policy Advocacy to ensure coordination with SAGE’s federal advocacy efforts and state-based advocacy in other states
Stay current on existing and proposed New York City and New York State legislation that impacts LGBTQ+ older people
Draft correspondence with key policymakers on behalf of SAGE’s staff leadership
Continually broaden expertise in the area of LGBTQ+ aging and serve as a resource on LGBTQ+ aging policies internally and externally
Coordinate with Managing Director of Government Affairs and Policy Advocacy, Civic Engagement Coordinator, Campaign Manager, Housing Policy Advocate Associate, HIV/Aging Policy
Advocate, and other key SAGE staff in developing grassroots engagement plans to further SAGE’s policy efforts and identify opportunities for grassroots engagement with policymakers representing New York City and New York State
Coordinate with SAGEServes teams, Programs and Supportive Services, to develop constituent advocates who are ready to speak on a myriad of topics including, but not limited to, transgender experience, affordable housing experience, HIV+ aging, and LGBTQ+ veteran experience
Organize SAGE Center advocacy programs for constituents and staff involvement such as letter writing, calls to elected officials, preparation for advocacy testimony, lobby days at City
Council and Albany in conjunction with other advocacy organizations
Support SAGE in being the continued leader in Advocacy discussions for LGBTQ+ older adults

Required Qualifications:

3-5 years of relevant professional or volunteer experience in advocacy, policy work, lobbying, or government
Deep understanding of and demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+, HIV and aging issues preferred; deep commitment to both required
Passion for SAGE’s mission
Demonstrated commitment to SAGE’s values of diversity and equity

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications:
Proven ability to work independently
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills
Demonstrated ability to manage many competing deadlines
Works well under pressure
Strong leadership, motivational, and communication skills
Strong sense of humor

Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: New York, NY – Hybrid role with 2-3 days a week in the Administration Office or
working with elected officials. Travel as needed around New York City and New York State including Albany, NY
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 am
Salary Range: $85,000 to $96,000
Reports to: Darcy Connors, Executive Director of SAGEServes
Benefits: SAGE offers a comprehensive benefit package

Equal Employment Opportunity: SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.

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