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The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) envisions a just and joyful future where all Minnesotans, regardless of background, have the power to shape decisions that affect us and can live with dignity in thriving and caring communities. CAAL is a network of Asian American leaders whose mission is to harness our collective power across ethnicities, age groups, and sectors to improve the lives of communities by connecting, learning, and acting together. We believe our democracy thrives when all communities are visible, included, and fully engaged in key systemic decisions that impact our lives. We embrace the diversity of our community and believe that if we can work together, moving beyond silos, we help ensure a more prosperous future for all Minnesotans.

We seek a Policy and Advocacy Associate who will organize community leaders, advocating for policy changes at the local, state, and federal level of government and actively work to build cross-sector cross generational, and cross-racial partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Develop policy initiatives, engage, and organize stakeholders, and advocate for CAAL’s policy priorities in education, economics, immigration, combating hate/anti-Asian hate, community safety, voter engagement, and other issue campaign initiatives as necessary.
• Organize events like the Day at the Capitol, support other Days at the Capitol, and press conferences for legislative priorities.
• Support the development of all policy and lobbying strategies, incorporating best practices in anticipation of fast-paced changes in the political, electoral, and public policy environment.
• Advocate for CAAL’s position on pending legislation at the State Legislature through lobbying, written, and verbal testimony.
•  Engage with policymakers at the U.S. and State Capitol and be present at the legislature.
• Work with units of government, such as the state, county, city, and school boards.
• Develop relationships and organize CAAL’s network leaders, local coalitions, and community partners.
• Prepare, review, and edit research memos, briefs, reports, projects, and presentations in a variety of formats to engage a diverse range of constituents.
• Support the Policy and Advocacy Team to build social media presence as thought leaders and policy experts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s or professional degree in public policy, public administration, advocacy and political leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of policy or legislative experience
• Minimum of three years organizing experience on political or issue campaigns
• Represent CAAL’s perspective and position in policy-making spaces.
• Confidence in writing, reading, and summarizing policy research, community engagement feedback, and CAAL’s position.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: education, economics, immigration, anti-Asian hate/combating hate, community safety and/or other policy issues impacting Asian Americans.
• Willingness and availability to work on evenings and weekends when community is available with ability to travel, including occasional overnight, and multi-day travel.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates experience navigating a multi-partisan and highly political government system with emphasis on the Minnesota legislative process.
• Demonstrates experience navigating a multi-partisan and highly political government system with emphasis on the Minnesota Legislative process
• Strong communication skills, with emphasis on written communication.
• Proficiency with office technology and information systems, including Microsoft Excel, Word, with an ability to and willingness to learn new software tools
• Willingness and availability during heavy periods of work at the Minnesota Legislature, which will require evenings and some weekend commitments.
• Access to reliable daily transportation to the State Capitol, other local units of government, and a variety of meetings in the Metro Area.
• This position may require some state-wide and national travel.

Salary and Benefits:

This is an exempt position with a salary range starting at $50,000. CAAL offers all employees full health, vision, and dental coverage, workers comp, long term disability, basic life insurance, a 401K retirement plan, 10 days of holiday, and generous paid time off. 

To Apply:

Please email your resume to Please include “Policy and Advocacy Associate” in the subject line.

CAAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our rich diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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CA Assn. for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) The Director of Policy, Advocacy & Public Affairs serves as the association’s primary staff person responsible for policy development, state and federal legislative and regulatory affairs, grassroots advocacy, political action, public affairs and political and strategic communication. The individual reports to the CAHSAH President, is the staff liaison to the Policy & Public Affairs Committee and the Hospice Committee, and supervises the Legislative Specialist. Qualifications: Duties, Responsibilities, and Authorities: 1. Policy (60%) Responsible for identifying and managing all state and federal legislative and regulatory issues impacting home care including those related to employment, home health care, private duty care, hospice care, and other issues. 2. Communications (20%) Manages overall internal and external communications including the website, annual report, monthly Bulletin and Weekly News Update. Works with the President to ensure appropriate response to media inquiries. Also responsible for securing and managing sponsorships and advertising for web and print communication vehicles. 3. Committee Work and Department Management (10%) Manages Policy Department staff and serves as primary staff contact and liaison for Policy, Advocacy & Public Affairs Committee, Hospice Committee and other internal organizations as assigned. 4. Effective Relationships (10%) Develops, maintains and enhances effective relationships with state and federal legislators, legislative staff, administration officials, other policy makers, associations, organizations and advocacy groups. Also builds and maintains effective relationships with CAHSAH volunteer leadership, membership, and staff colleagues. Summit resume & cover letter to Salary based on Experience, Health, Dental, Life & 401k Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr

Washington, D.C.

Our mission is to catalyze innovations that solve global problems and improve the lives of the worlds poorest people. We do this by incubating products, advocating for important causes, engaging with global organizations, and managing venture investments.

Gates Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Team:

At Gates Ventures, our work supports Bill Gatess contributions to the world of global health, energy innovation, science, education, technology, and philanthropy. We are a small, collaborative organization and support each other across levels, teams, and workstreams.

About the Role :
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as theHead of Public Affairs for our organization. This senior role will oversee and drive impactful policy/advocacy efforts across key global initiatives spearheaded by Bill Gates.

The position will build and manage a small (i.e., less than six members), high-performing team responsible for advancing our work in energy innovation to tackle climate change ,cure Alzheimers disease ,improve the US healthcare systems , and advanceArtificial Intelligence/technology . This role will engage with global policymakers, heads of state, and thought leaders to shape markets, influence public policy and drive global change.

In this capacity, you will act as a senior strategic advisor and partner to Bill Gates and senior leadership, shaping strategies that align with the organizations mission and objectives, while fostering relationships with key stakeholders across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Policy & Advocacy Leadership :
• Lead the development and execution of policy recommendations and strategies across key initiatives in energy innovation, Alzheimers disease, healthcare reform, and AI/technology, ensuring they align with the broader organizational goals and vision.
• Drive impactful, data-driven policy and advocacy strategies that raise awareness, influence public opinion, and advance policy change on critical issues.
• Oversee advocacy/policy efforts, ensuring consistent messaging and positioning across diverse channels and external platforms. Lead proactive and reactive engagement with key elected officials and policy makers around the world.
  
  
• Global Policy & Advocacy Engagement :
• Lead the organizations global engagement with policymakers, international institutions, and other stakeholders, advancing our mission to drive systemic change on global issues such as climate change, healthcare reform, and the responsible development of technology.
• Act as the primary point of contact for policymakers and influential stakeholders, providing expert counsel and guidance on public affairs strategies.
• Represent the organization at high-level public events, conferences, and policy discussions.
• Partner closely with communications team to ensure the organization responds effectively and strategically to emerging issues and challenges related to policy and government relations.
  
  
• Foster a culture of high performance, innovation, and collaboration across our global network, including the Gates Foundation, Breakthrough Energy and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Microsoft, TerraPower, Alzheimers Data and Diagnostics Initiative, and other affiliated organizations and partners.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of advocacy/policy/government relations leaders, ensuring the teams capabilities evolve with changing global trends and organizational priorities.
• Oversee recruitment, talent development, and performance management within the public affairs teams.
  
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration :
• Partner with other senior leaders across disciplines, program teams, policy experts, and advocacy partners to ensure integrated approaches across the organization.
• Leverage insights and data to refine advocacy/policy strategies and drive measurable outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Experience :
  • At least 15+ years of experience in government relations/public affairs roles, with a proven track record of leading global strategies and high-profile advocacy efforts.
  • Significant experience in policy advocacy and public affairs, in one or more of the sectors of energy and climate change, healthcare systems, technology, and social impact.
  • Experience leading policy and advocacy for a major global organization.
  • A demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex, high-stakes challenges and drive long-term strategic goals.
    
    
• Skills :
  • Strong executive leadership, with experience advising senior leadership and stakeholders on strategic policy and advocacy matters .
  • Expertise ingovernment relations , with a deep network and a proven ability to negotiate and position complex issues.
  • Skilled incrisis management , with experience handling high-pressure situations and maintaining strategic oversight.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive plans, messages and compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive change.
    
    
• Education :
  • Graduate degree in political science, international relations, or related field.
  • Deep understanding of global policy and advocacy landscapes, particularly related to the organizations focus areas.
• Strategic Vision : A strong ability to develop and implement policy and advocacy strategies that anticipate future challenges and opportunities in the government relations and public affairs space.
• Political and Social Acumen : In-depth knowledge of global political dynamics, with a keen understanding of how to influence policy and public opinion in the areas of energy, healthcare, and technology innovation.
• Leadership Excellence : Ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and Relationship-Oriented : Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and building relationships with global stakeholders, policymakers, and influencers.
• Results-Oriented : Focused on driving measurable impact through government relations and public affairs efforts, with a strong track record of success in achieving policy and advocacy goals.

Why Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping global policies on critical issues such as energy innovation, healthcare reform, and technological advancement. As the Head of Public Affairs, you will be at the forefront of influencing policy and advancing advocacy efforts in support of Bill Gatess mission for systemic global change. Leading a talented team and engaging with policymakers, advocacy organizations, and global leaders, you will have the chance to drive lasting impact on some of the worlds most urgent challenges.

If you are a mission-driven leader with a passion for policy, advocacy and communications, we encourage you to apply.

The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000. Starting salary offers will vary depending on a number of factors, including education, experience, and qualifications. Gates Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401(k) program with employer match. Our benefits also include generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

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