Legislative Advocate — Sacramento

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), California’s largest nurses union, seeks a legislative advocate to take on a diverse portfolio within the union’s legislative campaigns in California.

Under the direction of the Government Relations Director, the Legislative Advocate’s primary focus will be to advance the union’s objectives through our California state-level legislative program. CNA provides critical leadership in the state on progressive labor and social justice policy measures in the state, including on single-payer health care (CalCare), health and safety protections for health care workers, regulating AI and other algorithmic technologies, progressive taxation, environmental justice and climate change, and strengthening labor law. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the right person to make a real difference for building the industrial power of registered nurses as well as the movement for health care, economic, and social justice.

The position of Legislative Advocate in the Government Relations department is open for appointment in the Sacramento office.

Responsibilities:

• Lobby members of the California legislature and regulatory agencies to advance the union’s priority legislation and other policy measures
• Develop and write position letters, testimony, talking points, and other advocacy materials on legislative, regulatory, and policy priorities set forth by the Union
• Provide verbal comments and testimony on behalf of the Union
• Support nurse membership involvement in legislative and policy advocacy.
• Build alliances with other organizations to advance the Union’s legislative and policy agenda

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience working professionally in a union or social justice advocacy organization or in a legislative advocacy position in California or other state
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute state-level legislative or advocacy campaigns
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of governmental relations and related issues.
• Ability to develop, build, and maintain professional relationships with government leaders, staff, coalition partners, and potential allies
• Highly developed communication and verbal advocacy skills
• Highly developed written and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with allied organizations and labor union
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Effective time management skills, including demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge on health care and nursing workforce policy areas
• Experience with labor or health policy issues
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant advanced degree a plus
• Experience in labor or health policy issues.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to travel extensively and valid driver’s license.

Competitive salary of $106,236 to $196,356 dependent on skills and experience. Generous benefits package, including comprehensive family and dental plan, and generous pension.

CNA/NNOC is a premiere organization of registered nurses and one of the nation’s fastest growing labor and professional organizations in the U.S. and a strong, progressive voice for nurses, patients, and health care workers around the world. We are seeking a like-minded and experienced professional who believes in our mission with a personal dedication to social justice issues to be our Legislative Advocate.

CNA/NNOC is committed to Equal Opportunity, and considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.