Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator Position Description

REPORTS TO: Policy Director

LOCATION: Remote; Washington, DC

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and manages the grassroots advocacy program that supports the Association’s policy goals at the federal, state, and local level. Drives recruitment and training processes to ensure long-term success of the grassroots program. Builds relationships and supports grassroots and grass-tops advocates as they engage with the Association and with policy makers.  

• Develops a comprehensive framework to expand and mobilize the Autoimmune Association’s grassroots network, including training, benchmarks, and recognition  
• Develops the mechanisms needed to ensure the grassroots program is successful in engaging advocates at the local, state, and federal level  
• Develops relationships with advocates with autoimmune diseases, their caretakers, donors, and volunteers 
• Empowers advocates impacted by autoimmune diseases to effectively tell their stories to influence policy change 
• Directly engages grassroots and grass-tops advocates across the country to advance the Association’s advocacy agenda, including direct communication with government officials and other stakeholders 
• Advises on strategies to improve and expand the reach and effectiveness of the Association’s grassroots network 
• Assists in the development of letters of support and policy communications
• Participates in coalitions related to the Association’s policy priorities 
• Ensures superb data management in the advocacy platform 
• Supports the coordination and logistics for the organization’s annual fly-in, held in March in Washington, DC
• Advances the Autoimmune Association’s mission and values
• Demonstrates a positive, collegial attitude and strong work ethic
• Carries out other duties, as assigned
• Occasional travel may be necessary

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 1-3 years of work experience in grassroots advocacy or a related field 
• Experience in working with nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and/or volunteers 
• Familiarity with barriers to healthcare
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and willingness to actively engage with a diverse population of individuals 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to establish deadlines and timelines for assignments, proactively manage progress, and follow up on all delegated tasks to ensure completion
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Experience with grassroots advocacy tools preferred
  

  To apply for this position, please submit resume and cover letter to hello@autoimmune.org before April 20, 2026.

About Autoimmune Association

ABOUT THE AUTOIMMUNE ASSOCIATION The Autoimmune Association is the world’s leading 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to autoimmune advocacy, awareness, education, and research. For over 30 years, the Autoimmune Association has been a pioneer in serving autoimmune patients, sponsoring research, advocating for access to healthcare, and fostering collaboration to identify and explore the common threads that link autoimmune diseases. The Autoimmune Association does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Autoimmune Association is an equal opportunity employer. MISSION: The Autoimmune Association leads the fight against autoimmune disease by advocating and collaborating to improve healthcare, advance research, and empower the community through every step of the journey.

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