Manager, State Advocacy

Demonstrated experience working on legislative analysis, drafting, and amendment strategy in a state legislative or equivalent setting for 3-5 years.

Experience with technology and appropriations policy at this level is ideal.

Demonstrated experience building trusted productive long-term relationships within organizations and with external partners to collaborate on advocacy initiatives with local, state, and national partners and have experience working with marginalized communities (e.g.

LGBTQ+ people, communities of color, and people with disabilities, among others).

A demonstrable commitment to LGBTQ rights, youth mental health, or crisis intervention advocacy with an eagerness to grow support for LGBTQ rights among conflicted audiences.

Legislative Tracking Software:

Keep a close eye on state and federal legislative movement, keeping a daily bill tracking system updated and organized.

Help build and execute the organization's policy goals and long-term advocacy strategies.

Build and maintain strong alliances with other non-profits, government officials, stakeholders, and key offices to strengthen advocacy efforts.

Serve as a spokesperson for LGBTQ+ youth by speaking at panels, conferences, and meetings.

Cross-Team Alignment:

Coordinate with internal team partners within Advocacy and other departments to keep projects aligned.

About Trevor:

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 25 years.

Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:

Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters

Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions

Community-Together, we are an unstoppable force for good