Manager, State Advocacy

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
• Belonging-We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other
• Progress-We continually move onward and upward

Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.  The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Role:

Manager, State Advocacy

Location:

This role will be remote in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii

Reports to:

Sr. Manager, State Advocacy

Eligibility:

Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role.

Classification:

Exempt Full Time

Union Role?

No

Summary:

The Manager of State Advocacy will be responsible for helping design, build, and lead proactive state-level legislative strategies and campaigns related to youth online safety, state appropriations and grants, welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ young people, and other priorities - bridging the gap between policy analysis and community action by keeping track of laws, building strong networks, and collaborating both internally and externally to protect LGBTQ+ youth.

This includes expanding partnerships, working with key legislators and government stakeholders, building coalitions and relationships, tracking legislative activity and managing data collection, distributing Trevor-branded materials/research/talking points, and grassroots and grasstops mobilization. This role will also support state defensive policy priorities as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:: Monitor & Track:

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

Strategic Planning:

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

Content Creation:

Write and edit policy memos, letters, talking points, reports, and public advocacy resources.

Partnerships:

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

Public Representation:

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

Community Education:

Educate policymakers, stakeholders and the public on LGBTQ+ policies and suicide prevention.

Cross-Team Alignment:

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

Project Management:

Juggle multiple short- and long-term projects with high attention to detail and strong follow-through.

Team Leadership:

Train, manage, and mentor volunteers and interns.

• Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices
• Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously
• Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines