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
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

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.

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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

• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work

• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 clearly and persuasively communicating complex ideas to different audiences in written, spoken and presentational formats for 3-5 years.

• 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.

• Proficiency in: 

  • Legislative Tracking Software: 1+ year of demonstrated experience in using legislative trackers to follow a high volume of daily policy happenings

  • Google Suite Products: Familiarity with using the Google platform including Google Docs, Sheets, and Presentations.

  • Grassroots activation technology:  You have used emails and SMS messages in various platforms such as MailChimp and texting platforms to mobilize grassroots advocacy opportunities.

  • Culturally competent. You have a nuanced understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ+ folks and/or youth mental health. You are passionate and willing to learn more about the marginalized identities, and bring your awareness to all the work you do.

  • Strong emotional intelligence, integrity, discretion, and ability to build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders

  • Spoken and written English

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Why Trevor?

Join a mission-driven organization where your work makes a real impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ young people—every single day.

Outstanding benefits, including:

- Comprehensive health coverage, including plans that support various gender affirmation care needs

- Mental health resources, with access to virtual care and a variety of in and out of network options for support

- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, vesting over three years

- Generous paid time off and company holidays to rest and recharge

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial and legal guidance, and online resources

- Remote work flexibility from anywhere in the continental U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii- with provided technology, a home office setup reimbursement, and a monthly internet reimbursement

The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law or policy. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in employment.

The Trevor Project is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a request here.  Please do not disclose medical information in this form–this information will be viewed only by our benefits team and will remain secure. This form is only for those requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. This form is not an application - you must still apply through The Trevor Project careers website.