Director of Advocacy & Community Relations

Location: Ohio (Statewide)

About Seniors First Ohio Advocacy

Seniors First Ohio Advocacy is a nonprofit political advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening the voice of Ohio’s seniors, caregivers, and long‑term care workforce. We educate communities about the challenges facing senior care and build broad public support for quality care, workforce stability, and sustainable funding. Our work is supported by organizations committed to high‑quality long‑term care, including providers such as CommuniCare.

Position Overview

The Director of Community Relations & Advocacy is a senior leadership role responsible for leading statewide community outreach, advocacy, and grassroots engagement across Ohio. This position builds and maintains strong relationships with individuals, caregivers, professionals, and organizations connected to post‑acute and long‑term care, while advancing policy‑focused education and public engagement efforts.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self‑starter with experience in advocacy, community relations, outreach, or organizing, and a passion for improving outcomes for seniors and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach, Advocacy & Education

• Lead and execute statewide community outreach and advocacy initiatives
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and professionals on issues impacting seniors and long‑term care
• Organize and participate in grassroots, community, and professional engagement events
• Serve as a visible and credible representative of Seniors First Ohio Advocacy across Ohio

Grassroots & Relationship Building

• Recruit and engage individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals in advocacy efforts
• Build partnerships with community organizations, advocacy groups, providers, and professional associations
• Support and empower volunteer leaders to grow local advocacy engagement
• Drive supporter growth by encouraging individuals to add their name in support of seniors and caregivers

Communications & Content Collaboration

• Collaborate with communications staff on outreach, advocacy, and educational materials
• Contribute content for social media, presentations, print materials, and media appearances
• Ensure messaging is accurate, accessible, and aligned with advocacy goals

Organizational Growth & Strategy

• Educate new supporters and members on engagement and advocacy opportunities
• Support statewide advocacy campaigns and organizational initiatives
• Track outreach activity and engagement trends to inform leadership and strategy

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in community relations, advocacy, outreach, organizing, or a related field
• Strong written, verbal, and public‑speaking skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross‑functionally
• Willingness to travel statewide throughout Ohio
• Proven relationship‑building and organizational skills

Preferred

• Background in nonprofit advocacy, healthcare, long‑term care, or public policy
• Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, or post‑acute/long‑term care systems
• Experience working with grassroots networks, coalitions, or volunteers

Core Competencies

• Advocacy leadership and strategic outreach
• Coalition and relationship building
• Clear, persuasive communication
• Mission‑driven public engagement
• Executive presence with grassroots mindset