Manager, State Advocacy – Engagement

American Psychological Association

Manager leading state-level advocacy initiatives for APA, engaging with over 60 psychological associations. Coordinating projects and overseeing grant programs in mental health and public policy.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 - $61 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic engagement and advocacy support efforts with APA’s 60+ State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTAs)
Advance coordinated state-level advocacy initiatives, strengthen affiliate relationships, and ensure alignment between national and state priorities
Support key internal and external advocacy resources, and operational and engagement needs of CESPPA
Provide administrative oversight for SPTA grant programs
Manage advocacy-related projects and tools that support SPTAs
Oversee timelines, stakeholder input, implementation, improvement, and evaluation of engagement products
Collaborate with internal teams to develop materials that enhance SPTA advocacy infrastructure and effectiveness
Provide operational support for the annual Practice and SPTA Leaders Conference

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree is preferred (psychology, public health, political science, or public policy, or a related field)
In lieu of Master’s degree, a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience is required
Three to five years of experience in advocacy, project management, or in a scientific, research, or health-focused organization
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Experience with grant administration or program oversight preferred
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
medical, dental, and vision insurance options
outpatient mental health benefit
paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
Family/Medical Leave
tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
short- and long-term disability insurance
more

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementgrant administrationadvocacy

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsdetail-orientedsolutions-focused