Manager, State Advocacy – Engagement

American Psychological Association

Manager, State Advocacy & Engagement leading strategic advocacy support efforts with APA’s Psychological Associations. Fostering relationships and advancing coordinated initiatives across state-level advocacy efforts.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 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 and strengthen affiliate relationships
Ensure alignment between national and state priorities
Support key internal and external advocacy resources
Provide administrative oversight for SPTA grant programs
Manage timelines, communications, and documentation for grant programs
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 (PSLC)
Facilitate communication between APA staff and SPTA leadership to ensure clarity, responsiveness, and shared understanding of advocacy priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred (psychology, public health, political science, or public policy, or a related field)
Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience required in lieu of Master’s degree
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
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
High-level competency with virtual meeting technologies (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing artificial intelligence tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to support workflow optimization and strategic communications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 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
Generous employee benefits program

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementgrant administrationadvocacyprogram oversightworkflow optimizationartificial intelligence tools

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildingorganizational skillsdetail-orientedsolutions-focused