Director of Public Policy and Advocacy

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Salary: $70,000 per year

Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week), Monday-Friday standard hours. Occasional weekend flexibility required for special advocacy events.

About the Role:

Clearbrook is seeking a strategic Director of Public Policy and Advocacy to drive systemic change and empower over 8,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this leadership role, you will formulate our legislative priorities, build bipartisan relationships, and lead grassroots activation to advance our mission.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead coordinated advocacy strategies targeting the U.S. Congress and Illinois State Legislature.

  
  


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  Advise the CEO and leadership staff on policy matters by providing clear briefings, summaries, and talking points.

  
  


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  Oversee all aspects of policy and advocacy events, managing volunteer advocates and grassroots campaigns.

  
  


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  Build and maintain collaborative, bipartisan relationships with elected and appointed officials.

  
  


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  Work alongside program staff to foster self-advocacy skills among the individuals we serve.