NEW AOC OPPORTUNITY: Director of Advocacy and Outreach
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The
Association of Old Crows (AOC) is seeking candidates to fill a newly created Director
of Advocacy and Outreach position. This
is a full-time staff position reporting to the Executive Director in the
Alexandria, Virginia headquarters office.
The
AOC is a fifty-year old 501(c)(6) professional
society for individuals who have common interests in Electronic Warfare,
Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Operations, Cyber Electromagnetic
Activities, Information Operations, and other information related
capabilities. The association provides a
means of connecting members and organizations nationally and internationally
across government, defense, industry and academia to promote the exchange of
ideas and information and provides a platform to recognize advances and
contributions in these fields. See www.crows.org for more
information.
Essential
Services and Responsibilities
Strategic/Long-Range
Advocacy and Outreach Planning
(1)Sees
that the Government and Industry Relations Committee (GIR) and Executive
Director are kept fully informed on all important factors influencing AOC
advocacy and outreach.
(2)Anticipates
the advocacy and outreach needs of the organization and assists the GIR in the
development of a multi-year advocacy and outreach strategy (roadmap) to include
mission, aims and purposes.
(3)Assists
the GIR in the development of an annual advocacy and outreach plan.
(4)Works
with the President and Board of Directors to identify and develop strategic
alliances, raise sponsorship and financing, communicate with Board members, and
grow membership.
Coordinate and Collaborate
AOC’s Advocacy and Outreach Strategy with Stakeholders
(1)Promotes
the AOC’s mission, aims and purposes within military, government, industry,
academia, and possible other entities through establishing and utilizing extensive
and vigorous contact and interface with stakeholders.
(2)Works
closely with the AOC’s Advocacy Consultant and Executive Director to promote
and coordinate US government and industry engagement with US government
representatives.
(3)Captures
information obtained from engagement and interaction with stakeholders and
shares with GIR and Executive Director to develop strategic objectives and
specific action plans.
a.Initiates
and maintains a biannual stakeholder survey to maintain current list and
identify new stakeholders.
(4)Prepares
reports, position papers, press releases and other information for distribution
to AOC stakeholders and general public on subjects important to promoting AOC
mission, aims and purposes.
(5)Engages
and supports AOC Chapters in advocacy and outreach programs and activities.
(6)Actively
engages with other organizations affiliated with AOC mission, aims and purposes
to develop cross-membership advocacy and outreach programs and activities.
Expand Financial
Support of AOC Programs, Events and Activities
(1)Cultivates
and promotes support for AOC initiatives and programs (conferences, webinars,
symposiums, professional education, advocacy, outreach, etc.) including
identifying sponsorship opportunities.
(2)Initiates
and develops a campaign plan with AOC Director of Marketing to enable and
incentivize US government, industry, academia and other sectors to invest and
partner with the AOC.
Engage and Support
AOC Committees and Staff
(1)Works
in concert with AOC Committees that have advocacy and outreach elements in
their charter to shape and steward advocacy and outreach efforts. Specifically, advises, coordinates, and
assists with:
a. Communications Committee,
JED representatives, and staff to expand awareness of AOC hosted events, AOC
chapter accomplishments and achievements.
b. Awards Committee and
staff to promote a wide application of AOC awards program, citations and public
service endeavors. Also, seeks support
from industry members in endorsing and promoting awards program.
c. Conferences Committee
and staff on webinar series topics and review content proposals for
appropriateness.
d. Conference Committee
and staff with shaping conference agendas and identifying appropriate speakers.
e.Education
Committee and staff on updates and improvements for professional education
courses and instructors and review content for overall relevancy and value.
f.Convention
Committee and staff with shaping symposium agenda and identifying appropriate
speakers. Also, assist with STEM program
planning and execution.
(2)Works
in concert with the AOC Educational Foundation to identify scholarship sources
within industry and government.
International
Advocacy and Outreach Support
(1)Works
closely with the International Advisory Committee and Director of Global
Conferences to develop and coordinate collaborative advocacy and outreach plans
and activities.
a.Ensures
global strategies and initiatives align with overall AOC’s mission, aims and
purposes.
b.Addresses
underserved opportunities for awareness in all forums where international
participation is evident.
Desired Credentials
(1)A
Secret Clearance is required and a TS/SCI is preferred.
(2)EW
and/or Cyber experienced is preferred.In addition, any past experience working with a non-profit organization
is highly desirable.
Interested candidates may apply to Michael
Dolim at dolim@crows.org
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