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Regional Advocacy Manager
Category: Community Engagement and Organizing
Regional Advocacy Manager
Overview
The Regional Advocacy Manager coordinates and supports Rail Passengers’ network of
advocates in a defined geographic area, serving as the link between national leadership
and local advocates.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee a cohort of regional advocates (Routes Spokespersons, Certified
Advocates).
Provide coaching, resources, and policy updates to volunteers.
Ensure local advocacy aligns with national strategy.
Report regional progress and needs to the VP of Government Affairs.
Qualifications
Prior advocacy or organizing experience preferred.
Strong communication and mentoring skills.
Familiarity with passenger rail issues at the state and local level.
Time Commitment
~6–10 hours per month.
Volunteer Benefits
Leadership role in grassroots advocacy.
Connection to national and regional policy discussions.
Opportunity to develop management and mentoring skills.
Professional experience and references.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"Saving the Pennsylvanian (New York-Pittsburgh train) was a local effort but it was tremendously useful to have a national organization [NARP] to call upon for information and support. It was the combination of the local and national groups that made this happen."
Michael Alexander, NARP Council Member
April 6, 2013, at the Harrisburg PA membership meeting of NARP