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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].
"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"
Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting