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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WellPower </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Guiding Principles:</span></strong></p>
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<li><em><span data-contrast="auto">Person Centered. </span></em><span data-contrast="auto">We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><em><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional Care.</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.</span></li>
<li><em><span data-contrast="auto">Integrity. </span></em><span data-contrast="auto">We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.</span></li>
<li><em><span data-contrast="auto">Organizational Resilience. </span></em><span data-contrast="auto">We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Summary:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p>The Manager, Government Affairs, will manage WellPower’s government affairs function through legislative monitoring, policy analysis, advocacy planning and relationship management with city, state and federal stakeholders. Serve as a key liaison on government relations matters, advancing policy priorities that support organizational goals. Partner with internal leaders to assess policy implications, align messaging and inform executive decision-making.</p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation & Benefits:</span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"> $99,008 - $124,009- per year <br></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">For complete overview of our </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">robust</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Benefits: </span><a href="https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/"><span data-contrast="none">https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></a></li>
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<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Duties & Functions:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
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<li>Manage the organization’s government affairs strategy in alignment with organizational priorities.</li>
<li>Monitor legislation, regulations and public policy developments that may affect the organization’s operations, funding and strategic objectives.</li>
<li>Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, staff and other key public-sector stakeholders.</li>
<li>Analyze policy proposals and prepare briefings, recommendations, testimony and other advocacy materials for internal leaders and external audiences.</li>
<li>Represent the organization in meetings, hearings, coalitions and other forums related to public policy and government relations.</li>
<li>Coordinate internal stakeholders to develop policy positions, response strategies and communication plans on priority legislative issues.</li>
<li>Track advocacy activity, stakeholder engagement and policy outcomes and provide regular updates to leadership.</li>
<li>Support executive leadership with government-facing communications and strategic engagement opportunities.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Other duties as assigned<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements & Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
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<li>Minimum of bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, public administration, communications, law, healthcare administration or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, legislative affairs or a related field.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience analyzing legislation and regulations and developing policy positions. Ability to engage effectively with government stakeholders and cross-functional internal teams.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing briefings, testimony and executive-level materials.</li>
<li>Experience in healthcare, behavioral health or other community-serving environments. (preferred)<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Work Location: </span></strong>This role may be fully remote. If office space is needed, the employee is expected to work on-site three days per week in a designated workspace. Candidates must be in the Denver Metro Area. </p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Shift/Hours:</span></strong> <span data-contrast="none">This is a Monday-Friday opportunity observing standard business hours. May require occasional evening or weekend hours. </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Physical Requirements:</span></strong> This position involves sedentary work, requiring extended periods of sitting, computer use, and participation in meetings both in-person and virtual. Occasional physical activity such as standing, walking, bending, and reaching is expected, along with occasional lifting of up to 20-30 pounds. The role demands frequent use of phones and standard office equipment. Strong cognitive abilities are essential, including analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, and the capacity to manage complex issues under pressure.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Learn more about WellPower:</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span data-contrast="auto">WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. </span><span data-contrast="auto">We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":2,"335551620":2}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit:</span></strong> <a href="https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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