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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].

"I wish to extend my appreciation to members of the Rail Passengers Association for their steadfast advocacy to protect not only the Southwest Chief, but all rail transportation which plays such an important role in our economy and local communities. I look forward to continuing this close partnership, both with America’s rail passengers and our bipartisan group of senators, to ensure a bright future for the Southwest Chief route."

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief