Policy & Advocacy Manager

Arts Advocacy & Policy
Written By Thomas Kurtz

Also known as: Arts Advocate, Government Relations Manager

What this role does
Advocates for arts funding, policy, and access at the local, state, or national level.

Day-to-day work includes

  • Monitoring legislation

  • Writing policy briefs

  • Meeting with elected officials

  • Organizing coalitions

Skills

  • Policy analysis

  • Writing

  • Public speaking

  • Coalition building

Music background?
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Typical entry path
Arts Administrator → Advocacy Manager

Salary snapshot
$70k-$105k

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