131 Public Policy jobs

PENNSYLVANIA DATA DIRECTOR
America Votes This position is based in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh preferred, with remote work negotiable through the pandemic.
Jan 13, 2021
Full time
PENNSYLVANIA DATA DIRECTOR Data Full Time Remote ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit   www.americavotes.org . America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election.  COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated, and updated. Some organizational priorities include: Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships. Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process. Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.   POSITION DESCRIPTION America Votes Pennsylvania is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as Data Director. The Pennsylvania Data Director plays a key role in the advancement of the progressive movement in the state. America Votes Pennsylvania utilizes and offers its partner organizations a range of voter file, data, and targeting services. We seek an individual with a combination of technical and political skills to manage these services and work with state partner groups and stakeholders in the progressive movement. This position reports directly to the Pennsylvania State Director.    LOCATION This position is based in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh preferred, with remote work negotiable through the pandemic.    RESPONSIBILITIES Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support, enhance, and execute programs. This includes assisting partners in employing program implementation best practices as well as converting technical data to actionable issue advocacy and electoral campaign recommendations. Lead data presentation development. Must be comfortable developing district profiles, landscape memos, slide show presentations, and other documents to communicate data analysis with key stakeholders. Work with the State Director to lead AV Pennsylvania data analysis and coordination efforts, and provide strategic data-driven recommendations to partners on field and targeting. Work with AV Pennsylvania staff, partners, vendors, consultants, and others for the acquisition, enhancement, manipulation, and management of voter and member data.  Manage voter file access for AV partner organizations and their consultants. This includes administration and security, training end-users, and providing technical assistance as needed. Manage and enhance volunteer recruitment database, virtual predictive dialer, web based programs, and text messaging programs. Work with other AV Pennsylvania staff and partner groups to ensure that political and voter contact programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting, and other data resources. This includes supporting AV-PA staff and partner groups to develop campaign plans.  Lead partner and organizational VAN and data trainings. Strategic planning assistance – support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral, voting rights, and issue campaigns), providing technical assistance, responding to programmatic requests and participating actively in long-range strategic planning for the Pennsylvania progressive movement. Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance issue advocacy and voter contact programs. This includes assisting partners in employing best practices and VAN training.  Other responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in political or organizing settings. Understanding of how power and privilege can show up in data-- both in access to data and the data itself.  Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter contact programs and experience using data to inform plans. Strong VAN or other database skills are required. Must be comfortable using spreadsheets, and should have a working knowledge of: pivot tables, filters, text to columns, and creating simple charts using Excel or a similar tool.  Must be comfortable and able to present data in understandable ways-- including visualizations, historical context, and more.  Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills. Excellent communication and time management skills, with attention to detail. Must be a self-starter willing to work long irregular ‘campaign-style’ hours and to travel as needed, especially during campaign season. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems. Positive attitude and a sense of humor. PREFERRED Standout candidates will have knowledge of and experience with Pennsylvania political landscape and/or independent expenditure campaigns  Experience preferred with at least one of the following: Mapping tools (QGIS, etc), visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Periscope, etc), SQL (comfortable with SELECT, WHERE, GROUPBY), R, Python, advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX(MATCH)). Experience conducting small group trainings or developing training materials for end users.  COMPENSATION The salary for this position will be between $55,000 and $65,000 and depend upon the applicant’s experience. Benefits for this position include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(K) and paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.   TO APPLY Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form. Interviews will start mid-January and position will remain posted until filled.    If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials. America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.
Chispa Nevada Organizing Director
League of Conservation Voters Las Vegas, NV
Jan 08, 2021
Full time
Title: Chispa Nevada Organizing Director Department: Community & Civic Engagement Status: Exempt Reports to: Chispa Nevada Program Director Positions Reporting to this Position: Chispa Nevada Community Organizers Location: Las Vegas, NV Union Position: No Job Classification: E Salary Range (depending on experience): $79,000 - $96,000   General Description : LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. LCV launched Chispa in 2014, a grassroots community organizing program to ensure the voice and power of Latinx communities influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Currently, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Nevada. Through our programs in five states, our members have taken leadership in the fights to keep rooftop solar affordable and accessible and convert dirty diesel school buses to clean electric fleets, developed Latino and other people of color policymakers as champions on environmental issues, demonstrated to Spanish-language media that the environment is a priority issue for Latinx families, and built strong relationships with social justice and environmental groups alike. LCV is hiring for a Chispa Nevada Organizing Director who will lead a team of experienced organizers in building and implementing issue organizing campaigns, grounded in a community centered theory of change, and focused on environmental justice priorities of the Chispa Nevada program. The ideal candidate is a senior-level organizer with extensive experience in project management, base building, and leadership development training. The Organizing Director must be a compelling coach with experience training and supporting organizers and community leaders of color.   Responsibilities : Develop, implement and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of active volunteers and leaders. Provide coaching and management, develop individualized and detailed goals and work plans, and support organizers via mentorship and weekly check-ins on progress to meeting goals. Lead the Nevada organizing team to build strong and effective grassroots strategies that recruit new members and develop them into strong community leaders who then lead organizing committees that drive issue campaigns focused on environmental justice priorities. Ensure that organizers are adequately trained and supported to implement traditional grassroots community organizing strategies, such as phone banking, door-to-door canvassing and house meetings, as well as digital and online organizing. Develop and test effective and new organizing strategies, tactics, and tools that engage our communities and leaders, resulting in local policy victories on environmental justice priorities, and formation of strong, creative partnerships. Ensure that organizers and community leaders ( promotores) have the tools to successfully design, implement, and adjust issue campaigns such as power mapping, media, public and online engagement, grounded in community centered theory of change. Support the organizing team in coalition building efforts, including identifying and developing relationships with local NV organizations (e.g. cross movement organizations, faith-based groups, environmental justice groups, etc.) and leaders who can become effective partners in campaigns. Develop tracking systems, tools, and structures that provide strong clarity, and accountability for organizers, promotores , comites , and issue campaign implementation. Implement creative art, culture, and storytelling tactics into Chispa NV organizing and campaign efforts. Leverage VAN effectively to set, track and achieve organizing goals, engage promotores (community leaders) in campaign progress, move them up the ladder of engagement, and build committees ( comites ). Provide timely reports to the Chispa NV Program Director and national Chispa staff about issue campaign and organizing progress. Other responsibilities as assigned.   Qualifications : Work Experience: Required: 5-7 years experience working on community or labor organizing movement building efforts, including several years of direct supervisory experience, including staff and volunteer leadership training experience. Must also have experience in issue organizing campaigns with communities of color, and working with coalition partners. Experience developing and overseeing issue campaigns driven by community organizing, including campaign planning, accountability measures, and tracking progress. Skills: Required - Exceptional supervision and coaching skills, including managing staff. Knowledge of community organizing, political education, and movement building. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement training curriculum and organizing tools. Ability to partner and collaborate with the existing Chispa NV team and represent Chispa NV and LCV to a variety of audiences and mediums. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Preferred - Fluency in VAN, Google and Office Suite. Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Cultural Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as an organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender and other identities and experiences. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Familiarity with NV and in-state communities preferred. Conditions: Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel for staff retreats, meetings and professional development opportunities. This position is based in Las Vegas, NV. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.   To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Nevada Organizing Director” in the subject line by January 28, 2021. No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
National Campaign Manager - 2021 Anti-Gerrymandering
RepresentUs Remote
Jan 04, 2021
Full time
RepresentUs is hiring a national campaign manager to oversee anti-gerrymandering campaigns in 6-10 states across the country throughout 2021. The 2021 state campaigns will educate the public on the redistricting process, provide opportunities for citizen voices to participate in the debate, and — most importantly — boldly hold legislators accountable to create the fairest maps possible.  This is a full-time, temporary position (likely through the end of 2021), with the possibility of extension after the campaigns wrap up. The application deadline is January 8, 2021; priority will be given to candidates who submit their applications before December 31, 2020. The ideal candidate has significant experience leading political advocacy, issue-based campaigns, and/or candidate campaigns at either the state or federal level. Passion for RepresentUs’ mission to make America work for everyone, not just the powerful and well-connected, is essential. Commitment to working beyond partisanship is required, and past experience working with bipartisan or cross-partisan coalitions is preferred.  The Manager is responsible for: Developing, in conjunction with national and state staff, campaign strategies, tactics, and timelines for 6-10 state-based anti-gerrymandering campaigns Managing and taking ultimate responsibility for the overall strategy, execution, and success of these campaigns Managing all human capital associated with the campaign, including headquarters staff, state staff, and contractors (the Manager will be supported by a research team, policy counsel, admin assistant, and senior political advisors) Managing the overall campaign budget including vendors, marketing, paid media, and operations Creating and developing systems for regular tracking of success against goals  Providing regular updates to RepresentUs Executive Team, coalition partners, and supporters  Collaborating with senior RepresentUs political team members and Executive Team around overall strategy Skills and Experience 10+ years experience in political advocacy, issue-based campaigns, and/or candidate campaigns at either the state or federal level  2+ cycle of working with political consultants either as a consultant or as the primary contact and/or decision maker on the campaign  Demonstrated ability managing both people and projects in a fast-paced environment, with experience leading teams of 5+ people (remote management experience preferred) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple areas including state campaign strategies, contractors/vendors, internal staff, fundraising, and coalition members/partner organizations Ability to understand and manage multiple tactical campaign areas such as digital, polling and research, organizing, and legislative strategy  Experience managing over $1M budget preferred Experience with bold accountability campaigns preferred Experience working in nonpartisan and cross-partisan environments preferred A great attitude and a respect for people and their capabilities Willingness to travel (when safe) to support campaigns as needed Compensation and Benefits We are committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health (Harvard Pilgrim HMO or UnitedHealthcare PPO network) and dental insurance (Delta Dental), both with family/spouse/domestic partner options, retirement benefits, a health reimbursement account, a dependent care account, disability insurance, a wellness benefit, a health concierge benefit, a $1,500 annual professional development stipend, and four weeks paid vacation, plus personal and sick time. The annual salary range for the Anti-Gerrymandering Campaign Manager is $120,000-$170,000, dependent on location and experience.  This position is permanently remote. To Apply Please apply online at represent.us/careers; no phone calls, please. Please provide the following documents (applications submitted without the required documentation will not be reviewed): A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and RepresentUs A resume  A one-page document responding to the following prompt: We are an organization that wants to stop partisan redistricting. In 2021, state legislatures will proceed to draw new maps for the next decade for both the US House and State Legislatures. Pick a state that has 10+ Electoral College votes and assume you have a $500,000 budget. Present your definition of success, articulate your theory of change, and provide an overview of strategies and tactics you'd employ to win the campaign. Brevity is appreciated and bullet points are encouraged. About RepresentUs RepresentUs is the nation’s leading right-left anti-corruption organization. We bring together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to secure crucial victories that fix America’s broken political system. RepresentUs is a carefully curated mix of seasoned political campaigners, policy wonks, advertising experts, designers, and engineers. We’re not a startup, but we’ve got startup DNA: we’re nimble, constantly learning and iterating, and we push ourselves to push the envelope—to ignore “industry standards” and set a new standard. We are an inclusive organization that welcomes and celebrates perspectives from all races and ethnicities, genders and identities, political and ideological affiliations, and experiences. We want everyone to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our political system should reflect the varied voices of our nation, and so should our team. That’s why we’re an Equal Opportunity Employer; people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Chispa AZ Public Lands Fellow
League of Conservation Voters Phoenix, AZ
Dec 21, 2020
Full time
Title: Chispa AZ Public Lands Fellow Department: Community & Civic Engagement Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Deputy Director, Chispa Arizona Positions Reporting to this Position: None Duration: 2 Years from Start Date Location: Phoenix, AZ Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: A Salary : $50,000   General Description : The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our earth is worth mobilizing for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s works to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.   Chispa Arizona, a program of the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF), is working to build power within the Latino community to advocate for local environmental priorities and hold elected officials and corporate polluters accountable. Our community organizing and civic engagement efforts invigorate the environmental justice movement with new leaders at all levels of government, increase voter participation, and hold elected officials accountable in between election days.   Chispa Arizona envisions: Communities that enjoy clean air, open space and parks, and the security of knowing that our planet can sustain us today and for future generations. A democracy that we are proud of, in which all people have an opportunity to be part of choosing who will represent them, and in which those representatives are accountable to all their constituents. Participating in our democracy should be easy and accessible. A strong, powerful environmental movement that reflects the values, priorities and leadership of low-income communities of color.   LCVEF is hiring a Public Lands Fellow to join the Phoenix-based Chispa Arizona team. The Fellow will assist with the organization’s public lands portfolio which includes advocacy, community organizing, and curriculum development. The Fellow will collaborate with the Deputy Director in the development of a legislative strategy. The work will also include strengthening racial justice and equity principles within the public lands portfolio. The Fellow will support in the development of public lands materials (Presentations, Flyers, Letters etc.) to include racial justice and equity, public lands/open spaces, economic benefits, cultural impact and promoting the stories of Arizona with the help of our Communications department.   Responsibilities : Assist in research, development, and writing of proposals for Latino public land priorities. Collaborate with the training and community organizing team to develop Public Lands curriculum and engagement for community education and also having community members participate in advocacy. Assist with development of public lands narrative to uplift historic sites or opportunities to preserve public lands that are connected to communities of color. Research to protect public lands with Latinx and Indigenous significance. Assist with creation of material for digital storytelling campaigns to educate community members about protected sites across Arizona and complement the narrative uplifting. Support coalition work in public lands and open space policy. Support Chispa Arizona’s participation in annual environmental day at the capitol and Arizona Public Lands Day in the community.   Qualifications : Work Experience: Required - At least two to four years in community engagement or policy work. Experience in development of presentations and research. Preferred - Experience in either community access, equity, or Latino engagement. Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize work and manage tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Able to research, think innovatively, and take initiative. Ability to work in community and work collectively. Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Commitment to social change. Preferred - Familiarity with Arizona and in-state community. Conditions: Ability and willingness to travel on occasion (currently paused due to Covid-19). This position is based in Phoenix, AZ. Please note that all LCVEF staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.   To Apply : Send cover letter, resume, and write sample (no more than two pages) to hr@lcvef.org with “Chispa AZ Fellow” in the subject line by January 5, 2021. No phone calls please.   LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Sr. SATCOM NATO Military Operations Analyst (#1600956)
PeopleTec, Inc.
Dec 03, 2020
Full time
PeopleTec is currently seeking a  Sr. SATCOM NATO Military Operations Analyst  to support our  Peterson AFB, CO  location.   The candidate will provide operations and technical support to the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).    Duties Include: Provide Wideband SATCOM Subject Matter Expertise for activities required in the effective implementation, management, and direction of the US Representative to the Provider's Quadrilateral Management Group (QMG) including activities required to implement Wideband operations in accordance with agreements established by the NATO SATCOM MOU Support all operational and technical related aspects of the NATO SATCOM MOU Maintain a direct liaison with the U.S. Military Departments, Joint Staff, Defense Information Systems Agency, the Australian DoD, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the users of SATCOM systems  Support the development of policy and procedures for the implementation of all operational aspects of the NATO SATCOM MOU Develop, prepare, deliver, and present reports and briefing materials as directed for recurring and ad hoc meetings in support of the MOU Attend and provide reports/meeting minutes on Wideband meetings  Develop processes and procedures for providing situational awareness to NATO / NATO Communications Information Agency's (NCIA) and the US Joint SATCOM Delivery Organization / Joint SATCOM Management Organization representatives regarding NATO/NCIA's Baseline Resource Allocation (BRA) and system usage Develop and manage BRA monitoring tools and reports Track and report Satellite Access Request (SAR) and Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) metrics Provide document reviews, technical papers, point papers, Executive Summaries, written summations, General Officer one-pager briefs, Task Force Eagle weekly activity reports, and significant activity reports Assist the Government with preparation of the required billing statements and preparation of annual International Partner budget forecast Assist in the development, implementation, and sustainment of a common network for secure information exchange Integrate NATO / NCIA operations and technical information into the WGS International Operations Support Guide (OSG) Assist with coordination of training activities, temporary duty requirements, facility upgrades, security activities, situational awareness tools, certification activities, and testing activities in support of the MOU   Required Skills/Experience: 10 years of Department of Defense (DoD) SATCOM experience  Travel:  25% Must be a U.S. Citizen An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.   Education Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of DoD SATCOM experience is required.   Desired Skills : Knowledge of Wideband SATCOM, preferably transmissions and payload control and mission planning experience Significant military familiarity and training in SATCOM Ability to demonstrate proficiency in SATCOM principles, technical analysis, and problem solving Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project) Knowledge of International Trafficking in Arms and Arms Export Control Act      EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address,  HR@peopletec.com  and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/peopletec/jobs/1600956-421753
Senior Policy Associate
Center for Science in the Public Interest 1220 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005
Nov 23, 2020
Full time
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is the leading, independent authority on food and nutrition. Recognizing that consumers can only eat healthfully when healthy options are available, we work to improve the places where people buy and eat food. By building support for the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, we improved school meals and by threatening litigation against the American Beverage Association, we removed full-sugar soda from schools. CSPI successfully led efforts to include menu labeling provisions in the Affordable Care Act, allowing consumers to choose fewer calories and incentivizing restaurants to add healthier menu items. Our leadership on food service guidelines is helping communities increase access to healthier food in public spaces like government agencies, hospitals, and correctional facilities.  One of our top goals is to transform the place where Americans get most of their food—grocery stores.  We are mobilizing advocates, coalition partners, and at-risk populations to support state and local policies and corporate campaigns to improve the retail food environment. We urge supermarkets and other large food retail stores to shift the mix of products that they promote and make available to consumers. Through research and pilot programs, we aim to create evidence-based campaigns that will be both beneficial to the health of consumers and economically sustainable for retailers. And we are leading efforts to have federal and state agencies end trade practices that stifle fair competition among food manufacturers and that reinforce the marketing of unhealthy food by retailers.   The Senior Policy Associate advocates for improved food and nutrition policies with local, state, and federal policy makers; encourages food companies to improve their products and practices; and engages organizations, health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting food and nutrition policies. This work will engage and support historically under-resourced communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages. This position reports to the Advocacy Director, and is available either in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead campaign to advocate for and encourage grocery stores and retailers to improve the retail environment. Co-lead a team of cross-organizational staff to develop and implement Healthy Retail campaigns, including organizing, communications, digital, scientific, legal, and other policy staff, and create synergies with CSPI’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Foodbank teams.  Encourage corporate strategies that improve the food retail environment for consumers across the nation. Identify research gaps and innovative healthy retail approaches that lead to sustainable and meaningful improvements to the food retail environment. Draft case studies and reports on groundbreaking initiatives and studies on healthy retail. Cultivate interest among researchers and retailers to conduct pilot programs in support of a healthy retail environment. Develop and maintain relationships with other organizations, coalitions, and funders. Contract with and manage consultants, including monitoring metrics and budgets and support the subgrant process by reviewing proposals and providing advice and technical assistance. Represent CSPI as a spokesperson through presentations and trainings, at conferences, in coalitions, online, and with policymakers, CEOs, and the press. Help identify and secure funding for policy projects by working with the development department on grant applications and reports. Manage budgets and report on grants. Manage interns and other project staff where applicable.  Qualifications The ideal candidate would possess:  MS, MPH, JD, RDN, MBA or the equivalent, plus at least 7 years of professional policy/advocacy experience. Experience developing and implementing successful policy/advocacy campaigns and maintaining the partnerships necessary for advancing those campaigns. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proficiency or strong willingness to develop public speaking skills. Ability to produce high quality written materials. Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. A strong commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and strategic organizational culture. Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the intersection of public health and social justice and ability to promote it throughout the work. Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, including stakeholders representing communities of color, social justice, and public health. Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the ability to take responsibility for multiple projects and deadlines. Intellectual agility and the ability to operate on deadlines and as part of a rigorous and fast-paced team. Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with social media and other web-based advocacy tools.  Compensation The salary range is $75,000-$85,000, based on experience. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a 3% employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service.  To Apply Please utilize CSPI's Paylocity ATS to apply for the position. You will be prompted to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and experience.     CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.
Communications Associate
Center for Science in the Public Interest 1220 L Street NW, Washington DC 20005
Nov 23, 2020
Full time
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) works to improve the food environment for all Americans. CSPI has led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school food, remove sugary drinks from children’s menus, and require calorie labeling on chain restaurant menus.  National policy successes include the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (to improve school food), the Food Safety Modernization Act, and the Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act.  Unhealthy food and beverages are the leading contributors to death in the United States, contributing to over 600,000 premature deaths each year, primarily through heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.  The typical American diet is low in fruit, vegetables and whole grains and too high in sugar-sweetened beverages, red and processed meat, full-fat dairy, refined grains, sodium, and saturated fat.  In particular, the ubiquity, amounts, and aggressive promotion of sugary drinks and unhealthy food in the food supply are hazardous to the public’s health.  The Communications Associate is a key member of a dynamic cross-department team creating and developing high impact communication and marketing campaigns to generate support for priority issues on traditional, digital, and paid media platforms.  The Communications Associate supports issue teams to mobilize our advocates, coalition partners, and the public to support national, state and local policies and corporate campaigns to improve the U.S. food system.  The work will especially include initiatives to support historically under-resourced communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by unhealthy beverage and food marketing.  This position reports to the Policy Communications Director, and is available either in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities   Support the policy communications team in developing and implementing integrated, comprehensive communications strategies for legislative, advocacy and corporate campaigns through external communications, content development and media outreach. Write and edit communications, campaign materials including advocacy and marketing emails, fact sheets, website content and press materials.     Assist with media outreach including building press lists, monitoring coverage and trends for CSPI and grantees, and engaging with local and state media outlets. Develop strategy for CSPI’s blog, including managing operations, and writing and editing blog posts in coordination with Policy team. Manage and coordinate advocacy emails, action alerts and marketing emails across departments to ensure efficient and effective deployment, targeting audiences and maximizing engagements. Assist with website strategy and posting. Manage various communications and advocacy projects across departments. Assist in developing impactful digital and print assets to promote campaigns and events, including graphics, infographics, photographs, videos, and audio products in coordination with Strategic Communications Associate. Assist with execution of social media marketing in coordination with Digital Communications Associate. Support other communications functions as required.  Qualifications The ideal candidate would possess:  Demonstrated experience in communications or outreach/advocacy. Experienced in public relations, media outreach and/or grassroots engagement. Excellent writing and editing skills, including ability to distill science, health and policy information to produce high-quality written materials for various audiences. Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the intersection of public health and social justice and ability to promote it throughout the work. Ability to work as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a collegial manner. Knowledge of email marketing, list building and drip campaigns to elevate engagement. Knowledge of website management and online content development. Knowledge of graphic and audio creation and editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite a plus. Knowledge of digital advertising. Interest and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing policy landscape.  Compensation The salary range is $60,000-$65,000, based on experience. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a 3% employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service.   To Apply Please utilize CSPI's Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply. You will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest.   CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.
Chispa National Campaign Manager
League of Conservation Voters Flexible
Nov 19, 2020
Full time
Title: Chispa National Campaign Manager Department: Community & Civic Engagement Status: Exempt Reports to: Chispa National Director Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Flexible Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level : D Salary Range (depending on experience) : $68,000 - $83,000   General Description : LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. In 2014, LCV launched Chispa (“chispa” translates to “spark” in English), a program that relies on community organizing to build the voice and power of Latino families to influence the environmental policies and decisions that affect their lives. Through our programs in five states, our members have taken leadership in the fights to keep rooftop solar affordable and accessible and convert dirty diesel school buses to clean electric fleets, developed Latinx and other people of color policymakers as champions on environmental issues, demonstrated to Spanish-language media that the environment is a priority issue for Latinx families, and built strong relationships with social justice and environmental groups alike. LCV is hiring for a Chispa National Campaign Manager, a new position in the Chispa program, who will ensure that our issue campaigns and the teams who run them in their communities have the research, tools, and relationships needed to win meaningful policy change. We are looking for someone who combines the curiosity and attention to detail of a researcher, is a strategic thinker who is constantly scheming new opportunities and angles for communities to persuade policymakers, and believes in the power and necessity of everyday families to lead the movement for climate justice.   Responsibilities : Work with national and state teams to develop, write, implement, and evaluate issue organizing campaigns that build a strong base of active volunteers and leaders, resulting in local policy victories and formation of strong, creative partnerships. Collaborate with the Government Affairs team and other departments to support and push federal advocacy efforts that reflect local/state campaigns and vice versa rooted in the voices of communities of color. Work with National Chispa Director to develop and oversee the campaign budget. Oversee the execution of Chispa’s Clean Buses for Healthy Niños campaign including supporting state-level work, overseeing federal strategy, ensuring cross-departmental collaboration to advance campaign goals, and tracking campaign progress to date. Seek out and identify issue-based opportunities and make recommendations for Chispa engagement at the state and national levels on policy. Work closely with the Chispa Digital Campaigns Manager and Chispa Communications Director to develop issue-based campaign materials and tools. Work with Chispa Organizing Director to ensure that organizing is centered in campaign development. Collaborate on addressing campaign specific training needs to Chispa staff and volunteers. Develop strong and transformational relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to help advance shared goals around electric school buses and other issues as needed including supporting the management of the Electric School Bus coalition. Ensure that the stories, voices, and vision of our grassroots base, particularly communities of color and young people, are central to the campaign’s theory of change, process, and outcomes and are seen as agents of change at the local and federal levels. Other duties as assigned.   Qualifications : Work Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in issue, labor, and/or community organizing campaigns with Latinx communities, low-income families, and/or people of color. Familiarity with digital and communications strategies and tactics as well as research experience and how they amplify and strengthen community organizing and issue campaigns. Skills : Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and implement, monitor, and evaluate program and campaign plans. Ability to represent Chispa to a variety of audiences and through a variety of mediums. Fluency in Office Suite. Familiarity with project management. Experience and commitment to measuring and tracking progress and outcomes. Work well in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task without sacrificing the quality of work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required. Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs preferred but not required. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about differences, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Proven track record of successfully working across lines of race, immigration status, ethnicity, language, class, gender, and other identities and experiences. Conditions : Ability and willingness to travel once or twice a month (currently paused due to COVID-19). The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.   To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Campaigns Manager” in the subject line by December 9, 2020. No phone calls, please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
America Votes — Nevada State Director
Grossman Solutions NV
Nov 12, 2020
Full time
Position Announcement America Votes — Nevada State Director   America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American’s right to vote.   Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes’ work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to take action on critical issues – from fighting for working families, to advancing women’s healthcare, to protecting the environment, and more – and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day.   America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 key states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.   America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.   America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting and the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymanders, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by- election. America Votes and their partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement’s effort to win elections. In 2020, the America Votes coalition deployed their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort which targeted millions of voters in key states.   Position Overview America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a record of success in coalition building and electoral and issue campaigns to serve as the Nevada State Director.   The State Director is responsible for leading and supporting local, state, and national America Votes partner organizations in the development and execution of coordinated plans to advance progressive change in Nevada.    The State Director will grow the state coalition and coordinate strategies between state and national partners to advance progressive policies, win elections and maximize the priorities, resources, and effectiveness of all partners.   The State Director will take a strategic and comprehensive approach to coalition management, planning, and decision making, and have the ability to lead through periods of political transition and membership expansion. The State Director will recognize and capitalize on opportunities while staying focused on long-term strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will have superb interpersonal skills, the ability to forge strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, and a commitment to fostering trust and respect with partner organizations. Location and Reporting Structure This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nevada State Director reports to the National Field Director of America Votes. Key Responsibilities Coalition Leadership: Work with America Votes partner organizations and stakeholders to design efficient and effective statewide and ballot-level electoral and voter education plans based on long-term priorities. Evaluate and report on stakeholder’s partner program outcomes and monitor progress toward goals. Work with America Votes’ national development team to identify in-state funding opportunities to support America Votes’ operations and partner-led programs. Staff Management : Manage state staff of America Votes, including development of work plans, professional development, and ongoing supervision and support. Implement America Votes organizational goals and manage staff toward delivering on the shared goals of the organization. Coalition Management: Convene individual coalition partners and the collective table on a regular basis and facilitate discussions, decision making, and other critical work. Assist local organizations in identifying resources to build capacity and improve performance, shared strategy, and organization-specific campaign plans. Ensure the security, development, and appropriate usage of the voter file. Implement systems for ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of strategies. Work directly with national staff and partners to ensure smooth communication with state operations. Explore strategic opportunities to expand coalition membership, partnerships, and collaborations with community stakeholders. Facilitate a collaborative and productive state coalition environment that advances racial equity goals. Equity and Inclusion : Facilitate ongoing conversations and collective steps toward greater clarity and measurable action toward equity in the work of the coalition and partner members. Advance Election Modernization: Develop and implement ongoing programs and legislative advocacy related to election modernization in collaboration with voting rights organizations and advocates. Additional duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Required Electoral and advocacy campaign experience and outstanding organizing skills. Expertise in electoral field program management, including the ability to write, evaluate, and execute winning campaign plans with a strong field component. Ability to successfully manage a coalition in a thoughtful, strategic, and inclusive manner. Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in electoral, campaign, or organizing settings. Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgement and discretion. Strong staff management skills, including the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, support, mentoring, and consistent feedback. Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and strategically disagree. Ability to gain respect and trust of progressive stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Ability to understand and synthesize data, using it to inform strategy and problem solve. Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel as needed. Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously. Proficiency in Google Suite tools or MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred Experience working with independent expenditure campaigns and VAN. Knowledge or background in Nevada politics, organizations, and the Nevada legislature. Experience with digital programs, new voter contact technologies, and program testing. Compensation Salary is commensurate with experience, $80,000 - $88,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(k). To Apply To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.com/jobs/. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity. America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law .
State Legislative Manager/Senior State Legislative Manager
RepresentUs
Oct 26, 2020
Full time
RepresentUs is hiring one or more individuals to serve as legislative managers on our state team. This is a full-time position, with an initial focus on passing vote by mail expansion via state legislatures in multiple states throughout the country. The Manager will focus on a portfolio of 3 to 5 state lobbying efforts to advance priority legislation, while working with contract lobbyists and coalition partners in each state. The ideal candidate has experience working in or with legislative bodies (state or federal) and experience working with a team to advance legislation and pass bills into law. An understanding of existing vote by mail laws throughout the country is highly desirable. A Juris Doctorate degree is a plus. Passion for RepresentUs’ mission to make America work for everyone, not just the powerful and well-connected, is essential. Commitment to working beyond partisanship is required, and past experience working with bipartisan or cross-partisan coalitions is preferred. The Manager is responsible for Assisting in recruitment and supervision of in-state lobbyists; Guiding the movement of relevant legislation in target states, including soliciting regular updates from contract lobbyists; developing and proposing next steps in moving legislation; and executing the next steps in each state; Working with the team's counsel, research analysts, and others to identify legislative timelines, procedures, bill path, and any other relevant protocols or procedures to allow the team to successfully lobby each targeted state legislature; Drafting materials and reports for RepresentUs staff, as well as external audiences; Monitoring movement of relevant legislation in non-target states and flagging issues for the broader team; Participating in coalitions with state partner organizations and allies to advance shared objectives; and Maintaining the schedule, relevant notes, and record of activities within each state. Skills and Experience State Legislative Manager: 2 to 4 years of experience or equivalent education; Senior State Legislative Manager: minimum 5 years of experience or equivalent education. Experience working in or with legislative bodies (state or federal). Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting frequent deadlines. Detail oriented with an excellent work ethic. Goal-oriented with an ability to keep an eye on the big picture while executing the day-to-day work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated experience managing partnerships and relationships at the state and local level, especially those with elected officials, lobbyists, and other stakeholders. Ability to travel on behalf of the organization as needed. This is a remote position and candidates must have consistent access to reliable internet and phone. Compensation and Benefits We are committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health (Harvard Pilgrim HMO or UnitedHealthcare PPO network) and dental insurance (Delta Dental), both with family/spouse/domestic partner options, retirement benefits, a health reimbursement account, a dependent care account, disability insurance, a wellness benefit, a $1,500 annual professional development stipend, and four weeks paid vacation, plus personal and sick time. The annual salary range for the State Legislative Manager is $45,000-$65,000, dependent on location and experience. The annual salary range for the Senior State Legislative Manager is $70,000-$100,000, dependent on location and experience. Both positions are permanently remote. To Apply Please provide a resume and cover letter. No phone calls, please. About RepresentUs RepresentUs is the nation's leading right-left anti-corruption organization. We bring together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to secure crucial victories that fix America’s broken political system. RepresentUs is a carefully curated mix of seasoned political campaigners, policy wonks, advertising experts, designers, and engineers. We’re not a startup, but we’ve got startup DNA: we’re nimble, constantly learning and iterating, and we push ourselves to push the envelope—to ignore “industry standards” and set a new standard. We are an inclusive organization that welcomes and celebrates perspectives from all races and ethnicities, genders and identities, political and ideological affiliations, and experiences. We want everyone to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our political system should reflect the varied voices of our nation, and so should our team. That’s why we’re an Equal Opportunity Employer; people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Rio Grande Campaigner
WildEarth Guardians Rio Grande Basin (Colorado/New Mexico)
Oct 06, 2020
Full time
Are you a Guardian for Living Rivers? WildEarth Guardians seeks a full-time Rio Grande Campaigner in our Wild Rivers Program to play a leading role in our efforts in Colorado and New Mexico to protect and restore a living Rio Grande. The Campaigner is a policy advocate and organizer who will build a movement that pushes federal and state agencies to rethink management of the Rio Grande and ensure climate resilience for both people and the environment. The Campaigner will work primarily in the Rio Grande basin in Colorado and New Mexico. ABOUT WILDEARTH GUARDIANS WildEarth Guardians (Guardians) is a west-wide nonprofit environmental advocacy organization headquartered in Santa Fe, NM with offices in Denver, CO, Missoula, MT, Boise, ID, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, and Tucson, AZ. With a 30-year history of bold environmental action, we wage innovative legal, political, and grassroots campaigns to protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and community health in the American West. The Wild Rivers Program advocates for living rivers across the American West. With a focus on the Rio Grande, Colorado and Willamette River basins as key geographies, we work to safeguard clean water, revive dynamic flows, reform western water policy, protect imperiled fish, wildlife and plants, and restore healthy and sustainable aquatic and riparian ecosystems to support all life. POSITION SUMMARY: The Rio Grande Campaigner works closely with the Wild Rivers Program Director to rethink the water management and policy of the past and move toward a new future of Living Rivers. The Campaigner’s work is centered on the Living Rio Campaign with the goal of protecting and restoring dynamic flows in the iconic Rio Grande from source to sea and ensuring the river has a right to its own water. The Campaigner will implement legal and policy tactics to restore flows to the river, including strategies set forth in Guardians’ report Rio Grande: Rethinking Rivers in the 21st Century . A key responsibility of the Campaigner is to develop allies, build grassroots support, engage with Pueblos and other communities and mobilize voices for a Living Rio. The position is supervised by the Wild Rivers Program Director. Principal Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Wild Rivers Program Director to prioritize, develop, and refine strategies to achieve the goals and vision of the Living Rio Campaign. In an effort to reform existing water law, management, and policy in the Rio Grande basin, coordinate and organize support for living rivers policies. Activities include providing testimony, creating education and outreach materials, and supporting interaction with Tribal leadership, members of the New Mexico legislature and administration, and members of Congress.  Form strategic relationships with new allies and expand recruitment and engagement of existing supporters regionally and nationally on Rio Grande and western water policy issues to increase our mutual power. Build and maintain relationships with Rio Grande basin stakeholders working together to achieve our goals. This includes playing a leadership role in coalitions through regular (in-person), phone, and electronic communication. Communicate our work to the public and the media—using visual, written and oral presentation skills—ensuring that messages around living rivers become the dominant frame for water management discussions.   Knowledge and Skills: Passion for protecting and restoring rivers of the American West. Strong relational skills (including ability to connect with and build coalitions with diverse stakeholders) and knowledge and understanding of communities and cultures in the Rio Grande basin. Creative, self-starter with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively. Commitment to community organizing and ability to work constructively with grassroots partners, including commitment to social change through building the capacity and power of Black, Indigenous, people of color and low-income people to change their communities and to participate directly in changing public policies. Strong moral compass and ability to stand against the tide. Strong organizational skills and an ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with a full workload where it is necessary to balance multiple tasks and deadlines. Integrity, kindness, sense of humor, and a healthy sense of outrage. Additional preferred skills include, but are not limited to: Three or more years of campaigning or grassroots organizing experience with demonstrated results. Education and/or experience working with and empowering communities in the Rio Grande Basin or other similar communities in the Southwest. Knowledge of and experience with regional, state and basin-wide environmental policy and politics (water and river policy a bonus). Strong written and verbal communication, with mastery of social media platforms. Bilingual (Spanish and/or Native Languages). Compensation and Benefits : WildEarth Guardians offers a friendly and flexible, team-based environment with an excellent benefits package. You have flexibility to select benefits based on your personal preferences, your family situation, and/or your financial objectives. Benefits include full health, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% match, paid and un-paid health and family leave, a sabbatical policy, sick leave, three weeks paid vacation to start, and ten holidays including your birthday. Salary is negotiable based on experience. TO APPLY Please apply for the Rio Grande Campaigner position by providing a cover letter, resume, and three references through the web portal at https://wildearthguardians.org/about-us/careers/rio-grande-campaigner/ . Cover letters should communicate the applicant’s heartfelt commitment to protect and restore the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. Applicants are encouraged to tell us who they are as human beings, why they care about this work, and why they are interested in this position. Please submit applications by October 31, 2020. No telephone calls, please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  WildEarth Guardians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We encourage applications from persons of color, women and LGBTQ+ candidates.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Oregon Health Authority Portland, OR
Sep 11, 2020
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join an excellent team build strong relationships with Oregon communities and work to advance agency operations.    This position falls under the Classification Operations & Policy Analyst 2.     WHAT YOU WILL DO! As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will develop, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate InCK Model community engagement (with internal and community-based programs) and activities which promote, establish, support and institutionalize a focus on integrating equity in processes as well as outcomes to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities in health and health care services in communities facing most inequities in Oregon, including Tribes.   Oregon’s InCK Model is a priority, federal-state collaborative focused on improving child and youth health outcomes in a five-county target region with a total budget of up to $17 million dollars over seven years.  Funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), the work of the InCK Model aligns with Oregon’s 1115 waiver, Oregon Health Policy Board priorities, CCO 2.0 priorities, the state’s Early Learning Strategic Plan, and the goals of the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet. The InCK Model employs a strong focus on embedding health equity and advancing integrated, family-centered care coordination across physical health, behavioral health and health-related social services. Oregon’s InCK Model goals are to reduce out-of-home placements for children, support family resilience, reduce unnecessary health care costs, and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in children’s health and health care services.   In this role, your responsibilities will include: (1) Leading, planning and coordinating policy analysis relating to community engagement models and activities which promote, establish, support and institutionalize a focus on health equity and the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in children’s health and health services; (2) Organizing outreach efforts and communication with culturally-specific community based organizations with emphasis on the five-county InCK Model region, in coordination with the InCK Model Team, InCK Lead Organization (subawardee) and other internal OHA divisions/units/teams; (3) Facilitating and supporting partnership between racial and ethnic communities, including Tribes, that are most impacted by health inequities and OEI/OHA/Oregon’s InCK Model in critical public policy and program development; and (4) Facilitating and supporting diverse representation on committees, councils and stakeholder groups related to children’s health and the InCK Model.     Additionally, you will be a member of the cross-office and cross-agency InCK Model Team to help develop programs that effectively address racial and ethnic inequities in health for communities facing the most inequities, including Tribes.     WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: (a) Five (5) years of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (b) A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Two (2) years of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (c) A Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND One (1) year of professional-level experience involving community engagement. OR (d) A Doctor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field. Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs and children’s health systems and health care delivery. Proficient bilingual oral and written language skills. Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration or Communications preferred, with coursework and training in social justice, dismantling institutional privilege, social determinants of health and equity, community organizing, Language Access, universal access and the ADA, and policy advocacy. Extensive experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and policies that promote equity and inclusion and reduce racial and ethnic disparities. Demonstrated experience engaging and working with culturally diverse communities and leaders, diverse internal and external teams, and stakeholders. Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to state and community-based programs on strategies and initiatives that promote equity and reduce racial and ethnic disparities. Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve. Demonstrated experience engaging and working effectively with culturally diverse communities, including existing effective relationships with diverse community leaders throughout Oregon including Tribes. Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs that promote equity and reduce racial and ethnic disparities. Experience preparing and delivering speeches before specialized audiences and the general public, and to handle sensitive inquiries from and contact with officials and general public. Knowledge and experience around facilitating language access supports as well as public modifications and accommodations to ensure equitable engagement among diverse community groups. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority  is the place for you.
Field Representative - Southern Region Land Use
Piedmont Environmental Council Charlottesville, VA
Jul 24, 2020
Full time
Description: PEC is seeking to hire a field representative to work on land use issues in the southern portion of our region, specifically the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County and Greene County. Land use issues include the locality's comprehensive plan and ordinances, development proposals, transportation planning and specific projects, local policies and regulations related to rural land preservation and conservation, economic development, natural and historic resource protection, and others as needed.    Field representatives are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and distributing information on local development projects, advocating for sensible solutions and working with local residents and local government in all activities associated with a community’s land use policies and regulations. Field representative qualifications include energy, dedication, and the ability to inspire and work well with the community at-large. Specific skills include familiarity with land use planning, rural area protection, urban area development and facilitation of public input into the local governmental planning process at both the City and County level. Examples of activities include:   Monitoring and reviewing current and pending land use planning, transportation, and development activities and generate PEC response, when appropriate. Attending local government meetings (as needed) and participating in relevant committees and technical workgroups. Serving as a technical resource on land use issues, for both local government officials and the broader community. Advocating for and against specific land use policies and proposals. Establishing and stewarding a grassroots network that supports PEC’s mission. Working directly with citizens and allied organizations to organize the public around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission, including adoption of language in the counties’ comprehensive plans and support or opposition to specific land use threats and opportunities. Regularly updating PEC Board members, other PEC staff, and members of local advisory committees on land use, conservation, and transportation issues affecting the communities served by the Field Representative. Collaborating with PEC communications and development staff to secure appropriate funding and highlight the benefits of PEC’s work in the region. Track and log interactions with members in our CRM database.   The field representative reports to PEC’s director of state policy, but will also work closely with other field representatives, departments within PEC, and members of the PEC Board of Directors.   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 2-4 years work experience or Graduate degree preferably in planning, law, landscape architecture or a related field preferred. In-depth knowledge of local land use planning and zoning in Virginia is preferred. Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to write, edit, and proofread written materials for use in communicating with the PEC Board of Directors, PEC staff, PEC members, and the public at large. Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse constituency including elected officials, non-profit representatives, neighborhood associations, and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Experience working with local residents and/or community organizations, particularly in leading public outreach and/or education campaigns. Knowledge and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office productivity software. Requires minimal supervision. Willing to work some weekends and evenings. Willingness to live in the region you will work is highly desirable. Valid driver’s and reliable transportation required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.   Compensation Salary will be based upon experience. Salary range is $50,000-$65,000 Benefits PEC offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, short and long term disability and term life insurance, a 403(b) employee pension plan, HSA and FSA options and some employer-paid additional supplemental insurance benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity. Upon employment, you will be entitled to paid holidays and will begin accruing personal leave as designated in the PEC Employee Handbook. PEC also offers employees one day of leave per year to perform volunteer work.   The Piedmont Environmental Council is an equal opportunity employer.
AZ Democracy Collaborative Director
Arizona Advocacy Network & Foundation Phoenix, AZ
May 19, 2020
Full time
The Arizona Democracy Collaborative (AZ/DC) seeks a Director to coordinate the Collaborative and grow democracy reform capacity in the State.  We are seeking a Director that is committed to social justice reform, has democracy reform experience at the local/state level, has an ability to work on national reform, and is a long-term strategic thinker who can balance the priorities of multiple organizations working towards shared goals. ABOUT THE ARIZONA DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE  In 2018, six local community partners came together to form AZ/DC, a new hub for long-term strategic planning around democracy reform in Arizona, with the goal of defending and strengthening Arizona’s democracy through policy change, organizing, and public education. AZ/DC membership includes All Voting is Local, Arizona Advocacy Network Foundation, Arizona Center for Empowerment, Arizona Coalition for Change, Chispa Arizona, Mi Familia Vota, and State Innovation Exchange. At its core, the AZ/DC ensures that communities most impacted by systemic attacks on their right to vote and participation in our democracy are centered in structural reform efforts in Arizona.  The AZ/DC exists to pave the way for short and long term democracy reforms to be directed by community groups that are most intimately involved in the practice of lifting up civic engagement in marginalized communities and are therefore best equipped to confront the harmful issues ingrained in our current democratic structure.  Strong applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusive democracy reform efforts,working alongside impacted communities, and engaging in long term strategic planning . AZ/DC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction. While the position would be housed in the  Arizona Advocacy Foundation, the AZ/DC Director would report and be accountable to a shared management structure that consists of staff from the AZ/DC membership.     WHAT YOU’LL DO Work with AZ/DC members to develop strategy and implement programs, campaigns, or events to pursue democracy reform   Lead fundraising efforts for AZ/DC that allows the organization to sustainably expand Analyze and prepare democracy reform reports either at request of AZ/DC members or in coordination   Work with AZ/DC members to develop and implement strategic communications plans that support the democracy reform efforts Manage the AZ/DC partner organizations and facilitate the coalition’s collective work and planning in a consistent manner Support incubation of  Democracy reform efforts and campaigns on the local/State level in collaboration with AZ/DC Oversee and guide AZ/DC members on mid-term and long-term strategies for opportunities in democracy reform   WHO YOU ARE: Minimum of  5   years of experience working to advance policy change, with a track record of strategic planning and implementation.  Experience working with state and/or local coalitions is a priority. Experience managing or supervising preferred. Democracy policy expertise preferred.  Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.   Proven experience in strategic planning, facilitation of diverse coalitions, and drafting of reports.   Experience incorporating racial justice and equity concepts into projects.   A self-starter that believes firmly that democracy reform is important to social justice and systematic change.  Able to multitask and pursue a high quality of work.  Exhibit strong leadership traits including reliability, consistency, attention to detail, self-motivation, self-awareness and emotional intelligence.  Ability to break down and communicate complicated policy in an accessible way.   LOGISTICS: At AZAF, we commit to equal pay for equal work. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to highly competitive markets in the nonprofit sector. The starting salary for this position is $75,000. In addition, AZAF offers competitive benefits including healthcare reimbursement stipends, a flexible schedule, and a generous leave and holiday schedule This position will be remote until the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided and it is safe to work in person. At that point, this position will be based in Arizona, with significant in-person presence in Phoenix. To apply please send a resume and cover letter to info@azadvocacy.org. Applications are due June 2, 2020 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
State Policy and Advocacy Manager
League of Conservation Voters Flexible
May 04, 2020
Full time
Title: State Policy and Advocacy Manager Department: Government Affairs Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director, State Policy and Advocacy Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Flexible General Description: LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another. In 2018, LCV and our more than 30 state affiliates, together, the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), launched the Clean Energy for All (CEFA) campaign to move the U.S. to 100% clean energy. Through CEFA, the Conservation Voter Movement has successfully translated growing grassroots energy into a movement that demands our leaders respond with the urgency and vision necessary to solve climate change including winning commitments to 100% clean energy from nearly 600 successful state and local candidates. We have mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to translate those commitments into clean energy progress in 22 states—13 of which enacted significant statewide clean energy priorities. The success of these local campaigns has redefined what is possible when discussing solutions to climate change and forced state and local officials to provide leadership demonstrating our collective power to solve the climate crisis. We are looking for a State Policy and Advocacy Manager who will play a key role strengthening collaboration across the Conservation Voter Movement, identifying and broadly sharing lessons learned and helping develop, implement and design advocacy campaigns that result in local policy victories. The ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with state-based coalitions and organizations, know what it takes to translate policy details into compelling issue campaign demands and have familiarity with digital and communications tools to amplify our collective impact. Responsibilities : Lead LCV’s Clean Energy for All cohort of 30 state policy campaign managers, working collaboratively with state LCV partners to identify campaign priorities and share lessons across LCV’s network. Facilitate regional collaboration among state LCVs around policy campaigns; help design and lead CEFA convenings. Amplify state and local campaign progress, working closely with the LCV digital team to develop online campaigns and tools that increase online engagement around state and local clean energy campaigns, and the LCV Communications team to develop and implement communications plans that tell the stories of everyday people and local political champions. Lead CEFA storytelling work to use tools to highlight local clean energy leaders from communities of color and those impacted by fossil fuel transition. Lead production of internal and external CEFA content including reports, videos, website content, etc. Identify and collaboratively develop and distribute tools to use across state campaigns including campaign tools, communication and messaging materials and model legislation or policies. Work with the Senior Director, State Policy and Advocacy, key staff in other departments and state affiliates to develop cross-departmental strategic plans related to advancing racially just and equitable clean energy policies across the Conservation Voter Movement. Analyze and prepare reports on campaign and program progress for state affiliates and LCV leadership. Ensure the accuracy of LCV’s public materials working with the Membership and Online Engagement, Communications, Chispa and Field teams to advance our policy priorities through messaging amplification and grassroots organizing. Research, track and analyze state climate and clean energy policies.   Qualifications : Work Experience : 3-5 years of experience in issue advocacy and organizing campaigns with direct experience working in politics, coalitions or lobbying at the state or local level. Demonstrated experience in state or local advocacy campaigns. Experience collaboratively facilitating coalitions and organizing meetings. Project management experience. Experience using social media tools, such as Facebook and Twitter, preferred. Skills : Ability to synthesize policy goals into campaign demands and public messaging. Familiarity with how communications strategies advance programmatic and advocacy goals. Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key racial justice and equity concepts into projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background. Cultural Competence: Shares LCV’s commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV. Conditions : Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “State Policy” in the subject line by May 25, 2020. No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Program Director – Integrated Care for Kids
Oregon Health Authority Salem, OR
Apr 03, 2020
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Program Leader with a strong background in Healthcare Delivery Systems to lead an excellent team and work to advance their Integrated Care for Kids Model.   This position is under the classification Principal Executive/Manager F.     WHAT YOU WILL DO! As Program Director for the Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model, you will direct and oversee all work related to implementation of Oregon’s InCK Model. You will direct the InCK Model Team and Program by developing policies, procedures, and programs consistent with policy established by the federal government, Oregon statute and administrative rule, Leadership within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and the Oregon Health Policy Board.   Oregon’s InCK Model is a priority, federal-state collaborative focused on improving child and youth health outcomes in a five-county target region with a total budget of up to $17 million dollars over seven years.  Funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), the work of the InCK Model aligns with Oregon’s 1115 waiver, Oregon Health Policy Board priorities, CCO 2.0 priorities, the state’s Early Learning Strategic Plan, and the goals of the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet. The InCK Model employs a strong focus on promoting health equity and advancing integrated, family-centered care coordination across physical health, behavioral health and health-related social services. Oregon’s InCK Model goals are to reduce out-of-home placements for children, support family resilience, reduce unnecessary health care costs, and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in children’s health and health care services.   In this role, you will provide strategic direction to the InCK Model Team, coordinate activities across critical issue areas, and support, guide, and ensure all products reflect a high degree of professionalism. You will ensure that expertise and analysis is distributed appropriately across the InCK Model Team, facilitate teamwork, review and edit all written work products, coach staff on managing meetings and support work with stakeholders.   The InCK Model team is a high performing, highly educated team that will benefit from a leader who helps strengthen existing skills and promotes professional development. You will be responsible for directly managing a core team as well as leading a functional InCK Model team housed across Health Policy and Analytics (HPA), the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Office of Health Analytics and the Department of Human Services. You will have to demonstrate strong communication and management skills to oversee this cross-office and cross-agency team in addition to sub-awardees and contractors that will play a significant role in the development and implementation of the InCK Model Program. You will also provide a critical link between HPA and OHA’s strategic vision and other key state-level initiatives focused on children’s health; work with the team to ensure awareness and expertise in emerging and evolving priorities; and ensure that the team is able to proactively support the health policy direction of agency leadership and state efforts focused on children’s health and health equity.   Additionally, you and your team must be responsive to federal and legislative directives that relate to health care delivery and the requirements of the federal InCK Model cooperative funding. Your team must also be nimble to respond to emerging federal policy changes and produce comprehensive and accurate reports, presentations or talking points under aggressive deadlines. You must be able to balance ongoing and newly emerging work, help the team prioritize, and be adaptable to managing new incoming assignments with short deadlines.   Issues and recommendations within the purview of your role are highly visible and potentially controversial to the affected public and private health care constituents, state agencies, and the Governor's office. You will work collaboratively with staff from across OHA, as well as InCK sub-awardees, InCK contractors, health insurers, providers, system executives and other stakeholders. You will also consistently treat customers, stakeholders, partners, and co-workers with dignity and respect and will demonstrate recognition of the value of individual and cultural differences.     WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: (a) Four (4) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation. OR (b) Three (3) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation; AND 45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management. A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration and/or experience with analyzing health care policy options and making recommendations for improvement. Experience with health outcomes research, healthcare delivery systems research or experience using healthcare expenditure, utilization and quality assurance data in developing and presenting reports. Strong working knowledge of Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, children’s health systems and health care delivery. Experience producing written reports. Familiarity with financial management, budgets, contract management and program management. Extensive knowledge of management principles including planning, organizing, supervision and decision making. Demonstrated experience at a leadership level communicating with a diverse group of stakeholders on complex topics. Ability to ensure the coordination and exchange of clear information between the Oregon Health Policy Board, Office of Health Policy, Office of Health Analytics as well as other OHA staff, external contractors and stakeholders. Leadership-level communication skills and the ability to communicate with diverse groups of stakeholders on complex topics. Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.     WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority  is the place for you.
Behavioral Health Policy and Data Analyst
Oregon Health Authority Salem, OR
Apr 01, 2020
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data and Operations Analyst with strong SAS/SQL Skills to join an excellent team, provide top-notch analysis and work to advance agency operations.    This position is under the classification Operations and Policy Analyst 3.     WHAT YOU WILL DO! As a Behavioral Health Policy and Data Analyst, you will support behavioral health policy decision-making and strategic planning efforts. This includes data analysis for assessment, prioritization, and monitoring of behavioral health priorities. Together with the Program Analysis and Measurement Manager, you will work collaboratively with staff across the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to provide programmatic support and project coordination for various aspects of service transformation and integration.   Issues and recommendations within the purview of your role will be highly visible and potentially controversial to the affected health care constituents, state agencies, and Governor's office. You will handle policy issues that often have complex and interdependent technical, political, fiscal, administrative, and other aspects that must be considered and addressed. The scope of details to consider is numerous and often unidentified, requiring an ability to clarify and prioritize tasks in order to effectively navigate a challenging and fast-paced work environment with a broad array of stakeholders.     WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: (a) Seven (7) years of professional-level experience in Data Analysis. OR (b) professional-level experience in Data Analysis. OR (c) A Master’s professional-level experience in Data Analysis. OR (d) A Doctor’ professional-level experience in Data Analysis. Three (3) years of experience with statistical software and programming languages, such as SAS and SQL. Experience with health outcomes research, healthcare delivery systems research, and/or health survey research. Experience using healthcare expenditure, utilization and/or qualify assurance data. Knowledge of and experience with data visualizations tools, such as PowerQuery, Power BI, SharePoint BI and/or Tableau. Experience producing written reports, executive summaries and fact sheets. Quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills. Experience with medical billing, coding and/or terminology. Experience with Medicaid programs and/or behavioral health treatment services. Experience collecting, analyzing and disseminating granular data on race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Experience with behavioral health services measurement and/or policy. Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations. Experience managing analytical projects that involve groups with diverse and/or opposing views and arriving at mutually acceptable solutions.     WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority  is the place for you.
Associate Director of Legislative Affairs
The Good Food Institute Washington, DC
Mar 12, 2020
Full time
Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Leverage the legislative process to promote a healthy, sustainable, and just food system The Good Food Institute (GFI) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and global hunger to antibiotic resistance and the exploitation of billions of animals annually.  How You Will Make a Difference In this role, you will have the opportunity to promote a healthy, sustainable, and just food system. You will be responsible for managing GFI’s legislative initiatives/team and using state/federal legislation to remove hurdles and leverage resources to promote progress on alternative proteins. The  Associate Director of Legislative Affairs  will be responsible for: Working with GFI’s Director of Policy, legislative team, and SciTech Team to develop the organization’s strategy to secure public funding for open-access research that will accelerate progress on alternative proteins.  Speaking clearly and persuasively on cultivated meat, plant-based meat, and other alternative proteins to congressional staff and other audiences. Managing the Senior Legislative Specialist, Senior Policy Specialist, and any future legislative roles on the Policy team. Serving as the point person on legislative issues for GFI, including with the press.  Writing op-eds, white papers, and policy briefs, as needed. Building alliances and cultivating support for shared goals with other nonprofit organizations. Performing other duties as assigned. Who We’re Looking For The  Associate Director of Legislative Affairs   must have: A minimum of five years of legislative or lobbying experience.  Some experience managing a team. The ability to think strategically about using legislation to advance GFI’s policy goals. Experience communicating effectively with both Republican and Democratic members of Congress and their staff. An understanding of how the federal government appropriates funds. The ability to work independently under pressure and use sound judgment in decision-making, including setting and managing priorities and meeting competing deadlines.  A solutions-oriented mindset. Exceptional attention to detail. Support for GFI’s philosophy and ability to professionally advocate GFI’s positions. The ideal candidate would also have: A J.D. or master’s degree in policy or political science. An understanding of food regulation in the United States.  Experience building coalitions and developing consensus among partners with different but complementary objectives. A demonstrated interest in public health, environmentalism, animal protection, or hunger relief. The ability to contribute to the diversity of ideas and backgrounds on the Policy Team. We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team. The Fine Print Terms of employment:  Full-time, exempt Reports to:  Jessica Almy, Director of Policy Location:  Policy Office, Farragut Square, Washington, D.C.  Benefits:  Flexible hours, full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, flexible holiday and vacation plans, room for advancement, respectful managers, and supportive colleagues. This is a U.S.-based position:  We are only able to consider applicants who are United States citizens or who already possess a United States Worker Visa. Salary:  $75,000-$80,000 Application Deadline: April 5, 2020 Please contact Team Expansion Leader Chris Hu at chrish@gfi.org if you have any questions about this position. To learn more about GFI’s application and hiring process, you’re invited to attend GFI’s next  hiring information session .
OHIT Lead Policy Analyst
Oregon Health Authority Portland, OR
Mar 05, 2020
Full time
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an Experienced Health Policy Analyst to join an excellent team, provide top-notch analytical support and work to advance their Health IT goals http://HealthIT.Oregon.gov .    This position is under the classification Operations and Policy Analyst 4.     WHAT YOU WILL DO! As a Lead Policy Analyst for the Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT), you will provide lead staffing to the Health Information Technology Oversight Council (HITOC) and its subcommittees and workgroups, with an emphasis on strategic and policy planning. HITOC is responsible for oversight, policy and strategic planning for health information technology (HIT) in Oregon.   In this role, you will work closely with senior management and stakeholders in the development of strategies, policies and programs created through OHIT. You will be responsible for analyzing and synthesizing complex, disparate pieces of information into clear, easy to understand concepts. You will advise senior management; and provide policy analysis and engage with legislators, Medicaid Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), healthcare organizations, other state agencies, the Governor’s office and other stakeholders.   Additionally, you will provide policy analysis and research, participate in the development of informational documents and meeting materials, and work closely with other team members on communication tools for both public and private sector stakeholders. You will provide high level management support on policies and strategic planning for HIT in Oregon and for delivering state-level HIT programs to agency and health care related stakeholders.     WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: (a) Eight (8) years of professional-level experience in Health Policy. OR (b) A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Five (5) years of professional-level experience in Health Policy. OR (c) A Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Four (4) years of professional-level experience in Health Policy. OR (d) A Doctor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or a related field; AND Three (3) years of professional-level experience in Health Policy. Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Strong working knowledge of healthcare policy. Experience analyzing healthcare policy and preparing written synthesis for stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of data visualization methods, techniques and tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Proficiency in Microsoft Publisher. Demonstrated Project Management experience, including an ability to effectively manage project timelines, plans and deliverables. Knowledge of state and federal healthcare policy and HIT related federal programs, including Medicaid, HITECH Act programs, and programs of the Office of National Coordinator for HIT. Superior organizational skills, flexibility and strong attention to detail. Ability to deliver a professional work product. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations.     WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority  is the place for you.