Join an organization at the forefront of health advocacy across the nation.
Community Catalyst, a national advocacy organization, has been giving consumers a voice in health care for more than a decade. We provide leadership and support to state and local consumer organizations, policymakers and foundations that are working to guarantee access to high-quality, affordable health care for everyone. Our contributions, which range from policy analysis and strategic assistance to managing national campaigns, enable consumer groups to provide leadership in the hard work of transforming the U.S. health care system. Since 1998 in states and communities across the country, we have been a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and action in health care reform.
The Senior Policy Analyst will be responsible for providing strategic coaching across a range of capacities with an emphasis on policy support to partner organizations in Kansas working on the intersection of early childhood, health coverage and education. The position is grant-funded by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund as part of a new grant initiative in Kansas.
This is a full time grant-funded position that will begin immediately and is funded through spring, 2024.
The Director of Policy & Partnerships will supervise the Senior Policy Analyst. The position will also be part of numerous internal teams including the Policy Team, the federal team, the Together for Medicaid team, and the State Consumer Health Advocacy Program (SCHAP).
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Applicants should submit a resume with a one-page cover letter briefly summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to: jobs@communitycatalyst.org. Please put “Senior Policy Analyst, Children’s Health, SCHAP” in the subject line. A Word document format is preferred.
Community Catalyst is strongly committed to building a work environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. We strive to make employment decisions that support inclusion to maintain a work atmosphere that is diverse, equitable and promotes family-friendly practices and work-life benefits so that people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
We do not discriminate in hiring based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, primary language, religion, socio-economic status, family status, mental and physical disabilities, veteran status, gender identity characteristics and/or expression, sex, medical condition, sexual orientation or any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.
Through all of our programs, Community Catalyst works to build a better future for all individuals by advancing health equity, focusing on people of color, immigrants, as well as disability, gender, sexual identity and socio-economic status. It is important for our staff to reflect the diverse communities with which we work. People of color, LGBTQ identified people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are encouraged to apply.
https://www.communitycatalyst.org/about/employment-opportunities/senior-policy-analyst-childrens-health-state-consumer-health-advocacy-program
Community Catalyst is a national non-profit advocacy organization working to build consumer and community leadership to transform the American health system. Our first priority is quality, affordable health care for all and to ensure that all individuals and communities sustain the power to influence local, state and national decisions that affect their health. Since 1998, we have provided leadership and support to consumer organizations, policymakers and foundations working to ensure the health care system serves everyone – especially historically marginalized communities. Community Catalyst strengthens organized consumer voices in communities, at statehouses and on Capitol Hill when advocates fight for changes that improve our health. As an organization, we believe an inclusive and open environment fosters creativity, contributes to the quality of our work, and provides growth opportunities for our employees.