Healthcare Advocate - Hudson Valley |
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Requisition #: | 6695HEP | Category: | Non-Bargaining | |
# of openings: | 1 | Job Classification: | Exempt | |
Fund: | 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds | Location: | New York, NY | |
Department: | Healthcare Education Project (HEP) | Pay Range: | $85,000 - $90,000 | |
Position Status: | Permanent | Work Hours: | M - F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
Employment Type: | Full time | Workplace Arrangement: | Hybrid | |
Description | ||||
Provide on-going advocacy and health education-based services to community organizations and community members. Responsible for developing meaningful long-term relationships with grassroots community leaders within Hudson Valley, while also serving as liaison between Union Leadership and members of the Hudson Valley affiliated partners. Candidates must be goal-oriented, and results driven, with demonstrable creative and innovative approaches to community organizing. Successful candidates will oversee the development and implementation of multiple neighborhood plans to establish progressive community-based coalitions organized to protect and defend the right of working families in New York State, with a focus on access to affordable, quality healthcare.
Responsibilities· Develop and maintain relationships with key constituencies · Work closely with staff, union members and leadership and maintain regular communications. · Represent HEP at forums, meetings and conferences. · Research and analyze Hudson Valley demographics, civic participation, local organizations; project and evaluate measurable goals for activities. · Identify opportunities to deliver presentations to large groups on campaign objectives. · Develop demographic segmentation strategies that align with communities within assigned territories. · Assist with development of issues and community specific educational literature and assist in developing regional distribution outlets. · Attend monthly community meetings, i.e. Community Boards, Joint Community Partnership Coalitions, Civics, Precinct Board, Clergy meetings, Elected Officials Breakfast meetings · Generate useable material relevant to campaigns to support HEP promotional efforts such as quotes, photographs etc. · Coordinate and execute campaign events, rallies, health fairs, seminars, press conferences, district lobby visits. · Build and maintain non-partisan political relationships with local legislators, political staff, labor leaders, community leaders and clergy. · Plan Logistics and strategize for events that require multi level planning example annual Washington DC lobby day. · Prepare written reports and compile statistical data on campaign event performance · Develop and implement tactics to support regional and national campaign strategies. · Develop Hudson Valley communication plans that include print and digital medium. · Available to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as required · Perform special projects and assignments as directed by management
Qualifications · HS Diploma or GED required; some college preferred · Minimum two (2) years of experience with social justice, political or progressive campaigns required · Must possess a valid driver’s license · Available to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as required (late evenings meetings and weekends) · Excellent written and verbal communication skills required · Strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills · Computer competency (Word, database) required · Ability to oversee a program by diligent tracking of goals and progress · Able to work independently, solve problems and manage time and priorities · Commitment to social change a must · Ability to develop meaningful and productive relationships with community leaders and organizations · Able to work well with all religious, cultural, ethnic and social groups · Successful execution in coalition building is a plus · Foreign language skills helpful, but not required | ||||
We offer extraordinary benefits including outstanding health, dental, pension and family benefits for most positions which are paid entirely by the Funds without co-payments, deductibles, or out-of-pocket expenses for covered services. We also offer tuition reimbursement, generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave, as well as a 401K plan. |
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