Community Education Group, Inc. Policy Associate (Remote) Remote · Full time

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About the Organization:

Community Education Group (CEG) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization working to eliminate disparities in health outcomes and improve public health in disadvantaged populations and under-served communities.

We accomplish this by conducting research, training community health workers, sharing our expertise through national networks and local capacity building efforts, and advocating for practical and effective health policies that lead to social change. 

Position Summary:

The Policy Associate is responsible for carrying out data collection activities, including attendance on calls and visits with local and statewide coalitions in order to support CEG’s highest priority public policy and regulation aims. Moreover, the Policy Associate provides support in the research, writing, and production of a variety of policy content, including letters, press releases, issue briefs, white papers, blog posts, conference abstracts, and social media collateral.

Job Location:

This is a fully remote position with some opportunities to travel. Preference will be given to those living in and/or with connections to the 13 states of Appalachia: AL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV

Travel Requirements:

Less than 40%

Reporting Relationships (subject to change):

Tricia Christensen, Policy Director

Supervisory Relationship (potential and subject to change):

Interns (as needed)

Agency-Wide Duties and Responsibilities:

-       Supports the mission, vision and values of the CEG

-       Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures

-       Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others by exhibiting:

o  Individual maturity

o  Respect for others

o  A team-centered approach

o  Cultural humility

o  Maintenance of confidential information

-       Communicates appropriate information to their supervisor and other departments in a timely and effective manner.

-       Attends weekly staff meetings, on time and prepared with requested materials and updates

-       Attends weekly check-ins with whomever is their direct supervisor

-       Attends monthly Appalachian Partnership Consortium meetings

-       Attends annual staff retreat

-       Attends at least one virtual or in-person conference

 Position-Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

-       Identify the appropriate contacts in local, state, and federal governments, agencies, and other organizations to build and maintain professional relationships

-       Represent CEG on various policy coalition calls as deemed fit by the Senior Director of External Affairs and the Policy Director

-       Draft, conduct research for and help develop content for CEG one-pagers, talking points, issue briefs, related charts and visuals, infographics, and presentations to be used with selected internal or external audiences to advance CEG policy and/or state and federal relations activities.

-       Assists CEG policy staff in the development and implementation of major new policy initiatives and planning and coordinating policy-related workshops and meetings.

-       Ensures social media content is timely, relevant, and that it supports the policy department’s initiatives, issues, and projects.

-       Works in conjunction with the Senior Director of External Affairs and Policy Director in developing the policy department’s yearly goals and objectives in support of CEG priorities.

-       Prepares drafts and contributes to reports, white papers, letters, comments, testimony, graphics, and other CEG documents and products.

-       Attends and reports on briefings, hearings, coalition meetings, and conference calls as needed.

-       Develops and maintains professional relationships with legislative staff and outside experts from academia, coalition partners, and other community-based organizations.

-       Coordinates Appalachian Partnership Consortium monthly meetings and statewide advocacy events.

-       Works closely with the Policy Director on initiatives related to opioid settlement tracking and advising.

-       Supports advocacy initiatives in one or more Appalachian states related to issues that impact the HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and substance use disorder syndemic.

Professional Qualifications:

-       Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience (additional graduate training is preferred)

-       One to four years of local and/or state-level policy advocacy experience

-       One to three years of experience in using Excel, SPSS, or other analytical tools to conduct data analysis

-       Familiarity with the principles of harm reduction and/or advocacy issues related to HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, or substance use disorders

General Skill Requirements:

-       Excellent self-management, communication, and team-based participation

-       Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills

-       Exemplary ability to manage multiple tasks using independent judgment and discretion

-       Ability to work culturally appropriately and effectively with diverse age groups, racial and ethnic minorities, sexual and gender-identity minorities, and with neurodiverse communities

-       Ability to work with those for whom English may be a second language and those with limited literacy skills in their own language

-       Ability to work independently and accurately in a high-paced, deadline-oriented environment, particularly while working remotely

-       Ability to work under pressure while exercising discretionary judgment and making decisions

-       Ability to plan while remaining flexible enough to pivot with urgency

-       Ability to capture values and organizational culture in writing and other communications efforts

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

-       Ability to read, write and converse in English

-       Ability to communicate efficiently with staff, stakeholders, and vendors

-       Ability to remain calm and composed under stress

-       Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, and/or prolonged sitting/standing

-       Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation

-       Ability to organize

-       Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements)

-       Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgments/decisions

How to Apply:

In one combined document, submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. People of color, people living with HIV, people with lived experience of a substance use disorder, and LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Initial screening will begin on 02/23/2023 and continue until the position is filled. No phone calls or emails, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,600.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

•   CEG offers a standard benefits package including paid time off.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
•  Monday to Friday

Experience:

•  Social & Political Science: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

•  25% (Preferred)