Northwest Health Law Advocates Admin Coordinator Remote · Full time Company website

Northwest Health Law Advocates, (NoHLA) is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about our mission and excited to grow professionally while helping strengthen the work and systems that support our organization. This is an opportunity to work closely with organizational leadership, while gaining experience in policy coordination, administration, board governance, project management and nonprofit operations. Through structured mentorship, professional development, and progressively expanded responsibilities, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience needed to pursue a future Policy Advocate or Operations Manager role, based on demonstrated readiness and organizational needs.

About Northwest Health Law Advocates

We're NoHLA! Established in 1999, NoHLA has become known as a state-wide resource in low-income health programs and consumer health advocacy. We believe every individual has the right to quality, affordable health care. By joining NoHLA, you become part of a state-wide, passionate and dedicated team. Our team has flexible work schedules, generous health benefits, retirement plans and organizational contributions, and lots of professional development opportunity.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience serving diverse populations, in health care system or related experience, and or relevant course work. Candidates who identify BIPOC, female, LGBTQ+, disabled people, and people with lived health care experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Initially, you will provide administrative and coordination support to our Co-Executive Directors, our 9-person team, and our volunteer Board of Directors - helping ensure effective communication, organization, and follow-through on organizational priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating calendars, coalitions/meetings, correspondence, and leadership communications
  • Preparing meeting materials, organizing documents and tracking follow-up items
  • Assisting with policy and coalition meetings, deadlines, and related communications
  • Supporting organizational administration, records, and internal coordination
  • Handling confidential information and professionalism and discretion


As you grow in the position, you will have opportunities to gain experience in:

  • Project management and organizational planning
  • Policy advocacy and community engagement
  • Operations administration and organizational systems
  • Process improvement and nonprofit operations


WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who is:

  • Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
  • An excellent communicator with strong listening skills
  • Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Proactive resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative
  • Discreet and professional when handling confidential information
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, back-end experience would be a plus
  • Interested in health advocacy or nonprofit management
  • Eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
  • Oral and written proficiency in one or more non-English languages, preferred


Experience in executive assistance, administrative coordination, office management, or a related field is preferred. Experience in a nonprofit environment, board coordination, project management or HR is a plus.


NoHLA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, especially people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people with related lived experience with the health care system or serving diverse populations.


SALARY & BENEFITS

  • Starting salary between $65,000 and $70,000 annually, based on experience
  • 35-hour work week
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
  • Retirement benefits for employees
  • Time off
  • 16 holidays and 5 floating holidays
  • 15 vacation days and 2 personal days
  • Paid family and medical leave
  • Collaborative work culture
  • Advancement and leadership opportunities
  • Flexible worksite: 
  • Remote work from any Washington state location (equipment provided); or
  • Work at our office in downtown Seattle with amenities like onsite gym, showers, and bike room.
  • Expected travel less than 10% within Washington state


HOW TO APPLY

This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following application documents:

  • Cover letter (concise) describing your interest and qualifications for this role; and
  • Resume outlining your experience


If you need this information in another format or require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] or call (206) 325-6464.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACCESS & DIVERSITY

NoHLA is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and strives to foster a diverse environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices. We fully support providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; gender/transgender identity; physical, sensory, or mental disability; marital status; sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information; veteran status; or any other trait or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NoHLA actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance and teamwork.

Salary

$65,000 - $70,000 per year