What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Organizer - Advocacy position at Partners In Health?
Description
Position Title: Community Organizer – Advocacy
Position Classif ication: Regular ; Exempt; Full-Time; 40 Hours/Week
Reports To: Manager of Grassroots Strategy
Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid of these two options. ( 5% domestic travel )
Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role . Can didates must b e a ble to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship .
Position Overview
The primary vehicle for Partners In Health (PIH’s) movement-building w or k is PI H Eng age, a n etwork of volunteer community organizers across the United States (U.S.), Mexico, and Peru. The Community Organizer - Advocacy Lead will join a small national staff team committed to building a movement for the right to health through PIH Engage’s advocacy, fundraising, and community-building campaigns in the U.S. They will be primarily responsible for overseeing the implementation of PIH Engage’s advocacy campaign through designing strategy materials, training grassroots organizers in effective advocacy tactics, facilitating the growth of new advocacy leaders in Engage, and communicating campaign-specific information to the volunteer network and broader supporter network.
Responsibilities
Community Organizing (50%)
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organizati on that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of mo dern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is com mitted to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities .
Partners In Health participates in E-Veri fy and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background checks.
Our Benefits Are Built for Real Life
We know you do your best work when you’re supported.
The expected starting salary range for new hires in this position is between $6 5 ,000- $75,000 /year and may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market for the position, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Partners In Health will ensure that persons with disabil itie s are prov ided rea sonable accomm odations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommod ation is needed, p lease contact: [email protected] .
Position Title: Community Organizer – Advocacy
Position Classif ication: Regular ; Exempt; Full-Time; 40 Hours/Week
Reports To: Manager of Grassroots Strategy
Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid of these two options. ( 5% domestic travel )
Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role . Can didates must b e a ble to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship .
Position Overview
The primary vehicle for Partners In Health (PIH’s) movement-building w or k is PI H Eng age, a n etwork of volunteer community organizers across the United States (U.S.), Mexico, and Peru. The Community Organizer - Advocacy Lead will join a small national staff team committed to building a movement for the right to health through PIH Engage’s advocacy, fundraising, and community-building campaigns in the U.S. They will be primarily responsible for overseeing the implementation of PIH Engage’s advocacy campaign through designing strategy materials, training grassroots organizers in effective advocacy tactics, facilitating the growth of new advocacy leaders in Engage, and communicating campaign-specific information to the volunteer network and broader supporter network.
Responsibilities
Community Organizing (50%)
- Co-lead the PIH Engage network leadership team of volunteers and develop network leadership skills, including through the organization and facilitation of trainings and meetings.
- Lead the strategy and identification of high-prior ity areas for network expansion and retention, and actively recruit new PIH Engage teams.
- Coach volunteer leaders of PIH Engage teams across the U.S.
- Lead group trainings and provide personalized support to PIH Engage teams and leaders regarding advo cacy goals and civic engagement education and training.
- Work closely with the PIH Advocacy Team, the PIH Engage Network Leadership Team, and external partners to lead PIH’s grassroots advocacy strategy and advance PIH’s overall global advocacy strategy.
- Manage relationships with select congressional staffers and facilitate bidirectional information flows between grassroots constituents and PIH policy and advocacy leaders.
- Develop and maintain PIH’s digital grassroots advocacy strategy to increase grassroots pressure on elected officials and recruit PIH supporters up a ladder of engagement to get involved with PIH Engage.
- Coordinate planning and logistics of the PIH Engage Training Institute, including summer constituent congressional meetings, and management of interns.
- 5 years of experience leading community organizing or grassroots advocacy campaigns.
- Experience delivering training or coaching to varying group sizes (one-on-one, small groups, 100 people).
- Knowledge of health policy, particularly at the federal level with the U.S. Congress.
- Ability to effectively lead others toward shared purpose in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
- Passion for the movement for health as a human right and interest in social justice strongly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, especially via phone, email, and video conferencing.
- Strong computer skills, including fluency and willingness and ability to qu ickly learn online communication tools (e.g., mass email software and digital advocacy tools).
- Demonstrates the organization’s c or e values of: Commitment, Humility, Integrity and Pragmatic Solidarity/Accompaniment .
- Accountability – Able to accept responsibility for one's actions, outcomes, and those of their team.
- Achieving results – Able to set realistic goals, put plans into action , monitor progre ss, evaluate o utcomes, and apply lessons learned.
- Adaptabilit y – Able to adapt to change, to balance multiple demands, con sider n ew approaches , and pe rsist towards solutions in changing circumstances.
- Teamwork – Able to work well with others to achieve common goals. Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with staff across departments and countries.
- Travel Requirements: 5% domestic t ravel expected
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organizati on that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of mo dern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is com mitted to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities .
Partners In Health participates in E-Veri fy and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background checks.
Our Benefits Are Built for Real Life
We know you do your best work when you’re supported.
- Work from anywhere in the U.S. for most roles, with flexibility baked into how we operate
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance) so you can focus on what matters
- A 401(k) with automatic employer contributions to help you invest in your future
- Flexible PTO with no cap, plus generous holidays, summer and winter breaks, and a sabbatical program
- Professional development support and home office reimbursements to help you grow and work comfortably wherever you are
The expected starting salary range for new hires in this position is between $6 5 ,000- $75,000 /year and may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market for the position, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Partners In Health will ensure that persons with disabil itie s are prov ided rea sonable accomm odations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommod ation is needed, p lease contact: [email protected] .
Salary : $75,000