Coordinator, Policy & Advocacy

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Bethesda, MD, USA
Full-time

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Seeks a Public Policy Coordinator to join the Public Policy (Policy and Advocacy) department in Bethesda, MD.  This position works in collaboration with and supports the Access Policy team and the Policy and Advocacy Department by providing substantive support on state policy research projects, project management, legislative tracking, internal and external communication materials, and administrative duties.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Executes substantive research on state policy and coverage topics, such as Medicaid and other state health care programs, with guidance from supervisor and team experts.
  • Drafts memos and summary documents based on research findings.
  • Provides project management support to state policy team, including drafting project plans, tracking progress, and reporting status updates to team.
  • Assists with state legislative tracking.
  • Develops access policy content for internal and external communications, including handouts, newsletters, presentation slides, and conference materials.
  • Provides administrative and logistical support including but not limited to meeting scheduling, agenda development, special event preparation, training development, creation of materials, and conducting follow-up with stakeholders.
  • Liaises with contracts, compliance, and finance department to manage team contracts.
  • Applies content knowledge to projects and communicates content to relevant internal and external partners.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2-3 years of experience in fast-paced work environment and strong interested in health policy preferred.  
  • Requires excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Individual should be highly analytical, organized, conscientious, resourceful and adaptable.
  • Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, experience with Adobe and/or Photoshop suites a plus.  
How to Apply: 

https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CFF&cws=...

Job Function: 
Advocacy / Lobbying

Organization Info

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Overview
Headquarters: 
Bethesda, MD, United States
Website: 
cff.org
Founded: 
1957
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Diseases / Disorders
Medical Research
Mission: 

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has 70 chapters and branch offices across the country that work diligently to raise funds to help support the search for a cure. In addition, the Foundation provides funding for and accredits more than 120 CF care centers and 53 affiliate programs nationwide, including more than 100 programs for treating adults with CF. The high quality of specialized care available throughout the care center network has led to the improved length and quality of life for people with CF. Located at teaching and community hospitals across the country, these care centers offer the best care, treatments and support for those with CF.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 31 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 31 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
industry: 
Nonprofit