CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
High Value Healthcare Advocate
CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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High Value Healthcare Advocate
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CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
High Value Healthcare Advocate PIRG seeks an Advocate to lead our effort to lower health care prices and improve the quality of patient care across the United States. Our complex health care system is riddled with perverse incentives that jack up prices of healthcare with little to show for improvement in the quality of care we receive.
Department: Program Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Workplace type: Onsite Compensation: $39,750 - $55,000 / year Reporting To: Patricia Kelmar
Key Responsibilities
Program Development: Help develop programs and campaigns, including researching the issue, identifying viable policy solutions, and proposing smart political strategy and messaging.
Advocacy: Make the best case for our policies directly to decision-makers. Build relationships with players in regulatory agencies, state houses across the country, or in Congress.
Campaign Strategy: Work with the Campaign’s Senior Director to develop plans to win on our campaigns; assess opportunities for building political support through grassroots organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.
Coalition Building: Meet with other groups who are concerned about this issue. Work together in order to maximize our influence.
Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and meet with major donors.
Media Outreach: Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns through media events, press releases and opinion writing. Keep abreast of important health care issues and raise the profile of high value health care issues in the media.
Staff Recruitment and Development: Recruit new staff, interns and volunteers and provide training and leadership development opportunities. Potential to oversee campaign associates.
Qualifications Candidates must have at least 3‑8 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to public interest or consumer issues and to citizen‑based social change. We're looking for people who are goal‑driven and results‑oriented, who have excellent verbal, written and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and want to make positive policy change. Experience with health policy is a must.
Benefits & Compensation The starting annual compensation range for this position for someone with 3‑8 years of experience is $39,750‑$55,000. PIRG offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long‑term disability insurance, and may include needs‑based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Why work with PIRG? Check out 10 reasons: https://pirg.org/why-work-with-us/
Our Mission and Values PIRG is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://pirg.org/core-values/ to learn more before you apply.
PIRG is an equal opportunity employer.
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High Value Healthcare Advocate
role at
CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
High Value Healthcare Advocate PIRG seeks an Advocate to lead our effort to lower health care prices and improve the quality of patient care across the United States. Our complex health care system is riddled with perverse incentives that jack up prices of healthcare with little to show for improvement in the quality of care we receive.
Department: Program Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Workplace type: Onsite Compensation: $39,750 - $55,000 / year Reporting To: Patricia Kelmar
Key Responsibilities
Program Development: Help develop programs and campaigns, including researching the issue, identifying viable policy solutions, and proposing smart political strategy and messaging.
Advocacy: Make the best case for our policies directly to decision-makers. Build relationships with players in regulatory agencies, state houses across the country, or in Congress.
Campaign Strategy: Work with the Campaign’s Senior Director to develop plans to win on our campaigns; assess opportunities for building political support through grassroots organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.
Coalition Building: Meet with other groups who are concerned about this issue. Work together in order to maximize our influence.
Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and meet with major donors.
Media Outreach: Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns through media events, press releases and opinion writing. Keep abreast of important health care issues and raise the profile of high value health care issues in the media.
Staff Recruitment and Development: Recruit new staff, interns and volunteers and provide training and leadership development opportunities. Potential to oversee campaign associates.
Qualifications Candidates must have at least 3‑8 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to public interest or consumer issues and to citizen‑based social change. We're looking for people who are goal‑driven and results‑oriented, who have excellent verbal, written and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and want to make positive policy change. Experience with health policy is a must.
Benefits & Compensation The starting annual compensation range for this position for someone with 3‑8 years of experience is $39,750‑$55,000. PIRG offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long‑term disability insurance, and may include needs‑based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Why work with PIRG? Check out 10 reasons: https://pirg.org/why-work-with-us/
Our Mission and Values PIRG is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://pirg.org/core-values/ to learn more before you apply.
PIRG is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now
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