Job postings as of June 9, 2021 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION TITLE: Qualitative Research Assistant

ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH

JOB-TYPED: Part-time

Paid Qualitative Research Opportunity: Alcohol Policy

The start of the COVID pandemic and ensuing lockdown was followed by changes to alcohol policy and increases in alcohol availability not seen in states since the end of prohibition.

In the late Fall, Dr. Haley and a colleague began interviewing alcohol policy leaders from every state to assess state-based prevention efforts and capacity. There are approximately 55 interviews, the majority of which last 30 minutes. Interviews were conducted with a semi structured interview guide which should facilitate coding.

Dr. Haley is looking for a Doctoral or Master’s student with solid qualitative research training/experience to assist coding interviews and manuscript preparation over the summer. Timing is flexible and compensation is $20/ hour for up to 10 hours a week. Co-authorship on manuscripts (1-2 expected) will be offered.

Interested candidates should have qualitative research coding experience. Please send a resume and a brief description of your qualitative research experience to Dr. Haley (sean.haley@sph.cuny.edu) before June 15, 2021.

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POSITION TITLE: Program Associate

ORGANIZATION: Network for Public Health Law

Organization Description

At the Network for Public Health Law (Network) we believe in the power of public health law and policy to improve lives and make our communities safer, healthier, stronger and more equitable. We know that understanding, navigating and using law and policy can transform our communities so we work to help public health leaders, policymakers, researchers, educators, advocates and health care providers do just that.

Additional Information

Salary Range – $37,000 – $40,000 annually.

TSNE/The Network for Public Health Law envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/The Network for Public Health Law will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.

How to Apply

Click here to apply and to view the full job description.

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POSITION TITLE: Administrative Program Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Health Outreach Partners-Oakland, CA

Position Description

The Administrative Program Coordinator (APC) serves as an administrative resource to the Program Staff, which includes the Program Director, Sr. Project Manager and Project Managers. The APC reports directly to the Program Director and will provide overall administrative support in the areas of client services, project management, data entry, file organization and maintenance, social media coordination, and other administrative functions. The APC may also provide support to HOP administrative staff as needed and assigned. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

Provide primary administrative and clerical support to the Program team for all projects.
Provide logistical program support, including travel arrangements, conference registrations, preparing copies of training materials, arranging training spaces, as needed.
Coordinates and executes routine, ongoing, long term and seasonal administrative projects.
Analyzes problems, recommends, and executes effective practical solutions. Implements processes and procedures to improve efficiency.
Works with Program Director to update and maintain the Salesforce database which includes maintaining program evaluation data, maintaining partner contact information and supporting Salesforce operations.
Track and monitor all projects and progress toward meeting project deliverables.
Participate on the evaluation team and support with troubleshooting data capture and reporting needs
Maintain and regularly update HOP’s database of clients and coordinate mailings.
Provide general program support including actively participating in all of HOP’s organization-wide meetings, coordination and distribution of agendas, notes and minutes. Arranging for equipment and other materials as needed.
Organizes and maintains files system. Executes organization’s filing strategy and maintains other records as needed.
Facilitates communications and accurate information flow between and among HOP staff, interns, and other stakeholders. Drafts written communications and reports.
Provides timely and appropriate responses to correspondence, email, telephone and other inquires directed to the leadership team.
Facilitates rapid and appropriate responses, continuous movement of administrative projects and tracks status of all program projects and tasks.
Aids in resource creation and implementation.
Creates and revises documents as assigned using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Google products.
Ability to navigate the organization’s on-line operational and management tools such as Salesforce, Box, Trello, Asana, Slack, Canva and others as assigned.
Provides social media support and coordination

Skills & Qualifications

3-5 years of relevant professional experience required. Bachelor’s degree desired.
Experience arranging travel, meetings, and appointments.
Superior organizational and interpersonal skills.
Effective innovative and creative problem solver with strong initiative, work ethic and excellent follow through.
Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office suite.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects independently, with accuracy and attention to detail, confidentiality and minimal supervision.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Ability to listen, communicate, and negotiate effectively.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Ability to balance and prioritize many tasks and meet deadlines.
Good writing skills, including excellent spelling and grammar.
Ability to foster strong teamwork and cooperative work environment.
Experience working in a non-profit setting a plus.
Enthusiasm and strong interest in community health issues and commitment to working for underserved populations.
Ability to support, implement and align mission driven programmatic administrative needs.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Fluent in languages other than English preferred.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $20-$24/hour plus:

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance package
Professional development opportunities
Employer contribution to retirement plan after year one

Start Date:

Mid-July/early August 2021

HOP’s Approach to Work

HOP is a socially-conscious, progressive office that takes pride in providing quality, effective services to community-based organizations. HOP supports a strong teamwork environment consisting of staff members committed to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, such as farmworkers, individuals experiencing homelessness, rural communities, and immigrant communities. Like all other HOP staff, the APC must be able to effectively balance the challenges of working within a team setting and functioning independently. HOP also encourages staff to lead a balanced professional and personal lifestyle.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

HOP is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.

How to Apply

Send a Resume and Cover Letter to humanresources@outreach-partners.org Please no phone calls.

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POSITION TITLE: Research Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Veteran’s Administration

LOCATION: Bronx, NY

Position Description

Sinai Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine / Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) at Bronx VA is looking for a research coordinator.

Research Coordinator will be responsible for:

IRB submission and correspondence
Maintaining research schedule including tracking recruitment, identifying interviews, tracking study progress, and other data management tasks
Scheduling, setting up interviews and delivering incentives
Collection of data with survey instruments, chart reviews, interviews
Supporting/conducting qualitative interview coding/analysis

How to Apply

Please email CV and expression of interest to Abigail Baim-Lance at abigail.baim-lance@mssm.edu

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POSITION TITLE: Attorney

ORGANIZATION: ChangeLab Solutions

Position Description

Do you have experience using law and policy to promote health equity? Do you know how to conduct strong legal research, draft legislation, and support advocates and government officials interested in creating policy change? ChangeLab Solutions seeks an Attorney to conduct legal research and analysis as part of collaborative interdisciplinary project teams; produce high-quality written products; develop customized, interactive trainings (presented both in person and virtually); and provide technical assistance to government agencies, community-based organizations, policymakers, and public officials across the nation. The Attorney reports to a Senior Attorney or Managing Director.

Click here for the full job description and application instructions.

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POSITION TITLE: Planner

ORGANIZATION: ChangeLab Solutions

Position Description

Do you have expertise in planning and the built environment and a desire to help support policy change that advances health equity? ChangeLab Solutions seeks a Planner to work on collaborative interdisciplinary project teams, providing expertise related to planning and the built environment; producing high-quality written products; developing customized, interactive trainings (presented both in person and virtually); and providing technical assistance to government agencies, community-based organizations, policymakers, and public officials across the nation. The Planner reports to a Senior Planner or Managing Director.

Click here for the full job description and application instructions

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POSITION TITLE: Policy Analyst

ORGANIZATION: ChangeLab Solutions

Position Description

Are you an experienced and skilled policy analyst with a desire to advance health equity? ChangeLab Solutions seeks a Policy Analyst to work on collaborative interdisciplinary project teams, providing analyses of evidence and policy; producing high-quality written products; developing customized, interactive trainings (presented both in person and virtually); and providing technical assistance to government agencies, community-based organizations, policymakers, and public officials across the nation. The Policy Analyst reports to a Senior Policy Analyst or Managing Director.

Click here for the full job description and application instructions.

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POSITION TITLE: Registered Dieticians

ORGANIZATION: The Dietician Group

JOB-TYPE: Full-time

Position Description

This position will start in the fall of 2021. We would like to hire now so we can start credentialing and have them ready for an end-August start date. This is a very good opportunity for a new graduate who wants to pursue private practice. We provide excellent training and oversight. Familiarity with Kosher meal plans and the Orthodox Jewish Lifestyle is a plus, but not a requirement.

How to Apply

Students can send their resumes to the recruiting email address, futurenutritionist@gmail.com along with their scheduled RD exam date (or, if someone already passed, that would be even better!).

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POSITION TITLE: Communications & Public Relations Strategist

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Alliance of Southern California

Organization Description

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

The Public Health Alliance is a coalition of the executive leadership of ten local health departments in Southern California focused on improving population health and advancing health equity and racial justice through policy and systems change. Our members have a statutory responsibility for the health of 60% of the state’s population. Our vision is “Vibrant and activated communities achieving health, justice, and opportunities for all.” The Public Health Alliance works to mobilize the transformative power of local public health for enduring health equity. We believe that Southern California should be a place where everyone has the opportunities and resources necessary to live and healthy and productive life. The Public Health Alliance is fiscally administered by the Public Health Institute.

More information about the Public Health Alliance’s meaningful work can be accessed at:

2019-2024 Strategic Plan
Healthy Places Index
Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies
COVID-19 Health Equity Resources
Our website (which is currently undergoing an update)

The Public Health Alliance recognizes the value of having a staff that brings a wide range of perspectives to this work based on language, ethnicity, race, gender, socio-economic background, political beliefs, sexual-orientation and disability. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, multicultural working environment and particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience in the communities we seek to serve.

Position Description

The Public Health Alliance of Southern California (Public Health Alliance) is seeking a Communications & Public Relations Strategist with a deep commitment and direct experience working to advance health equity, racial justice, and transformative policy and systems change. This role encompasses:

Overseeing the Public Health Alliance’s day-to-day communications operations (website content maintenance, crafting emails, writing and producing newsletters, managing contact lists, editing content, etc.)
Using your creative skills to promote and elevate the Public Health Alliance’s work to multiple audiences across California and the United States.

The Public Health Alliance is experiencing a period of growth, with several high-profile communications needs, including a website overhaul, launch of a major Healthy Places Index platform update, and publication of a comprehensive COVID-19 report. Our work focuses on a range of issues, including COVID-19, health equity, Black maternal health, public health infrastructure funding, climate change, data into action, and healthy communities initiatives. We are a small but dedicated, cohesive and high performing staff, and we are looking for someone with deep project management skills and the ability to pivot quickly between various projects.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can both develop and maintain our communications systems and infrastructure while also developing marketing strategies, establishing media relations and creating promotional materials so we can better elevate our work to important audiences across a range of political and professional environments. Furthermore, health equity and racial justice are at the core of our work. The ideal candidate will have direct experience elevating public health issues with an equity and racial justice lens, and a passion for advancing policy and systems changes that ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage Communications Operations
- Support development and maintenance of key communications tools to ensure the Alliance has the infrastructure necessary to publicize its work and elevate successes.
- Manage the Alliance’s website, contact lists, blog, social media and other digital tools and communications platforms.

Provide writing and copy-editing support to the Alliance team to communicate to various audiences and strengthen messaging on key initiatives.
Assist with fund development, including grant/contract writing and reporting.
Represent the Alliance in collaborative communications projects and campaigns with our members and key partners.

Market and Promote the Public Health Alliance to Multiple Audiences:
- Create compelling content in different modalities (written, graphics and video) that advance health equity and racial justice across the Alliance’s key initiatives. Specific content includes fact sheets, reports, blog posts, press releases, media pitches, op-eds, letters to the editor, social media content, videos, etc.
- Leverage the Alliance’s deep expertise in public health science, data and policy to generate easy-to-grasp and accessible materials.
- Lift community voices and stories.
- Devise and implement strategies to grow our visibility by sharing Alliance successes via print, video, digital, social media and other communication platforms to catalyze and accelerate institutional and systems change.
- Lead and develop the Alliance’s media strategy, outreach, and public relations efforts.
- Build connections with multi-sector partners, policymakers, key decision-makers, and philanthropy.
- Oversee marketing and public relations efforts.
- Amplify our regional public health voice in state and federal policy.
- Develop, manage, and implement the Alliance’s organizational communications strategy

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, film, screenwriting, public health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, film, screenwriting, social justice advocacy, and/or a related field.
We will not consider candidates who are located outside of California.
Direct experience working on public health, health equity and racial justice issues.
Strong writing, editing and verbal skills, with the capacity to translate complex ideas and contextual environments into simple and clear messages, calls-to-action, directives, etc.
Strong skills in core communications operations, including website content maintenance, newsletter development, and contact list management.
Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and responsiveness, with the ability to quickly pivot between projects.
Ability to clearly and empathetically develop and implement communications messaging for a wide range of audiences (e.g., directly-impacted communities, policymakers, public health practitioners).
Marketing and public relations skills a must.
Strategic thinker with the ability to craft sharp, powerful content that pops.
Excellent storytelling skills (journalism, podcasting, blogging, publishing, writing background).
Strong design aesthetic and basic knowledge of graphic design elements.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Adobe InDesign, Venngage and other communications and graphic design software platforms.

Desired Qualifications

Southern California candidates preferred.
Experience working in or with the following groups a plus:
- Government agencies
- The public health sector
- Policy and systems change campaigns within social and racial justice movements
Master’s degree preferred.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week.
This is a remote position, with occasional travel throughout the Southern California region and the State of California post-pandemic. The individual chosen for this position will be expected to work from their home office in California, with a preference for candidates in Southern California.
This position is eligible for PHI’s full suite of benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and generous time off.
The application deadline is June 28, 2021.

Organizational Relationships

This position reports to the Alliance’s Director of Operations and works collaboratively with Alliance members and staff, vendors, and other partners to develop communications materials and strategies.

How to Apply

The application deadline is June 28, 2021. Application review will start immediately and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Learn more and apply here!

Submit a cover letter, resume, and a portfolio with a minimum of 3 communications samples. At least one sample should include a visual form of communication.

The portfolio should be one combined PDF containing all three samples. In your portfolio:

Please specify which elements were produced independently by you and where others contributed to developing or designing the piece.
For visual forms of communication, please explain how design/visuals helped make the piece successful.

Paper or email applications will not be considered. In your cover letter, please describe why you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and why you are a good fit for the position.

“PHI recognizes the value of having a staff that brings a wide range of perspectives to this work based on language, ethnicity, race, gender, socio-economic background, political beliefs and sexual orientation. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, multicultural working environment and particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience in the communities we seek to serve”

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POSITION TITLE: Community Food Retail Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Riseborough Community Partnership

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Brooklyn, NY/Full-time

Organization Description

RiseBoros mission is to unleash the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds. Through our unique model of holistic community revitalization, we work to eradicate the conditions that foster generational poverty within historically marginalized communities by offering services designed to connect, uplift, and support. While a history of redlining, followed by rapid gentrification has contributed to unhealthy, poor, ghettoized neighborhoods, we believe that by bringing a food and economic justice lens to our work, we can contribute to greater health, wealth, and empowerment in historically marginalized and oppressed communities.

The Our Food team at RiseBoro invites our communities to build a vibrant, robust food system with and for all of us. Food is central to how we live our lives our work, our health, and our neighborhoods. The majority of workers in this country are food workers mostly Black and brown and underpaid. A handful of corporations make massive profits – collapsing the environment in the process and wealthy communities thrive, while working class communities and communities of color have little access to healthy and affordable options. Our food should be the opposite. Our food should keep our communities healthy, should give our people dignified work, drive a just transition through the climate crisis, and bring our neighborhoods back to life. Our food should be a source of joy, connections, health, and solidarity. Our food should build community, knowledge, power, and self-determination. Our food should be ours. From building farmers markets and urban farms to training and supporting cooperative businesses, we invite community members to take control of our food to create a food system that is just and equitable, that allows the people and places we care about to thrive, that works for all of us.

Position Description

The Community Food Retail Coordinator is responsible for implementing RiseBoros network of Farmers Markets and our farm share distribution program, Cosecha. They coordinate day-to-day aspects of the markets, perform administrative duties (sales, record keeping, vendor reimbursement processing, etc.) conduct outreach, coordinate cooking demonstrations, and build and maintain relationships with vendors. They further assist with the distribution, record keeping, marketing, and other logistical responsibilities for Cosecha.

Planning and Administration

Oversee the yearly farmers market permit and application process
Together with the Community Food Retail Manager, regularly evaluate program efficacy and support with annual planning
Participate in monthly Our Food staff meetings
Process Farmer reimbursements and incentive payments
Weekly accounting of market finances and cash deposits
Inventory control of market produce and market materials
Weekly coordination with and between farmers and program partners
Together with Program Manager, assist with outreach and marketing duties
Customer service for Cosecha, weekly follow ups with participants and payment collection
Communicate with and assist chefs (who conduct cooking demonstrations): print materials, send produce list, and offer program updates

RiseBoro Farmers Markets

Market Days

Assist with load and transport market inventory, set-up and breakdown tents/tables, merchandise local goods, and support vendors
Process SNAP to EBT token redemptions, along with card and cash transactions
Supervise and assist with record keeping and distribution and collection of EBT token & Health Bucks, as applicable
Together with Program Manager, organize and execute promotional presentations & cooking demonstrations
Train and supervise volunteers and Youth market staff
Oversee the management of Social Media postings (Instagram)

Cosecha

Distribution Day

Assist with transporting of Cosecha bags to Community Farm, set-up, and break down of distribution space
Process SNAP, cash, and card transactions; distribute shares, and collect share orders for following week distribution
Oversee the implementations of surveys and any other data collection
Assist chefs with set-up and breakdown of cooking demonstration space

Skills & Qualifications

Competencies

Cover letter required
Highly organized and detail oriented
At least conversational Spanish required.
Familiarity with Bushwick, Brooklyn preferred
Possess drivers license; ability to drive box truck preferred; commercial driver license a plus
Ability to lift 50-75lbs
Ability to stand for hours and work in all weather conditions
Ability to work on weekends and early mornings
Familiarity with Cash, EBT/SNAP and credit card transactions preferred
Interest in food justice and community health
Experience with record keeping
Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel and/or Google equivalents
Positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit and superior customer service (for market customer and vendors)

Education Experience

High school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience required; Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience preferred.
NYC Food Protection Certificate a plus

Additional Information

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

How to Apply

Click here to apply.

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POSITION TITLE: Senior Policy Analyst

ORGANIZATION: American Heart Association

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Washington D.C./Full-time

Organization Description

Imagine all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

This is satisfying and challenging work that makes a real difference in people’s lives. We are where you can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. We are where you can connect people to making a lifesaving impact. We are where you can partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare. The American Heart Association is where you can make an extraordinary impact.

Position Description

The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Policy Analyst in our National Center office located in Washington, DC (remote/home based is acceptable).

The Sr. Policy Analyst is responsible for translating science with a special a focus on nutrition, obesity, hypertension and other areas of prevention policy for local, state and federal advocacy and is an expert within AHA on those particular topics. In this role, you will help develop content for policy briefs, fact sheets, regulatory comments, and other material that supports, positions, and provides a foundation for American Heart Association advocacy efforts. Additional responsibilities include helping with budget and contract management support, hiring/supervising paid interns for the department, and supervisory responsibilities in other areas as needed.

***Due to the current pandemic, travel is minimal and voluntary to ensure the health and safety of staff. There is no overnight travel currently. In the future, this position may resume daily/overnight travel. All staff are currently working from home.***

Essential Job Duties:

Serves as a senior policy analyst translating science into policy for assigned strategic issues and policy development supporting state/federal advocacy. Is a recognized expert on these issues both internally and external to the American Heart Association. Develops policy statements (published and unpublished), regulatory comments, model legislation, policy briefs, and other material to support of AHA advocacy and programmatic efforts.
Shepards policy papers from conception to publication, interacting with writing groups, convening experts domestically and globally, serving as an author occasionally when applicable in areas of expertise, managing the writing process, and balancing difference of opinion.
Responsible for hiring and oversight of paid interns in the policy research department; manage Time and Attendance, training/orientation, and mentoring.
Interacts with government agencies, coalitions, and/or external partners relevant to the Association’s advocacy work. Represents the AHA at conferences and meetings. Will occasionally serve as a speaker on behalf of the AHA in areas of expertise.
Represents policy research by leading or participating on interdepartmental and intradepartmental working groups addressing quality of care, access to care, and other areas as needed.
Helps support the Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings with content in the areas of expertise, providing materials for the agenda, presenting on certain topics and serving as a liason with the volunteers in certain policy areas.

Skills & Qualifications

This position requires knowledge of health policy issues including prevention (nutrition, obesity, physical activity, tobacco, air pollution), access to health care, health care delivery systems, and cardiovascular research.

Additional Requirements:

Advanced Degree in Health Science, Public Policy (Healthcare), Healthcare Administration, Political Science, or related area demonstrating understanding of health systems or quality of care.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience translating science into policy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop external relationships with government agencies, national coalitions, or other potential partners for American Heart Association advocacy work.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment and under deadline pressures.
Ability to manage people, orient them to the team and provide a priority work stream.
Must be able to travel overnight approx. 10% of the time.

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

Flexibility – ability to adjust to changing priorities.
Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.

So, are you ready to work for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases?

Additional Information

Salary: Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply.

Benefit Plans: Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with innovative programs to develop your skills – helping you grow and thrive at the American Heart Association. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://heart.jobs/rewards-and-benefits/

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

How to Apply

Click here to apply.

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POSITION TITLE: Digital Communications Associate

ORGANIZATION: Center for Science in the Public Interest

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Washington D.C. or remote/Full-time

Organization Description

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the nation’s food and health watchdog, works to improve the food environment for all. CSPI led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school food and remove sugary drinks from children’s menus. Those successes led to sweeping national policies—such as:

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act which put Nutrition Facts Label on most packaged foods;
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which set 21st Century standards for school foods;
Food Safety Modernization Act, which gave authority to the FDA to recall contaminated foods; and
Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act, which requires clear labeling of foods containing leading allergens.

Unhealthy food and beverages are the leading contributors to death in the United States, contributing to over 600,000 premature deaths each year, primarily through heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. The typical American diet is low in fruit, vegetables and whole grains and too high in sugar-sweetened beverages, red and processed meat, full-fat dairy, refined grains, sodium, and saturated fat. The ubiquity, amounts, and aggressive promotion of sugary drinks and unhealthy food in the food supply are hazardous to the public’s health.

Position Description

We are searching for a Digital Communications Associate to utilize digital communications to mobilize our supporters, coalition partners, and the public to support national, state and local policies and corporate campaigns to improve the American food system. This work will especially include initiatives to support historically disenfranchised communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by unhealthy beverage and food marketing. This position reports to the Campaign Communications Director and is located in either CSPI’s DC office or remotely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with program teams across the organization, grantees and coalition partners to develop and implement strategies to promote and share digital content via social media channels to engage and mobilize target audiences.
Oversee all CSPI’s social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube; manage daily operations with an eye towards identifying and promoting timely content from program teams, grantees and coalition partners.
Manage and nurture CSPI’s social media communities, including identifying and engaging with influencers, responding to messages, moderating comments (e.g. Tweet chats), and growing CSPI’s number and engagement of followers.
Plan and create high impact and shareable digital content, including graphics and videos, to inform, engage and mobilize target audiences around priority advocacy efforts, key moments, and timely initiatives, such as report releases, events, and media and policy campaigns.
Develop and implement strategies to raise the organization’s visibility and thought leadership through growing the numbers of followers and engagements for CSPI’s and CSPI president’s social media channels.
Proactively seek to understand social media platforms and emerging digital trends, particularly industry best practices; explore and leverage new digital channels such as TikTok, podcasts, etc. to amplify campaigns and reach new audiences.
Assist in developing and implementing paid social media campaigns and other digital ads in coordination with the Strategic Communications Associate.
Act as lead for website posting and content development, (e.g. new landing/campaign pages) in coordination with other communications team members.
Collect, analyze and report social media, website and other digital communications metrics on a regular basis to inform strategy.
Work with digital consultants, manage projects and use metrics to determine the effectiveness of digital campaigns and to improve reach and engagement.
Assist with other communications projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

Experience in developing and executing social media campaigns and strategies across multiple platforms, preferably for a nonprofit or media organization, or public relations firm.
Demonstrated interest in equity, nutrition, public health, or public policy.
Experience creating compelling content to expand social media footprint. Ability to seek to understand what social media audiences consume and how to create it.
Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-disciplinary team.
Excellent judgment and consistent professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with social media planning tools, Photoshop or other graphics editing programs. Experience in Drupal, Google ads and Google Analytics a plus.
Intellectual agility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a media-driven atmosphere.
Willingness to participate in CSPI’s efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Interest and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission.
Ability to work additional and flex hours as needed.

Additional Information

The salary range is $60,000-$65,000, based on experience. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a 3% employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service

How to Apply

Please utilize CSPI’s Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply for the Digital Communications Associate position. You are required to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest. Application deadline is June 30, 2021.

CSPI is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.

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POSITION TITLE: Development Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Center for Science in the Public Interest

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Washington D.C. or remote/Full-time

Organization Description

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the nation’s food and health watchdog, works to improve the food environment for all. CSPI led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school food, remove sugary drinks from children’s menus, and require calorie labeling on chain restaurant menus. Those successes led to sweeping national policies—such as:

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act which put Nutrition Facts Label on most packaged foods;
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which set 21st Century standards for school foods;
Food Safety Modernization Act, which gave authority to the FDA to recall contaminated foods; and
Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act, which requires clear labeling of foods containing leading allergens.

Position Description

We are searching for a highly organized Development Coordinator to provide research, administrative and logistical support for CSPI’s mid-level and major gift fundraising programs. The ideal candidate will bring strategic prioritization skills, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to the Development team. This role reports to the Individual Gifts Officer who manages the mid-level and planned giving programs and works closely with other development staff and senior leadership. You will be the connective tissue within the Development department, ensuring things don’t slip through the cracks. The preferred location of the position is CSPI’s DC office, but consideration will be given to remote candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to department including managing routine correspondence, email alerts to donors, filing, proofreading, and scheduling appointments, and travel.
Serve as a customer service representative providing assistance with donations, subscriptions, and gift subscriptions for donors in the mid-level, major donors, and planned giving programs.
Manage gift acknowledgement process for donors in the mid-level, major donors, and planned giving programs. Update and distribute welcome packets as needed.
Support Development team members with the timely and professional outreach and solicitation of donors.
Coordinate the production of mailings and fundraising appeals to major donors and other funders, including the monthly newsletter mailing.
Maintain Development department calendar of activities, including donor mailings, foundation deadlines, letters of inquiry, applications, proposals, reports, and staff travel.
Assist the Individual Gifts Officer in managing the department’s donor database to ensure records are accurate and complete.
Assist in preparation of regular updates to donors, internal and external reports, and proposals to possible funding sources.
Prepare weekly deposits; work with Finance department to ensure correct tracking and allocation of donations; and generate revenue reports as needed.
Assist in research of individual donors and foundation prospects.
Maintain the Development department policy and procedures manual.
Help plan and organize development‐related events and fundraising meetings.
Assist with other department projects, as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

Experience working in a professional office environment and previous administrative experience; meticulous attention to detail; and strong organizational skills.
At least one year of fundraising and development experience highly desirable.
Experience in direct communications with donors or clients preferred, but training will be provided.
Understanding of systems and database management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and strong research skills.
Professional, diplomatic, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‐paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines and solve problems independently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Discretion and mature judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Computer proficiency with MS Office including Word and Excel; working knowledge of CRM systems desirable; and interest in learning new ways to use technology to improve or develop workflow systems to enhance efficiency of donor outreach programs.
Interest in CSPI’s mission and public interest commitment.

Additional Information

The salary range is $47,000-$53,000, based on experience. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a 3% employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service.

How to Apply

Please utilize CSPI’s Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply for the Development Coordinator position. You are required to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest (incomplete applications will not be considered).

Application deadline is June 23, 2021.

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POSITION TITLE: Senior Policy Associate

ORGANIZATION: Center for Science in the Public Interest

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Washington D.C. or remote/Full-time

Organization Description

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, America’s food and health watchdog, is one of the nation’s leading public health advocacy organizations with a 50-year record of fighting for science in the public interest. We’ve led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school foods and remove sugary drinks from children’s menus. National policy successes include the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act; Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act; Food Safety Modernization Act; and Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.

Unhealthy diet is the leading risk factor to death in the United States, contributing to over 500,000 deaths each year, primarily due to heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. The typical American diet is low in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains and high in sugar-sweetened beverages, red and processed meat, full-fat dairy, refined grains, sodium, and saturated fat. The ubiquity, amounts, and aggressive promotion of sugary drinks and unhealthy food in the food supply are hazardous to the public’s health.

Position Description

We are searching for a policy-savvy scientist to work closely with several program teams to review and develop evidence-based materials and messages to support national, state, and local food and nutrition policies.

This is a grant-funded, full-time position with potential for extension based on funding. The Science Policy Associate is a member of the Science Department and reports to the Senior Science Policy Associate. The position is located in CSPI’s DC office or remotely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based input to inform strategy across five primary policy teams: Healthy Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Health Disclosures, Healthy Retail, Restaurant Kids Meals, and School Foods.
Review scientific statements in comments, petitions, letters, reports, fact sheets, and other documents to support local, state, federal, and corporate policy/advocacy efforts.
Evaluate research studies, policy documents, and bodies of literature, and conduct analyses to develop policy/advocacy positions to support local, state, federal, and corporate policy/advocacy efforts.
Work in cross-cutting teams with CSPI policy and communications staff to ensure that messages and materials are based in evidence.
Contribute to the Science Department mission to enhance CSPI’s scientific infrastructure and capacity in order to uphold high internal standards for scientific rigor and transparency.
Review drafted scientific manuscripts, evaluate research protocols and proposals, and provide support to staff with research tracking, literature review, and data analysis.
Represent CSPI as a trusted information resource on nutrition and health matters to CSPI staff, coalition partners, policymakers, and the general public.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with academic researchers.
Identify gaps in evidence and inform and publicize research agendas to address these gaps.
Develop (and regularly review) CSPI’s policy and advocacy positions based on strength of scientific evidence.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

Advanced degree in nutrition, epidemiology, or public health, or another relevant field (e.g., food science, biostatistics) along with 3-4 years of experience reviewing scientific literature and/or developing evidence-based materials to support policy/advocacy efforts.
Commitment to transparency and scientific rigor in work products.
An understanding of complex nutrition issues; ability to draw conclusions from a body of sometimes-conflicting scientific studies and provide responsible advice to consumers, policymakers, coalition partners, and CSPI staff.
An ability to analyze, evaluate, interpret, and translate complex research, policy, and scientific documents, including experience assessing the risk of bias and familiarity with the process of conducting and evaluating systematic reviews.
Experience producing peer-reviewed publications, reports, and/or fact sheets.
Experience tailoring scientific communications to various audiences (including colleagues, policy makers, journalists, and the public).
A track record of successfully managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-disciplinary team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and research databases, such as PubMed.
Willingness to participate in CSPI’s efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Ability to work additional and flexible hours as needed.

Desirable:

A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders, including academics, nonprofits, and industry officials.
Proficiency with primary qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Additional Information

How to Apply

Please utilize CSPI’s Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply for the Science Policy Associate (SPA-1) position. You will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest. New: Application deadline is June 14, 2021.

CSPI is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills and encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.