Health Equity Program Associate

Health Equity Program Associate

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Posting Number : #1901

Position Title : Health Equity Program Associate

Closing Date : Until Filled

Location : Berkeley, CA (Remote)

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.

PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 "Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For" by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.

Summary

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is seeking a full-time Health Equity Program Associate for one of its programs, Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG).

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented person who can work effectively with diverse partners, including health department and governmental staff, community organizers and advocates, and others interested in building their organizational capacity to advance racial and health equity, especially through narrative change and communications.

The Health Equity Program Associate will thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

This is a regular full-time position (40 hours / week, 100% FTE). While this is a remote position, the incumbent must be based in California and be able to travel to conduct and attend various trainings, community meetings, and conferences primarily in California.

The typical hiring range for this position is from $68,581 to $84,003, based on 100% FTE. Full salary range for this position : $68,581 to $99,425, per year.

The starting salary is determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support BMSG's Health Equity Coordinator in building and maintaining professional relationships with partners.
• Assist with providing tailored technical assistance (TA) and training on communicating about racial and health equity.
• Develop materials, including best practices for communicating about racial and health equity; writing / editing tips; case studies;

blogs; and other tools.

• Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person trainings, meetings, and consultations.
• Assist with project management using program management software to track activities across projects, capture impacts, and write grant reports.
• Write proposals, case studies, and advocacy materials for publication.
• Travel throughout California and nationally occasionally overnight or weekends as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience, including experience working in community organizing related to racial and health equity.
• A bachelor's degree and / or certificate in journalism, communication, public health, public policy, or related field, or substitute with two additional years of relevant experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Passion for public health, media, and communication and a commitment to racial and social justice.
• Strong project and time management skills, good attention to detail, ability to take initiative, and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with media advocacy, such as writing and placing op-eds or other media-ready materials.
• Spanish-language ability.

OTHER INFORMATION

Berkeley Media Studies Group's fiscal sponsor, Public Health Institute (PHI), is an equal-opportunity employer and an inclusive organization.

People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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