Program Manager, Advocacy & Engagement
Hep B Foundation
Send Cover Letter, Resume & Salary Requirements to jobs@hepb.org
Mission
The Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected with chronic Hep B worldwide. We conduct multi-stakeholder initiatives to prioritize Hep B and improve Hep B prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment access – and provide information and support to those affected. HBF fosters a culture of collaboration, professional and personal growth. This is a chance to be part of a highly impactful, creative, supportive, and welcoming team. The office is a flexible, hybrid work environment. Salary range is $55,000-$64,000, commensurate with experience. The Foundation offers an excellent benefits package.
Job Description:
The program manager for advocacy and engagement manages programs and initiatives related to improving the lives of people living with Hep B through improving awareness, decreasing stigma and discrimination, and generating conversation around lived experiences. The manager creates and maintains a multi-stakeholder grassroots advocacy network, national and international, to help prioritize Hep B and liver cancer as urgent public health priorities. The manager participates in policy and related activities, as part of the Washington, D.C. team of the Hepatitis B Foundation, reporting to the Association Director of Policy and Partnerships.
Qualifications:
- Degree in public health, communications, or similar field, with at least 3 years related working experience preferred.
- Experience with advocacy and grassroots engagement and communicating with multiple, diverse stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of policy landscape and how to use advocacy for public health.
- Embodies a lens of health equity and cultural competency.
- Excellent written, communication and organizational skills. Strong computer/technology skills, including social media.
- Self-starter, motivated, enthusiastic, organized, reliable, and strong ability to pay attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, finds satisfaction in being part of a team, and succeeds in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multi-task and work on deadlines.
Major Areas of Responsibilities:
- Lead HBF’s national and international storytelling campaigns to raise awareness, combat stigma and discrimination, and support advocacy and education efforts.
- Manage relationships with storytellers and provide ongoing training, webinars, and resources for support; Coordinate and oversee storyteller activities, speaking opportunities, media engagement, and peer-to-peer support/networking.
- Implement social media and dissemination plan for storytelling videos; participate in video editing and posting.
- Recruit new storytellers; plan, coordinate and execute trainings and workshops.
- Evaluate storytelling program and impact; disseminate outcomes.
- Develop and implement strategies to recruit, train, and engage grassroots advocates in online and offline actions.
- Manage advocacy communication to grassroots networks (federal, state, global); manage digital advocacy platform.
- Support advocacy initiatives, including advocacy training and coordination of engagement opportunities.
- Conduct state and federal advocacy trainings related to hepatitis B elimination and healthcare access initiatives; develop/update trainings, toolkits and leave-behinds.
- Participate in relevant state policy/advocacy coalitions and meetings, represent HBF on relevant workgroups; keep apprised of legislative and policy initiatives relevant to the work of the Foundation.
- Assist with federal policy initiatives and relationship management, as needed.
- Participate in Community Advisory Board, training and communicating with CAB members and facilitating speaking and engagement opportunities.
- Perform other duties as may be required to fulfill public health goals and the mission of the Foundation.
- Some weekend and evening hours will be necessary, as is the ability to travel periodically.
**The Hep B Foundation is an “At Will” and Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, submit cover letter, resume & salary requirements to jobs@hepb.org
Last Updated on October 5, 2023 by HepFree NYC
