Health Care Project Coordinator

Position: Health Care Project Coordinator

Reports to: Managing Director, California Policy Advocacy Team

Status: Full-time Exempt (limited to 36 months)

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Primarily Remote.

THE ORGANIZATION

The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) protects and advances the health rights of low-income and underserved individuals. NHeLP engages in national, state, and local advocacy efforts, including analyses of federal and state laws, policy advocacy, litigation, continuing legal

education, and individual technical support. We work with lawyers and advocates, community-

based entities, federal and state policymakers, health care providers, and clients.

NHeLP is committed to health equity—ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they

need to be healthy—and to cultivating an internal environment that empowers an exceptional

and diverse staff. For more information, see our Equity Stance.

THE TEAM

The Health Care Project Coordinator will be part of the California Advocacy Strategy Area (CASA) team operating NHeLP’s California-specific policy strategy which works to protect and expand access to quality, equitable health care for all people in California. Founded in Los Angeles, NHeLP has maintained a consistent and engaged presence in California since 1969. We work in collaboration with advocates and stakeholders to ensure health care laws, policies, and practices in California meet the needs of low-income and underserved people. We are also a support center for health and legal advocates across the state, including the statewide Health Consumer Alliance (HCA), a collaborative that provides individual health consumer assistance and policy advocacy, including legal representation, for low-income and underserved populations, as well as technical assistance and training to local legal aid programs and other health advocates.

THE POSITION

NHeLP is seeking a full-time Health Care Project Coordinator for a three-year (36 months) term. This is a project-based position. The Project Coordinator will work primarily with the CASA team. NHeLP’s CASA team work is focused on the implementation of H.R. 1, or the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), to ensure as many Californians as possible maintain access to Medi-Cal and other sources of health coverage and benefits. The Project Coordinator will help develop and coordinate the team’s advocacy to implement and mitigate the harms of OBBBA in the State. The individual will develop and oversee a monthly OBBBA California Feedback Loop meeting for California-based advocates from legal and non-legal backgrounds who work with the low-income and underserved Medi-Cal populations. The position will involve a broad range of community engagement, project organizing, cross-sectional collaboration with our practice and strategy area teams and outside partners based in California. The Project Coordinator will ensure the smooth operation of our OBBBA-related projects in California, including recruiting and supporting California advocates working with the Medi-Cal population to join NHeLP’s Feedback Loop meetings and other relevant coalitions, developing community engagement campaigns, and support the CASA team on this project, including NHeLP’s California Managing Director and Assistant Director. The ideal candidate will have experience working with online communities and within underserved communities and will demonstrate an understanding of the issues that impact people with low income, BIPOC, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other underserved populations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate California H.R. 1 Advocacy (60%)

• Develop, operate and overseer the monthly California OBBBA Feedback Loop and meetings, including identifying methods to ensure members’ participation from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, as well as promoting active engagement and ease of use;
• Collaborate with the CASA team to identify and develop appropriate information and other materials for community partners and health consumers in response to OBBBA related implementation needs;
• Support NHeLP’s policy staff in efforts to advance policies that protect access to health coverage and create the conditions for Medi-Cal beneficiaries to benefit;
• Work with CASA team to organize and review information from the Feedback Loop meetings, identify patterns of concerns and develop recommendations on how to alleviate the issues, as appropriate; and
• Develop newsletters or other publications for advocates, community stakeholders and the public across the State related to the Feedback Loop Project.
• Facilitate the development of trainings and presentations as appropriate.

Partner with Community Stakeholders (25%)

• Represent NHeLP in coalitions and partnerships or other meetings, working closely with advocates and community stakeholders who work with Medi-Cal enrollees and applicants to ensure that solutions reflect the lived experiences of individuals across California;
• Conduct outreach to local and statewide organizations and partners to encourage enrollment and participation in the Medi-Cal OBBBA Feedback Loop meetings;
• Support the CASA team in their development and maintenance of relationships with national and state-based advocacy organizations engaged in California OBBBA-related advocacy.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities (15%)

• Assist in writing grant reports on work and document timekeeping;
• Participate in internal meetings and working groups, as needed; and
• Collaborate with development, communication, and operations teams to accomplish the CASAy team’s goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience);
• Three (3) years of project coordination or management experience;
• Experience in community or coalition building;
• Strong communication and organization skills;
• Ability to think creatively, and to work both independently and as part of a team; and
• Commitment to the interests of low-income and underserved populations.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated community and coalition building and engagement experience;
• Familiarity with and established relationships with local communities within California;
• Have an understanding of California’s health landscape, especially Medi-Cal and other health programs that serve marginalized communities;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Possess a high level of independence and initiative, good judgment, excellent speaking and writing skills, organization, creativity, and an ability to model working with others toward common goals;
• Demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity and other systemic disparities play in our society and in movement-building, and have an ability to effectively manage across difference and diverse lived experiences; and
• Commitment to NHeLP’s mission and values.

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Direct service experience;
• Ability to design email layouts, newsletters and manage contact lists in Constant Contact, or similar marketing platforms, including adding new subscribers and maintaining distribution lists; and
• Deep knowledge of the Medi-Cal program and OBBBA as it pertains to Medicaid.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is competitive with other public interest organizations and commensurate with experience. The salary for a candidate with the minimum requirement of three (3) years of experience is $71,502.00. Generous benefits are available, including employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, pre-tax savings plans, and a retirement savings opportunity. NHeLP also offers generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, family and medical leave for eligible employees, 150 hours (20 days) of vacation per year, and more.

LOCATION

All NHeLP offices are largely remote, subject to job requirements and team-based determination of meeting needs. This position is largely remote but may require in-person attendance at meetings in California with NHeLP teams, external partners, or coalitions. There is also an expectation that the CASA team and all NHeLP staff will gather in-person at least once and possibly twice a year.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants should submit an application with a cover letter, writing sample, and resume on our careers page.

No phone calls please, except for reasonable accommodation requests. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at: jobs@healthlaw.org or at 202-289-7661.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

NHeLP advocates to advance the health rights of many populations that have traditionally lacked legal protection, such as women, people of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with limited English proficiency. To promote social justice and best achieve our mission, NHeLP is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. We make our employment decisions based on merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and we do not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For more information, please visit:

www.healthlaw.org.

Compensation is competitive with other public interest organizations and commensurate with experience. The salary for a candidate with the minimum requirement of three (3) years of experience is $71,502.00. Generous benefits are available, including employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, pre-tax savings plans, and a retirement savings opportunity. NHeLP also offers generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, family and medical leave for eligible employees, 150 hours (20 days) of vacation per year, and more.