Are you passionate about improving the health of our communities? Arcora Foundation is dedicated to improving health equity by partnering with communities to prevent oral disease and increase access to dental care. Our long-term vision is that all people can enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind.
We are seeking a Policy Advocate and Analyst to support our state and local public policy and systems change work. This work involves identifying and analyzing public policies that will improve oral health; working with oral health, patient and community advocates, both locally and statewide, to build and support coalitions to effect policy change; and working with Arcora’s Policy Director and lobby team to advance our legislative agenda.
The Policy Advocate and Analyst will be empowered to support all aspects of Arcora’s public policy program, with a large focus on Arcora’s long-term priority to maintain and increase access to community water fluoridation for Washington residents. This individual will spend time in Washington communities to build trusted relationships with local community partners, state agencies, associations, water departments, and elected officials to advance the Foundation’s fluoridation goals. Additionally this position will work closely with Arcora and Delta Dental of Washington policy staff to implement strategies to increase the areas that are fluoridated in Washington.
We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering an 8% 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional
The pay range for this position varies between $71,100.00 – $99,450.00 annually. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates—including Delta Dental of Washington (DDWA) and Arcora Foundation—intend to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.
Essential responsibilities: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates—including DDWA and Arcora Foundation—reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.
Policy Analysis and Advocacy
Project Management
Community Engagement and Capacity Building
Experience, skills, and education needed to succeed in the position: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Delta Dental of Washington and Arcora Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
About the Arcora Foundation
Arcora Foundation advances oral health across Washington state. We are the foundation of Delta Dental of Washington, and the state’s largest foundation dedicated to this cause. We lead with equity in our work to achieve good oral health for all. Through partnerships, we focus our prevention and access priorities on racial and ethnic communities—specifically Black, Indigenous, and People of Color—where disparities in oral disease and access to care are significant. Our mission is in our name: bending the arc of oral health toward equity. Learn more at ArcoraFoundation.org.
Are you passionate about improving the health of our communities? Arcora Foundation is dedicated to improving health equity by partnering with communities to prevent oral disease and increase access to dental care. Our long-term vision…
We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering a generous 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities.
We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering a generous 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first…