Federal Policy and Advocacy Assistant

United States of Care (USofCare) is a non-partisan non-profit organization on a mission to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income. At USofCare, we envision an equitable, easy-to-navigate health care system that provides all people with dependable, personalized coverage throughout life’s changes and we have the approach and data to ensure that this future is possible.

In order to achieve our people-centered mission, USofCare developed highly intentional organizational values and is committed to building a diverse team at all levels of our organization, cultivating an inclusive culture, and engaging with people who bring different perspectives and lived experiences to our efforts. We strive to pursue unity over uniformity and listen closely to the unique interests, abilities, needs, and backgrounds of every employee. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented constituencies, to apply to join our growing team.

For more information about USofCare, please visit unitedstatesofcare.org.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

USofCare seeks a full time Federal Policy & Advocacy Assistant to support the Federal Policy & Advocacy (FPA) team’s work to meet USofCare’s mission and objectives. The FPA Assistant reports to the Senior Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy. The FPA Assistant supports the Senior Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy and the FPA team with scheduling, organizing documents and materials, tracking engagement with federal officials, coordinating team work and collaboration between FPA and other departments, communicating with external partners, and assisting with writing and research as needed. The FPA Assistant plays a critical role in creating resources, executing event logistics, and communicating with partners related to USofCare’s federal engagement strategies. The FPA Assistant is entrepreneurial, collaborative, passionate about health care policy, has strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and manages to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. They manage up on progress of assignments and are eager to pitch in when needed.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong commitment to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care, and have a dedication to operating in a diverse, bipartisan, learning atmosphere that explores multiple policy solutions to achieve our mission. You are willing to respect different points of view, have experience working on a diverse team, and are committed to applying an equity lens in all your work.

• You hold a minimum of 2 years of professional experience (internships count toward this experience). Professional work experience in health policy, Congress, or federal agencies is preferred;
• You are able to demonstrate familiarity with headline coverage of health care policy issues;
• Your relevant professional experience demonstrates that you possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail and proofreading skills, excellent time management skills, and the capacity to proactively manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously;
• You are flexible and enthusiastic about working in a startup like environment, with an exceptional work ethic and demonstrated ability to work independently on assignments and projects, and to use sound judgement and critical thinking skills;
• You are willing to take on a wide range of administrative tasks necessary to support a growing policy operation;
• You are able to handle new challenges with confidence and a positive attitude, and when needed you are able to embrace ambiguity, and to use the organization’s collective intelligence to solve problems, weigh outcomes, and take informed risks; and
• Strong computer proficiency, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications are required, working knowledge of Canva is a plus.

Work at United States of Care

USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary for this position is $50,000/annually. This position is a salary non-exempt, full-time position.

United States of Care offers a very generous benefits package including phone and internet stipends, medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance, and a 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match. USofCare’s paid time off includes accrued sick time, an unlimited vacation policy, paid parental and medical leave, and office closures throughout the year for holidays and breaks. A full summary of benefits is available upon request.

This position is fully remote, though candidates must be located in the Washington, DC metro area (DMV) and be able to commute to Washington, DC as needed for meetings and events.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. United States of Care is unable to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ an applicant.

United States of Care offers a very generous benefits package including phone and internet stipends, medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance, and a 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match. USofCare’s paid time off includes accrued sick time, an unlimited vacation policy, paid parental and medical leave, and office closures throughout the year for holidays and breaks. A full summary of benefits is available upon request.