Program Manager, Policy and Advocacy

Position Summary

The Program Manager for Policy and Advocacy is responsible for managing projects and programs that relate to the research, design, coordination and implementation of the Camden Coalition’s public policy and advocacy efforts. These efforts aim to improve local, state and federal policies that impact the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations, including healthcare delivery system reform, housing, transportation, and behavioral health.

The Director of Policy and Advocacy will support the Program Manager, and the Program Manager will assist in supporting student interns and volunteers as needed.

Essential Functions

1. Oversee the planning and implementation of program activities related to public policy research and advocacy.
2. Engage and collaborate with community partners, including city , state and federal officials, healthcare and social service providers, local residents and other consumer advocates.
3. Research, help design, and advocate for changes in public policy and development of public programs that support the mission of the organization.
4. Provide administrative support to convene and coordinate coalitions to advance policy change inclusive of scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, developing PowerPoint slides, taking notes, and tracking follow-up tasks for the policy team in Excel and other project tool programs.
5. Represent the Coalition at various local, state, and national meetings.
6. Participate in public speaking opportunities as required.
7. Synthesize complex policy issues and write and support the drafting of Op-Eds, briefs, policy concept papers, memos, and white papers for local, state, and national stakeholders and for the public – and assist with the dissemination of these resources.
8. Report project activity and progress regularly with the Director of Policy and Advocacy, project stakeholders, and partnering agencies. Compile and submit reporting, as directed by the supporting foundations.
9. Assist in writing and identifying grants for policy initiatives.
10. Work directly with foundation program officers for program specific funding to ensure timely reporting, program development, and adherence to requirements.

The above are guidelines for the position but are not necessarily a delineation of all the actions/duties necessary to the job.

Non-Essential Functions

1. Attend relevant training as necessary to maintain professional certification and/or knowledge.
2. Adheres to the Camden Coalition’s guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
3. May work non-traditional hours based on operational needs and to meet the needs of the community.
4. Completes special projects specific to the function of the department.
5. Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Demonstrates ability to carefully set priorities, meet deadlines, and schedule time efficiently.
2. Ability to synthesize complex information and develop well-written documents and well-designed presentations for advocacy efforts.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide-range of stakeholders.
4. Ability to accurately type and effectively operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office suite of programs.
5. Demonstrates ability to follow oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to follow-up and follow-through with strong attention to detail.
7. Ability to work well and maintain professionalism under occasional times of stress and pressure.
8. Demonstrates ability to work with other people through a cooperative effort.
9. Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external business partners, and the community.

Experience, Education, and Licensure

Experience: 3+ years’ experience in policy research and analysis, program planning/management, organizational administration, or related work preferred – all particularly related to health care and Medicaid preferred. Expertise with Microsoft Suite.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred – particularly in public policy, public administration or public health.

Competencies

• Communication: Uses effective oral and written communication to facilitate inclusive conversations within our diverse communities including (Coalition) colleagues, partners, and consumers while demonstrating empathic listening.
• Growth Mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Problem Solving: Can identify challenges; formulates and implements solutions drawing on the expertise and input of others; Makes decisions effectively and responsibly.
• Relationship Building: Helps colleagues as needed, views responsibilities as shared. Represents the organization among external stakeholders, influences audiences, and communicates in a sophisticated way about the organizations’ vision and work.
• Workload Management: Breaks down a work task/project into process steps and executes them effectively, adjusting course as needed. Uses self-management techniques in order to continuously improve own behavior and performance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand; walk and sit in an office environment.
• There will be occasional lifting up to 15-20lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Although work is primarily indoors, you may be required to travel outside to business community locations.
• Our current work environment is a hybrid in person/remote model with an expected minimum of two days in the Camden, NJ office.

Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, familial status, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, disability status (mental or physical, including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status), protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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