Job Openings @ NMAC Health Policy Writer & Senior Policy Analyst

The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) has two job openings: 1) Health Policy Writer & 2) Senior Policy Analyst. We are looking to hire individuals with a strong knowledge of health policy and HIV/AIDS and a commitment to progressive social change. You must have the passion to change the world and the skills to make it happen.

Health Policy Writer
National Minority AIDS Council
Washington, D.C.

The National Minority AIDS Council is seeking an outstanding writer for print and online projects ranging from speeches, columns and op-eds to blog posts and policy reports. The Health Policy Writer will be able to craft compelling material that will move the audience to action, basing the writing on policy positions, polling and other data and message templates. You must have the passion to change the world and the skills to make it happen.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Technical Skills

• Translate complicated subject matter into compelling and interesting presentations.
• Locate obscure information/details to support facts in speeches and talking points.
• Articulate goals, programs and direction of the National Minority AIDS Council in clear and concise manner.
• Write a variety of advocacy and policy materials, for print and online use, that move the audience to take action.
• Rewrite or over-write additional materials as assigned.
• Use social media tools and contacts with progressive social media community to extend message reach.
• Contribute creatively to message framing, audience targeting, campaign planning, etc. and execute print and online products.
• Keep the director fully informed on a regular basis on issues affecting all project work.
• Prepare and submit regular and ad hoc reports on activities as required.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field
• Strong knowledge of health policy and HIV/AIDS and the movement for progressive social change.
• Minimum of 4 years writing for social advocacy group.
• Demonstrated experience integrating messaging in social media outreach such as Twitter and Facebook.
• Involvement in the social media community.
• Ability to exercise excellent political judgment and discretion.
• Dependability and experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent research, reporting and writing skills and engaging writing style.
• Demonstrated success in writing a range of advocacy materials including op-eds, speeches, etc.
• Ability to cultivate sources and understand and translate nuances.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing and urgent responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to adjust tones and capture different voices.
  

Three (3) Writing Samples Required - Must include a speech and an op-ed.

People of color and women are encouraged to apply.

Please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position, a resume, and the requested writing samples to the contact listed below:

Human Resources
National Minority AIDS Council
1931 13th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
FAX: (202)202-483-1135
EMAIL: info@nmac.org

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Senior Policy Analyst (Federal)
National Minority AIDS Council
1931 13th St NW
Washington DC 20009

The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) is seeking an outstanding policy analyst to work on federal affairs. The Senior Policy Analyst will work to develop and implement NMAC’s federal policy positions and strategies on a range of issues; represent NMAC in meetings with federal policymakers and administration staff; develop a variety of written materials; track relevant federal legislation; organize hill briefings and other events; and contribute to the overall work of the Policy Division. You must have the passion to change the world and the skills to make it happen.

Description of Duties

Technical Skills

• Translate complicated subject matter into effective policies
• Develop strategies to achieve these policies
• Articulate policy goals for NMAC in a clear and concise manner
• Represent NMAC in meetings with hill and Administration staff
• Provide technical assistance to federal policymakers and staff
• Represent NMAC at select coalition meetings
• Cultivate relationships with federal policy staff, researchers, other experts, and coalition partners
• Draft federal policy briefs, testimony, report language, and other written materials
• Track relevant federal legislation, activities of federal agencies, and projects and initiatives of other national organizations
• Organize hill briefings and other events
• Prepare responses to time sensitive media opportunities and write content for the NMAC website
• Garner visibility for NMAC’s policy issues through presentations at conferences and meetings
• Contribute to grant proposals and reports to funders
• Contribute creatively to message framing, audience targeting, campaign planning, etc.
• Keep the director fully informed on a regular basis on issues affecting all project work
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related field preferred
• Understanding of health policy and HIV/AIDS and the movement for progressive social change
• Demonstrated success working on passage of federal legislation
• Knowledge of the Administration
• Minimum of 4 years working for social justice at the federal level
• Ability to exercise excellent political judgment and discretion
• Dependability and experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing and urgent responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Ability to understand and translate nuances
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays
  

Three (3) Writing Samples Required - Must include a policy briefing and an op-ed.

People of color and women are encouraged to apply.

Please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position, a resume, and the requested writing samples to the contact listed below:

Human Resources
National Minority AIDS Council
1931 13th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
FAX: (202)202-483-1135
EMAIL: info@nmac.org