Healthcare Advocate

Company: 1199SEIU Family of Funds
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEWProvide on-going advocacy and health education-based services to community organizations and community members. Responsible for developing meaningful long-term relationships with grassroots community leaders within assigned regions; while also serving as liaison between Union Leadership and members of the Buffalo affiliated partners. RESPONSIBILITIES* Develop and maintain relationships with key constituencies* Work closely with staff, union members and leadership and maintain regular communications* Represent the Healthcare Education Project (HEP) at forums, meetings and conferences* Research and analyze regional demographics, civic participation, local organizations; project and evaluate measurable goals for activities* Identify opportunities to deliver presentations to large groups on campaign objectives* Develop demographic segmentation strategies that align with communities within assigned territories* Assist with development of issues and community specific educational literature and assist in developing regional distribution outlets* Attend monthly community meetings, i.e. Community Boards, Joint Community Partnership Coalitions, Civics, Precinct Board, clergy meetings, Elected Officials Breakfast meetings* Generate useable material relevant to campaigns to support HEP promotional efforts such as quotes, photographs etc.* Coordinate and execute campaign events, rallies, health fairs, seminars, press conferences, district lobby visits* Build and maintain non-partisan political relationships with local legislators, political staff, labor leaders, community leaders and clergy* Plan logistics and strategize for events that require multi-level planning example annual Washington, DC lobby day* Perform special projects and assignments as directed by management* Maintain the confidentiality required of the organization and the departmentQUALIFICATIONS* High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred* Minimum two (2) years of experience with social justice, political or progressive campaigns required* Basic skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel required* Must possess a valid driver's license* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; Bilingual skills a Plus* Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and presentation skills* Commitment to social change a must; ability to work well with all religious, cultural, ethnic and social groups* Ability to develop meaningful and productive relationships with community leaders and organizations* Available to work long and often irregular hours, including early mornings, late evenings meetings and weekends

Keywords: 1199SEIU Family of Funds, Buffalo , Healthcare Advocate, Other , Buffalo, New York