Federal Policy and Advocacy Assistant

Core responsibilities:

• Support the Federal Policy & Advocacy team's work to meet USofCare's mission and objectives
• Assist with scheduling, organizing documents and materials, tracking engagement with federal officials, and coordinating team collaboration
• Create resources, execute event logistics, and communicate with partners related to federal engagement strategies
• Support writing and research as needed and manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously

This role supports federal policy and advocacy efforts to ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care, working toward an equitable, easy-to-navigate health care system that provides dependable, personalized coverage throughout life's changes.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience (internships count toward this experience)
• Strong commitment to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Professional work experience in health policy, Congress, or federal agencies preferred
• Strong computer proficiency including Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: $50,000 annually
• Phone and internet stipends
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance
• 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match
• Unlimited vacation policy, accrued sick time, paid parental and medical leave
• Office closures throughout the year for holidays and breaks

United States of Care 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, working toward an equitable, easy-to-navigate health care system.