Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Assistant

at United States of Care

🏢 About United States of Care

United States of Care is a non-partisan nonprofit dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care. They uniquely combine on-the-ground listening with data-driven policy to create commonsense solutions that are both actionable and inclusive. Working here means contributing to a mission that directly impacts millions of lives, in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Role

As a Project Assistant, you will provide critical administrative and logistical support for a multi-state project that conducts community listening and translates findings into actionable policy. Your work will directly enable the project team to focus on high-impact tasks, ensuring smooth operations across scheduling, events, communications, and partner coordination. This role is a gateway to understanding how health policy is shaped from the ground up.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking Slack and email to triage partner requests, then updating the project tracker in Google Sheets. You might schedule a Zoom meeting with state-based stakeholders, prepare a slide deck for an internal briefing, and proofread a draft op-ed. After lunch, you could process an invoice, coordinate travel for an upcoming listening session, and end the day by reviewing deliverables against deadlines.

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🎯 Who United States of Care Is Looking For

  • You have 1-2 years of professional experience (including internships) and ideally some exposure to health policy or project coordination.
  • You are exceptionally organized, can juggle multiple deadlines, and have strong proofreading skills to ensure error-free deliverables.
  • You are proficient with remote collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom) and comfortable using spreadsheets for tracking tasks and data.
  • You are deeply committed to the mission of ensuring access to quality, affordable health care and to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work.

📝 Tips for Applying to United States of Care

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1. Tailor your resume to highlight any experience with project coordination, event logistics, or health policy, even if from internships or volunteer work.

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2. In your cover letter, explicitly connect your personal values to the company's mission and mention your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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3. Showcase your proficiency with remote tools by mentioning specific platforms you've used (e.g., Google Sheets for tracking, Slack for communication) and any process improvements you've made.

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4. Demonstrate your organizational skills by including a brief example of how you managed multiple deadlines or coordinated a complex event.

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5. Research the six states involved in the project and mention any relevant knowledge or interest in those regions' health care challenges.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your passion for health care access and how it aligns with the organization's non-partisan, people-first approach.", 'Highlight your organizational and coordination skills with concrete examples (e.g., managing schedules, supporting events, tracking deliverables).', 'Mention your experience with remote collaboration tools and your ability to work independently in a virtual environment.', "Express your dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how you've contributed to these values in past roles or activities."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → 1. Review the company's website and blog to understand their recent policy initiatives and the six states involved in the listening project.
  • → 2. Look up their published reports, op-eds, or blog posts to see the kind of writing and research you might support.
  • → 3. Follow their social media channels (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn) to get a sense of their current campaigns and messaging.
  • → 4. Read about the concept of "on-the-ground listening" in health policy to understand the project's methodology.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 1. How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines across different projects?
2 2. Describe a time you coordinated a meeting or event with multiple stakeholders. What tools did you use?
3 3. Why are you passionate about health care access and how does that connect to United States of Care's mission?
4 4. How do you ensure accuracy in proofreading and document preparation? Can you give an example?
5 5. How would you approach building relationships with external partners across six states?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 1. Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't reference the company's mission or the specific project.
  • 2. Overlooking the importance of proofreading—small errors can signal a lack of attention to detail, which is critical for this role.
  • 3. Failing to demonstrate proficiency with remote tools; be specific about your experience with Google Workspace, Slack, or Zoom.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

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Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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