Vice President of Public Affairs - Berkeley, United States - Essential Access Health

Description

The Vice President of Public Affairs is a member of Essential Access Healths Senior Management Team responsible for providing leadership and mentorship to the Public Affairs department, and oversight of organizational activities related to public policy, advocacy, strategic communications, and community engagement and outreach.

The Vice President of Public Affairs will ensure that the organizations core values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging are integrated and reflected all public affairs programming and reflected in the organizations branding and messaging.

The Vice President of Public Affairs will build and maintain a dynamic and collaborative public affairs team to champion and expand access to equitable, high quality, and patient-centered sexual and reproductive health care for all.

This position is based in our Berkeley office with a hybrid work schedule. The salary for this position is 175k.

Description of DutiesPublic Policy + AdvocacyDevelop and advance a pro-active, community-informed policy agenda that supports reproductive equity for all, and lead efforts to oppose policies that seek to place barriers on sexual and reproductive health accessConduct and direct lobbying activities (including oversight of contract lobbyists)Develop and maintain positive relationships and ongoing communication with key decision makers and staffMonitor and respond to federal, state and regional legislation, regulation or budget items that could impact access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care and informationProvide substantive and strategic positions on public policies and anticipate trends and changes that could affect sexual and reproductive health service delivery and accessRepresent Essential Access Health on coalitions and in meetings with partner organizationsLead efforts to increase support for Essential Access Healths public policy prioritiesServe as the staff lead on and liaison to Essential Access Healths Board of Directors Public Policy Advisory CommitteeStrategic CommunicationsLead Essential Access Healths programs and activities that increase patient and consumer awareness about comprehensive, inclusive, medically accurate sexual and reproductive health information, coverage options, and where to obtain careDevelop, manage and lead production of Essential Access Healths marketing collateral, newsletters, report, alerts and public awareness campaigns that reflection the organizations core values and promote our mission, strategic priorities, and programs and servicesOversee pro-active strategies to increase awareness about Essential Access Health and position the organization as a leader in sexual and reproductive health in California and beyond through traditional media outlets, social media platforms and speaking engagementsEnhance and maintain Essential Access Healths brand identity and ensure adherence to brand guidelines throughout the organizationFunction as the organizations lead communications strategist developing key messages, drafting speeches and presentations and reviewing all key internal and external communications to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency in messaging and brandingOversee the development, maintenance and increased reach of Essential Access Healths website and digital platforms through the creation of up-to-date, dynamic, community-informed, and engaging contentProvide strategic guidance to support Title X Information & Education Committee activities.

Community Engagement + OutreachLead activities to engage and uplift community member voices and experiences in the development of public policy priorities and community outreach materialsDevelop and oversee activities that increase community and partner engagement in and support of Essential Access Healths mission, programs, and policy prioritiesProvide strategic guidance to support TeenSource+ initiatives, programming, and contentDirect planning and implementation of special events that promote Essential Access Healths leadership, and enhance and build strategic partnershipsSenior LeadershipServe as a senior advisor to the Co-CEOs on all public policy and strategic communications issuesParticipate in the development and advancement of organizations strategic goals and directionProvide quarterly reports to the Co-CEOs and regular reports to the Board of Directors on public affairs activities and progress toward meeting strategic metricsManage public affairs staff and program budgetsEnsure successful completion of all grant deliverables for foundation and government- supported public affairs activities and provide information for grant reports.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

Strong commitment to the organizations mission and core values, and desire to be a part of a work environment and culture committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging.

A minimum of ten years progressively increased responsibilities in public affairs and strategic communications within a medium to large size organizationRecent experience in sexual and reproductive health or health care field strongly preferredOutstanding written and oral communications skillsAbility to work effectively and relate well with diverse internal and external audiences requiredA proven track record of innovation and original thinkingA proven history of leading programmatic growth and impact and effective project managementExperience in strategic planning and effective team leadership and mentorshipAbility to develop and implement effective administrative proceduresDemonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment, initiative and critical thinkingAbility to work independently with excellent attention to detailAbility to multitask and work well under pressure to meet deadlines, with a strong results orientationProficiency with Microsoft computer software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Ability and willingness to travel for meetings and conferences#J-18808-Ljbffr