Public Health Campaign Director

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Public Health Campaign DirectorDepartment: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Multiple Locations
Compensation: $36,000 - $45,000 / year

DescriptionThe Public Health Campaign Director will coordinate and work with our federal staff and state offices across the country to run campaigns that call on our decision makers to value our health and well-being over the demands of unlimited economic growth. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Key ResponsibilitiesCoalition building: Build support for our campaign goals from key constituencies at the campus, state and national level, including medical professionals and public health experts.Advocacy: Take our policies directly to key decision-makers in campus leadership, state legislatures, Governors' offices, in Congress, in corporate boardrooms, and other forums where we could advocate for public health values and policies. Run multiple lobby days for students and staff.Media Outreach: Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns through media events, press releases and opinion writing. Keep abreast of important public health issues, raise the profile of public health issues and our campaign goals in the media.Campaign strategy: Assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage and message development.Program development: Evaluate new research on the issue, create viable policy solutions and propose the right political strategy and messaging.Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with major donors.Staff recruitment and development: Build our team by recruiting and managing interns and participating in staff recruitment efforts. Potential to oversee staff.QualificationsCandidates must have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. Experience working on health or environmental campaigns preferred.
We're looking for people who are goal-driven and results-oriented, who have excellent public speaking, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and the passion and drive it takes to make positive policy changes.
BenefitsCompensation and Benefits
The target starting compensation for someone with 3-8 years of relevant professional experience is $36,000-45,000 in the first year. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. PIRG offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance.
Locations
This position could be based in Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; or Denver, CO.
Why work with PIRG? Check out 10 reasons: https://pirg.org/why-work-with-us/ Our Mission and Values
PIRG is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://pirg.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.
PIRG is an equal opportunity employer. COVID-19: We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.

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