PROGRAM AND POLICY ASSOCIATE

Working under the direct supervision of the Program and Policy Manager, the Associate would help develop and maintain the organization's various programs and projects, including research and policy analyses; educating and training policymakers and the public; collaborating and communicating with coalition partners; helping individuals find quality, affordable health care; giving people the tools to advocate for more affordable health care and improved public health; and helping people know and exercise their rights.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree as well as a minimum of 3 years of experience in a law-related public policy position or as a health policy analyst. Law Degree or Master's Degree in health policy, public policy or public health preferred. Experience and knowledge in consumer advocacy, community organizing and in working with public health insurance programs highly preferred. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of public and private health insurance programs and have experience working with diverse constituencies.

This position requires the ability to research, analyze and synthesize health care and public health data and reports; excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to complete multiple written assignments under tight time constraints; and the ability to articulate information to other professionals and laypeople. Candidates must be self-starters, highly motivated, and able to work well alone and in a team setting. Candidates must also possess excellent analytical, strategic thinking, listening, and meeting facilitation skills. Candidates must know their own limits and when to ask for help. Proficiency in using computers - including use of word processing and database programs (MS Word 7.0, MS Access or other similar software programs), e-mail and the Internet - is also required.

Some statewide travel is required.

Please send résumé, cover letter, three writing samples and salary requirements to Jean Hart by mail to Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation, PO Box 2490, Augusta, ME 04338, or by e-mail to jhart@mainecahc.org. CAHC Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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