Responsibilities

• Works with the Government and Community Affairs Team to develop strategic community partnerships and initiatives that will grow NEMS’ presence and brand in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Coordinates and oversees the NEMS Volunteer Program.
• Develops and implements outreach activities to diverse patient populations to generate interest in NEMS services.
• Recruits, coordinates, and runs patient focus groups to address NEMS’ community needs assessment process.
• Represents NEMS in various key external coalitions, committees, taskforces, etc.
• Educates various internal departments and/or patients on important community-related issues.
• Attends various virtual or in-person meetings, functions, events, and/or conferences both locally in the San Francisco Bay Area and at the state and federal levels as appropriate.
• Facilitates and develops stronger relationships with a wide array of community stakeholders and elected officials and their staff.
• Communicates with external contacts to coordinate press conferences and media relations.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to all information that is used or obtained in the course of work.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in health, public policy, social sciences, public relations, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a legislative role, advocacy, or healthcare policy issues preferred.
• Must be able to work during some evenings and weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking and researching skills.
• Familiarity with the federal, state, and local legislative and administrative processes.
• A strong interest in working with health policy, politics, community relations, and/or media.
• Basic understanding of FQHCs.
• Ability to exercise discretion and have the independent judgment to advance the interests of the organization.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing and adding value to overall structure to the company.