Public Health Advocate/Educator

The Coalition to Protect Women's Health is looking for a highly motivated, responsible, outgoing and creative Public Health Advocate/Educator (PHA) with a minimum three years of policy, advocacy and/or organizing experience to manage a short-term public policy initiative regarding the promulgation of Virginia regulations. The PHA will work closely with the Coalition's members and grassroots organizers to recruit and activate a network of supportive health professionals. Candidates must be supportive of the Coalition's goals as well as the respective missions of its member organizations.

Recruit, educate and train medical/health professionals to participate in a intensive, time-sensitive public policy process regarding women's access to reproductive healthcare.

• Develop relationships with community health leaders, and establish and coordinate a council of medical/health professionals.
• Conduct empirical research concerning reproductive health issues.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of Virginia's administrative regulatory process.
• Present (both orally and in writing) medical statistics, established evidence, current research and case law regarding access to reproductive healthcare.
• Compile research on access to healthcare, patient care and safety issues as compared to other states.
• Execute a comprehensive strategy to meet the goals and objectives of the Coalition. Assess progress and develop and implement new strategies as necessary.
• Prepare periodic progress and tracking reports for the Coalition leadership and for community supporters.
• Prepare and present public testimony.
• Identify relevant media outlets, develop effective messaging strategies and serve as a Coalition spokesperson before the media and general public.
• Design educational materials as deemed necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Supportive of the mission, vision and work of the Virginia Coalition to Protect Women's Health and that of its respective partner organizations.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Energetic, outgoing, self-motivated and optimistic.
• Able to work well with diverse groups/individuals and independently.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and work under pressing time constraints.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Concentration in health, science and/or medicine preferred. Graduate degree/work a plus.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Knowledge of reproductive rights issues and community organizing strategies preferred.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Excel and word-processing software.
• Ability to travel with valid driver's license, car and proof of car insurance.