Associate, Advocacy Coalitions

Partners In Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners In Health (PIH) seeks an Associate, Advocacy Coalitions to join the Advocacy & Influencing team. The role supports PIH’s effort to influence policy and governance at national and international levels, with a focus on reducing debt burdens and increasing tax justice for low-income countries.

The position is time-bound, exempt, and full-time, with work options including in-office Boston, remote within the U.S., or hybrid arrangements, and up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in policy advocacy/coalition building.
• Experience with debt and tax policy terminology and analytic methods.
• Ability to influence legislators and build cross-sector coalitions.
• Experience drafting policy briefs, letters, and advocacy materials.

Responsibilities

• Represent PIH in Advocacy Coalitions and engage coalition members to meet policy goals.
• Advance coalition work in policy analysis and build consensus on campaign strategies.
• Support coalition processes by populating knowledge systems and guiding publication and tracking progress.
• Research, write, and edit policy papers, briefs, and advocacy materials.
• Draft advocacy materials including endorsement letters and talking points.
• Conduct outreach to US government officials, legislative bodies, and other partners.
• Advance strategy to secure US Congressional endorsement of the UN Tax Convention.
• Assist with development of national grassroots advocacy through PIH Engage teams and training materials.

Skills

Debt policy

Tax policy

Legislative influence

Advocacy leadership

Policy analysis

Health equity

Media advocacy

Written communication

Job description

Description

Position Title: Associate, Advocacy Coalitions

Position Classification: Time-bound, Exempt, Full-Time; 40 hours/week, this is a timebound position ending June 2028

Reports To: Managing Director, Advocacy & Influencing

Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid of these two options, with up to 20% domestic and international travel required

Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Position Overview

The Associate, Health Financing Campaigns (“Associate”) serves as an integral part of the Advocacy & Influencing team at Partners In Health (PIH). The Advocacy and Influencing team leads PIH’s efforts to change the policies and practices of government partners, global health institutions, and regional decision-making bodies and elevates PIH’s thought leadership on global health equity through strategic partnerships and global conferences. The Associate supports PIH's efforts to create the conditions for increased investments in health by decreasing the debt burden of low-income countries and by increasing the taxes paid by global corporations operating in low-income countries. They represent PIH in coalitions to achieve key advocacy and policy wins, with a primary focus on global debt and tax justice. The Associate supports high-quality advocacy tactics for a range of targets, including legislative branches of the U.S. and state governments, international financial institutions, and other global actors. The Associate conducts research and analysis to inform advocacy actions.

Responsibilities

Represent PIH in Advocacy Coalitions, 40%

• Strategically engage coalition members to meet key policy goals and to ensure that PIH’s patients’ experience are reflected in the actions and materials of the coalitions. This role may participate in up to six coalitions.
• Advance coalition work in policy analysis, soliciting expert opinion in developing and refining policy solutions, and building consensus behind campaign strategies
• Support coalition processes by populating knowledge management systems, guiding the publication process, and supporting the advocacy team in tracking progress toward goals;

Policy Research and Writing, 30%

• Research, write, and edit policy papers, policy briefs, policy recommendations, advocacy materials, reports and articles, and internal messaging through collaboration across the organization;
• Draft advocacy materials including endorsement letters, background research, talking points, opposition tracking, and media materials;

Legislative Action and Direct Engagement of Policymakers, 20%

• Conduct outreach, as directed, to U.S. government officials, legislative bodies, and other key policy partners;
• Advance the existing strategy to secure US Congressional endorsement of the UN Tax Convention

PIH Engage, 10%

• Assist with development and implementation of national grassroots advocacy strategy through coaching and training of PIH Engage teams
• Identify Engage teams who can support upstream health financing campaigns and develop training materials to assist their advocacy efforts

Qualifications: Required Experience, Education, Licenses or Certifications

• Four years of experience in policy advocacy/coalition building/community organizing required

Skills, Required

• Knowledge and expertise in the global processes that govern debt and tax
• Experience in influencing legislators’ policy positions;
• Experience leading political, issue-based, or affinity group advocacy
• Experience interpreting and developing legislative text
• Detailed understanding of the political economy of health
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Understanding of and ability to communicate on topics related to health equity and social justice
• Experience representing advocacy positions and nonprofit organizations to the media

Core Values and Competencies

Demonstrates the organization’s core values of: Commitment, Humility, Integrity and Pragmatic Solidarity/Accompaniment

• Accountability – Able to accept responsibility for one's actions, outcomes, and those of their team.
• Achieving results – Able to set realistic goals, put plans into action, monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and apply lessons learned.
• Adaptability – Able to adapt to change, to balance multiple demands, consider new approaches, and persist towards solutions in changing circumstances.
• Teamwork – Able to work well with others to achieve common goals. Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with staff across departments and countries.

Other Requirements

• Travel Requirements: Up to 20% domestic/international travel expected

This vacancy may be used to fill similar positions.

Organizational Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

As of today, PIH runs programs in 10 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.

Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background checks.

Our Benefits Are Built For Real Life

We know you do your best work when you’re supported.

• Work from anywhere in the U.S. for most roles, with flexibility baked into how we operate
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance) so you can focus on what matters
• A 401(k) with automatic employer contributions to help you invest in your future
• Flexible PTO with no cap, plus generous holidays, summer and winter breaks, and a sabbatical program
• Professional development support and home office reimbursements to help you grow and work comfortably wherever you are

(Some roles may require specific locations or on-site presence. Benefits are subject to plan terms.)

The starting salary range for new hires in this position is between $70,040-$74,160/year and may vary depending on multiple, individualized factors including functional experience and job-related experience. Our Human Resources team will work with you during the hiring process to understand your likely placement within this salary range. In keeping with Partners In Health’s commitment to salary transparency and internal parity, salaries at PIH are not negotiable.

Partners In Health will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected] .