Health Care Reform Campaign Associate Grassroots Organizer

U.S. PIRG; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Training program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

OSPIRG in Portland, OR seeks a Campaign Associate to support our efforts to lower health care costs in Oregon. You will educate the public, mobilize supporters, build coalitions, and help organize events and outreach.

The role involves researching issues, drafting reports and materials, coordinating volunteers and interns, and occasionally traveling to meet decision makers and communities across the state.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcome; training provided in advocacy and organizing skills.
• Ideal candidates have leadership, strong writing and public speaking abilities.
• Experience with organizing campus or community groups is valued.

Responsibilities

• Educate and mobilize the public on health care issues through outreach and engagement.
• Build coalitions across organizations and constituencies to support campaign goals.
• Earn traditional and social media attention; organize news conferences and opinion pieces.
• Organize webinars, community events and public meetings; recruit volunteers and affiliates.
• Lobby elected officials and staff to advocate for policy positions; meet with decision makers.

Skills

Leadership

Writing

Public speaking

Organizing

Travel willingness

Job description

OSPIRG in Portland, OR seeks a Campaign Associate to support our efforts to lower health care costs in Oregon. You will educate the public, mobilize supporters, build coalitions, and help organize events and outreach.

The role involves researching issues, drafting reports and materials, coordinating volunteers and interns, and occasionally traveling to meet decision makers and communities across the state.