Legislative & Health Policy Organizer (Hybrid)

Oregon Nurses Association; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401K with employer contributions after

Union pension plan

PTO: 25 vacation days, 8 personal days

Sick leave: 12 days

Job summary

Oregon Nurses Association seeks a Legislative and Political Organizer to coordinate membership activities aligned with public policy and government relations goals. The role represents members in coalitions and before the Oregon Legislature, supporting organizing with a labor and health policy focus.

The organizer works from the Tualatin office with hybrid options, and travel during elections and sessions is required. Strong communication and policy analysis skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience organizing volunteers for policy advocacy and campaigns.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interacting with elected officials and government relations staff.
• Baccalaureate degree or 4 years applicable experience.
• Three or more years of relevant political experience preferred.
• Research and reporting skills.
• Policy analysis and development experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate membership activities supporting public policy and gov relations objectives.
• Represent ONA members in political coalitions and before the State Legislature.
• Assist organizing activities with labor and health policy emphasis.

Skills

Volunteer organizing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Intergovernmental liaison

Research skills

Policy analysis

Public policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Oregon Nurses Association seeks a Legislative and Political Organizer to coordinate membership activities aligned with public policy and government relations goals. The role represents members in coalitions and before the Oregon Legislature, supporting organizing with a labor and health policy focus.

The organizer works from the Tualatin office with hybrid options, and travel during elections and sessions is required. Strong communication and policy analysis skills are essential for success.