Oregon Health Care Campaign Associate - Advocate & Organizer

The Public Interest Network; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Time off and commuter benefit

Job summary

OSPIRG in Portland, OR seeks a Campaign Associate to help lead campaigns addressing the high cost of health care in Oregon. The role focuses on lowering prescription drug costs, hospital prices, and unfair medical bills while improving patient care across the state.

Responsibilities include building coalitions, earning media attention, organizing events and volunteers, lobbying officials, researching policy materials, recruiting staff and running a grassroots campaign office each summer.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive training on advocacy and organizing skills.
• Oversight by an experienced advocate will guide the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build powerful coalitions with diverse organizations and groups.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention through events and op-eds.
• Organize events and work with volunteers, including webinars and community meetings.
• Lobby elected officials from city council to state legislators to influence policy.
• Research and write campaign materials to inform public debate.
• Recruit new volunteers, interns, and staff to grow the team.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer, meet fundraising goals, and potentially work from a different office location.

Skills

Leadership experience

Writing skills

Public speaking

Willingness to learn

Job description

OSPIRG in Portland, OR seeks a Campaign Associate to help lead campaigns addressing the high cost of health care in Oregon. The role focuses on lowering prescription drug costs, hospital prices, and unfair medical bills while improving patient care across the state.

Responsibilities include building coalitions, earning media attention, organizing events and volunteers, lobbying officials, researching policy materials, recruiting staff and running a grassroots campaign office each summer.