Public Affairs Coordinator
The Public Affairs Coordinator is a member of a collaborative public affairs team. The Public Affairs Coordinator supports the Public Affairs department in advancing Essential Access Health’s mission, strategic priorities, and policy agenda. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a passion for reproductive health equity, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
The salary for this position is $75,000. This position can be based in our Los Angeles or Bay Area office with a hybrid work schedule.
Draft and disseminate action alerts, policy updates, fact sheets, and e-newsletters
Monitor federal, state (California + Hawaii) and local policy (as needed) and legislative developments relevant to sexual and reproductive health, and prepare summaries, briefs, public comments, and template or draft letters for internal and external audiences
Maintain legislative priority tracking sheets and documents
Assist in coordinating and implementing stakeholder, partner, community and youth engagement and outreach activities including events, meetings, focus groups, round tables and town halls
Help maintain the organization's contact management system. Keep contact information and lists clean and up to date
Represent the organization in coalition meetings and spaces
Identify outreach opportunities and conduct outreach activities as needed to advance department and organization's strategic priorities and policy agenda
Develop Public Affairs and policy presentations, surveys, and polls
Collaborate with the Communications Specialist and other Public Affairs and department team members to create content development for social media platforms, websites, advocacy and awareness campaigns
Develop, distribute, and coordinate printing of materials and merch, and order supplies as needed to support Essential Access programs and advocacy priorities
Organize Public Affairs department materials and documents, and provide other administrative support to the Vice President of Public Affairs and to support public affairs functions
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned and required by the Public Affairs department
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice for all individuals and communities
A minimum of two years of relevant experience in public policy, advocacy, communications, or a related field - especially in health, social justice, or community-based work preferred
Educational background in political science, communications, marketing, or a related field — or equivalent lived or professional experience
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with close attention to detail (writing samples may be requested)
Effective verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Familiarity with media, social media, and the current political landscape, particularly as it relates to reproductive health and equity
Flexible and adaptable, with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced setting
Experience with digital platforms and graphic design tools, or a willingness to learn
Willingness to travel occasionally (within the state or region) for events or meetings
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Mtraveil@essentialaccess.org
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Essential Access offers a competitive salary + benefits. Essential Access is a M/F, Disabled, and VET EEO/AA Employer.