Policy Coordinator

Description

POLICY COORDINATOR

Why is this a great job? (From the hiring manager)

“LPHI’s Coordinators are foundational members of project teams, contributing to the forward movement, expansion, and overall success of LPHI’s programs and initiatives. The policy coordinator will have the opportunity to support statewide and federal policy and power building activities, contributing to improving health outcomes at multiple levels. LPHI is committed to an organizational culture that embraces innovation and creativity, incorporates equity into practices, and prioritizes the success and growth of all its employees.”

POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Policy Coordinator

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

• Salary is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons
  
  

Work Schedule: 40-hour work week

• LPHI offers traditional (M-F, 8 am-5 pm), flexible (for example, M-F 10 am-7pm), and compressed work schedules (for example, M-Th 8 am-7 pm). Schedule details finalized between employee and manager.
  
  

Location: This is a Louisiana-based, hybrid position with occasional (<20%) travel required

• LPHI maintains an office in New Orleans if the employee prefers to be 100% in-office
• Employee must reside in Louisiana during the time of employment
  
  

Team: Policy

Reports To: Sr. Program Manager, Policy

Supervises: none

Primary Relationships: Sr Program Manager, Policy, supports Chief Executive Officer and Chief Program Officer with project deliverables

Benefits

• LPHI contributes 7% of pre-tax salary to employee 401k per pay period regardless of employee contribution, after six continuous months of employment
• 100% paid premiums for employee health (Core plan), dental, short-term disability, long-term disability and term life insurance beginning on the first day of the month following first day of full-time employment
• 100% paid Employee Assistance Program
• 100% paid parking at 601 Tchoupitoulas Parking Garage
• Traditional, flexible, or compressed work schedules
• Resources committed to professional development
• Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days:
• 15+ paid holidays per year that includes Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday-Friday) and Winter Break (Christmas Eve – January 1)
• 10 vacation days accrued per year, years 0-2
• 15 vacation days accrued per year, years 3-5
• 20 vacation days accrued per year, year 6+
• 3 personal days
• 1 floating holiday (employee’s choice)
• 12 sick days
  
  

About The Position

A successful candidate will thrive in a team environment, can proactively anticipate, and manage challenges, be a self-starter with strong abilities to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize appropriately. Day-to-day responsibilities include coalition coordination including agendas, meeting minutes and follow ups; policy research, analysis and brief development, and program activity coordination.

LPHI is headquartered in New Orleans, with employees based throughout the state. This position is based in New Orleans and can be fully in office or hybrid.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Coordination

• Ensure preparedness and follow-through for meetings e.g., obtain and/or develop meeting purpose, objectives, and agendas, list meeting attendees and roles, schedule prep meetings as need, take notes with action items/next steps including responsible party, and schedule post-meeting debriefs and follow-up to track organization action items, as requested.
• Manage and coordinate meetings, trainings, and events using virtual, in-person, or hybrid platforms as required.
• Lead coordination activities and support for projects, including, updating project plans, and other project tools; timely processing of invoices and other reimbursements
• Anticipate project support needs, potential roadblocks, and proactively collaborate with team members to ensure tasks are completed.
• Engage in professional development activities to improve job-related skills and knowledge.
  
  

Policy Analysis

• Contribute to and author reports, fact sheets, policy briefs, position papers, and other materials to document state policies and legislative considerations, and related program elements that support of LPHI’s policy priorities and positions.
• Monitor, synthesize, and report on findings from academic and other research organizations in support of key policy and advocacy goals.
• Communicate and coordinate across internal teams to gain an understanding of internal assets, to broaden perspective, and to continue to grow and learn at LPHI.
• Identify policy-relevant data questions, working closely across the organization to explore and define data analytics, infographics, and narrative storytelling necessary to highlight issues and influence and drive decision-making.
• Draft and produce policy and related materials, including graphical and pictorial content.
• Participate in organization, department, and project level trainings and meetings.
  
  

Strategic Initiative Engagement

• Work with manager to research new partner and funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with the special initiatives team on emerging opportunities
• Help draft strategic communications to support manager as needed
  
  

About You

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, policy OR equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1 – 3 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, policy experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with experience working with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to think proactively, be a self-starter, and function both independently and as a team.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong, positive relationships with colleagues and partners, both internal and external to LPHI.
• Strong policy research, analysis, and design capabilities.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated learning orientation; ability to learn new subject areas quickly.
• Ability to champion and manage change.
• Commitment to public health and achieving health equity.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to think proactively and function independently and must be able to work well in a team.
• Ability to maintain a highly detail-oriented approach while maintaining an appreciation of the long-term goals and objectives of the project.
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to utilize virtual meeting platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Teams and Zoom to participate and coordinate meetings and activities in a virtual environment.
  
  

About Us

The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. Our 100+ employees work alongside 500+ partner organizations at the local, state, and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well.

Our strategic plan priority areas include Health Equity, Partnerships and Collaboration, A Healthier Louisiana, and A Thriving Organization. To learn more, visit lphi.org.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sitting or standing).
• Ability to operate a keyboard with repetitive motion.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal team members.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position is based in an office or home office setting.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
• Usual workday hours or flexible schedules can be considered.
  
  

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: Louisiana Public Health Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.

• As with all positions at LPHI, this position is funded through grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. Positions are contingent upon the continuation of grant/contract funding.