States Strategy Co-Lead. Racial Equity Strategist

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Position Summary

The Policy Associate II position of the State of Equity program with Public Health Institute will work to advance racial equity policies nationally. This position will work alongside a co-lead and other staff to develop a strategy and coordinate engagement and programming for a national community of state government leaders. This position ensures effective collaboration between multiple entities including Race Forward. The Policy Associate II will act as a strategic advisor and leadership partner to the Executive Director on the overall vision, decision-making, strategic direction, business model, partnerships, and other key aspects of the State of Equity program. This position will represent PHI in meetings with high-level partners, engage a wide range of health equity and racial equity stakeholders, and pursue policy and institutional changes that support an overall strategy to transform government. This position will join a dynamic team of highly motivated, values-driven, and effective colleagues.

This is a part-time 75% FTE position expected to work 30 hours a week. This position is fully remote but will require occasional travel. As part of our commitment to a culture of collective care, we support flexible schedules while also maintaining accountability for our workloads and to our teammates.

Full salary range for this position: $89,668 to $133,998 per year based on 100% FTE. The typical hiring range for this position is from $67,251.00 (minimum) to $83,874.75 (midpoint), based on 75% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Co-lead National States Strategy Work

Partner with co-lead, steering committee, and staff team to develop and implement a national strategy to transform state government policy and move racial equity and health to the heart public institutions. Including:

Develop and implement an engagement strategy to build a national network for state leadersCoordinate programming to build state government leaders’ capacity to advance racial equitySupport the development of resources and tools for state governments advancing racial equityCoordinate, as needed, collaboration and planning activities among PHI State of Equity, Government Alliance on Race and Equity, Race Forward, and other partners to develop a national strategy aimed at advancing racial equity through state governments

Coordinate Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate re-launched stakeholder accountability/advisory group for health equity and racial equity, to support PHI’s State of Equity team, the national states strategy, the CCORE program, the California HiAP Task ForceRepresent the program in meetings with high-level partners and stakeholders as appropriate, and support colleagues in being effective representativesDevelop, coordinate, and deliver presentations and briefings for national audiences, state agency leaders, and others on health equity, racial equity, and the Health in All Policies approach

Support the State of Equity Team

Advise on policy opportunities and strategiesContribute to strategy and planning for the future of the State of Equity programSupport a focus on racial equity across all State of Equity workSupport branding/messaging and ensure that State of Equity communications materials (website, newsletter, fact sheet, policy updates) are relevant and effective in conveying messages aligned with the overall State of Equity strategy, including communications with foundation funders, public stakeholders, and government leadersRepresent State of Equity in various networks as needed (e.g. national GARE network), build relationships in support of State of Equity, and share learnings with partner agencies and colleaguesUse deep experience to help the team think about work, positionality, and relationships with a racial equity/anti-racist frameworkCollaborate with Executive Director to support fundraising strategy and activitiesDuties may include supervisionPerform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

5 years of experience in policy analysis or other related fieldBachelor’s degree, or substitute with four additional years of related experience

Other Qualifications

Deep understanding of core constructs such as structural racism, equity, justice, White privilege, internalized oppression, and antiracismExperience centering Black voices and voices of indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), and ability to contribute lived experience and perspectives in dismantling Anti-Blackness and other forms of racismExperience in supporting equitable and healthy communities, and understanding of key policy issues that shape the social determinants of health and equityExperience supporting professional growth through supervision, mentorship, and/or coachingSkill in managing cross sector relationshipsSkill in facilitating meetings of two to 200 people, including facilitating conversations about structural and instructional racism and other oppressions with diverse audiencesNuanced ability to effectively navigate a complex and sensitive political environmentExcellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detailStrong oral communication skills, both in a one-on-one setting and in small groupsStrong written communication skillsMeeting planning skills, including ability to arrange meeting logistics, take detailed meeting notes, and implement next stepsStrong orientation toward teamworkAbility to track and manage a complex workload and competing prioritiesComputer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, EndNote, SharePoint, Zoom, and internet searches

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in governmentStrong public speaking skills

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS

This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal/state/local laws, the employee may be classified as nonexempt.

PHI WORKFORCE MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Per the PHI Workforce Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of employment for all domestic based employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are granted a reasonable accommodation under applicable law.

New hires need to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or apply for an exemption/accommodation within three business days after their start date. Depending on the circumstances, new hires who do not comply with this Policy, or who cannot be reasonably accommodated, will either have their employment suspended or terminated. Candidates who are non-compliant will have their offers rescinded.

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