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About the position The Health Policy & Government Affairs Analyst will provide coordination and administrative support to the Assistant Director and the Senior Director of Health Policy & Government Affairs as they build and maintain relationships with communities WholeYouNYC serves and support the Advocacy department on government relations and community engagement matters related to the SCN and social care delivery project (1115 Medicaid Waiver). This position will report to the Senior Director of Health Policy & Government Affairs and will be responsible for providing administrative and project management support to the Advocacy Department. Responsibilities • Provide coordination and administrative support to the Senior Director and Assistant Director of Health Policy & Government Affairs for WholeYouNYC/SCN community outreach and project amplification efforts. • Organize, schedule and facilitate WholeYouNYC and the Social Care Network project community events, workshops, and meetings. • Draft background briefing materials and talking points for the Department ahead of public events and closed-door meetings with government and community stakeholders. • Conduct outreach to agencies, organizations, partners and stakeholders to provide WholeYouNYC/SCN presentations, both in-person and utilizing online platforms. Manage and coordinate correspondence, meeting invites and agendas. • Prepare background materials, agendas, meeting minutes, administrative support and note-taking for WholeYouNYC internal and external meetings/briefings/presentations. • Attend and provide support to the Senior Director and Assistant Director at government hearings, public meetings and events. • Draft and prepare preliminary research for Social Care Network presentations/memos for local elected officials, and/or relevant community stakeholders. • Attend community events and webinars (in-person and online) as a WholeYouNYC Health Policy & Government Affairs representative. • Maintain records of WholeYouNYC/SCN community engagement activities and prepare reports. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and a minimum of 2-3 years of commensurate experience supporting government relations and community affairs work, community-based organizations, and/or grassroots advocacy. • Solid project management, organizational, written and oral communication skills. • Detail and deadline oriented with superb follow-up skills. • Experience coordinating community outreach events and convenings. • Ability to multi-task and work independently in addition to working in collaboration with a wide range of staff and colleagues both internal and external to PHS. • Ability to build and manage relationships with peers, colleagues and external stakeholders. • High level of self-awareness and diplomacy; comfortable interacting with all levels of management. • Proficient in arenaflex Office 365 Suite applications. • Based in New York City, with the ability to periodically travel to Albany and across five boroughs as needed; and available to work evenings and/or weekends when necessary. Nice-to-haves • Strong interest in public service, public health, public policy, government and community relations. • Knowledgeable regarding the New York State and New York City political landscape. • Bilingual in English and/or Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Haitian Creole is a plus. • Dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities. • Willingness to learn. Benefits • Hybrid Work Schedule. • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays. • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision. • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits. • Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage. • 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions. • College Savings Plan. • Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development. Apply tot his job

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