ABOUT SUSAN G. KOMEN

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment, and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What you will be doing in the role of a Senior Coordinator, Federal Policy and Advocacy

Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Komen is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states and in Washington, D.C. Komen works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the advocacy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission.

The Sr. Coordinator, Federal Policy & Advocacy supports and promotes Susan G. Komen’s public policy & advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy within the federal government. This individual will assist in the execution of federal advocacy campaigns; support tracking of federal policy work; assist in building relationships with federal officials and their staff; assists in the execution of federal advocacy events and programming; monitors federal legislative and regulatory climate for impact on policy priorities.

What you will bring to the table

• Researches and tracks current and emerging federal policy that affects Komen, its constituents and the cancer community.
• Monitors Congressional activity for updates on key legislation (e.g. cosponsors, committee action) and synthesizes data to report out.
• Assists with the planning and execution of large and small-scale federal policy and advocacy events including but not limited to the annual Advocacy Summit, smaller advocacy days, in-district meetings, Congressional briefings, site visits, receptions, etc.
• Aids in executing Komen’s advocacy activities throughout the federal appropriations process.
• Assists in coordinating relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, to establish open two-way communications that advance Komen’s goals.
• Tracks and evaluates federal activities to ensure advocacy effectiveness and report metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafts messaging and resource materials for federal priority policy issues (e.g. toolkits, talking points, fact sheets).
• Supports federal online advocacy messaging and strategy, including writing/editing action alerts and letters to legislators.
• Identifies, attends and reports back on relevant Congressional committee and commission hearings.
• Contributes to the maintenance of Komen’s federal relationship database and builds insight based on stakeholder research.
• Prepares data to be used in federal lobbying compliance reporting and lobbyist registrations.
• Assists in maintaining and building relationships with key coalition and community partners.
• Promote an organizational culture that values trust, commitment to the mission, scientific integrity, and professional and organizational growth.

We already know you will also have

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, government affairs, communications or other relevant field and 1 year of directly related experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal health policy processes.
• Proven ability to work independently and creatively, meeting strict deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with policymakers and staff of all ideologies; ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Solid organizational skills and advanced-level proficiency with MS Office products.

• Requires excellent written and verbal communications skills, plus the ability to perform detailed policy research.
• Familiarity with breast cancer policy.
• Experience in public policy, advocacy, and implementing federal policy campaigns.
• Experience working on or with Capitol Hill and/or in health-related government agencies.

So, what's in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures. This is what Komen provides away from the computer:

• Competitive rate of $18-$26/hourly, exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including but not limited to the labor market, job level, internal equity, and budget. Offers given will take into consideration the candidate’s skills, education, experience, geographic location and other necessary credentials.
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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