Maryland PIRG seeks a Public Health Organizer to lead our Stop the
Overuse of Antibiotics campaign in Maryland. The Organizer will
advocate with legislators and the Governor's office, meet with state
regulators, plan media events and media outreach, run grassroots
organizing, recruitment, fundraising, and coalition-building to push for
solutions that keep our medicine effective.
Medical experts, including the World Health Organization, are warning
that if we don't stop the overuse of antibiotics, they could stop working,
with potentially grave consequences for public health. Maryland PIRG is
organizing the public to end the routine use of antibiotics on livestock in
Maryland. The Organizer will primarily focus on this issue. Additionally,
the Public Health Advocate will need to be nimble and ready to help
represent us on our entire legislative agenda in the state capital when
needed, which includes health care policy, consumer protection, and
reducing the influence of big money in politics.
Responsibilities:
As the Organizer with Maryland PIRG you'll help develop policy
solutions and implement a variety of campaign strategies to mobilize the
public and influence insiders. The Public Health Advocate is responsible
for:
Program development: Help develop programs and campaigns,
including researching the issue, creating viable policy solutions,
and proposing the right political strategy and messaging.
Advocacy: Represent us in legislative meetings and hearings.
Build relationships with players in key regulatory agencies, the
Governor's office, the capitol, etc.
Campaign Strategy: Develop plans to win on our campaigns;
assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda
through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage,
endorsements and message development.
Coalition-Building: Build relationships and mobilize support with
key constituencies that share our concern about public health,
from health professionals, business owners, and farmers, to local
elected officials and families.
Media Outreach: Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns
through tactics like media events, press releases and editorial
board meetings.
Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with
foundation staff, and meet with major donors, all to bring more
resources to our campaigns.
Managing interns: Recruit new interns and volunteers to
increase our impact and build our power. Oversee interns to
develop and implement work plans, provide training and
leadership development opportunities.
Qualifications
Candidates must have 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
Advanced degrees like a JD, or a master's degree are preferred, but not
required. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to
public or consumer issues and to citizen-based social change, as well
as a track record of leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in
political advocacy and organizing, the ability to work on complex policy
issues, a proven ability to recruit, train and develop staff, the ability to
raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships with
the full spectrum of political stakeholders.
Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional
experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. We offer a
competitive benefits package. Eligible staff receive paid holidays, sick
days, and vacation days; and the opportunity to enroll in our group
health care, college loan assistance, and 401(k) programs. We also
offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Application:
Please apply using our online application @
http://jobs.uspirg.org/apply.html. Direct your application to Emily Scarr,
Executive Director of Maryland PIRG.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against
any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic
origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or
veteran status.
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