Associate Officer, Public Policy & Advocacy

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Title: Associate Officer, Public Policy and Advocacy

Location: Washington, DC or Remote

Reports To: Associate Director, Communications & Digital Strategy

Classification: Full-time, exempt

The Associate Officer, Public Policy and Advocacy, functions as an integral part of the Public Policy and Advocacy (PPA) team reporting to the Advisor, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, PPA. The Associate Officer works on U.S. and global policy and advocacy efforts to advance EGPAF priorities in the U.S. and around the world. The Associate Officer will contribute significantly to the success of EGPAF's recently awarded, Common Ground for Global Health project. This project aims to revitalize support for U.S.-led global health initiatives, with a particular focus on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), as well as HIV. Common Ground for Global Health will tell the story of how pivotal U.S. investments have shaped countries, communities, and families while bolstering U.S. prosperity, health, and security. This project will draw on the EGPAF's extensive global experience implementing evidence-based lifesaving programming, trusted Congressional and global health community relationships, and a network of global leaders to supercharge educational and understanding efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Common Ground for Global Health project, including event planning, collateral development, documentation, and other tasks as needed.
• Research relevant global health policy issues, especially those related to ending pediatric HIV and AIDS, women's health, and global maternal, newborn and child health.
• Monitor and analyze legislation pertaining to key priorities including global health and development, HIV research, maternal and child health, and domestic HIV.
• Develop relevant policy and advocacy materials including issue briefs, talking points, and one-pagers to educate policy makers, as well as the public of the ongoing priorities and challenges to pediatric HIV and maternal and child health.
• Represent EGPAF and the Common Ground for Global Health project in external settings such as community roundtable meetings and on Capitol Hill.
• Oversee team assets including updating public policy and advocacy sections of the website, intranet, staff newsletter, leadership updates, and organizing and tracking materials and asks.
• Collaborate with the global Public Policy and Advocacy team to create synergies across geographic priorities.
• Collaborate with the External Affairs team to drive media advocacy and digital communications on strategic issues relevant for the PPA team's work and the Common Ground for Global Health project.
• Provide administrative support to ensure key components of the Common Ground for Global Health project are achieved successfully and on time.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Minimum of 2years of professional experience. Capitol Hill, public policy, or global health experience related to HIV or maternal child health preferred.
• Minimum level of Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment.
• Proven ability to build trust and communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including government officials, international partners, donors, and internal teams.
• Able to navigate complex and sensitive issues with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and follow-through.
• Proven ability to work effectively and multi-task as a member of a dynamic inter-departmental team in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $48,848.00 (minimum) to $61,060.00 (midpoint) annually in the Washington, DC Metro area. For US-based remote staff, EGPAF uses geographical ranges that are based on the candidate's location and the associated cost of labor.Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as qualifications, experience and training, education and certifications, internal equity, external market data, and budget.

Benefits

EGPAF offers a comprehensive range of benefits tailored to each country. Benefits in the US include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement plan (5% matching employer contribution), pre-tax commuter benefit, paid time off (15 days per year for 1-3 years of service, 20 days per year for 4+ years of service), sick leave (7 days per year), person days (2 per year), and 11 public holidays.

EGPAF is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability or genetic information (including family medical history or genetic tests or services), or any other basis protected by law.In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.