Job Title: Legislative
Representative
Organization: National Women's
Location:
Salary:
FT
Regular
Job
Description:
The National Women's
womens Health and Reproductive Rights Program. The individual will
have
responsibility for assisting with monitoring and responding to key
federal
policy developments in the areas of access to health care and
health
insurance, including Medicaid, SCHIP and private insurance, and
general
womens health. Additionally, the individual will develop written
materials
to advance the goals of the Center, participate in a variety of
federal
health and reproductive rights coalitions, and help coordinate
advocacy
strategies with the field and communication staff, as well as work
with
federal policymakers.
Qualifications
The ideal
candidate will be a creative, self-motivated, strategic and
political thinker
with three to five years of health policy experience.
Direct legislative
experience is highly desirable. Excellent research,
written and oral communications skills are required. JD
or Masters degree
is required. The ideal candidate will possess proven
initiative and
follow-through, the ability to work quickly and well under
pressure, and a
commitment to womens health and rights.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining the NWLC team, submit a
cover letter
describing your qualifications, writing sample (up to 10 pages),
salary
requirements, resume, and three supervisory references.
Electronic
submissions are preferred. Please send materials
to
humanresources@nwlc.org and include position title in the subject
line.
Hard copies may be addressed to: Human Resources Department,
National
Women's
FAX: 202-588-5185. Applications accepted until position
is filled. No calls
please. EOE.
Organization Web Site:
www.nwlc.org
Email replies
to: humanresources@nwlc.org