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We are often looking for passionate and skillful new team members. Our diverse and passionate team is dedicated to promoting health and social justice. We welcome your application if our career opportunities resonate with you and your experience.

DIRECTOR OF LOCAL POLICY – STOCKTON

Public Health Advocates (PHAdvocates) brings a health and equity lens to some of the most important issues of our day. We have two decades of successful state and local campaign experience focusing on prevention and challenging the social, political, and economic systems that perpetuate racial, economic and health disparities. Over the past 20 years, PHAdvocates has helped 200 California cities enact more than 600 local policies. At the state level, we led the campaigns to get soda and junk food out of public schools, fund elementary school physical education, require that restaurants put calorie information on their menus, and fund statewide diabetes prevention.

Public Health Advocates seeks a dynamic leader who can build upon the current successes of our local policy and advocacy work in the City of Stockton. Strong applicants will have a track record of staff supervision, team building, policy and advocacy, program and grant development. Knowledge of the intersection of health and city planning is a plus.

Program Descriptions

Within Our REACH is a project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It serves African American residents living in low-income census tracts in Stockton. Its prime strategy is advancing policy, systems and environmental change within 40 African American churches and in the City of Stockton’s General Plan. The CDC has recognized Stockton’s Within Our REACH as one of its top programs. PHAdvocates will seek renewed funding from the CDC and expand Within Our REACH to additional communities.

Our Faces of Resilience project is funded by Sierra Health Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kaiser Permanente. Public Health Advocates trains youth organizers to advocate for school district policies that prohibit racial discrimination, expand restorative justice practices and promote mental health. Additionally, youth leaders research trauma-inducing policies that continue to contribute to negative health outcomes in African American’s.

The Program Director oversees the operations of the Stockton office, oversees Public Health Advocates’ Stockton based programs, supervises staff and leads the development and implementation of communication, evaluation and community action plans. The Program Director will lead the research and preparation of funding proposals to expand programs. The Program Director reports to the Senior Director of Local Policy.

Responsibilities

Supervise site staff and operations
Serve as the primary contact with program funders
Participating in strategic coalitions and developing strategic partnerships
Development of programs and oversee their implementation
Manage program budgets
Manage and oversee external contracts
Lead community steering committee and serve as liaison between the organizations and partners involved in the project
Lead sustainability planning and implementation, including identifying and developing new funding opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BA/BS. MPH or MPA preferred
8+ years of experience in local policy development, community outreach/organizing and leadership of strategic advocacy campaigns
Strong leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with grant writing and reporting
Strong community engagement experience

Position details:

This is a full-time exempt position in Stockton, CA
Eligible for full health benefits available to spouses, domestic partners and dependents
Salary range: $84k – $115k depending on relevant experience
Position available immediately
New hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by start date. Accommodations will be made for those who cannot be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons.

Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample electronically to: Sergio Zepeda, Director of Human Resources: SZ@PHAdvocates.org.

Public Health Advocates provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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SENIOR LOCAL POLICY DIRECTOR

Public Health Advocates brings a public health lens to today’s most pressing problems, helping communities to pass laws, reform systems, and establish norms that foster justice, equity, and health. We are a diverse team of creative, strategic, tenacious people committed to tackling the unjust systems that continue to leave far too many Californians behind.

We are seeking a dynamic professional to oversee a variety of local policy campaigns. The perfect candidate is someone with a proven track record promoting racial equity and social justice, and is experienced in policy advocacy, personnel and project management, leadership development, and community organizing.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management. Oversee the implementation of local policy campaigns, including developing and executing detailed work plans and documenting and reporting progress.
Coalition Building and Public Relations. Develop strategic partnerships with state and local organizations and develop communications strategies supporting advocacy efforts.
Community Organizing. Engage local elected officials, city staff, community organizations, residents, and community leaders in local campaigns; disseminate of model policies; and train and support residents to advocate for desired policy, systems, and environmental changes.
Research and Reports. Gather relevant local health information and data to support campaigns; write progress reports to funders.
Program and Staff Management. Oversee program operations and supervise campaign staff.
Project Development and Fundraising. Develop new equity-focused local advocacy campaigns and write grant proposals to fund them.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

MPH, MPA, or equivalent experience
8+ years community organizing experience
5+ years of nonprofit program and staff management experience, including a proven history of effectively managing complex projects and meeting deadlines
Working knowledge of local government administration and policy development processes, and a proven ability to assess the viability of local policies, procedures, and programs
Excellent research and analytic skills, including the ability to analyze data, describe system level problems, define policy and other system level alternatives, and recommend effective solutions to complex community level problems
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to develop compelling advocacy briefs and fact sheets
Excellent public speaking skills, including the ability to organize and present data in a clear and compelling way
Excellent work ethic, attention to detail, and strong customer focus
Proactive, resourceful, and flexible in a fast-paced remote work environment
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Must have reliable transportation
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use online databases and upload content to the Web.

Position details

This is a full-time exempt position
90 to 130K depending on relevant experience
Position available January 1
All newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID by their start date. Accommodations will be considered for those who cannot be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons.

Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample electronically to: Sergio Zepeda, Director of Human Resources: SZ@PHAdvocates.org.

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STATE POLICY DIRECTOR

We are recruiting a State Policy Director who will be responsible for designing, overseeing and implementing the legislative and research agenda for Public Health Advocates. The State Policy Director will report to the Senior Director of Policy.

Responsibilities

Developing Public Health Advocates’ state legislative and policy research agenda with PHAdvocates’ policy team
Developing background materials for sponsored bills
Writing letters of support and opposition to state and national legislation
Preparing legislative testimony
Meeting with legislative staff and interest groups to advance PHAdvocates’ legislative interests
Attending and testifying at legislative hearings
Designing policy research proposals to inform state policy agenda
Developing and editing policy briefs and research memos
Grant writing
Participating in strategic coalitions and developing strategic partnerships
Informing public health advocates’ statewide advocacy network about legislative activities and activating them at appropriate times
Using social media to advance our policy agenda
Coordinating state policy work with the other activities of the organization

Qualifications

Exceptional writing and public speaking skills
A public health or public policy background
Knowledge of the state policy-making process
Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and work as a member of a team
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite software

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of public health policy issues including nutrition and physical activity, chronic disease, the built environment, trauma, criminal justice, or substance use
Experience developing and/or advocating for policy reforms in California
Public health or policy research experience
Grant writing experience

Position Details

This is a full-time exempt position in Sacramento, California
Salary range: $84k – $115k depending on relevant experience
Eligible for full health benefits available to spouses, domestic partners and dependents
Position available January 2022
Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID by hire date. We will consider religious and medical exemption requests.

Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample electronically to: Sergio Zepeda, Director of Human Resources: SZ@PHAdvocates.org.

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR – All Children Thrive- California

PHAdvocates brings a health and equity lens to some of the most important issues of our day. We have two decades of successful state and local campaign experience focusing on prevention and challenging the social, political, and economic systems that perpetuate racial, economic and health disparities.

Over the past 20 years, PHAdvocates has helped 200 California cities enact more than 600 local policies. At the state level, we led the campaigns to get soda and junk food out of public schools, fund elementary school physical education, require that restaurants put calorie information on their menus, and fund statewide diabetes prevention.

As we are closing the 3-year pilot of All Children Thrive – California (ACT), we are recruiting a dynamic leader to head the next phase (ACT 2.0), a 5-year, equity-focused, community-driven initiative to expand the role of cities in preventing childhood trauma, countering its effects, and fostering individual, family, and community healing and resilience.

Project Description

All Children Thrive – California (ACT) was funded by the California legislature to transform how cities address childhood trauma. ACT brings together community members with city staff and elected officials to create policies and resources to address underlying conditions that lead to childhood trauma and advance opportunities that foster child wellbeing.

The Program Director will oversee all ACT operations for PHAdvocates. This position will report to the Senior Director of Policy and will be part of the organization’s Program Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

Lead program operations and serve as the primary internal and external point of contact for ACT for PHAdvocates
Establish and lead ACT organizational collaborate and statewide equity advisory group
Travel throughout California to listen to community residents and educate municipal leaders about ACEs/community trauma and healing/resilience
Recruit local municipalities to participate in the ACT initiative
Develop and maintain key community partnerships
Oversee a team of coaches providing technical assistance to help municipalities establish policies and practices to prevent individual and community trauma and promote healing and resilience
Manage and oversee external contracts and the process to provide grants to ACT cities
Evaluate program impact, identify best practices, and develop options to spread ACT throughout California
Lead grant writing and the development of funding proposals to expand ACT
Work closely with UCLA in guiding and implementing the initiative
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience in policy development, community organizing, and/or strategic advocacy campaigns
Experienced in project management
Strong experience in staff supervision
Knowledgeable in budget development and management
Proven track record promoting racial and economic equity
Knowledge about individual and community trauma, the social determinants of health, and restorative justice
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse demographic groups
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with grant writing and reporting

Position details:

This is a full-time exempt position
Only candidates residing in California will be considered
Eligible for full health benefits available to spouses, domestic partners and dependents
$90 to 115K based on relevant experience
Position available January 2022
Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID by start date.

Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample electronically to: Sergio Zepeda, Director of Human Resources: SZ@PHAdvocates.org.

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PROGRAM MANAGER – Stockton Rising

We are recruiting for a dynamic Program Manager to lead our Stockton Rising project. The project will foster coordination and alignment, outreach, capacity-building and communications across South and Downtown Stockton communities. It will reach communities that have been most impacted by the effects of environmental pollution.

The Program Manager oversees operations of the program and leads the development and implementation of project deliverables, communication, and evaluation of the community engagement plan. The Program Manager reports to the Director of Local Policy and will assist the Director with the preparation of funding proposals to expand current and new program opportunities.

Responsibilities

Oversee the execution of the community engagement plan
Lead program operations and serve as the primary internal and external point of contact
Develop strategic partnerships
Facilitate trainings on climate justice, leadership development, etc.
Facilitate virtual meetings and events
Partner with community leaders and connect with community stakeholders
Networking and public speaking on behalf of the project and the organization
Evaluate program impact, identify best practices, and develop options to sustain and perhaps grow the project
Lead grant writing and the development of funding proposals to continue and perhaps expand the project
Manage project budgets, including the approval of expenditures

Required Qualifications

Experience in community organizing, and/or strategic advocacy campaigns
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse demographic groups
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Relevant Experience

Experience with grant writing and reporting
Experience managing a team
Climate justice experience preferred

About the Position

This is a full-time exempt position based in Stockton, CA.
Eligible for full health benefits available to spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
54 to 72k salary based on relevant experience
Position available immediately
Position open until filled

Submit cover letter, resume, three references, and writing sample electronically to: Sergio Zepeda, Director of Human Resources: SZ@PHAdvocates.org.

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LOCAL POLICY SPECIALIST

PHAdvocates seeks a dynamic Outreach Specialist who can build upon the current successes of our Within Our REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) project to forge a path forward for Public Health Advocates in the City of Stockton. Strong applicants will have a track record of community organizing, policy development, and facilitation. Knowledge of the intersection of health and city planning is a plus.

Project Description

Within Our REACH is a project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It serves African American residents living in low-income census tracts in Stockton. Its prime strategy is advancing policy, systems and environmental change within churches and organizations that service African Americans and in the City of Stockton’s General Plan. The CDC has recognized Stockton’s Within Our REACH project as one of its top programs. PHAdvocates has augmented Within Our REACH with programs focusing on trauma and on community organizing.

The Outreach Specialist will support the operations of community-based organizations Within our REACH programs including, leading our Active People Healthy Stockton initiative, convene our resident coalition and support ongoing city level policy efforts. The Outreach Specialist reports to the REACH Program Manager and will assist them with the preparation of funding proposals to expand current and new program opportunities.

Responsibilities

Support development of community action plans and their implementation
Lead the Active People Healthy Stockton Initiative
Convene the community leadership workgroup
Serve as liaison between organizations and partners involved in the project
Support advocacy campaigns to encourage implementation of health elements in the City of Stockton General Plan
Support sustainability planning and implementation, including identifying and developing new funding opportunities
Assist organizations in developing policy
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BA/BS. preferred
3+ years of experience in local policy development, community outreach/organizing and leadership of strategic advocacy campaigns
Strong leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with grant writing and reporting

Position details:

This is a full-time non-exempt position based in Stockton, CA.
Eligible for full health benefits available to spouses, domestic partners and dependents
40 to 48k salary based on relevant experience
Position available immediately
New hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by start date. Accommodations will be made for those who cannot be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons.

Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample electronically to: Sergio Zepeda, Director of Human Resources: SZ@PHAdvocates.org.

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OUTREACH SPECIALIST

PHAdvocates seeks a dynamic Outreach Specialist who can build upon the current successes of our Within Our REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) project to forge a path forward for Public Health Advocates in the City of Stockton. Strong applicants will have a track record of community organizing, outreach, and facilitation. Knowledge of the intersection of health and city planning is a plus.

Project Description

Within Our REACH is a project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Sierra Health Foundation. It serves African American residents living in low-income census tracts in Stockton. Its prime strategy is advancing policy, systems and environmental change within 40 African American churches and in the City of Stockton’s General Plan. The CDC has recognized Stockton’s Within Our REACH project as one of its top programs. PHAdvocates has augmented Within Our REACH with programs focusing on trauma and on community organizing. The Program Director will be involved in these initiatives as well.

Responsibilities

Support development of community action plans and their implementation
Lead the Active People Healthy Stockton Initiative
Convene the community leadership workgroup
Serve as liaison between organizations and partners involved in the project
Support advocacy campaigns to encourage implementation of health elements in the City of Stockton General Plan
Support sustainability planning and implementation, including identifying and developing new funding opportunities
Assist organizations in developing policy
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BA/BS. preferred
3+ years of experience in local policy development, community outreach/organizing and leadership of strategic advocacy campaigns
Strong leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with grant writing and reporting

Position details:

This is a full-time non-exempt position based in Stockton, CA.
Eligible for full health benefits available to spouses, domestic partners and dependents
40 to 48k salary based on relevant experience
Position available immediately
New hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by start date. Accommodations will be made for those who cannot be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons.

Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample electronically to: Sergio Zepeda, Director of Human Resources: SZ@PHAdvocates.org.