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# Policy and Communications Associate
To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume to info@whattoexpectproject.org
with “Policy and Communications Associate” in the email subject line.
No phone calls please.
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Start Date: August 2023
*Established in 1997, the What To Expect Project (WTEP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to informing, supporting and empowering moms in need, in the United States and around the world, so they can expect healthier pregnancies, safer deliveries, healthier babies and healthier futures. At WTEP, we focus on nurturing the nurturers. For more information, please visit *.
The What To Expect Project seeks a *Policy and Communications Associate*. The incumbent plays a key role in the execution of What To Expect Project’s comprehensive domestic and international strategy. The Policy and Communications Associate is expected to work well both independently and as part of a team, has excellent research, writing, and editing skills; experience managing social media; a keen eye for detail; an ability to multi-task effectively; a self-starting disposition; and can meet and work under tight deadlines. The start date is in August 2023.
**RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:**
* Support the drafting and distribution of letters and related materials, congressional and federal agency alerts, daily updates from domestic and international sources, and other written materials relevant to WTEP’s priorities;
* Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with various stakeholders;
* Build, manage and maintain a database of external stakeholders, including action items/issues discussed during congressional, federal/state/local agency and other meetings of priority;
* In coordination with the Director of Policy and Advocacy and the Executive Director, represent WTEP at policy and advocacy coalition meetings;
* Manage WTEP’s website and daily social media activities;
* Design policy and advocacy materials for advocacy;
* Research about key issues and latest information on priority issues to WTEP;
* Develop fact sheets for the website and to distribute during meetings with congressional offices, federal/state/local agency officials, and other relevant stakeholders, including prospective donors;
* In coordination with the Director of Policy and Advocacy and the Executive Director, conduct direct outreach to congressional offices, federal/state/local agency staff, and other external stakeholders regarding issues of priority to WTEP, including scheduling meetings, sharing news/articles, and other relevant information;
* Develop briefing memos for meetings with policymakers and other stakeholders;
* Track priority legislation, federal/state/local agency announcements, request for proposals, information from key multilateral institutions, and keep the team apprised about key developments in real time;
* Draft policy reports for monthly updates to external audiences, and weekly for internal staff;
* Assist in the coordination, preparation, and management of logistics around policy and organizational events, initiatives, special projects, and presentations at various platforms;
* Attend and track briefings, presentations, and events, as needed;
* Manage all logistics and programmatic activities for the Baby Basics program;
* Outreach, coordinate, and oversee relevant campaign events, and related activities;
* Manage WTEP’s internship program;
* Create working document brainstorming ideas to increase engagement, partnership efforts, campaign initiatives and more;
* Ensure that all activities are delivered on-time and within scope;
* Other responsibilities as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
* A bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, or related field preferred;
* Experience in maternal health work preferred;
* Ability to multi-task effectively;
* Excellent communication, writing, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills;
* Experience working with WordPress;
* Ability to perform a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines;
* Self-starting and solutions-oriented, a strong team player, with a detail-oriented approach;
* Manage resources in an effective and efficient manner;
* Ability to work independently and remotely with a high degree of productivity, and to see projects through to completion; and
* Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
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# Policy Fellow
Location: Washington, DC (remote)
Start Date: TBD
with “Policy Fellow” in the email subject line.
Established in 1997, the What to Expect Project (WTEP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering moms in need, in the U.S. and around the world, so they can expect healthier pregnancies, safer deliveries, healthier babies and healthier futures.
WTEP focuses on ensuring that moms survive one of life’s most challenging experiences, as well as ensuring that they thrive – during pregnancy, during childbirth and for a lifetime. Our whole-mom, whole-family, whole-community approach supports the world’s most vulnerable moms before, during, after pregnancy and beyond.
‍We employ the latest evidence-based strategies in the fields of health, education and communication to educate and train health care providers to deliver effective health messaging and provide them with the tools and training to overcome barriers to implementing and delivering messaging and care. For more information, please visit www.whattoexpectproject.org.
‍The What To Expect Project seeks a dynamic fellow with an interest in domestic and global health policy to support the activities of the organization. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Director of Policy & Strategy and other staff, as assigned. It requires approximately 20-25 hours per week and is a year-long assignment.
#### ‍Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Joining and reporting on congressional briefings, hearings, and related events
* Representing WTEP at events and meetings related to domestic and global health, and reporting on proceedings
* Monitoring introduction of and action on congressional legislation and federal regulations related to maternal health (domestic & international)
* Researching and analyzing U.S. and global health policies
* Assisting during the development & implementation of various maternal health initiatives
* Preparing content information for website
* Contributing to the drafting of a variety of materials
* Conduct some administrative functions, as assigned
#### Qualifications
‍The successful candidate will have excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills, and an ability and willingness to perform a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines. The candidate should be motivated to take initiative, be self-starting and solutions-oriented, a strong team player, with a detail-oriented approach, ability to work independently and remotely with a high degree of productivity, and to see tasks through to completion. The candidate must have an interest in both domestic and global health policy and should be willing to work at least 20-25 hours per week. A bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Political Science, International Studies, Communications, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.