Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Seeks Grassroot Community Mobilizer Contractor (Brooklyn, NY)

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s core values are to:

  • Be Patient-Centered
  • Value Employees
  • Maintain Respect for Diversity
  • Be Nimble
  • Fight for What’s Right

Job Responsibilities:

  • Actively plan and assist in the development and execution of AHF advocacy related legislative activities for all levels of government.
  • Maintain a NYC based volunteer pool to help assist with AHF spearheaded community events throughout the five boroughs and  grassroots policy activations.
  • Once a month coordinate a volunteer gathering for the purposes of keeping volunteers/advocates abreast on upcoming events and advocacy priorities.
  • Organize and execute grassroots correspondence as it relates to AHF’s advocacy goals.
  • Participate in annual events as needed with the larger AHF domestic advocacy team.
  • Mobilize volunteers and the larger community for demonstrations as it relates to AHF’s advocacy priorities.
  • Be able to travel to DC at least twice a year for lobby day(s) on specific AHF policy focuses.
  • Devote a minimum of 25 hours per week to community mobilizer responsibilities.
  • Liaise with Jessica Reinhart (Associate Dir. of Community Outreach), Michael Camacho (NYC Regional Director) and other AHF staff as needed.
  • Advocate for AHF with local providers, community organizations and similar personnel for the purpose of information gathering and coalition building.
  • Keep abreast of the HIV policy agenda in NYC and relay information to appropriate AHF Northeast staff as needed.
  • Keep up to date on the legislative and policy platform for ending the epidemic by 2020 in New York
  • Attend HIV prevention and care meetings and other relative governmental planning bodies.

Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • A desire for political change.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative.
  • Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.

Computer/Software Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
  • Proficiency with internet search and electronic mail use.
  • Ability to effectively present information in both written and oral forms.

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be able to travel within respective area.
  • Needs to be sensitive to issues impacting vulnerable populations.
  • Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities when leading events and managing volunteers in accordance with AHF’s policies and procedures

To apply, go to www.aidshealth.org/about/careers