NOW HIRING: Operations Coordinator 

New Era Colorado Foundation and New Era Colorado Action Fund is seeking a full-time Operations Coordinator to:

• Support financial and human resources systems
• Coordinate organizational logistics
• Manage administrative tasks
• Maintain office organization and equipment
• Provide special project support and coordination

To apply for this position

Follow this link to apply for this role. Resume and cover letter required.

The priority deadline to apply is October 6, 2023 with a preferred start date of November 13, 2023, but this position will be open until filled and will be removed from our website once filled (if the posting is still up, you can and should still apply!). No phone calls please.

About New Era Colorado: 

New Era is nationally recognized for its work in voter access, registration, and voter turnout. Since our founding in 2006, we’ve registered more than 250,000 young people to vote and consistently turn out those registrants at one of the highest rates in the country. In 2021 we started to deepen our work on multi-issue organizing, and launched  a new Strategic Plan for the organization in 2022. That same year we also launched  our policy platform, the Youth Agenda, which defines our issue work areas and the young people’s  policy demands. 

New Era is creating a youth movement that fights for a common vision of the world: one that centers equality, prosperity, love, and joy. A vision where everyone is treated fairly, has their basic needs met, and can thrive. Young people are the most impacted by the challenges and issues we face today and have the capacity to dream bigger, designing the solutions towards this future. And yet, young people are often shut out from the halls of power and ignored by elected officials. That’s why at New Era, we organize young people to participate in the political process, develop as leaders, and find a political home. 

 Get to know us: Website | Facebook | Instagram

About the position: 

New Era’s next Operations Coordinator will manage New Era’s administration to meet our organizational goals so that we can build political power for young Coloradans while advancing the Youth Agenda forward! 

In this role, you’ll ensure our office environments are fully functional, receive and process incoming financial contributions, and manage aspects of our behind the scenes procedures and daily operations. This role is critical to supporting our full team and organization to win on the Youth Agenda. 

This is a great career opportunity for a detail-oriented, self-starter who is eager to grow their operations skills. If you’re very comfortable using Excel/Google Spreadsheets, you’re a systems thinker with a strong attention to detail, and you can juggle lots of moving pieces and requests at once, we strongly encourage you to apply! 

Job Responsibilities: 

The Operations Coordinator reports to the Finance & Operations Director and is responsible for: 

• Managing New Era’s offices, supplies and equipment to keep our organization functioning | Manage the day-to-day running of the office spaces including phone, mail, and office supplies. Ensure our regional teams are set-up and have the supplies they need. 
• Support New Era’s financial systems | Process regular contributions through our systems so that everything is correctly tracked and our donors are appropriately thanked. Assist with recurring financial activities such as credit card receipts, timesheets, reimbursements, check processing, donor acknowledgements, and bill pay.
• Coordinate staff-wide logistics to support and celebrate our team | Lead on the logistics of staff-wide events such as retreats and support in planning staff celebrations.
• Support New Era’s human resources processes | Maintain employment files, support with hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration as needed.
• Provide logistical support on staff projects as needed | Support the team with scheduling, purchasing and vendor research, donor research and prospecting, event logistics, etc. as needed.
• Maintain New Era’s electronic organizational systems | Ensure the organization’s electronic documents are secure, organized and updated for ease of use and access for Operations and Executive teams.

What We’re Looking For: 

• High organization & attention to detail: You have strong systems to stay organized so that you can drive work forward and complete tasks and projects. You are detail-oriented and have the skills to manage things with efficiency and accuracy. 
• A proactive and resourceful problem solver: You are always looking for ways to plug in to streamline systems and support our staff so that they can be awesome in their roles. You are solutions-oriented, meaning you propose ideas and take initiative to research an answer to a problem. You’re a bit scrappy—always working to get a great deal and maximize our budget. 
• Time management skills: You can manage multiple projects with many moving parts while balancing competing priorities and using your time effectively. 
• Ability to manage confidential information: You are able to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Commitment to anti-racism and equity: You have a deep investment in New Era’s anti-racism and equity work and are committed to support the organization through its growth. You are committed to learning the intersection between anti-racism and operations so that our operations are centered in these practices.
• Commitment to New Era’s mission: You are passionate about the work New Era does to engage young people in the political process and believe in the power of peer-to-peer organizing. You believe in the power of young people, grassroots organizing, and policy change.

Preferred but not required:

• Comfort with spreadsheets and a strong interest in numbers: You have experience with Excel and/or Google Spreadsheets (we use Google for the most part, but Excel skills will translate well), and are comfortable teaching yourself new ways to use spreadsheets. 

Note: We recognize that the right candidate may have different backgrounds and related talents that demonstrate the qualities and skills necessary to be successful in this role and encourage you to apply if you feel you have what it takes!

Position Details, Compensation and Benefits

This role will include in-person work, requires a valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 25lbs in association with office management duties. The position is based out of New Era’s Boulder or Denver offices with an expectation of traveling to either office location as needed. New Era Colorado is committed to the safety of our employees and requires proof of full vaccination status for all employees unless a religious or medical accommodation is granted. If you have any questions about our safety protocols please contact us at [email protected].

This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt position that is part of a bargaining unit exclusively represented by the Denver Newspaper Guild. Salary is $25.48/hour, equivalent to $53,000 annualized. The target start date for this role is November 13, 2023.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision; employer pays 85% of the premium), $300 annual wellness stipend, minimum $250 annual professional development funds, SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match, $600 annual tech stipend, RTD Ecopass, generous holiday, vacation, and sick time, eight week paid sabbatical eligibility after four years of employment, and paid parental and family leave benefits. 

This position will be open until filled.  Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. New Era Colorado Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all, and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees and members of the LGBTQ community to apply. We do not require formal education. We encourage you to submit your application if this job excites you! 

NOW HIRING: Policy Manager 

New Era Colorado Foundation and New Era Colorado Action Fund is seeking a full-time Policy Manager to:

• Drive policy research
• Contribute to statewide political strategy 
• Develop issue messaging for organizing department
• Lead testimony and spokespeople recruitment for state level policy work
• Sustain, cultivate, and build deep relationships with statewide progressive partner organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders

To apply:  Follow this link to apply for this role. Priority deadline will be Friday, September 15. Resume required, cover letter encouraged. This position is open until filled. 

About New Era Colorado: 

New Era is nationally recognized for its work in voter access, registration, and voter turnout. Since our founding in 2006, we’ve registered more than 250,000 young people to vote and consistently turn out those registrants at one of the highest rates in the country. In 2021 we started to deepen our work on multi-issue organizing, and launched  a new Strategic Plan for the organization in 2022. That same year we also launched  our policy platform, the Youth Agenda, which defines our issue work areas and the young people’s  policy demands. 

New Era is creating a youth movement that fights for a common vision of the world: one that centers equality, prosperity, love, and joy. A vision where everyone is treated fairly, has their basic needs met, and can thrive. Young people are the most impacted by the challenges and issues we face today and have the capacity to dream bigger, designing the solutions towards this future. And yet, young people are often shut out from the halls of power and ignored by elected officials. That’s why at New Era, we organize young people to participate in the political process, develop as leaders, and find a political home. 

 Get to know us: Website | Facebook | Instagram

About the position: 

New Era’s next Policy Manager will work with the Political Director to advance the youth agenda by driving policy research, tracking the legislature as well as statewide ballot initiatives, creating written content for voter guides, supporting New Era’s organizing team in executing campaigns, and supporting the growth and development of partner relationships. This role will offer a lot of autonomy as well as opportunity to work collaboratively across departments including communications and organizing.  This is an excellent role for an organized analytical thinker who is excited to have autonomy working on policy, organizing, and advocacy. 

Job Responsibilities: 

The Policy Manager reports to the Political Director and is responsible for: 

• Driving policy research and contributing to political advocacy | Support the Political Director in advancing the Youth Agenda by driving policy research, contributing to political landscape research, driving legislative and ballot measure tracking, voter guide content creation, supporting c4 political work and political accountability tactics.
• Supporting the growth and development of partner relationships | Sustain, cultivate, and build deep relationships with statewide progressive partner organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders.
• Supporting New Era’s organizing team in executing campaigns | Support New Era’s organizing team by – developing issue messaging and training teams on messaging, reviewing issue communications, working with Regional Lead Organizers on policy engagement at the local level, and leading all testimony and spokespeople recruitment for state level work.
• Program team leadership | Support the design and implementation of the multi-issue organizing program, identifying areas for improvement and design initiatives, systems, trainings etc to improve our work, keeping all relevant manuals up to date for the areas you manage, play a hands-on and supportive role in rapid response or special projects that come up throughout the year.l 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Creativity: You’ve got big ideas. You like thinking outside the box for solutions to problems. 

• Critical thinking: You are able to craft strong arguments for an idea, analyze information. You’re the person friends ask to explain complex policies in a way that is easy to understand. 

• Excellent writing skills: You are able to succinctly define a problem and create values driven, persuasive messaging around it. 

• Excellent project management and organization skills: You have the demonstrated ability to manage and drive competing priorities and hold multiple projects with moving pieces at once.  You have a strong sense of drivership and can problem solve and bounce back from setbacks. You have strong systems to stay organized so that you can drive work forward and complete tasks and projects. 

• Relationship building: You’re a people person. You’re good at building trust and managing relationships with partners, stakeholders, and coalitions. You understand that conflict happens in this work and feel confident in finding solutions. 

• Commitment to anti-racism and equity: You have a deep investment in New Era’s anti-racism and equity work and are committed to support the organization through its growth. You  are committed to ending anti-Black racism through working on the policy issues outlined in the Youth Agenda. 

• Commitment to New Era’s mission: You are passionate about the work New Era does to engage young people in the political process and believe in the power of peer-to-peer organizing. You believe in the power of young people, grassroots organizing, and policy change. 

•  Empathy and sensitivity in caring for storytellers around personal sensitive, lived experiences

Relevant Software and Tools:

• Asana
• Google Suite
• State Legislative Database
• Secretary of State Ballot Tracker

Preferred but not required 

• Prior knowledge or experience working in Colorado’s political landscape and progressive ecosystem.
• Prior experience working in coalition.  
• Previous experience working with folks who will provide public stories/testimony around personal, sensitive lived experiences. 

Note: We recognize that the right candidate may have different backgrounds and related talents that demonstrate the qualities and skills necessary to be successful in this role and encourage you to apply if you feel you have what it takes!

Position Details, Compensation and Benefits

The position is based out of New Era’s Denver Office. This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt position that is part of a bargaining unit exclusively represented by the Denver Newspaper Guild. Salary is $58,000 annualized, commensurate with experience. 

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision; employer pays 85% of the premium), $300 annual wellness stipend, minimum $250 annual professional development funds, SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match, $600 annual tech stipend, RTD Ecopass, generous holiday, vacation, and sick time, eight week paid sabbatical eligibility after four years of employment, and paid parental and family leave benefits. 

This role will include in-person work. New Era Colorado is committed to the safety of our employees and requires proof of full vaccination status for all employees unless a religious or medical accommodation is granted. If you have any questions about our safety protocols please contact us at [email protected].

This position will be open until filled.  Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. New Era Colorado Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all, and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees and members of the LGBTQ community to apply. We do not require formal education. We encourage you to submit your application if this job excites you! 

National Nurses United (NNU) seeks an experienced Communications Specialist with a commitment to social justice and professional experience in social advocacy and communications. The ideal candidate will be well versed in labor, social, and political issues, be an outstanding and versatile writer, and be savvy about the best communications platforms and mediums through which to tell our story.

NNU is the nation’s largest union and professional association of registered nurses, and at the forefront of national efforts to transform the United States’ market-driven health care industry into a single-payer-style health care system. To nurses, reforming our health system is just one piece of building a social movement toward a more just and equitable society.

NNU is also well known for negotiating premiere collective bargaining contracts for registered nurses, for sponsoring the nation’s foremost safe RN staffing law, for unionization campaigns that have made it one of the fastest-growing unions in the country, and for innovative, award-winning political campaigns. NNU has over 175,000 members in all 50 states.

In short, we are a strong, progressive voice for nurses, patients, and health care workers around the world. We are seeking a like-minded and experienced professional who believes in our mission with a personal dedication to social justice issues to join our team as a Communications Specialist.

This position can be based in Oakland, California, Los Angeles, CA or the D.C. area.

Responsibilities:

• Build broader awareness of NNU campaigns and increase the visibility of the work of the organization on a national and local level by planning and executing communications across all media platforms.

• Write press releases, blogs, magazine articles, brochures, flyers, speeches, talking points, and other organizational materials, as assigned.

• Develop materials and conduct media outreach for varied union and grassroots campaigns and projects.

• Conduct media outreach to promote organizational activities, as assigned.

• Build and maintain relationships with media/reporters.

• Identify and develop registered nurse leaders and members to be effective, authoritative sources of their own stories for the media.

• Develop strategic communication and marketing plans essential to supporting the goals and objectives of NNU campaigns.

• Report to and work under the direction of the NNU Communications Director.

Qualifications/Skills

• Five years’ experience in journalism, past media relations work with unions, political and/or social advocacy organizations, or the equivalent.

• A proven track record of acquiring national print, electronic, and online media coverage.

• Outstanding verbal communications and writing skills, especially under pressure and tight deadlines, and news judgment. Three writing samples are required with application: one short “news” item, one long-form piece, and one of your choice that best showcases your writing mastery.

• The ability to explain complex issues in a way that is accessible to a broad audience.

• Familiarity with the health care industry, health care reform, social justice issues, and labor strongly preferred.

• Strong grammar skills, understanding of AP style, high attention to detail.

• Ability to assess the need for and write in various voices and tones.

• Willingness to work hours and schedule as needed to complete projects and support organizational campaigns.

• Willingness to travel, as needed.

• Proficiency with MS Office – word processing, spreadsheets – and cloud platforms such as Google Suite.

Excellent salary and benefits with a generous pension plan. Full family health coverage.

Please submit résumé, cover letter, and three writing samples by clicking the “Apply” button.

https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/jobs/communications-specialist

(On next page, please apply with email and password)

Please be sure to fill out the online application form.

Please, no calls.

NNU is committed to equal opportunity, and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and other characteristics. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.

Background:

ACT NOW: END AIDS is a national coalition of community-based organizations, health departments, and national organizations committed to ending AIDS as an epidemic in the United States. The coalition hosts learning collaboratives; shares key practices; works to have Ending the Epidemic (EtE) become part of the national discourse with key decision makers; and supports city, state, and county health departments across the country with technical assistance in the writing and implementation of EtE plans and processes.

The ANEA Coalition Associate Director position is funded through ANEA membership contributions and partially through a Positive Action Community Grant from ViiV Pharmaceuticals. This position reports to the designated management leadership at TAG and Housing Works, works in conjunction with the ANEA Steering Committee Co-chairs, and regularly reports activities to the ANEA Steering Committee.

About TAG

Treatment Action Group (TAG) is an independent, activist, and community-based research and policy think tank committed to racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equity; social justice; and liberation, fighting to end HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and hepatitis C (HCV). At TAG, we strive to reflect in our organizational composition and operations the values, principles, and rights for which we advocate externally. This includes a commitment to equity and justice, as well as valuing diversity of experience, in our employment practices. We encourage people living with HIV and other conditions; Black, indigenous and people of color; women; transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people; and people with disabilities to apply.

Summary of the Position:

The Coalition Associate Director provides planning, operational, administrative, and communications support for ANEA to foster community leadership in the re-launched  National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the existing Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America initiative. The Associate Director also oversees the drafting and implementation of the new iterations and additions to Ending the Epidemic Roadmap: a community drafted plan to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S..  This position requires facilitation of all regular in-person and web-based ANEA activities and regular supervision of consultants. The strongest applicants will be self-starters who will be able to show leadership with minimal supervision.

People living with HIV and individuals from geographic regions and communities heavily impacted by HIV –  including Black, Latinx, and First Nation people, transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals, and sexual minorities – are strongly encouraged to apply. Required travel will vary based upon ANEA’s evolving needs, public health guidance, in accord with TAG’s policies and plans.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative direction, oversight and support of the ANEA Coalition
• Provide ongoing communications support for the Coalition, such as development and management of social media and website updates, basic flier creation, drafting of position statement, and circulating meeting summaries
• Serve as liaison between the ANEA Steering Committee and ANEA membership base
• Work with the ANEA Steering Committee to mobilize new resources for the Coalition and its priorities
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures for ANEA, including but not limited to: new member recruitment; applying ANEA’s membership structure and Terms of Reference (i.e., mission, vision statements, policies and procedures); and executing a slide scale membership dues system
• Recruit, hire, and oversee independent consultants to advance high-level coalition work as necessary and approved by TAG and the ANEA Steering Committee
• Implement community engagement activities to elevate innovative EtE work across the country, including execution of “EtE University” a pilot program to train and mobilize community stakeholders engaged in achieving goals of the federal Ending the Epidemic initiative and the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy
• Lead the coordination, planning, content, invitations, and all other aspects of ANEA meetings, webinars, workshops, and conference presentations
• Engage key stakeholders and non-traditional partners in meetings/committee work
• Provide technical support to ANEA activities within each respective working committee
• Provide regular and timely updates on ANEA activities to the Steering Committee and other TAG staff and leadership
• Maintain project database and other project records/archives
• Maintain online ANEA resources including an e-mail listserve, website, social media, and support activities with minimal design content
• Collaborate with TAG’s Policy and Communications teams as necessary to advance ANEA programming and policy work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Experience, Competencies, and Skillsets:

• Demonstrated track record of meaningfully collaborating with community partners and coalitions
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues and issues related to health equity, and social justice, structural interventions and social determinants of health
• Lived experience working with or on behalf of the most disproportionately HIV-impacted and historically underserved populations is highly valued and factored into experience
• Strong commitment to racial equity, social justice and human rights, particularly the rights of those most affected by the HIV epidemic and related syndemics
• Excellent prioritization and project management skills, and follow-through
• Strong understanding of the HIV/AIDS policy landscape including but not limited to the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of these initiatives to reach populations that are heavily affected by HIV.
• Ability to manage details while focusing on “big picture” issues
• Creative, collaborative mindset with the ability to think outside of the box in managing multiple internal and external relationships
• Strong community organizing and communication skills including media communications, writing, editing, public speaking, presentation skills, group facilitation and planning. TAG Associate Directors are responsible for ensuring that reports and communications reflect TAG’s high standards for evidence-based writing and analysis
• Experience in non-profit development, fundraising, and event planning
• Passion for community-led health improvement
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Flexibility with regard to work hours

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation will be $64,000-$68,000 for the one-year contract, commensurate with experience and skills. TAG offers a competitive benefits package that includes fully-employer paid health insurance and generous paid vacation (starting at four weeks, plus additional paid sick leave and holidays). TAG also provides professional development opportunities and a flexible work environment.

Location and Hours:

TAG does not require employees to work from our New York City headquarters office at this time and is open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. who are able to work during TAG’s office hours (10am-6pm ET). Candidates outside the New York City area should have a demonstrated history of working successfully and long-term in a remote position. This is a full-time, exempt position; work on evenings and weekends may be required.

TAG does not have the capacity to provide visa support. Only candidates with existing authorization to work in the U.S. will be eligible.

How to Apply:

Please send a one-page cover letter, current resume (two-page maximum), two samples of either: a) writing, b) project implementation plan, or c) video recording of a training, presentation or webinar, along with 3 professional references to [email protected], with “Associate Director, ANEA Coalition” in the subject line. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Please, no recruiters or phone calls.