HPAE, NJ’s largest health care union, is seeking to fill a Public Policy Staff position. HPAE, affiliated with AFT, represents 15,000 nurses, professionals, clinicians, and ancillary staff in hospitals, nursing homes, university settings, home care, blood banks and other health facilities, in New Jersey and Philadelphia. HPAE is a democratic union whose goals are to advance the rights of healthcare workers through organizing, collective bargaining, member engagement and community and political action.
Job Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic corporate research and facilitate the implementation of a campaign plan in conjunction with other staff and healthcare leaders for organizing and contract campaigns;
• Mobilize union members to engage in and support political, organizing and community campaigns;
• Develop and write analysis, testimony & position papers on industry trends and issues affecting healthcare workforce;
• Provide resources and materials to union membership on health care industry, legislation and regulatory matters;
• Participate in public policy staff meetings and strategic development for annual planning;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner and track a variety of projects simultaneously
• Develop and implement public outreach, social media and communications strategy on behalf of HPAE;

Skills and Experience

• Up to 2 years prior experience in union or community organization or 2 years HPAE experience in same areas;
• Competence and experience in conducting a community and political support campaign for union contract efforts and/or electoral campaigns;
• Ability to implement press strategy for contract or legislative campaign: including paid and earned media, press conferences and events;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make presentations and conduct trainings;
• Understanding and ability to conduct community outreach, legislative outreach and mobilization of members for legislative issues;
• Ability to conduct research into hospital finances, board of directors and other strategic information for contract support and /or organizing and to implement strategy based on information;
• Ability to write testimony and work with leadership in presenting HPAE issues to the public;
• Demonstrate ability to operate in politically sensitive situations, to exercise good judgement and think critically; and/or
• Ability to work with healthcare professionals and all levels of staff to develop a strategy and a plan to address them.

Compensation Package:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with WBNG Local 32035. Starting salary ranges from $80,661 to $101,060 plus credit for years of experience. HPAE offers a competitive benefit package which includes mileage reimbursement and car allowance, cell phone allowance, excellent health insurance, HRA, dental insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, employer contributions towards retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Optional benefits include FSA (health/dependent care), and AFLAC.

HPAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.