Camden Coalition Program Manager, Policy and Advocacy

Company Description

The Camden Coalition is a multidisciplinary nonprofit organization dedicated to improving care for individuals with complex health and social needs in Camden, NJ, and nationwide. Led by CEO Kathleen Noonan, JD, the organization focuses on advancing the field of complex care through innovative, person-centered programs and pilot models that address chronic illnesses and social barriers to health. Supported by a strong data infrastructure, collaboration across sectors, and shared learning, the Camden Coalition works to deliver equitable, community-based care to vulnerable populations in Camden and beyond.

Role Description

The Program Manager for Policy and Advocacy is responsible for managing projects and programs that relate to the research, design, coordination and implementation of the Camden Coalition’s public policy and advocacy efforts. These efforts aim to improve local, state and federal policies that impact the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations, including healthcare delivery system reform, housing, transportation, and behavioral health.

The Director of Policy and Advocacy will support the Program Manager, and the Program Manager will assist in supporting student interns and volunteers as needed.

Essential Functions

1. Oversee the planning and implementation of program activities related to public policy research and advocacy.
2. Engage and collaborate with community partners, including city, state and federal officials, healthcare and social service providers, local residents and other consumer advocates.
3. Research, help design, and advocate for changes in public policy and development of public programs that support the mission of the organization.
4. Provide administrative support to convene and coordinate coalitions to advance policy change inclusive of scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, developing PowerPoint slides, taking notes, and tracking follow-up tasks for the policy team in Excel and other project tool programs.
5. Represent the Coalition at various local, state, and national meetings.
6. Participate in public speaking opportunities as required.
7. Synthesize complex policy issues and write and support the drafting of Op-Eds, briefs, policy concept papers, memos, and white papers for local, state, and national stakeholders and for the public – and assist with the dissemination of these resources.
8. Report project activity and progress regularly with the Director of Policy and Advocacy, project stakeholders, and partnering agencies. Compile and submit reporting, as directed by the supporting foundations.
9. Assist in writing and identifying grants for policy initiatives.
10. Work directly with foundation program officers for program specific funding to ensure timely reporting, program development, and adherence to requirements.

Experience, education, and licensure

• Experience: 3+ years’ experience in policy research and analysis, program planning/management, organizational administration, or related work preferred – all particularly related to health care and Medicaid preferred. Expertise with Microsoft Suite.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred – particularly in public policy, public administration or public health.