JOB DESCRIPTION – HEALTH CARE ORGANIZER

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Washington Citizen Action (WCA) is a statewide social, economic, and racial justice organization. WCA members are organizations and individuals who believe in the fight for economic justice.

WCA is seeking a Health Care Organizer to be the lead staff in a campaign to protect, strengthen & preserve the non-profit character of health care institutions in Washington. The campaign is built on the following principles:

- All Washington residents deserve access to affordable and comprehensive health care;
- A non-profit health care system whose bottom line is serving the community's needs rather than making a profit is good for Washington;
- Because of their special status, non-profit health care institutions receive substantial benefits which should be returned to the community in the form of broader access, more affordable care, and a higher quality of care;
- Because of their mission and in return for the privileges of non-profit status, non-profit health care institutions should uphold a high standard in their treatment of all patients and employees, including fair wages and benefits and equitable treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, language, income, or insurance status.

Job Title: Health Care Organizer

Job Description

- Lead staff on campaign to protect, strengthen & preserve non-profit health care.
- Run and win issue campaigns. This includes developing strategies, engaging in direct action, planning events, media, etc.
- Research and track issues related to non-profit health care.
- Coalition building and organizing
- Recruit and develop WCA grassroots leadership by developing and staffing Community Action Teams, performing home visits, identifying and integrating new activists into WCA programs, providing one on one mentoring and support, and creating formal training opportunities.
- Work in a team setting to organize members.
- Mobilize our members and other activists to attend specific events – lobby days, rallies, demonstrations, etc (turn out)
- Raise funds, through membership renewals, special events, etc.

Qualifications

-Demonstrated commitment to fighting for social, racial, and economic justice.
-Experience with health care policy.
-Ability to work with people of varied backgrounds.
-Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
-Experience doing community, labor, canvass or electoral organizing.
-Experience with and commitment to working on racial justice issues and/or working in communities of color.
-Strong personal time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
-Language skills a plus.

Compensation

-Salary depending on experience.
-Health and dental coverage.
-401(k) Pension Plan
-Paid holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Joshua Welter, Organizing Director at joshua {at} wacitizenaction.org or by mail at 3530 Bagley Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103. In your cover letter, please tell us how your personal and professional background informs why you are interested in working for racial and economic justice, and why you are interested in this position.

Please highlight your personal or professional experience in communities of color. Please no phone inquiries.

Washington Citizen Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and people of color to apply.

Joshua Welter
Organizing Director
Washington Citizen Action
3530 Bagley Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
206-389-0050 x108
joshua www.wacitizenaction.org