PROGRAM ASSISTANT
The National Institute for Reproductive Health (National Institute) is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide assistance for our programs. The National Institute is an innovation institute for state and local organizations working on reproductive health issues. We offer strategic guidance, hands-on support and funding to help state and local leaders remove barriers to health care, win public battles and change public policies. Together, we are helping women in communities all across the country gain access to the full range of quality reproductive health care options, the freedom to exercise their reproductive rights and the opportunity to have healthy pregnancies. The National Institute is affiliated with NARAL Pro-Choice New York, which works in New York State to elect pro-choice candidates and change public policy. For additional information, please visit www.nirhealth.org.
The National Institute currently has six program areas:
- The Contraception Access Program works with organizations to educate people about the role of contraceptives in protecting health and preventing unwanted pregnancies so that no one is denied the contraception they need due to ideological restrictions, lack of information or inability to pay;
- The Urban Initiative for Reproductive Health brings together mayors, city and county leaders, public health officials and reproductive health advocates from all across the nation to create and promote real policy solutions to address reproductive health problems facing cities across the nation;
- The Low-Income Access Program promotes and protects public funding for reproductive health care, so that low-income people have equal access to the care they need, and works to ensure access and availability of emergency contraception, especially among low-income populations;
- The Residency Training Initiative addresses an acute shortage of doctors trained in performing abortions by offering medical residents training in abortion procedures and miscarriage management;
- The Teen Outreach Reproductive CHallenge (TORCH) empowers teenagers to educate themselves, their peers and health care professionals about sexual health and reproductive rights issues; and,
- The Winning Message Education Project develops targeted pro-choice messages and campaigns to defeat anti-choice politicians and referendums across the nation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about reproductive rights and wants to hone her or his advocacy skills at a leading reproductive health and rights organization. The Program Assistant will provide programmatic, research and administrative support for National Institute program staff and will report to the Director of Local Advocacy Initiatives. The Program Assistant will assist with implementation of all National Institute programs, with a particular focus on our initiative to improve reproductive health in urban communities across the United States. She or he will also coordinate meetings and trainings for staff, interns and external groups. The Program Assistant will learn about each of the program areas and have the opportunity to fully participate in the National Institute’s exciting national initiatives.
The Program Assistant will be responsible for:
- Assisting and participating in the coordination of coalition meetings;
- Conducting research, writing and assisting in the dissemination of reports for program staff;
- Updating and managing program listservs;
- Coordinating monthly National Institute meetings and annual staff retreats;
- Serving as a liaison to the political, communications and development departments;
- Providing administrative and logistical support to program staff and the Vice President of National Programs; and
- Limited travel to support National Institute events in the United States
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong communication, writing and editing skills
- Data collection and analysis skills
- Willingness to work as part of a team in a bustling not-for-profit organization
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, database programs and web-based research
- Commitment to the National Institute for Reproductive Health’s goals and programs
- Fluency in Spanish and prior experience working in the non-profit sector preferred, but not required
SALARY
Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits offered.
HOW TO APPLY
The deadline to apply is June 30, 2009. The anticipated start date for this position is mid-August 2009. Please submit a cover letter and resume by mail or email to:
Pooja Awatramani
Program Assistant
National Institute for Reproductive Health
470 Park Ave South, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10016
pawatramani@prochoiceny.org
