THE ORGANIZATION  

Health Care For All (HCFA) is a state-based consumer health advocacy organization founded in 1985. HCFA’s mission is to advocate for health justice in Massachusetts by working to promote health equity and ensure coverage and access for all. The organization is recognized as a national leader in its work.

HCFA uses three strategies to conduct its work: direct service, community engagement, and policy and advocacy campaigns. HCFA helps tens of thousands of individuals and families in five languages enroll in and renew their health insurance coverage each year and troubleshoot health coverage issues through a unique, multi-lingual consumer assistance HelpLine. HCFA staff are also in the community working with a diverse group of local community- and faith-based organizations conducting outreach work, education efforts and supporting individuals to share their stories and play a role in policy change. HCFA uses the insights from HelpLine callers and community residents to shape the organization’s advocacy agenda. HCFA policy work is conducted through a health equity lens and strives to make care more equitable, affordable and accessible for everyone in the Commonwealth. HCFA leads and participates in numerous policy advocacy coalitions, and these coalitions bring together a wide variety of organizations to work collaboratively to make meaningful health policy changes. By uniting diverse constituencies, HCFA is able to magnify its policy reach on many fronts.

The organization’s achievements include leading Massachusetts health reform efforts, including legislation in 2006 that was the blueprint for the Affordable Care Act. Today, HCFA spearheads the campaigns and coalitions necessary to improve health care access and affordability, as well as address the many inequities in our current health care system.

For more information, please visit www.hcfama.org.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Special Projects Coordinator will provide high-level, strategic policy writing and administrative support to the Executive Director (ED). This role will work with the ED on the many special legislative and policy projects she is involved with related to health care opportunities and challenges that arise in the Massachusetts landscape. This role will also involve additional ways to support the ED including reading and editing documents, conducting research and overseeing scheduling. The ideal candidate brings a background in policy and/or legislative affairs, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

SUPERVISION    

The Special Projects Coordinator will report to the Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Policy & Special Projects 

• Manage and execute tasks related to special projects in collaboration with the Executive Director, ensuring timely follow-through on key initiatives.
• Conduct research, analysis and coordination of special projects related to health policy and legislative initiatives, as well as crises that arise in the Massachusetts health care system that require HCFA’s input and attention.
• Track relevant policy developments and provide updates to the Executive Director.
• Draft policy briefs, memos and reports as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with staff to support strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Attend meetings with the Executive Director, as needed.

Executive Support & Operations

• Manage the Executive Director’s schedule, including coordinating meetings, handling logistics, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and presentations for meetings with key stakeholders, including agency directors, legislators, health care stakeholders, and funders.
• Review and proofread grant applications, reports, board materials, and other written communications on behalf of the Executive Director to ensure clarity, accuracy and professionalism
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Executive Director and internal/external stakeholders.
• Draft correspondence reports and other communications on behalf of the Executive Director.

Other Administrative & Strategic Responsibilities

• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director as needed.
• Support event planning and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in policy, legislative affairs, executive support, or nonprofit administration. Project management experience highly desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to efficiently edit and draft a wide range of documents and convey complex information in a clear, culturally competent and understandable manner.
• Ability to appropriately and proactively “manage-up”
• Thrives in handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills during one-on-one, small group and large group interactions.
• Ability to develop relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders, diverse organizations and communities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with poise and professionalism.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to HCFA’s mission and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

BENEFITS

• Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) or Roth 401(k) retirement plans with a safe harbor employer contribution of 3% (you get the 3% whether you contribute or not!)
  • Your contributions and the employer contributions vest immediately
• Medical Insurance
  • HMO and PPO Options via Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
  • 15 vacation days (20 vacation days after two years of service) per year
  • 3 personal days per year
  • 15 sick days per year
  • 12 well-being days per year (each team members gets to take one day off per month to completely unplug and recharge)
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • That’s a total of 56 days paid days of per year!
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • FSAs allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life insurance at 2x your salary with a maximum of $400,000. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
  • Life insurance for spouse and each child ($10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for child)
  • Long-term disability benefit that covers 60% of salary after 90 days of disability
• Outside Health Insurance Reimbursement
  • If you obtain health insurance elsewhere (through a parent, spouse or domestic partner), you are eligible for a reimbursement of up to $14,315.62 per year.
• Fitness Reimbursement
  • $150 per year
• Parental Leave
  • Up to 12 weeks of protected leave to bond with your new child

SALARY: $55,000 – $56,000 per year

Health Care for All is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all team members are encouraged to be their authentic and whole selves.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact Gracie Pajonk at 617-275-2859 or at gpajonk@hcfama.org.