Job offering: Director of Organizing for Health Care NOW

Healthcare-NOW! has been a fantastic place to build my skills as an activist and organizer in the fight for healthcare justice. There is an amazing network of support and creativity in this community, and so I am happy to be able to offer a wonderful opportunity for new leadership development within it. I have decided to step down from my role as Director of Organizing to accept a position in DC. Though I am saddened to be leaving Healthcare-NOW!, I am excited for this opportunity to further my career while also giving another individual the chance to grow and learn as much from you all as I have.

During the nearly two years I have been with HCN, I have had the privilege to be part of this community of remarkably dedicated activists who are relentless in the fight for a just and humane healthcare system.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Director of Organizing, please read an overview of the job description below and download a full description here (.doc). Please submit your cover letter and resume to info@healthcare-now.org by November 5.

I want to thank you all for the amazing amount of support and encouragement you have shown me over my time with Healthcare-NOW!, and I look forward to continuing to work with you over the next several months to support Healthcare-NOW! through the transitioning process.

In solidarity for single-payer,
Francesca Lo Basso
Healthcare-NOW! National Staff

Healthcare-NOW!
Director of Organizing Job Description

40 hours/week plus
Healthcare-NOW! (HCN), a national grassroots advocacy organization supporting single-payer healthcare, is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Organizing. The Director is primarily responsible for developing and implementing HCN’s national organizing plan, creating outreach materials for HCN's 30+ affiliate organizations and 45,000+ supporters, providing training and support to new and emerging affiliates and members, and coordinating HCN's annual National Strategy Conference.

Ideally, the Director of Organizing would work out of our Center City Philadelphia office; however, there is the possibility for the Director to work remotely.

Healthcare-NOW! offers a flexible schedule and health benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to info@healthcare-now.org by November 5, 2012.

We are seeking applicants with the following skills:
- Strong passion and commitment to single-payer healthcare.
- Experience in community organizing and base-building.
- Experience in fundraising.
- Ability to motivate members to take action.
- Ability to self-direct and multitask effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with the non-profit environment.
- Ability to travel.