Job Details

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AlohaCare is a local, non-profit health plan serving the Medicaid and Medicare dual eligible population. We provide comprehensive managed care to qualifying health plan members through well-established partnerships with quality health care providers and community-governed health centers. Our mission is to serve individuals and communities in the true spirit of aloha by ensuring and advocating access to quality health care for all.

The Culture:

AlohaCare employees share a passion for helping Hawai`i's most underserved communities. This passion is internalized through a supportive and positive work environment, healthy work/life balance, continuous communication, and a generous benefits package.

The Opportunity:

The Public Policy Specialist will significantly support the development, management, and implementation of public policy advocacy strategies that advance the health and well-being of our target service populations.

Primary Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Collaborate with external and internal partners to meet organizational goals
• Contribute to continuous improvement of deliverables and processes
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills ensuring internal and external relations are conducted with a pleasant and friendly attitude
• Assist with strategy implementation, coordination, and planning for all External Affairs functions
• Support the public policy program, including monitoring relevant state and federal policymaking and drafting policy updates
• Produce high-quality public policy advocacy work products such as policy briefs, fact sheets, and presentations
• Conduct research and analysis toward the development of public policy recommendations
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
• Represent AlohaCare in public and private forums
• Facilitate collaboration and partnerships among internal and external partners
• Support media projects and stakeholder inquiries
• Comply with department budgetary and financial processes
• Maintain AlohaCare's confidential information in accordance with policies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of public policy and/or government relations experience
• Collaborative, positive, energetic and self-motivated team player
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle

Salary range: $61,000 - $83,000 annually

AlohaCare is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants in accordance with sound practices and federal and state laws.