Michigan’s Children -- Vice President of Programs and Policy

Posted: September 4, 2024

General Duties:

Michigan’s Children is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Vice President of Programs and Policy. This individual will play a key role in driving the development and execution of the organization’s public policy priorities, working to influence policies that directly impact children, youth, and families across the state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Public Policy Development and Execution: Facilitate, support, and monitor the development and execution of the organization’s public policy goals and sequential activities.
• Policy Analysis: Conduct analysis and develop public policy positions aligned with both short-term and long-term organizational goals.

Full description. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong strategic skills and experience setting organizational or team agendas.
• Deep knowledge of state and federal policymaking preferred.

Full description. 

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should email a resume and cover letter to info@michiganschildren.org by October 4, 2024.

Senior Policy Executive 18 -- Department of Insurance and Financial Services

Posted: September 3, 2024

General Duties:

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking an individual to work in public service as the Director of the Office of Insurance Rates and Forms. This is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - supporting the department as it protects consumers and maintains public confidence in Michigan’s insurance industry.

The right candidate will supervise and direct the operations of the Office of Insurance Rates and Forms. As the director of a highly productive team, you will be responsible for directing and overseeing the timely handling and approval of rates and forms filings submitted by insurance companies for regulatory approval. In this role, you will be responsible for enforcing Michigan insurance statutes and regulations, and federal law as it pertains to insurance rates and forms. You will also represent the department on regulatory issues related to the Affordable Care Act, including oversight of the Plan Management functions required of Michigan as it participates in the federal marketplace.
 

Full description.

Requirements:

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience
Two years of professional experience as a manager or program/staff specialist or equivalent experience.

Full description.

Pay Range: $52.30 - $75.86 hourly

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Public Relations Manager -- Harbor Strategic Public Affairs

Posted: September 3, 2024

General Duties:

As a Public Relations Manager, you’ll be learning the ins-and-outs of a wide range of client policy issues and brands, while being responsible for devising messages and strategies to connect our clients to their target audiences.

The ideal candidate, first and foremost, is someone is now or is striving to be a self-starting public relations strategist, consistently on the lookout for ways to protect and promote our clients.

Full description.

Requirements:

• This position can flex upward to fit the applicant but requires a base of at least 2+ years relevant intern/work experience in public relations, public affairs, politics, government or similar.
• Hold bachelor’s degree, preferably in the fields of public relations, communications, marketing, English, journalism, graphic design/video production or political science.
• Experience with software and apps, such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, social media, digital advertising platforms, graphic design (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.), video production and/or website development.

How to Apply:

A resume, references, and 3-5 writing samples are required. Please apply to John Sellek at jbs@harborstrategic.com.

Researcher Associate – Detroit Bureau -- Citizens Research Council of Michigan

Posted: August 30, 2024

General Duties:

The research associate will be expected to:

• Produce high quality objective research reports on various municipal public policy topics
• Analyze the city and school district budgets as introduced, debated, and enacted and produce nonpartisan papers discussing key policy issues
• Create and deliver nonpartisan budget briefings and presentations on policy topics to a diverse set of audiences
• Respond to inquiries from the news media, government officials, industry and policy associations, and the general public in an informed and nonpartisan manner.

Full description.

Requirements:

• An interest in the city’s many public policy issues, especially budgets
• Strong skills in research, spreadsheet analysis, writing research reports
• Outstanding presentation skills
• At least a master’s degree in a policy-related concentration.

Full description.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply by sending (no phone inquiries please) a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and references to: Eric Lupher, President, Citizens Research Council of Michigan, 38777 Six Mile Road, Suite 208, Livonia, MI 48152-3974 or elupher@crcmich.org.

Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy -- Early Childhood Investment Corporation

Posted: August 29, 2024

General Duties:

The Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy is responsible for working in close collaboration with coalition partners to advance policy change at the state and federal levels, including advocacy with policymakers and strategic engagement with partner organizations and coalitions. This role develops and manages strategies for strengthening relationships with policymakers to increase their understanding of early childhood issues, gain support for policy change to support Michigan’s youngest children and their families, and expand recognition of ECIC as a resource in early childhood. The Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy impacts policy change to address Michigan’s most challenging early childhood issues.  Reporting to the CEO, this position supervises a policy and outreach associate and the program manager for the Detroit Policy Initiative.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science or related field with seven (7) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of federal early childhood funding streams and legislation, the state legislative process, grassroots, and grass tops advocacy and strategies.
• Excellent advocacy, consensus-building, coalition-building, and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with other staff and other organizations

Full Description.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume through the job posting on the ECIC website. All materials must be submitted as .pdf documents. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Public Affairs Manager -- Michigan Health Council

Posted: August 14, 2024

General Duties:

A Public Affairs Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to build relationships and engage state and federal agencies, community groups, foundations and other policy making organizations. Below is a general outline of the key responsibilities and qualifications associated with a Public Affairs Manager position:

• Strategic Planning:
  • In collaboration with the MHC Leadership, develop and execute public affairs strategies aligned with the organization's goals and values.
  • Identify key channels for sharing MHC’s strategic priorities and expertise with key public stakeholders.
• Government Relations:
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the organization.
  • Engage with government officials, foundations and policymakers to advocate for healthcare workforce strategies, programs and initiatives.
• Fund Development:
  • Identify and build relationships with funding organizations.
  • Research and manage grant writing opportunities that align with MHC’s programs and priorities.
• Internal Communication:
  • Collaborate with Communication Director and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Provide communication support for internal initiatives and projects related to public entities and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in public affairs, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience with RFPs, grant writing and proposal development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send Cover letter and resume/CV to hr@mhc.org.