Director of Health Equity and Reform

$165,000- $175,000 | Hybrid Position | Washington, D.C. preferred

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced director of health equity and reform to lead TCF’s health care team and help shape a more equitable, accessible American health care system. The director will oversee a team of researchers working on health equity, focusing on Black maternal health, reproductive justice and abortion access, and universal coverage. They will set the direction for TCF’s health policy work going forward, devise political strategies to influence policymakers and opinion leaders in the field, and produce their own original research and writing to change and reshape health care policy for the better. The right candidate will bring extensive policy and research skills; a network of relevant contacts in public policy, press, and philanthropy; and a sophisticated approach to examining public policy through an intersectional equity lens.

Responsibilities

  • Directing TCF’s health care policy team, including leading a program of research and policy development in the areas of health equity—specifically focused on issues related to Black maternal health, reproductive rights, and abortion access through a reproductive justice lens, and coverage expansion—designed to influence public policy and drive change. 
  • Authoring reports and commentary on health equity issues and overseeing policy research projects by internal and external contributors on issues in the health policy field. 
  • Establishing and maintaining strong networks among health care advocates, policymakers, and colleagues at other think thanks to share information, collaborate, and advance equitable health care for all. 
  • Lifting TCF’s profile and influence as a leader on health policy, including engaging with the media and on social media, speaking at and hosting conferences and convenings, briefing policymakers on TCF’s health policy agenda, and more. 
  • Working in partnership with TCF’s development team on fundraising and development strategy, including cultivating new funding sources and ensuring TCF continues to deliver high-quality research and deliverables for existing funding partners. 
  • Managing a team of three direct reports and collaborating with other TCF policy teams on projects that overlap with health care policy. 

Qualifications

  • At least ten years of experience in health care policy, research, or public service/practice, and the ability to evaluate and recommend improvements in the area of health policy reform through an equity lens. 
  • A graduate degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
  • Specific research or policy background in health equity, maternal health, reproductive justice, and/or expanding health care coverage, with additional health policy expertise viewed highly. 
  • Existing working relationships with health care peer organizations, advocates, and policymakers that would help advance health equity and health care reform.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce rigorous research, as well as policy papers, issue briefs, and commentary appropriate for policymakers and public audiences.
  • Political acuity and the ability to craft research and policy recommendations to maximize effectiveness in light of political constraints and opportunities.
  • Experience in, or a willingness to learn, how to build and maintain relationships with funding partners to achieve even greater policy impact, including developing proposals, cultivating relationships, and managing projects.  
  • A relentless passion for policy change, public service, and driving health care reform.

Apply

Please apply with a resume, cover letter, and at least two writing examples, via BambooHR. No inquiries by third-party vendors and no phone calls please.  If you have any issues accessing the hiring portal, please reach out with questions to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

About The Century Foundation

The Century Foundation is a progressive, independent think tank that conducts research, develops solutions, and drives policy change to make people’s lives better. We pursue economic, racial, gender, and disability equity in education, health care, and work, and promote U.S. foreign policy that fosters international cooperation, peace, and security. TCF has offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. You can learn more at tcf.org.

The Century Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.


Graphic Design and Production Associate

New York, NY or Washington, D.C. | Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000

The Century Foundation, a leading progressive think tank, is currently seeking an individual to join our fast-growing team and offer high-impact graphic design and production support. The Graphic Design and Production Associate will implement TCF’s visual brand and deliver creative projects to deepen engagement with target audiences.

Reporting to the Creative Manager, the Associate will develop content for TCF’s public-facing platforms, including building out reports and commentaries for TCF.org, making sure our research is supported with clean, dynamic visuals, and helping to maintain the website to a high standard. They will also provide support to TCF’s start-up think tank, Next100, and, as a core member of the team, across TCF’s wider range of communications functions (e.g. press, social media, and events).

Duties:

  • Design branded content for TCF.org, events, social media, email outreach, development, and marketing—as well as online content and printed material.
  • Help produce content on TCF.org (a WordPress site), including inputting copy, selecting and creating imagery, coordinating design assets, and updating web pages.
  • Provide creative input and ideas to TCF’s teams, and then turn those ideas into reality through effective project management and communication.
  • Help develop, review, and troubleshoot various TCF-branded digital emails, as well as social media graphics to ensure all work is properly sized and rendering correctly.
  • Execute timely edits and design changes, ensuring that images are accurate and that copy edits are made properly.
  • Assist with and/or create interactive data visualizations to support TCF’s research, and edit video and audio content for publication.
  • Assist with site optimization tasks including but not limited to making routine updates across the site, cleaning up 404/301 errors, inputting alt-text, and fixing broken URLs.
  • Research keywords, refine SEO for website content, monitor basic web analytics, and help manage TCF’s Google AdGrants Pro campaigns.
  • Roughly 20% of the Associate’s time may be spent in support of the communications team overall, including tasks such as compiling weekly media hits, updating press lists, drafting social media content, and helping with event coordination, etc., as needed.

Requirements:

  • Two to five years of graphic design experience in a professional context.
  • Experience in digital production using Wordpress, HTML, and CSS.
  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustration, and InDesign.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Video, audio editing, photography and data visualization skills are a plus.
  • Familiarity with Search Engine Optimization, Google Adwords, or content marketing a plus.
  • A commitment to TCF’s values and ideals.

Apply Now

Please apply with a resume, cover letter and a link or PDF portfolio of at least three design or production projects via BambooHR. The position will be listed until filled. No inquiries by third-party vendors and no phone calls please.  If you have any issues accessing the hiring portal or need any accommodations during the hiring process, please reach out with questions to [email protected].

About TCF

The Century Foundation is a progressive, independent think tank that conducts research, develops solutions, and drives policy change to make people’s lives better. We pursue economic, racial, gender, and disability equity in education, health care, and work, and promote U.S. foreign policy that fosters international cooperation, peace, and security. TCF has offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. You can learn more at tcf.org.

The Century Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.