The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is the only national organization solely focused on promoting the physical, emotional and financial health and wellness of the nation’s 21 million Black women and girls. For almost four decades, BWHI has served as the leading voice for health and wellness for Black women and girls across the country. Today, we continue in our mission to advance health equity and social justice for Black women across the lifespan, eliminate racial and gender-based health inequities and deepen Black women’s resolve in becoming informed decision makers to achieve optimum health and wellness. Be a part of our mission; join our team today!
Full Time
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Overview
Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is hiring for a newly created role, Program Manager, Outreach and Engagement (OEM). For over 40 years, Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has been one of the leading national organizations dedicated solely to improving the health and wellness of Black women physically, emotionally, and financially. We advance and promote Black women’s health through three focus areas: Wellness Programs, Policy and Advocacy, and Research Translation. We target the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. through investments in evidence-based strategies, programs, and advocacy outreach on health policies.
Description of Position
The Program Manage, Outreach and Engagement (OEM) will report to the Senior Director (SD) who is responsible for providing leadership of the organization’s reproductive justice initiatives including the My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) and Positive Period (PP) programs and will be a member of the Policy Advocacy and Science (PAS) department. The OEM supports the SD in working with other BWHI policy staff and affiliates to organize and monitor and implement key activities of the Reproductive Justice program at BWHI. This is a manager role, with responsibilities that include engagement and managing multiple partner collaborations, budgeting and tracking of expenses, and requires experienced clear communication skills with co-workers and external colleagues. While the Program Manager (OEM) primary responsibilities are outlined below, like all BWHI staff, the OEM contributes support to the overall vision and mission of the organization to address the health equity needs of Black women and girls. This role will directly support the Senior Director for RJ Initiatives by serving as the initial point of contact for certain components of the MSK and PP program and policy activities.
The Day-to-Day
- Serves as the main point of contact and manager to the Senior Director in daily duties related to program management, evaluation, and quality assurance for the RJ portfolio
- Manages RJ program duties, with direction from the Senior Director: budgeting and spreadsheet tracking, spending and receipts tracking for program activities
- With direction from the SD, supports preparing and operating meetings agendas, program reports, presentations, and other materials
- Maintains project management dashboard and Google Drive
- Participates fully as a member of the Policy Advocacy and Science department
- Conducts outreach calls and emails to identify the appropriate contact points for college/university, student organizations, student leaders, etc.
- Serves as a point of contact for outreach activities for MSK and Positive Period initiatives; Maintains and updates outreach list of college/university (HBCUs and PWIs) contact information
- Supports developing and maintaining evaluations, surveys, and additional metrics for reporting
- Initiates and manages elements of in-person event planning including site selection, invite/registration management, onsite management, organizing catering, and subsequent follow-up
- Assists with the administrative design, planning, implementation, and coordination of virtual events
- Serves as a point of contact and manages the internal collaboration between the RJ and MarComm teams to support social media (Instagram, Twitter) including engagement, content development, community management, and reporting for the program
- Works closely with MSK chapters in efforts that strengthen membership growth and engagement
- Provides support to other BWHI policy advocacy and science programs and initiatives as needed
- A High School diploma or GED.
- A passion for community engagement.
- Self-directed and self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
- Process-oriented and efficient in creating and maintaining systems to create high-quality work.
- Ability to synthesize and summarize findings from virtual and in-person engagements.
- Communicates effectively and possesses strong presentation skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to maintain project timelines and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, be accountable, invite suggestions, ask for support when needed, and provide support to others, all with a dedication to overall organizational success.
- Approximately 25% travel.
- Availability to travel for in-person events and meetings.
- A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three (3) years of experience OR a Master’s degree preferred with a minimum of one (1) year of experience.
- A proven track record of community program growth and engagement.
- Experience working with college students and young adults, preferably current students or recent graduates.
- Event planning and management (virtual and in-person).
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite applications and project management platforms.
- Proficient with social media platforms including engagement and management.
- Understanding of the lived experiences of Black women.
Job Features
Overview Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is hiring for a newly created role, Program Manager,...
Full Time
Remote
Overview
Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) seeks a Program Manager, Leadership Development to join our Policy, Advocacy, and Science (PAS) department. BWHI is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of Black women through advocacy, programs, and research translation. This role will focus on managing advocacy and leadership programming related to Reproductive Justice (RJ) initiatives.
Description of Position
The Program Manager, Advocacy and Leadership Development (ALM) will report to the Senior Director (SD) who is responsible for providing leadership of the organization’s RJ initiatives including the My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) and Positive Period (PP) programs and will be a member of the Policy Advocacy and Science (PAS) department. The ALM supports the SD in working with other BWHI policy staff and affiliates to organize and monitor and implement key activities of RJ programing at BWHI. This is a manager role, with responsibilities that involve overseeing project deliverables, budget management, and fostering effective communication both internally and externally. While the Program Manager (ALM) primary responsibilities are outlined below, like all BWHI staff, the ALM contributes support to the overall vision and mission of the organization to address the health equity needs of Black women and girls.
The Day-to-Day
- Manages daily programmatic operations of the RJ portfolio of advocacy and leadership development programs and activities.
- Provides management for the coordination, preparation and dissemination of regular program updates, writing and preparing proposals and reports, contracts management, and data monitoring for RJ programs.
- Collaborates with the Program Manager, Outreach and Engagement to establish an evaluation system to analyze the impact and successes of programming activities.
- Manages the preparation of progress, quarterly and annual reports and facilitates program evaluation activities.
- Collaborates with the Program Manager, Outreach and Engagement on the creation of materials including fact sheets, program content, research and media materials
- Strives to maintain updated knowledge on all existing and emerging topics and the relevant political landscape related to Black women’s health.
- Engages in ongoing communication about organizational and program progress, including successes and challenges with supervisor.
- Conceptualizes curriculum designs aligned with branding guidelines and educational goals.
- Supports the research, development and implementation of Learning Management platforms.
- Research instructional methods and educational technology trends to enhance program effectiveness.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and develop training content.
- Evaluates training sessions and assesses the effectiveness of training programs using established metrics.
- Supervises and trains facilitators for RJ curricula and maintain partnerships with implementing partners.
- Identify training needs, develop training plans, and conduct skill assessments for program participants.
- Collects and analyzes feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve program content and delivery.
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five (5) years of experience OR a Master’s degree.
- Experience in adult learner engagement.
- A proven track-record of high-level impact on advocacy and policy issues in the human services field and/or reproductive health right and justice field.
- Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, and/or chronic disease issues affecting Black women.
- Understanding of the lived experiences of Black women.
- Strategic thinker with a strong focus on results and a passion for advocacy and leadership development.
- Ability to design curriculum, training materials, and assessments.
- Experience facilitating training sessions in-person and/or virtually.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Effective communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, including budget oversight and meeting deadlines.
- Collaborative team player dedicated to organizational success.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and project management platforms.
- Approximately 10% travel
- Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration or related degree.
Job Features
Overview Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) seeks a Program Manager, Leadership Development to join our...
Remote, Washington D.C.
Overview
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is hiring for a newly created role, Senior Director, Policy (SDP). For over 40 years, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has been one of the leading national organizations dedicated solely to improving the health and wellness of Black women physically, emotionally, and financially. We advance and promote Black women’s health through three focus areas: Wellness Programs, Policy and Advocacy, and Research Translation. We target the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. through investments in evidence-based strategies, programs, and advocacy outreach on health policies.
Description of Position
The SDP has an integral role in the Policy Advocacy and Science (PAS) team. This role is the lead manager of BWHI policy strategies and activities and supports the EVP of PAS in leading the agency priorities for key policy positions which align to our program areas (Maternal Health, Reproductive Justice, HIV, Chronic Disease, Fair Work and Rare Disease). This position maintains BWHI policy presence on “The Hill”, with legislative partners, health aides of members of Congress, and policy advocacy health organizations, to ensure that BWHI positions are communicated and shared. This position also supports translation of policy into action, working as part of the PAS team to integrate policy recommendation across BWHI programs. Potential projects for which responsibility may be assigned at time of hire may include: participation in advocacy group meetings with partners as a representative of BWHI, developing advocacy letters, maintaining the letter signing spreadsheet and database, This role majorly contributes to the revisions of BWHI policy strategy, writing of policy briefs, and establishment of a routine multi-sectoral policy communication strategy which reflect BWHI positions with our partners and across the organization.
Please note that this role is remote and must be based in the Washington DC/DMV area.
The Day-to-Day
- In collaboration and partnership with the EVP, PAS, leads the development and updating of BWHI policy frameworks in alignment and collaboration with program department leads, and external partners input.
- Works in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team to prepare routine statements, opEds, and communication on pressing and present policy issues to advance BWHI’s voice and responses.
- Advances and communicates BWHI priorities with current federal and state agencies, policy officials.
- In collaboration with the EVP, PAS and guided by agency priorities, establish working relationships with policy counterparts at other health or public policy executive agencies; foundations, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations.
- Builds strong, lasting partnerships with house and senate staff and committees and partner organizations to ensure the lived experiences of Black women are included in federal and state policies.
- Facilitates the identification of policy and strategic planning issues and formulation of analysis, reports, and policy recommendations for the PAS team, the President, and agency leaders.
- Develops and maintains good relationships with funders, clients and colleagues.
- Supports preparing and/or monitors project budgets with the EVP for Finance and EVP for PAS.
- Keeps BWHI and PAS team members up-to-date on important political trends in the field through informal (e.g., brown bag) or formal means (e.g., in-house staff development workshops, presentations, etc.).
- Works with the EVP for PAS to identify, develop, and seek funding for projects of interest to BWHI policy goals.
- A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in government, civil rights, racial justice, or other related field.
- Strong facilitation skills and can lead high level discussions with the goal of action-oriented policy outputs or actions.
- Excellent writing skills and use of policy related terminology oriented towards advocacy letters, legislation, white papers and briefs.
- Motivational speaking experience.
- Familiar project management software and database tracking software (Salesforce, Asana, Monday.com, etc)
- This position is remote, but the candidate should reside/be local to the Washington, DC/DMV area.
- 10% travel required.
- A Master’s degree in public policy, law, or the social sciences.
- A minimum of five (5) years in a senior manager role.
- Sincere and demonstrated commitment to advancing social and/or racial justice progress for the highest-need communities, and in particular Black women and girls.
- Deep understanding and experience with public systems and policy.
- Can effectively mentor junior staff and entry-level such as policy or program interns.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all constituent groups regardless of political affiliation
Job Features
Overview The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is hiring for a newly created role, Senior...
Full Time
Remote
Overview
The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) is hiring for a newly created role, Senior Director, Research (SDR). For over 40 years, the Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) has been one of the leading national organizations dedicated solely to improving the health and wellness of Black women physically, emotionally, and financially. We advance and promote Black women's health through three focus areas: Wellness Programs, Policy and Advocacy, and Research Translation. We target the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. through investments in evidence-based strategies, programs, and advocacy outreach on health policies.
Description of Position
The SDR has an integral role in the Policy, Advocacy, and Science (PAS) team. This role is the lead manager of BWHI research and evaluation activities, and supports the EVP, PAS in leading the agency priorities for research, evaluation and use of findings in our key program areas (Maternal Child Health, Reproductive Justice, HIV, and Policy). This position also serves as a core advisor working to integrate sound research methods in support of other key program areas (chronic disease in particular). Responsibility for current projects may include: Hologic/UAB/Morehouse collaboration on Cancer Screening and NextEra navigation project. This role will have other research and evaluation projects as they arise. For this role, having background and expertise in mixed methods, and in particular how to apply implementation science methods and practices is preferred.
The Day-to-Day
- Serve as lead on selected projects, assuming primary responsibility for the design and implementation of project activities
- Serve as the lead research team member managing the Hologic/UAB/Morehouse cervical and breast cancer research study, managing collaborative communications, protocol monitoring, and establishing implementation of data collection activities
- Develop and maintain good relationships with funders, clients and colleagues Help design and refine department research protocols (e.g., publication processes)
- Prepare project reports (e.g., progress, annual, and final)
- Support preparing and/or monitoring project budgets with the EVP, Finance and EVP, PAS.
- Take the lead and/or supporting role in writing research manuscripts for publication in relevant journals and briefing papers.
- Keep BWHI and PAS team members up-to-date on important trends in the field through informal (e.g., brown bag) or formal means (e.g., in-house staff
- development workshops, presentations, etc.).
- Develop new project ideas and write grant proposals with minimal support Participate in relevant agency department meetings.
- Work with the EVP, PAS to identify, develop, and seek funding for projects of interest to BWHI research goals.
- Participate in professional development activities as appropriate (e.g., take classes to enhance expertise in assigned content areas, attend conferences, and/or co-author research manuscripts).
- Track and assess status of research tasks for projects.
- Provide technical assistance and advice to BWHI staff as needed on use of evaluation methods and tools.
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health or other relevant research-centered training (i.e. MSc), and a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in implementing research and evaluation studies.
- Technical experience in the use of either qualitative or quantitative data analysis software systems, such as: redCap, Dedoose, Atlas. Ti, STATA, SAS, or R.
- Research presentation experience (conference level) to increase BWHI research "footprint."
- Experience in budget management and compliance.
- Prepares thorough written materials for research activities (e.g., correspondence, research protocols) that are clear and well written.
- Summarizes data excellently from research projects appropriately in project reports/articles.
- Can effectively mentor (and potentially supervise) junior staff and entry-level research team members, including data collection and analysts, as hired in project and professional pursuits.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation of project tasks.
- Committed to integrity and rigor of research and evaluation for data use and policy development.
- Research experience in design and tracking of research activities
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
- 20% travel
- A PhD and a minimum of two (2) years post-doctoral work experience.
- Stellar communication skills (written and verbal).
- Excellent time management skills (internal and external deadlines).
- Relationship building skills (internal and external clients).
Job Features
Overview The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) is hiring for a newly created role, Senior...
Full Time
Remote
Overview
For over 40 years, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has been one of the leading national organizations dedicated solely to improving the health and wellness of Black women physically, emotionally, and financially. We advance and promote Black women’s health through three focus areas: Wellness Programs, Policy and Advocacy, and Research Translation. We target the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. through investments in evidence-based strategies, programs, and advocacy outreach on health policies.
Description of Position
The Development Department is driven by three core tenets:
- We are service-oriented.
- We are data-driven.
- We are bold for Black women.
- Managing a portfolio of 75-100 CFR donors, including, but not limited to: introducing BWHI’s work to new prospects and learning about their philanthropic priorities to determine the best avenue for support; engaging with current donors to secure additional gifts; and updating donors on the impact of their giving. Most of this work can take place via virtual meetings.
- Managing the Corporate Partners Program, a group of corporations that commit to 3-year support plans, in exchange for benefits. Regular cultivation, stewardship, and engagement of this community, and the creation of opportunities for them to deepen their connection to the organization will be required. Goals will include increasing members as well as increasing members’ contributions.
- Using various platforms to research and develop profiles on new corporate and foundation funding prospects.
- Encouraging corporate donors to use additional funding to set up matching gifts for their employees.
- Solicitation of both general revenue gifts and sponsorship of key events/projects throughout the year.
- Collaborating with the communications and event teams on the development of sponsorship collateral for BWHI events.
- A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in fundraising for nonprofits.
- Can manage a high volume of work with efficiency.
- Is a strong project manager and “plans backwards” to meet deadlines.
- Can juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality
- Asks for help when needed.
- Is a clear, persuasive, compassionate communicator, inspiring funders to invest in and partner with BWHI.
- Can learn and incorporate BWHI’s “voice”
- Understands and applies best practices in fundraising with corporations, family and private foundations.
- No more than 10% travel
- Having demonstrated knowledge of and experience securing 6 and 7-figure gifts
- Experience using the Salesforce platform
Job Features
Overview For over 40 years, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has been one...