Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Senior

The Senior Policy and Advocacy Coordinator manages policy and/or advocacy related research and writing activities from inception through completion and assists in the cultivation and maintenance of effective partnerships necessary to advance the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) agenda. The Senior Coordinator develops and implements workshops, seminars, conferences, trainings and meetings related to policy and advocacy functions. The Senior Coordinator mentors and helps to develop the skills and knowledge of other Policy and Advocacy Coordinators.

Department Name:
Government Affairs

Job Status:
Full time, 40 hours per week

Shift: Day, am to 4:30pm. Hybrid

• Researches and foresees potential policy issues and develops advocacy plans to address them.
• Serves as liaison between program, department, CHCO and community partners.
• Identifies opportunities for partnerships which enable department, division and/or organization to serve as a resource within the broader community.
• Conducts research on policy issues impacting CHCO and provides recommendations on how to achieve specific objectives; and designs advocacy strategies to accomplish objectives.
• Plans and leads community engagement activities driven by initiatives and strategies.
• Designs and delivers trainings and technical assistance to support strategies as identified by department, division and community partners.
• Independently develops policy and advocacy strategies aligned with policy priorities and oversees the implementation with coalitions and stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively with a variety of stakeholders including clinical and non- clinical leadership and internal and external partners, including the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear and accessible written materials.
• Performs lead duties for other Coordinators which include, but are not limited to, coaching, training, monitoring, assisting with goal setting, and managing the flow of day-to-day operations.
• Operates as an advocacy subject matter expert, whose expertise is relied on by peers, leadership, and community partners.
• Participates in local, state, regional and national efforts related to policy and advocacy events and committees.

• BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY
  - Meeting and exceeding internal or external customer expectations while cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust.
• BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
  - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
• COMMUNICATION
  - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING
  - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• DECISION MAKING
  - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY
  - Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large.
• EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
  - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’…