Associate, Policy & Advocacy

Global Health Visions

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US Until 8/22/2026 First posted December 5, 2025 Last posted December 5, 2025
Job description

Description of Work

Global Health Visions (GHV) is seeking two motivated and detail-oriented Associates to support a leading philanthropic client working to expand power, opportunity, and wellbeing for women, families, and underrepresented groups. Through a one-to-two-year secondment, the Associates will join the client’s Policy & Advocacy team and contribute to efforts to shape public policy by supporting the team’s work with experts, advocates, and community partners on issues such as paid family leave, caregiving support, youth mental health, and workplace equity.

In this role, Associates will lead project management activities, conduct research and analysis, synthesize complex information, and help coordinate cross-team initiatives that move the policy portfolio forward. Success will require strong organizational and time-management skills, the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, and the confidence to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are collaborative, proactive, and eager to take on a variety of responsibilities across teams.


Scope of Work

Operations and Administration (50%)

  • Support document development and briefing materials, including briefing books for foundation leadership
  • Engage and partner with other Program Associates and Program Strategy Director and Manager to ensure the right level of standardization is adopted on team operations broadly
  • Develop project plans and other tools to keep the team on-task
  • Support the team’s calendars, workflow, time and task management, document and SharePoint data entry, and other responsibilities as directed
  • Lead and drive data entry and relationship tracking in resource management system (CRM), holding responsibility for accuracy and upkeep
  • Develop information systems for the team as needed, and ensure key documents and files are organized (electronically) and easy to locate across teams
  • Serve as the primary liaison for team communications and updates including tracking stats and other communication requirements

Strategy Support (20%)

  • Conduct research, data analysis and synthesis to inform strategy development and execution
  • Research and summarize reports, media clips, and key issues as related program areas to keep team apprised of important developments
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations and slide decks to convey important information about the team’s priorities, strategy and potential grants
  • Draft strategy updates for working groups, organization leadership, and external partners
  • Manage portfolio budget and tracking as needed in collaboration with the Planning & Management team
  • Support tracking and documentation of upcoming grants in coordination with Program Directors, Managers and Planning & Management
  • Manage the team’s data, analytics and measurement program including:
    • Reporting documents
    • Measurement indicators
    • Data entry into reporting tools

Grantmaking Support (20%)

  • Manage and track grantmaking workflow, help respond to questions and keep grants on track
  • Support internal coordination of information related to external partners, including reporting requirements and tracking

Flex Capacity (10%)

  • Manage special projects and other duties as assigned


Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications

Required

  • 3–5 years of combined experience in project management and/or programmatic work; experience in consulting/business management, policy/advocacy and/or government preferred
  • Sharp synthesis and analytical skills, with previous experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation
  • Proven track record of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, requiring a high level of attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture
  • Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations; proactive, able to anticipate and solve problems before they occur
  • Proactive management of details; uses creativity and innovation to take business to the next level
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining confidentiality and privacy during sensitive situations in a dynamic environment
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet changing deadlines and requests
  • Able to work independently and disseminate information clearly and concisely
  • Demonstrated effectiveness meeting deadlines in a role requiring continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials
  • Fluency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Time Requirement, Location & Rate

  • Duration: 12-month role with the potential for a 12-month extension based on performance and portfolio needs.
  • Location/Travel: Associates will be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States but will likely travel to join the team in Seattle or Washington, DC approximately three times per year.
  • Time: Flexibility to work outside traditional hours as needed.
  • Compensation & Benefits: $90,000–$100,000 salary.
    GHV offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement contribution, PTO, and professional development funds.


GHV’s JEDI, Non-Discrimination & Equal Opportunity Policy

Global Health Visions (GHV) is a global consulting organization with a team spanning more than 20 countries and five continents, guided by the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that systemic advantages and barriers shape access to resources, power and decision-making, and opportunity. We are committed to advancing equity-driven, community-led solutions in all the work we do internally and externally.

Guided by our values of service, love, courage, and curiosity, we hold ourselves accountable to these principles, alongside our commitments to continuous learning and honest reflection, as we strive to be transformative change-makers, by powering the engines of possibility and advancing health and well-being for all people and the planet.

GHV is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, caste, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or parental status, socioeconomic status, veteran status, genetic information, neurodiversity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About this role

Summary

Support policy development, research, grant management, and team coordination in a remote role.

Job title

Associate, Policy & Advocacy

Experience level

3-5 years

Industry

philanthropy

Location requirements

remote in the United States, occasional travel to DC or Seattle

Salary

$90,000–$100,000

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementresearchPowerPointExcelWord

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

policyadvocacyresearchproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country