Black Mamas Matter Alliance Job Announcement
OPEN POSITION: Policy Fellow
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
JOB TYPE: Part-time, Stipend (20 – 25 hours per week), Limited Term (July 2024 – November 2024)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 5, 2024, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first
Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), Inc. is a national Black women-led cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary alliance. We center Black Mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice. We envision a world where Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. BMMA was created out of a need to form a national voice and coordinating entity that can hold space and serve as a platform for Black women-led initiatives that are working to address the issues that impact maternal health disparities and inequities using the birth and reproductive justice, and human rights framework across all sectors. BMMA provides technical assistance, trainings, and capacity building for grassroots organizations, maternity care service providers (e.g. clinicians, midwives, doula networks, and community health workers), academia, and the public health sector. We recognize that maternal mortality and morbidity is a global concern, and frame domestic maternal health policy and research within the global Black Feminist context.
The purpose of BMMA’s Policy & Advocacy Department is to advance the Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice Movement by advocating for policies, educating key stakeholders, building community power, and developing strategies rooted in human rights frameworks.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Policy Fellow will support BMMA’s Policy & Advocacy Department to maintain BMMA’s current policy portfolio and draft informative communications, analysis, and research on legislative, agency, and industry policies related to Black Maternal Health with a specific focus on the perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health workforce including scope of practice state policies, accreditation, and licensing. Other duties may include notetaking during partner calls and meetings, collating information for presentations, and/or reviewing articles and documents. Additional responsibilities will include attending and volunteering at BMMA’s Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute in September 2024 and participating in planning meetings for the conference.
The Policy Fellow must possess the following skills/abilities: strong writing and editing skills (a writing sample is required), experience participating in coalition calls/meetings and documenting detailed notes, research, and analytical practice in policy and law utilizing peer-reviewed or credible sources, experience or understanding of community research methods, writing research reports, providing logistical coordination for a project or program within an academic, non-profit, or public health setting; possess a strong ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take initiative with active and consistent communication with management; possess meticulous attention to detail, timeliness, and ability or experience with creating and editing public-facing content. The timeframe of this position is from July 2024 – November 2024 with a minimum of 20 – 25 hours per week. Opportunities for continuing the contract beyond the current term period can be explored depending on the need and quality of work deliverables. This fellowship is a term-limited, contracted position as a Policy Fellow with BMMA, Inc. The Fellow is expected to reside in the Atlanta, GA area but work remotely with occasional in-person meet-ups with BMMA staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with a Master in Public Policy, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Administration, Law, or a related field, or degree program. This position will be a good fit for someone with an interest in Maternal and Women’s Health Policy, Public Health Policy, Public Policy, Advocacy and Communications, and Healthcare delivery. The candidate may have entry to intermediate level experience (1-3 years) in policy with a strong interest in learning and being guided through topics within Black Maternal Health and advocacy in Georgia. Candidates with experience in navigating federal/local legislative assembly sites and bill tracking, communicating with legislators, and providing bill analysis are desired. Experience working with multidisciplinary professionals in grassroots organizing and advocacy is preferred. A strong understanding of maternal health equity and public policy is a plus.
COMPENSATION:
The Policy Fellow will receive a monthly stipend between $2700 - $3000 depending on qualifications and experience and must be able to work 20 – 25 hours per week to complete duties within this role. The Fellow is expected to reside in the Atlanta, GA area but work remotely with occasional in-person meet-ups with BMMA staff.
DEADLINE:
Applications will be accepted and reviewed continuously until July 05, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Interested candidates should complete the application through the TriNet application portal and upload a combined pdf of (1) a resume/C.V.; (2) a one-page cover letter summarizing your experience/skills related to this position and your interests in working at our organization (BMMA, Inc.), and (3) a list of 3 professional references (this does not mean reference letters) by July 5, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
* Please do not send multiple submissions of your application or materials. Selected applicants will be contacted by email within two weeks of the submission deadline. Your interest and time in applying for the open job position with Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. is highly appreciated!
Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmatively seek qualified individuals for all positions. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.