Project Assistant

United States of Care (USofCare) is seeking a Project Assistant. This is a full time, salary position with an end date of 10/31/2027. Description United States of Care (USofCare) is a non-partisan non-profit organization on a mission to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income. We champion fair and commonsense policy changes to meet people’s urgent needs: the certainty that their health care will be affordable, that their coverage will be dependable and there when they need it, that their health care is personalized, and that the system is easy to understand and navigate. In order to achieve our people-centered mission, USofCare has developed highly intentional organizational values and we are committed to building a diverse team at all levels of our organization, cultivating an inclusive culture, and engaging with people who bring different perspectives and lived experiences to our efforts. Our values are how we work internally and externally, what we hold up and celebrate, and what we are constantly striving for and aspiring to be as an organization. View our values at unitedstatesofcare.org/who-we-are . In building our team, at every level we value and prioritize inclusion and diverse perspectives. Seeking unity over uniformity, we pay attention to the diverse interests, abilities, needs and backgrounds of every employee and strive to create an environment where everyone is heard and feels that they belong. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply to join our growing team. Position Overview and Responsibilities United States of Care (USofCare) is seeking a Project Assistant. This is a full time, salary position with an end date of 10/31/2027. The Project Assistant will support a USofCare project to conduct on the ground listening and turn the findings into actionable policy in 6 states. The Project Assistant will provide overall project administrative, coordination, and logistics support for the duration of the project, including but not limited to supporting the project team with scheduling; meeting, travel and event logistics and preparation; organizing documents and materials; tracking and coordinating work and project deliverables across departments; assist with tracking project expenses and invoices; communicating with external partners; and assisting with writing, creation of slide decks, and proofreading; and research to contribute to reports, presentations, resources, blog posts, op-eds, and other communication materials about the project as needed. The Project Assistant will be overseen by the State Policy & Project Associate Director, working in close collaboration with the project team. The Project Assistant is entrepreneurial, collaborative, passionate about health care policy, has strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and manages to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. They manage up on progress of assignments and are eager to pitch in when needed. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you must have a strong commitment to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care, and have a dedication to operating in a diverse, bipartisan, learning atmosphere that explores multiple policy solutions to achieve our mission. You are willing to respect different points of view, and are committed to applying an equity lens and prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all your work. You have relevant internship or work experience demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including excellent time management skills and the capacity to proactively manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously. You pay excellent attention to detail and have strong proofreading skills. You have strong verbal and written communication skills. You should be flexible and enthusiastic about taking on a wide range of administrative tasks necessary to support a growing policy operation, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment where tasks, priorities, and deadlines can change quickly. You have a passion for learning, understanding, and exploring new ideas. You are not afraid to ask questions, speak up, and be an active and engaged member of our team. You possess an exceptional work ethic and demonstrated ability to work independently on assignments and projects, using sound judgment and critical thinking skills. You take informed risks, step out of your comfort zone, embrace ambiguity, and are able to use an organization’s collective intelligence to solve problems and weigh outcomes. Required: One-two years of professional experience, which can include internships; professional work experience in health policy or project coordination preferred; Experience with remote tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom) and familiarity with Google Sheets, Excel and other project management tools; Ability to travel and work occasional nights and weekends, as necessary. Work at United States of Care USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary for this position is $50,000, annually. This position is a salary non-exempt, full-time position. United States of Care offers a very generous benefits package including phone and internet stipends, medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance, and a 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match. USofCare’s paid time off includes accrued sick time, an unlimited vacation policy, paid parental and medical leave, and office closures throughout the year for holidays and breaks. A full summary of benefits is available upon request. This is a full time, time-bound position with an end date of 10/31/2027 and is an at-will position. The funding for this position is provided by a limited term grant. This position is fully remote, and requires occasional travel. Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. United States of Care is unable to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ an applicant. How to Apply Interested candidates should apply at and submit your application and resume to be considered for the position. The position is open until filled, and the hiring committee will begin screening applications to schedule first round interviews starting May 26, 2026. United States of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. We prohibit discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States of Care Campaign