Health Policy Associate Missouri Foundation for Health 4 reviews - St. Louis, MO 63103 ROLE: Under direct supervision of the Director of Health Policy, the Health Policy Associate is responsible for supporting the efforts of Health Policy. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop expertise in areas of special interest through research, review of literature, training programs, and participation in conferences * Prepare written reports on issues related to the Health Policy agenda * Assist in maintaining and managing MFH Health Policy social media accounts * Assist in planning and execution of advocacy field-building activities and policymaker engagement * Present to community groups and health organizations on topics related to research produced * Assist in the processing of Health Policy contracts * Conduct review and workup of contract proposals * Assist Policy staff in populating RFA/RFP templates for internal review and routing * Manage a portfolio of Health Policy contracts * Conduct and/or participate in site visits with grantees and contractors Other Duties * Participate in team activities and complete diverse assignments in support of team goals * Engage in continuous professional development for position and cross-functional funding programs * Perform general Foundation support activities and special projects as required * Adhere to the Foundations core and staff values Qualifications and Education Requirements * Masters degree in an appropriate discipline and minimum of two-years professional experience (where appropriate, education may be considered in lieu of experience) * Tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and tight deadlines without sacrificing details or quality of work * Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills * Ability to research, analyze, think critically, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines * Strong team orientation with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels * Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities * An optimistic outlook and the humor, integrity, and patience necessary to work within a transformative environment * A deep commitment to the Foundations mission, core values, and workplace values * Ability to travel up to 15 percent of the time * Knowledge of Microsoft Office software 1 hour ago