Policy Coordinator
About National Institute for Reproductive Health
The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build political power for reproductive freedom. We launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations in states and cities across the country. We work in the communities where the need is great and we can make a difference, so the fabric of reproductive freedom is harder to tear apart.
The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund), advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care, are seeking a full-time Policy Coordinator to help them in building political power for reproductive freedom.
This is a benefits eligible, full-time, non-exempt position that will require 35 hours of work, with flexibility, during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM. The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 – $65,000, commensurate with experience.
THE ROLE
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Manager of State Legislative & Public Affairs, the Policy Coordinator provides essential administrative, logistical, and research support to advance NIRH’s policy, legislative, and government affairs work. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth coordination across meetings, projects, and coalition efforts, and helps maintain accurate tracking and documentation of NIRH’s policy activities.
The Policy Coordinator supports both internal operations and external engagement, including scheduling, policy tracking, and compliance, while helping to draft and manage materials that advance reproductive health, rights, and justice. This role offers opportunities for growth in legislative affairs, policy development, and advocacy communications.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Administrative and Logistical Support
- Manage scheduling of internal meetings and meetings with our state and local partners and policymakers.
- Maintain the organization of files and resources across SharePoint and Teams.
- Support project management for newsletters, board updates, and other recurring deliverables.
- Track state and local legislation and maintain systems for keeping team members apprised of updates Assist in planning and logistics for lobby days, weeks of action, and digital advocacy activities.
- Support with drafting policy materials, such as testimony, comment letters, sign-on letters, and talking points.
- Attend national and state coalition meetings as assigned for note taking and reporting updates to the internal team.
Research Support
- Conduct preliminary research such as gathering statistics, citations, and background materials.
- Draft and format policy documents for leadership review; make changes and finalize following review.
- Attend and contribute to speaking events, trainings, and presentations as part of professional development.
- Contribute to building and managing a culture of inclusion and equity at an increasingly diverse organization.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- A minimum of two years of experience in policy, advocacy, legislative affairs, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with legislative processes and government structures at the state or local level (preferred).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting and proofreading.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Teams (or similar platforms).
- Commitment to reproductive freedom, gender equity, and racial and social justice principles.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative, mission-driven environment
WHAT WE OFFER
- Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick days, personal days and your birthday off
- 401k employee matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fully remote from anywhere in the US
- Work from home stipend
- Subscription to DeleteMe to protect employee’s personal information
- Annual professional development budget available for each employee
TO APPLY
Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Policy Coordinator” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All applications must be received via email.
EEO statement
The National Institute for Reproductive Health and NIRH Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer. NIRH and NIRH Action Fund strives to build and support an equitable work community that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional people. As a member of the reproductive freedom movement, NIRH aims to foster leadership and raise the voices of historically marginalized people, including but not limited to Black people and people of color, indigenous/native peoples, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, disabled/differently abled people, immigrants, and low-income people. We strongly encourage candidates of these and other diverse backgrounds to apply.
Equity Statement
NIRH and NIRH Action Fund staff and board have committed to racial equity, and as such have been engaged in a multi-year process to adopt a racial equity lens across the organizations. We are a reproductive health and rights organization that incorporates reproductive justice values into our work. We recognize the interconnectivity of identities, such as race, socio-economic status, immigration status, ability, and sex, including sexual orientation, and gender identity, and how they interact with systems of oppressions to shape and impact a person’s freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives. As a result, this person will join an organization that’s currently engaged in shifting its institutional framework.