Careers

The North Carolina Justice Center is a progressive research and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding opportunity and protecting the rights of low-income individuals in North Carolina. For over 25 years, the NC Justice Center has been on the front lines in the courts, at the legislature, in the media, and in communities advocating for positive changes for poor and working North Carolinians. The NC Justice Center has played a primary role in most of the state’s major policy debates and successfully litigated hundreds of individual cases and class actions.

The following positions are available:

STAFF ATTORNEY, HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT

ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST, EDUCATION & LAW PROJECT

STAFF ATTORNEY, HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT

The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for the Health Advocacy Project (HAP) with substantive expertise in health policy including Medicaid, Managed Care and the Affordable Care Act, and experience with NC legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy with state agencies. The position will involve a range of health policies, with an initial focus on medical debt and Medicaid expansion implementation. The attorney will monitor and analyze legal, policy, and advocacy health policy strategies promulgated at the federal or state level. Together with other HAP team members, the attorney will create and recommend policy solutions and strategies to advance equity and access to quality health care in North Carolina, especially the most impacted–people with low incomes, who live with disabilities, older adults, and children. The HAP team members’ policy work will also be informed by representation of individual impacted individuals, with the team member handling a helpline and potentially a small caseload in collaboration with experienced NC Justice Center litigation team members.

Research, propose and advocate for reforms, policies and programs that support the healthcare needs of North Carolinians while providing policy support to the team, the NC Justice Center, and partners.
Analyze laws, administrative rules, draft proposed legislation and amendments, and other relevant material.
Compile data and conduct legal research and analysis for HAP team members and partners.
Publish policy reports and memos, briefs, op-eds, legislative bulletins, fact sheets, and other documents as assigned and perform critical data analysis and review of team member’s written work.
Serve as a health care policy expert, present findings and recommendations to policymakers, partner organizations, community groups and leaders and the media.
Provide legal and technical support to private and legal aid lawyers, consumer advocates and government officials.
Lead workshops and training sessions for lawyers and advocates.
Research and compile useful data from literature, census data, polls, survey, and governmental reports to evaluate the impact of proposed health care policies on access, affordability and ensuring equity.
Track and monitor federal/state health care policy actions that impact Medicaid programs and other relevant health care policies such as healthcare delivery and costs, in federal/state legislative, executive and judicial branches.
Present testimony before the NC Legislature and advocate before NC state agencies.
Contribute to fundraising efforts; develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential supporters.
Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

We are looking for someone with an active license to practice law in North Carolina or who is eligible for comity. At least three years of professional experience analyzing, writing, and researching policy in healthcare, health law or related field is required. A successful candidate will have superior written and oral communication skills and be exceptionally organized while juggling competing demands and responding to externally imposed short deadlines. They will have substantive expertise in health policy including, knowledge of coverage programs including the Affordable Care Act and North Carolina Medicaid including managed care, and medical debt issues. Additionally, they will be able to perform legal research, prepare opinions, draft legislative documents, and interpret constitutional provisions. Further, they will have a demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process, political environment and health policy and coverage programs. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to improving people’s lives through the lenses of social justice and racial equity, preferably in North Carolina. Occasional evenings, weekend work, and travel is required.

Benefits:

The NC Justice Center offers skilled and committed co-workers, a competitive salary (the anticipated salary range is $65,000 – $108,000/annually DOE) and superior benefits to enhance staff quality of life including but not limited to: six weeks paid time off, paid parental leave, thirteen holidays, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage. This position is in the NC Justice Center’s bargaining unit, represented by the National Organization of Legal Service Workers, UAW Local 2320.

To apply:

This position is open immediately. To apply please submit your cover letter, resume, a writing sample with policy analysis, and list of professional references (including at least one past supervisor) using the following link:

North Carolina Justice Center – Staff Attorney, Health Advocacy Project (paylocity.com)

The NC Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for available positions. NC Justice Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability. Furthermore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to prior record of arrest or conviction.

ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT

The Health Advocacy Project works to ensure all North Carolinians have meaningful access to high quality, affordable, equitable, and comprehensive health care so that children, adults, and families have better health outcomes and productive lives.

Some of the Project’s goals include expanding and protecting access to health services for families who have low and moderate incomes, securing health care policies that prioritize the well-being of North Carolina consumers, empowering community members to become health care advocates, and promoting the consumer perspective on state and federal health care policy.

The Role:

The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a full-time Engagement Coordinator for the Health Advocacy Project (HAP) to support efficient operations of our dynamic policy and engagement work which is dedicated to increasing access to affordable healthcare. The HAP team is high performing and close-knit with a strong culture of work/life balance. Our team works closely with coalition partners around the state, and the country, builds relationships with elected and appointed policymakers and works to advance progressive policies that promote equitable access to affordable healthcare.

We are seeking a highly organized engagement coordinator who can support our team’s community engagement efforts and perform tasks that ensures smooth and efficient operations of our team, coalition, and community engagement work. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with and help us build and maintain authentic relationships with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds. The Engagement Assistant must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain an organized system for documentation, tracking and storing information. This position will support the team’s best practices around working with people most impacted in an authentic way. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the team and independently under the general supervision of the HAP Project Director. They are responsible for setting goals and developing a work plan with input from the HAP Director. The duties of this job requires an in-person presence on a hybrid basis at our office which is located in downtown Raleigh, and at events as needed.

Job Duties:

Facilitate the HAP team’s development of monthly, quarterly, and annual community engagement efforts in North Carolina
Handles information requests from coalition partners, schedules meetings of partners and stakeholders including all logistical arrangements and captures and sends out meeting minutes and other key information.
Engage the public in our advocacy and education campaigns. This may include conducting outreach and education efforts for and participating in community meetings, forums, and events.
In collaboration with Project colleagues, build and strengthen relationships with statewide and local organizations who can partner in story collection efforts.
Maintain a master calendar of all community engagement performed by HAP team staff and confirm coverage and availability of staff for all outreach events
Identify community engagement priorities in conjunction with other HAP team staff.
Identify opportunities to work with existing and new partners to coordinate community engagement events and/or distribution of materials, including sharing information about training opportunities, planning joint events and facilitating outreach material distribution amongst various partner organizations and agencies.
Develop team community engagement trip itineraries in conjunction with Project staff.
Facilitate travel arrangements needed for Project staff needed for staff for engagement trips or events in conjunction with NC Justice Center’s Admin Team.
Serve as the HAP team’s liaison to NCJC’s Accounting staff to provide necessary information related to the team’s various community engagement activities.
Gather and submit periodic data to assist the HAP Project Director with complete and timely reporting of grant deliverables, including providing team accomplishments to highlight, and assist with the tracking of grant expenses.
Spearhead the dissemination of know your rights and community education materials for the HAP team.
Facilitate the purchasing and/or reproduction of needed community engagement supplies and materials.
Coordinating with other NC Justice Center teams on joint community engagement activities.
Assist team with scheduling interviews, meetings with storyteller advocates with ethical considerations and while guarding confidentiality as appropriate.
Draft interview notes, personal stories, testimonials, and letters.
Assist team with tabling, outreach activities as assigned.
Contribute to fundraising efforts; develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential supporters.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

2. A minimum of three years of professional experience in outreach, engagement, or organizing, preferably in a health, social justice, or advocacy context.

3. High attention to detail with excellent project management and organizational skills.

4. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community members from different backgrounds.

5. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to support the work of others in a fast-paced, project-oriented organization.

6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

7. Demonstrated commitment to the mission of eliminating poverty through social, economic, and racial justice.

8. Demonstrated commitment to social justice, ability to recognize the barriers facing immigrant communities, and experience working with low-income individuals.

9. Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice in the south, preferably in North Carolina.

10. Occasional evenings, weekend work, and travel is required.

11. Reliable transportation to varying sites.

Benefits:

The NC Center offers skilled and committed co-workers, a competitive salary (the anticipated salary range is $47,395 – $64,119/annually DOE) and superior benefits to enhance staff quality of life including but not limited to: six weeks paid time off, paid parental leave, thirteen holidays, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage. This position is in the Justice Center’s bargaining unit, represented by the National Organization of Legal Service Workers, UAW Local 2320.

TO APPLY:

This position is open immediately. To apply please submit your click the following link: North Carolina Justice Center – Engagement Coordinator, Health Advocacy Project

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, EDUCATION & LAW

The Education & Law Project works to improve and reform public education from pre-K to 12th grade through policy research, community outreach, and litigation. They are committed to ensuring students of color, students with disabilities, students from families with low incomes, and students that are otherwise disadvantaged have access to high-quality education.

The Role

The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist that will work with our Education & Law Project and our core communications team to create and execute digital campaigns, manage social media accounts, write and edit external communications like newsletters and media releases, and monitor social and legacy media analytics. They will work to develop and articulate a strong message for progressive social change with a focus on strengthening the public education system in North Carolina.

The Communications Specialist work with both our Education and Law team and our core communications team and be supervised by the Education & Law Project Director and the Director of Communications. In addition, they will work closely and collaboratively with Every Child NC coalition partners.

Works with the Ed. Law team, core communications staff and partners, and related professionals to help create and execute the team’s communications strategy, campaign, and events.
Supports, participates in, and captures the work of the NC Justice Center and Every Child NC, through photography and videography, in community events, trainings, and other efforts.
Captures video/photos and existing Ed. Law content and uses that material to create original content.
Works with the Ed. Law and core communications teams to transform written materials, including our response to policy proposals and current events, into accessible, creative, timely graphic design.
Creates and edits external communications like newsletters and media releases.
Works with the Ed. Law team to create a social media plan and manage social media engagement.
Monitors social and legacy media analytics.
Develops and articulates a strong message for progressive social change with a focus on strengthening the public education system in North Carolina.
Demonstrates commitment to social justice and equity through communications work that is accessible for and respectful of marginalized communities.

Qualifications:

We are looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of four years of demonstrated experience who can navigate the worlds of traditional and digital media to support social justice, equity, and inclusion. An ideal candidate will have personal experience with public education and a demonstrated commitment to advocacy for as a public education in North Carolina. They will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should have experience with Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite, and understand graphic formats, layouts, and sizing. Candidates should have experience working with websites built in WordPress and Every Action or comparable CRM systems. A successful candidate will have experience copy editing and writing in AP style. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to improving social justice and racial equality.

Benefits:

The NC Justice Center offers skilled and committed co-workers, a competitive salary (the anticipated salary range is $47,395 – $64,119/annually DOE) and superior benefits to enhance staff quality of life including but not limited to: six weeks paid time off, paid parental leave, thirteen paid holidays, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage. This position is in the NC Justice Center’s bargaining unit, represented by the National Organization of Legal Service Workers, UAW Local 2320. 

TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and two work samples from your portfolio. One sample should demonstrate your writing skills and the other should demonstrate your graphic design skills. These samples can be a newsletter, article, press release, social media post, blog, one pager, or other similar material.

This position is open immediately. To apply please submit your click the following link: North Carolina Justice Center – Communications Specialist, Education and Law Project

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