United States of Care

Who We Are 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. At USofCare, we envision an equitable, easy-to-navigate health care system that provides all people with dependable, personalized coverage throughout life’s changes and we have the approach and data to ensure that this future is possible.  In order to achieve our people-centered mission, USofCare developed highly intentional organizational values and is 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. We strive to pursue unity over uniformity and listen closely to the unique interests, abilities, needs, and backgrounds of every employee. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented constituencies, to apply to join our growing team. For more information about USofCare, please visit unitedstatesofcare.org. Position Overview and Responsibilities USofCare seeks a full time Federal Policy & Advocacy Assistant to support the Federal Policy & Advocacy (FPA) team’s work to meet USofCare’s mission and objectives. The FPA Assistant reports to the Senior Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy. The FPA Assistant supports the Senior Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy and the FPA team with scheduling, organizing documents and materials, tracking engagement with federal officials, coordinating team work and collaboration between FPA and other departments, communicating with external partners, and assisting with writing and research as needed. The FPA Assistant plays a critical role in creating resources, executing event logistics, and communicating with partners related to USofCare’s federal engagement strategies. The FPA 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, have experience working on a diverse team, and are committed to applying an equity lens in all your work.  You hold a minimum of 2 years of professional experience (internships count toward this experience). Professional work experience in health policy, Congress, or federal agencies is preferred;  You are able to demonstrate familiarity with headline coverage of health care policy issues; Your relevant professional experience demonstrates that you possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail and proofreading skills, excellent time management skills, and the capacity to proactively manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously;  You are flexible and enthusiastic about working in a startup like environment, with an exceptional work ethic and demonstrated ability to work independently on assignments and projects, and to use sound judgement and critical thinking skills;  You are willing to take on a wide range of administrative tasks necessary to support a growing policy operation;  You are able to handle new challenges with confidence and a positive attitude, and when needed you are able to embrace ambiguity, and to use the organization’s collective intelligence to solve problems, weigh outcomes, and take informed risks; and Strong computer proficiency, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications are required, working knowledge of Canva is a plus.  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 position is fully remote, though candidates must be located in the Washington, DC metro area (DMV) and be able to commute to Washington, DC as needed for meetings and events. 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 www.usofcare.org/careers and submit your application and resume to be considered for the position.  The position is open until filled, and we will begin reviewing applications on December 29, 2025.  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.

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. At USofCare, we envision an equitable, easy-to-navigate health care system that provides all people with dependable, personalized coverage throughout life’s changes and we have the approach and data to ensure that this future is possible.  In order to achieve our people-centered mission, USofCare has developed highly intentional organizational values and is 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. We strive to pursue unity over uniformity and listen closely to the unique interests, abilities, needs, and backgrounds of every employee. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented constituencies, to apply to join our growing team. For more information about USofCare, please visit  unitedstatesofcare.org. Position Overview and Responsibilities USofCare is seeking a full time Operations and Development Assistant to support the whole of the organization in day-to-day fundraising and administrative functions. This position is part of both the Operations and Development Departments, and reports to both the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer.  This administrative position is multi-faceted and dynamic, and will serve as a liaison between the Development and Operations departments to ensure that each department has what it needs to function at the optimal level. For the Operations Team, the Assistant will help manage a virtual office environment,  coordinate and schedule across teams, conduct bookkeeping and record keeping functions, assist in planning and coordination of events, prepare agendas, make travel arrangements, and assist in human resources functions like onboarding or offboarding or benefits management. On the Development Team, the Assistant will conduct prospect research, maintain donor records and data entry, and assist in the implementation of fundraising initiatives, process gifts and initiate acknowledgement and pledge letters, maintain calendars and agendas, and coordinate scheduling for Executive Team members.  The Operations and Development Assistant understands and values the importance of administrative roles, is entrepreneurial and collaborative, has strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail, has excellent communication skills, and manages to meet deadlines. They “manage up” on the progress of assignments and takes direction well. They are able to multitask and work independently.  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, have experience working on a diverse team, and are committed to applying an equity lens in all your work.  You hold a minimum of 1 year of professional administrative experience (internships count toward this experience) in bookkeeping, office management, development, grants management or equivalent position with similar responsibilities. Experience working in a nonprofit is preferred;  You have a demonstrated interest in an operations, administrative, or development role, and you are able to remain flexible and enthusiastic about working in a startup-like environment and are willing to take on a wide range of tasks;  You possess high attention to detail, and the ability handle and manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines at once and are able to deal with competing priorities from multiple sources, with effective communication to ensure priorities are understood;  You are flexible, and are able to handle new challenges with confidence and a positive attitude, and when needed  you are able to embrace ambiguity, and to use the organization’s collective intelligence to solve problems, weigh outcomes, and take informed risks; You must have the highest ethical standards, and be able to respect and handle confidential information;  Experience with bookkeeping, fundraising data entry, and records and document management using  platforms like Intacct, Raiser’s Edge NXT are preferred, but not required;  Experience using Microsoft Office and GSuite applications are required. Work at United States of Care USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary for this position is $48,000/annually.  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 position is full-time and is fully remote, though candidates must be located in the Washington, DC metro area. 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. The position is open until filled.

Who We Are 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 State Advocacy Manager to join its growing team. This is a full time, salary position with an end date of 7/31/2027. The State Advocacy Manager will play a key role in developing state campaigns to further USofCare’s work and provide support on policy issues aimed at breaking down barriers to accessing high-quality and affordable health care.  The State Advocacy Manager is responsible for executing state policy and legislative campaigns and seeking opportunities to work with state-based partners interested in advancing components of USofCare’s proactive policy agenda, which is shaped by USofCare’s research about what people need and want from the health care system (view our 2025 State Policy Priorities here ). The State Advocacy Manager should be familiar with current health care policy issues and should be able to think strategically about how USofCare can navigate the current political landscape in any given state in order to advance USofCare’s objectives. This position will engage with state-level advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders and will require building strategic relationships with a variety of stakeholders to respond to needs as they arise. The State Advocacy Manager may work on a variety of issue-specific campaigns; in the near-term this includes expanding access to health insurance coverage through public programs (including Medicaid) and public health insurance options, improving the affordability of health care by addressing hospital prices and hospital consolidation, reducing out-of-pocket costs for consumers by eliminating facility fee, and ensuring access to preventive and primary care.  The day to day work for the State Advocacy Manager will include managing issue-specific campaigns in a portfolio of states, including developing work plans, representing USofCare at meetings, facilitating meetings with state partners, policymakers, health care industry stakeholders and other external partners, identifying campaign messaging and collateral needs like fact sheets and talking points, and working with vendors and contractors. The State Advocacy Manager will provide project management and legislative tracking in their  portfolio of states and be responsible for project-based grant deliverables, conduct analysis necessary to inform organizational positions on various health care issues, and identify new opportunities for state campaigns with USofCare team members and relevant state partners. Working in close collaboration with the entire USofCare State Policy & Advocacy team, the State Advocacy Manager will report to the Senior Director of State Policy & Advocacy and may be responsible for overseeing the work of junior staff and/or managing interns.  Qualifications The ideal candidate is self-directed, curious, organized, and shares USofCare’s commitment to people-centered policy change, diversity, equity, and inclusion. You should be 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 value collaboration and attention to detail and can work effectively across teams and departments within the organization.  Required 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;  Knowledge of health care policy and program areas in both public and private sectors, such as private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, policy issues related to the underlying cost of care such as health system pricing and provider consolidation, and/or other policy areas related to increasing access to care, and addressing costs and affordability;  Four or more years of experience* working on or directing state-level policy advocacy, including demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategy in legislative, budget, or regulatory environments; ( *In addition to paid professional experience, we welcome candidates with transferable experiences that demonstrate the critical skills necessary for this role.) Demonstrated experience building coalitions, relationships with new partners, campaign plans, and ability to think strategically about problem solving and determine who is “missing from the table”;  Strong project and time management skills, with great attention to detail;  Experience lobbying, working with, or managing contract lobbyists;  Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; Can thrive in an environment where the path forward isn’t always clear;  Strong computer proficiency, specifically with the Google Suite of applications; and  Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends, as necessary due to the schedules of state legislative sessions.  Preferred Qualifications Experience working with consumers or patients, and the ability to translate their experiences into policy solutions and leverage their stories in advocacy campaigns;  Experience in a policy advocacy organization, preferably with a focus on health care or closely related issue area; Established relationships with advocates, legislators, or other policymakers at the state level; Understanding of the dynamics of 501(c)(3) versus 501(c)(4) organizations and capabilities; and Experience managing others. Work at United States of Care USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000, annually, depending on experience and location.  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 7/31/2027, and is an at-will position. The funding for this position is provided by a limited term grant . There is potential for this position to be extended or converted to a permanent position, but is not guaranteed. 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.