Senior Policy Coordinator

Join Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) as a Senior Policy Coordinator!

• Are you focused on driving policy changes that address racial and social inequities in maternal and child health?
• Do you thrive in collaborative environments, engaging with policymakers, and advocating for systemic improvements in early care and education?

If so, we invite you to learn more about MCC and the Senior Policy Coordinator role!

Why MCC?

For over four decades, Maternity Care Coalition has been committed to improving maternal and child health across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Our mission is to ensure that parents and babies thrive, with a vision of a future where every family impacted by racial and social inequities can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy, and raise healthy children. Be part of a team making a difference through direct service, advocacy, and research!

What You’ll Do:

As the Senior Policy Coordinator, you will:

• • Advocate for Change: Engage policymakers to develop and implement equitable prenatal-to-3 policies.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with MCC’s direct service and communications teams to advance key policy initiatives.
  • Drive Legislative Impact: Monitor and analyze maternal and child health, early care, education, and economic security legislation.
  • Craft Policy Content: Contribute to policy briefs, white papers, and blog posts, advocating for solutions grounded in lived experiences.
  • Lead Coalitions: Coordinate multi-stakeholder coalitions and campaigns aimed at addressing disparities in maternal and child health.

Who You Are:

• • Policy Expert: You bring knowledge of maternal and child health, early care, and education policies.
  • Equity Advocate: You have a deep understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) principles, and are committed to modeling inclusive practices.
  • Collaborative Communicator: You excel at working with stakeholders and internal teams to communicate policy impacts.
  • Self-Starter: You are detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities with ease.

What You’ll Need:

• • Experience: 1-3 years of public policy or grassroots advocacy experience, preferably in the nonprofit or public sector.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Political Science or related Social Science degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in lieu of degree considered.
  • Knowledge of Government Processes: Familiarity with Philadelphia and/or Pennsylvania government and political processes is a plus!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• • Hybrid Work Environment: Flexibility to work from home and anyone of MCC's office locations.
  • Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
  • Meaningful Work: Make a tangible impact in communities affected by racial and social inequities.