[COMM-ORG] job:health justice organizer, New York City, no salary info

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From: "Nisha Agarwal" <Nagarwal at NYLPI.ORG>


Health Justice Organizer



New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI), a non-profit civil 
rights law firm, is accepting applications for a full-time organizer for 
our Health Justice program.



About NYLPI: NYLPI pioneered the practice of “community lawyering” in 
the five boroughs of New York City. Our staff attorneys work in 
partnership with community organizers, other non-legal advocates, 
clients, and community-based organizations in the areas of health 
justice, environmental justice, and disability rights. In addition to 
traditional forms of legal advocacy, such as litigation, NYLPI engages 
in legislative campaigns, media outreach, community education and 
coalition-building in order to advance social justice in New York City.

About the Health Justice program: In our Health Justice program, an 
organizer and a team of attorneys challenge racial and ethnic 
disparities in the American health care system, including the 
discrimination faced by clients with limited English proficiency, the 
persistence of racial segregation in New York hospitals, and the 
inequitable distribution of health care services in low-income 
communities of color relative to wealthy, white communities.

About the Organizer position: The organizer will be an integral and 
vital part of the Health Justice legal team, working alongside staff 
attorneys to develop and implement the program’s campaigns and cases. In 
addition to community outreach, the organizer will be responsible for 
developing community campaigns, legislative lobbying, building 
coalitions among community members and community-based organizations, 
convening trainings and meetings, creating outreach materials, assisting 
with plaintiff searches, providing technical assistance to community 
leaders and activists, and educating the public, elected officials and 
the media on issues concerning discrimination and inequality in the 
health care system.



Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and immigrant rights required. 
Strong writing, public speaking and organizational skills required. B.A. 
and second language preferred. One to two years organizing or advocacy 
experience preferred, but not required. Applicant must be a team player 
with the ability to juggle multiple tasks under time constraints. 
Applicant must also be flexible and creative, show initiative and work 
both collaboratively and independently.



Salary commensurate with experience. NYLPI offers excellent benefits, 
including health insurance, a retirement plan and medical and dependent 
care flex plans.



How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing 
sample and three references (including daytime telephone number) to Joni 
Carrasco at jobs at nylpi.org. Candidates should also complete the 
following online form at the time that they submit their applications: 
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cmNGdTBwNHJDNmVIWW1xd1Boa3NvbGc6MA. 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.





NYLPI is an affirmative action employer and actively recruits people of 
color and individuals with disabilities.





Nisha Agarwal

Staff Attorney

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc.

151 West 30th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001-4017

Tel 212-244-4664 x353 Fax 212-244-4570 TDD 212-244-3692

www.nylpi.org