NAF is currently recruiting qualified, pro-choice candidates for the following positions:
The National Abortion Federation is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are located in Washington, DC., except as noted below.
The National Abortion Federation (NAF), the leading pro-choice organization representing abortion providers and their patients, has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Clinical Services Coordinator.
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is the professional association of abortion providers in the United States and Canada. NAF is a 501 (c) (3) organization, dedicated to ensuring that abortion is safe, legal, and accessible. Our dynamic and innovative programs span a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of abortion providers and the women they serve. Our members include the physicians, nurses, counselors, administrators and other health care professionals at 400 clinics, hospitals and physicians’ offices in the United States and Canada.
The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Services Coordinator include: 1) recruiting new member clinics; 2) conducting quality site inspections; and 3) collecting and inputting abortion complication statistics and generating reports. The Clinical Services Coordinator will report to the Director of Clinical Services.
Duties:
- Actively recruit new member clinics in the United States. The Clinical Services Coordinator will be responsible for marketing the services of NAF to non-member clinics with the goal of increasing membership.
- Conduct quality site inspections of the new member facilities including: planning site visits; sending pre-audit packets; conducting the site visit and exit interviews; sending the audit findings; and working with members to correct any deficiencies. Member facilities are located throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- Assist in management of complication statistics reporting and database. Ensure quarterly complication statistics reports from members are received; review reports for outliers or opportunities for improvement; ensure data is entered and an annual analysis is prepared. Send annual reports to members.
- Coordinate with Director, Associate Director and other NAF staff in carrying out duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Clinician (RN, NP, CNM, PA);
- Must be able to travel extensively (50%);
- Direct experience working in an abortion facility preferred;
- Knowledge of health care quality practices;
- Strong commitment to a woman’s right to choose abortion;
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience in data base management preferred; and
- Experience in marketing a plus.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. Office and position located in Washington. DC.
How to apply:
Please send a letter of interest and a resume to careers@prochoice.org with the subject line "Clinical Services Coordinator position," fax to 202-667-5890, or mail to:
Director of Clinical Services
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20036
The National Abortion Federation (NAF), the leading pro-choice organization representing abortion providers and their patients, has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Executive Assistant. This position reports directly to the President and CEO.
NAF is the professional association of abortion providers in the United States and Canada. NAF is a 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to ensuring that abortion is safe, legal, and accessible. Our dynamic and innovative programs span a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of abortion providers and the women they serve. Our members include the physicians, nurses, counselors, administrators and other health care professionals at 400 clinics, hospitals and physicians' offices in the United States and Canada.
The Executive Assistant at NAF plays a vital role in the success of the organization. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring efficient office operations, and utilize multi-tasking skills to provide primary administrative support to the President and CEO as well as administrative support to telecommuters and other staff as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain incoming and outgoing mail logs.
- Prepare correspondence and mailings.
- Facilitate communications with the Board of Directors.
- Maintain and update Board binders, grantor binders, resource center, office files, and program materials as needed.
- Maintain and communicate President and CEO's schedule and office calendar in Microsoft Outlook.
- Make travel arrangements for President and CEO.
- Provide efficient office management by functioning as a back-up to the NAF receptionist. These duties will include meeting and greeting visitors, telephone reception and distribution of faxes, ordering supplies, and opening and sorting mail.
- Provide administrative support to telecommuters and other staff as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of professional administrative experience with experience supporting executive level personnel highly desired.
- Excellent organizational and communications skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint).
- Commitment to women's reproductive freedom.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by email to Director of Finance & Administration, at careers@prochoice.org with the subject line "Executive Assistant position" or by fax to (202) 667-5890. No telephone inquiries please.
The National Abortion Federation (NAF), the leading pro-choice organization representing abortion providers and their patients, has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Membership Coordinator.
NAF is the professional association of abortion providers in the United States and Canada. NAF is a 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to ensuring that abortion is safe, legal, and accessible. Our dynamic and innovative programs span a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of abortion providers and the women they serve. Our members include the physicians, nurses, counselors, administrators and other health care professionals at 400 clinics, hospitals and physicians' offices in the United States and Canada.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, two to three years' association membership experience, familiarity with member/donor databases, and demonstrated skill at cultivating and growing membership programs.
This position will report to the Membership Director. The Membership Coordinator will respond to the needs of NAF's members in an efficient and timely manner, shepherd the membership application process, and work closely with other departments in order to make the full range of NAF's services and benefits available to the membership.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to NAF member inquiries in a timely and efficient manner via phone and email.
- Work with other departments; be prepared to be a source of information for all the programs and services available to NAF members.
- Update the member/donor database and maintain member contact records.
- Maintain current member communications systems
- Process new member applications.
- Keep other departments informed regarding changes in status of members.
- Staff two meetings per year.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Strong commitment to women's reproductive freedom.
- Self-starter comfortable working with minimal supervision.
- Skill using various standard software packages (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
- Familiarity with membership databases is preferred and DonorPerfect experience is a plus.
- The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will be comfortable being the first point of contact for NAF's members and potential members.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by email to careers@prochoice.org with the subject line "Membership Coordinator position" or by fax to (202) 667-5890, attention Membership Director. No telephone inquiries please.
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Hotline Operators answer the national toll-free Hotline and are trained to provide callers with unbiased, factual information about pregnancy and abortion. The Hotline Operators also offer: confidential and non-judgmental support, referrals to providers in the caller's area, referrals to funding sources, aid in understanding the complex maze of state abortion restrictions, and case management for women in difficult situations.
Qualifications:
Hotline Operators must be pro-choice, have some interest or background in reproductive health care issues, have a calm and friendly telephone manner, be able to deal with the public on the sensitive issue of abortion and have some office skills. Hotline Operators may also have previous knowledge of abortion issues, and previous hotline experience. Second language skills are very helpful, but not required. The Hotline Supervisor will train and supervise Hotline Operators.
Hours and Remuneration:
$8/hour to start. Positions are available year-round. Six-month minimum commitment required. Willing to work out academic credit arrangements. Position is part-time. The Hotline is open Monday to Friday 8 A.M. - 9 P.M. and Saturday 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
How to Apply:
Contact: Hotline Director at 202-667-5881.
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NAF's Clinic Defense and Research Department works with member clinics to improve security and assist clinic staff in dealing with threats and violence. The department also works with law enforcement officials to improve relationships between law enforcement and clinics, deter violence against abortion providers and pursue and prosecute those responsible for committing acts of violence. In addition, the department produces a monthly newsletter on incidents of violence against clinics and maintains a database of incidents of violence and disruption.
Duties Include:
- Gathering and organizing information on anti-abortion extremists
- Entering and compiling statistics on violence and disruption against abortion providers
- Maintaining database of law enforcement contacts
- Assisting in a wide range of projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated pro-choice commitment
- Two or more years of undergraduate work with 3.0 GPA or above
Hours and Renumeration:
- 40 hours per week
- Modest stipend
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and two letters of recommendation:
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careers@prochoice.org |
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202-667-5890 |
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NAF
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 450
Washington DC 20036 |
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NAF's Communications Intern will work in the Communications Department, which:
- Works closely with members of the press, responds to press inquiries, and pitches story ideas
- Develops public education and research materials
- Tracks press coverage of abortion-related issues
- Manages NAF's website, blog, and online projects
- Works closely with NAF patients who have chosen abortion and are willing to share their stories with the media, legislators, and the public
- Conducts consumer outreach projects
Duties Include:
- Tracks press coverage of abortion related issues
- Creates content for NAF's website
- Assists with all aspects of media relations, including development of press materials, press outreach, and press conferences
- Develops public education and research materials
- Supports marketing and outreach projects
Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to a woman's right to choose abortion
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Background in English, political science, or communications
Hours and Remuneration:
- 40 hours per week preferred in the summer
- Part-time or full-time opportunities available during the school year
- Modest stipend
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter:
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careers@prochoice.org |
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Fax: |
202-667-5890 |
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NAF
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 450
Washington DC 20036 |
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The National Abortion Federation is the professional association of abortion providers in North America. NAF's Public Policy Department works to provide medical expertise to policy makers and to ensure that the voices of abortion providers and patients are heard in policy forums across the country. NAF's policy interns will work on legal issues, state legislative policy, and/or federal legislative policy.
Duties Include:
- Performing legal research
- Drafting memoranda, fact sheets, issue papers, and alerts
- Assisting in other projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated pro-choice commitment
- One or more years of law school
- Coursework in constitutional law
Hours:
- School year: The time commitment is flexible, but must be consistent and communicated in advance.
- Summer: 40 hours/week preferred, modest stipend available.
How to apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter.
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careers@prochoice.org
with the subject line "Public Policy Intern" |
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Fax: |
202-667-5890 |
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Mail: |
NAF
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 450
Washington DC 20036 |
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