Campaign for Better Health Care Fellowship
Description:
The Campaign for Better Health Care (CBHC) is the largest health care advocacy coalition in Illinois working for quality, affordable health care for all. CBHC works on cutting edge issues such as health care reform advocacy on a federal, state and local level.
The Obama administration has made health care reform a priority on a federal level. In the summer of 2010, Chicago will have a newly installed Public Health Commissioner and a newly appointed leadership for the Cook County Health Care System. These changes will create opportunity for positive policy changes. Campaign for Better Health Care’s Faith Caucus will continue to be active in moving comprehensive reform forward. It is the motivation of CBHC’s Faith Caucus – a statewide, interfaith network of congregations that assert the moral imperative of health care for all.
The Beatitudes Fellow will work directly with the Faith Caucus. This could involve helping (a) plan, implement and recruit for trainings that teach people of faith how to work for health care justice, (b) plan and recruit for the Caucus’ monthly conference calls that update faith leaders on recent happenings in reform, (c) improve the Faith Caucus’ webpage with new and expanded content, (d) organize fundraising and recruitment events for the Caucus, and/or (d) publicize and prepare for the autumn Health Care Sabbath.
Skills Required
Candidates should have a passion for health care justice and an interest in politics and organizing. They should have excellent writing skills and a capacity to understand public policy. Strong interpersonal skills – especially in relating to clergy and others within congregations – are essential. Candidates should also have initiative and the ability to work successfully with minimal supervision, while at the same time being part of a team. Candidates interested in outreach and advocacy are encouraged to apply.
Unique Opportunities provided by this Fellowship
In working for the Campaign for Better Health Care, the Beatitudes Fellow will have the opportunity to spur congregations to health care justice advocacy at a time when leaders face historic decisions. In addition, the Fellow will have the opportunity to learn about the dynamics of nonprofit organizations and the political system. The Fellow will work with people of different faiths and cultures and will have the chance to interact with advocacy leaders.
Learn more about Campaign for Better Health Care.