Public Policy Fellow – Cancer and the Environment - Remote

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

The Public Policy Fellow is an exciting new two-year opportunity to work with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. Through its advocacy work at the local, state, and federal level, ACS CAN influences evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions to reduce the cancer burden.

This individual will work directly with the ACS CAN policy team but will also have opportunities to work with colleagues from other teams across the enterprise. The specific focus of the cancer and the environment fellow will be on policy development and legislative analysis related to 1) PFAS; 2) burn pits; 3) radioactive waste sites; 4) radon; 5) climate change, and other issues that arise.

During the course of the two-year assignment the fellow will have the opportunity to:

• Play a critical role in helping to promote policy that reduces environmental causes of cancer and identify emerging environmental issues that impact cancer patients;
• Elevate ACS CAN’s reputation as a subject matter expert on cancer and the environment.
• Deepen their expertise in a range of environmental policy issues, and hone their quantitative analysis skills;
• Work in a collegial environment with a team of highly skilled policy professionals who will provide mentoring; and
• Attend forums, seminars and conferences relevant to their issue focus.

***This is a remote opportunity that can be home based anywhere in the United States.***

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Public Policy Fellow will work directly with the Policy Principal for Prevention and Screening on

• Helping to develop public policy related to cancer and the environment;

• Identifying emerging issues;

• Undertaking projects used to educate and persuade policymakers on the connection between environmental issues and cancer;

• Analyzing state and federal legislative proposals and federal regulations;

• Creating policy products that support the federal, state, and local advocacy agendas - including fact sheets, white papers, infographics, toolkits, and talking points; and

• Working collaboratively with the Managing Director, the Prevention and Screening Policy Principal and multiple teams across ACS and ACS CAN to produce consistent, evidence-based work products that clearly communicate environmental policy positions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE:         

• Master’s/doctoral level or equivalent experience in environmental science or public policy

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Prior experience in research preferable

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:        

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of environmental science and/or policy

• Familiarity with fundamental principles of public health

The starting rate is $61,500 to $76,900 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $61,500 - $76,900