Program Coordinator

The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions is a groundbreaking initiative in the field of public health advocacy and science.

The Center combines the expertise of highly respected gun violence researchers with the skills of deeply experienced gun violence prevention advocates.

We use a public health approach to conduct rigorous scientific research to identify a range of innovative solutions to gun violence.

Because gun violence disproportionately impacts communities of color, we ground our work in equity and seek insights from those most impacted on appropriate solutions.

Using the best available science, our Center works towards expanding evidence-based advocacy, policy-making, and implementation efforts.

Within the Center, we also operate the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center, a project funded by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

This combination of policy and implementation creates a unique opportunity to turn public health research into action that reduces deaths and injuries from gun violence.

The Center is seeking a one-year Program Coordinator to provide support to the policy and programming team for advocacy and implementation goals and objectives with the potential for extension.

This position will compile and organize research, data, and other resources to advance state policy efforts and engagement.

This person will report to the Senior Advisor for Implementation. A successful candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, can work independently, and contribute to a team-based environment to advance the goals and messages of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions.

This is a full-time, one-year fellowship, hybrid post (2 days a week) in either Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD.

Positions submitted without cover letters will not be accepted.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking and monitoring priority bills during legislative sessions.
• Support the Policy and Programming team on executing strategies to support state partners, advocate for and assist with the implementation of evidence-based policies.
• Coordinate technical assistance requests regarding gun violence prevention initiatives.
• Support the development of website content for the National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center.
• Support development of fact sheets, guides, reports, and toolkits for key policy areas, particularly around ERPO Implementation and firearm purchaser licensing.
• Engage with local system actors, implementers, state-level partners and policymakers.
• Provide logistical support for virtual and in-person events and convenings.
• Coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly standing policy and implementation meetings.
• Collaborate with policy and research teams to ensure all materials are based on the Center's most up-to-date research and reports.
• Coordinate with Communications team on external release strategy of memos and reports.
• Provide administrative support to Policy and Programming team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong passion for preventing gun violence.
• Experience considering the impacts of the work on multiple communities, including communities of color, in technical analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Five years progressively responsible related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred. Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in related field (i.e. public health, government administration, policy analysis or legislative relations).
• Experience developing, advocating for, and implementing policies.

Classified Title : Program Coordinator

Role / Level / Range : ATO 37.5 / 03 / OF

Starting Salary Range : $21.00 - $36.50 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : Monday to Friday : 8 : 30 am - 5 pm

Exempt Status : Non-Exempt

Location : Hybrid / School of Public Health

Department name : HPM-Center for Gun Violence

Personnel area : School of Public Health