Blue Shield of California is the third largest health plan in California, with about $7.5 billion in revenue. Our mission is to ensure Californian's access to high-quality health care at a reasonable price.

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Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) is one of the largest healthcare
grantmaking organizations in California. The Foundation supports nonprofit
organizations that strengthen the safety net for the state's most vulnerable
residents, while working toward the goal of affordable, quality health care for
all Californians. Blue Shield of California Foundation's areas of focus are: 1)
increasing access to health care and coverage and 2) ending domestic violence.
The Foundation serves as a catalyst for change by blending support for promising
practices and innovation at the community level with public policy development.
In 2008, the Foundation awarded $36.9 million in grants to nonprofit
organizations, and conducted strategic research and public education efforts.
For more information, please visit www.blueshieldcafoundation.org .

Blue Shield of California Foundation was formed by Blue Shield of California, a
not-for-profit corporation with more than 3.4 million members, 4,700 employees
and more than 20 offices throughout California. For more information about the
company, please visit www.blueshieldca.com

Public Affairs Associate

The Public Affairs Associate is responsible for the day-to-day management of the
Foundation's external relations and outreach efforts, under the supervision of
the Director of Public Affairs and Policy. Working closely with the program
directors and the organization's external consultants, the Public Affairs
Associate ensures consistent and effective communications with grantees,
stakeholders, the media, policymakers and the public.

Principal duties and responsibilities

1. Provide day-to-day oversight of the Foundation's media relations activities
(press releases and events, opinion articles, talking points, etc.), including
the management of media consultants.

2. Coordinate Foundation public education efforts focused on a range of external
audiences (media, policymakers, stakeholders and grantees), including targeted
electronic mailings.

3. Provide oversight of the Foundation's website and online activities,
including supervision of consultants.

4. Develop and coordinate media training and message development activities of
the Foundation, to support a clear and effective message.

5. Working closely with the Director, help to coordinate the Foundation's
outreach to policymakers, by providing day-to-day oversight of policy
consultants and advisors.

6. Spearhead the Foundation's use of the new media for more effective
communications, supporting innovation and infusing the Foundation's knowledge
into new media platforms, such as online discussions.

7. Oversee all communications consultants and vendors, including photographers
and videographers.

8. Write, edit or review for message alignment presentations, articles, or
talking points for the Foundation.

9. Develop, plan and coordinate Foundation communications directed at Blue
Shield of California (company) employees, senior management, and board of
directors.

Experience & Skills Required

* College degree and minimum of five years related experience in media relations
and/or government relations

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Fluency in the new media, as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

* Demonstrated ability to balance multiple complex projects and priorities

* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

* Strong professional integrity

* Creativity, enthusiasm, and independence; a high degree of initiative;
productive and results-oriented

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and in a team-oriented
environment

Our comprehensive benefits begin on your first day with medical, dental and vision coverage; 20 days PTO annually; 9 paid holidays; matching 401(k); and company pension.

Blue Shield of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

An Independent Member of the Blue Shield Association.