Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Provide reproductive health care and education

Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSmithtown, NY, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 1–3 years of experience with community organizing, political campaigns, coalition building, and/or the legislative process, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides comparable knowledge and abilities.
Demonstrated verbal, written, project coordination, and community organizing skills.
Ability to use technology, such as databases and websites, to further public affairs goals.
Experience and demonstrated tact in working with diverse staff, volunteers, and community representatives to meet the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating the annual Advocacy and Government Relations work plan.
Plan and facilitate events for and communications with activists.
Manage short-term advocacy and organizing projects, including Day of Action, volunteer and activist activities and actions, voter engagement, and legislative campaigns in the assigned region.
Build and retain targeted collaborative partnerships with allied organizations and regional coalitions, consistent with affiliate educational, medical, advocacy, lobbying, and legislative goals.
Represent the organization at meetings, coalitions, and task forces outside the affiliate in the assigned region, and leverage relationships with coalition partners and community agencies to build networks of grassroots and grasstops activists for reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice.
Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers for grassroots organizing as needed, including phone banks, canvassing, rallies, petition drives, and other forms of grassroots action.
Serve as Advocacy and Government Relations liaison to other departments, including health centers, as needed.
Collaborate with Communications, Development, Education and Training, and other departments to organize special events connecting the organization with supporters and activists.
Develop and conduct presentations about legislation, policy, and advocacy for coalition partners and other organizations, and speak about sexual and reproductive health and rights issues to diverse audiences, including activists and prospective and existing coalition partners.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in political studies/public policy, social work, or a related area.
Bilingual Spanish ability.

Position Summary: The Coordinator Advocacy & Government Relations is responsible for mobilizing people and communities to support full access to sexual and reproductive health care services and sexual health information and protect individual reproductive freedom. Identifies key constituencies and develops and carries out mobilizing strategies. Plans and manages short-term advocacy initiatives and projects aimed at key constituencies consistent with the PPHP Strategic Plan (i.e., communities of color, youth, and the communities where our health centers are located), as well as those to build the number, capacity, and skills of advocacy volunteers. Coordinates online supporter engagement activities including online advocacy and e-mail campaigns. Advances PPHP’s mission through community collaboration, volunteer engagement, and outreach.

Essential Functions:

Advocacy & Government Relations

Assists in the creation of the annual Advocacy & Government Relations work plan.

·Plans and facilitates events for and communications with activists.

·Manages short-term advocacy and organizing projects such as Day of Action, volunteer and activist activities and actions, voter engagement, and legislative campaigns, in the region, as assigned.

·Builds and retains targeted collaborative partnerships with allied organizations and coalitions in the region, consistent with affiliate educational, medical, advocacy, lobbying, and legislative goals. Represents PPHP at a broad range of meetings, coalitions, and task forces outside the affiliate, in the assigned region; leverages relationships with leaders of coalition partners and community agencies to build network of activists for reproductive and sexual health, rights and justice (grasstops and grassroots).

·Recruits, trains, and mobilizes volunteers as needed to carryout grassroots organizing, including phone banks, canvassing, rallies, petition drives, and other forms of grassroots action.

·As needed, serves as Advocacy & Government Relations liaison to other departments, including the health centers.

·Collaborates with Communications, Development, Education and Training, and other departments to organize special events to connect PPHP with our supporters and activists.

·Develops and conducts presentations about legislation, policy, and advocacy for coalition partners other organizations, speaks on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues to a wide variety of audiences, including activists and potential and existing coalition partners.

Qualifications:

Experience, Education and Licensure

Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in political studies/public policy, social work, or related area.

A minimum of 1-3 years of experience with community organizing, political campaigns, coalition building, and/or legislative process or an equivalent combination of education and work experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Demonstrated verbal, written, project coordination, and community organizing skills.

Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Ability to utilize technology, such as database and Web sites, to further public affairs goals.

Experience and demonstrated tact in working with diverse staff, volunteers and community representatives to meet PPHP’s mission.

$26.6483 - $27.7472 per hour plus bilingual compensation incentive. PPHP offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Voluntary Benefits, may be eligible for (Paid) Maternity Leave after one year of employment, Quarterly Bonus program and a 401(k) Plan with a match.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable including location, specialty, service

line, years of relevant or relatable experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity.

About the Company

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Provide reproductive health care and education

Planned Parenthood Federation of America operates health centers that deliver reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people. Its services are provided by skilled health care professionals who offer care and guidance on reproductive health topics through in-person clinics and related programs. The organization combines medical services, education, and advocacy to support informed health decisions and broader access to health care and rights. Unlike many health groups that focus on a single aspect, Planned Parenthood integrates care, education, and advocacy at a global scale, leveraging partnerships to extend its reach. Its goal is to create a healthier world by ensuring access to health care and rights for all people.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $276M
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1916

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