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Planned Parenthood North Central States
Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Iowa Electoral Intern - Des Moines, IA
Pay: $17 per hourSchedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Shift times: Variable based on scheduled events and intern's schedule. Some morning, evening, and weekend hours required for event coverage.
Location: 818 5th Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309
Job type: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Travel: To and from locations in the area, including occasional overnight weekend travel.
Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.
Job Summary:
Under immediate supervision of the Advocacy Manager, the Electoral intern performs a wide variety of functions. The Electoral Intern will build, maintain, and activate our network of supporters to execute electoral and grassroots organizing field plans for assigned regions and districts in the state. The Electoral Intern is responsible for tactics including engaging and training volunteers, participating in phone banking and door to door canvassing, and other volunteer activities. The Electoral Intern will work to carry out electoral organizing goals and be part of a dynamic Public Affairs team that helps achieve grassroots organizing goals and elect candidates who support PPAI (Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa). Electoral interns are advocates in implementing our mission of "Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all". They may perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan:
  
  • NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
  • HealthiestYou - Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare's network.
• Proximal Health - Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in organizing, volunteering, or the non-profit sector

Learning Objectives:

• At the conclusion of the internship, the Electoral Intern will understand how to use direct voter contact methods to persuade and mobilize individuals to vote in elections. They will also learn how to recruit and manage volunteers effectively.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Work with the Iowa Public Affairs Team to execute electoral and grassroots organizing field plans for assigned regions and districts.
• Engage in phone, canvassing, postcard-writing, relational organizing, and other tactics to support PPAI endorsed candidates for elected office.
• Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers, including volunteer leadership and moving volunteers up the ladder of engagement through supporter and voter contact activities.
• Ensure data and reporting requirements are met.
• In-state weekday and/or weekend travel may be required, based on the electoral plan.

About Us:
At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That's why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.
When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.
Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.
*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*
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