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Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) has been proudly serving our community since 1933 and is one of the original Planned Parenthood affiliates in the nation.
We provide reproductive health care, health education and advocacy from our five health centers in Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Glendora, Highland Park, and Pasadena, in addition to our telehealth clinic. We strive to ensurethesexual and reproductive health services we provide align withtheneeds ofthecommunities we serve. Our service area extends from Glendora to Glendale and fromtheSan Gabriel mountains totheSan Bernardino freeway, home to 24 communities and a diverse population of 1.4 million people.
Today, PPPSGV sees over 60,000 patient visits per year and delivers over 15,000 opportunities for sex and relationship education in our schools and colleges.
We offer safe and legal abortions. We are committed to providing accurate, non-judgmental care and resources by helping our patients overcome financial, transportation, and other barriers to care. In addition, we work with abortion funds and practical support network to support our patients. Our abortion care has increased every year since 2018 with an average of 3,500 abortions per year. We saw close to 4,000 abortion patients in 2022 alone, approximately 59 were out-of-state patients.
The temporary Community Organizer position will support PPPSGV Public Affairs department's programs and goals from September 2026 - June 2027. They will implement grassroots and political efforts in order to bolster PPPSGV's leadership in advocacy and organizing in our service area communities; develop and manage community outreach efforts in order to build a progressive activist base; recruit, engage and mobilize targeted constituencies around reproductive rights issues. The position provides support for both Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) a 501(c)3 organization and Planned Parenthood Advocates Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley (PPAPSGV) a 501(c)4 organization.
As a Temporary Community Organizer, you will help save lives while you:

• Work to bridge relationship gaps between PPPSGV and communities in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles, with emphasis on increased accurate and culturally responsive messaging in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Korean and/or Spanish
• Work with stakeholders to develop culturally responsive, multilingual political education and advocacy campaign for local communities
• Ensure PPPSGV's advocacy programs, campaigns and services are culturally responsive, accessible and community-informed
• Build relationships and forms coalitions with community leaders, including young/adults/students, faith groups, businesses, health care providers and other organizations in PPPSGV's service area through outreach, education, civic engagement and advocacy
• Serve as a sexual and reproductive health care subject matter expert
• Manage get out the vote efforts for both the 501c3 and 501c4 organizations

Advocacy + Electoral Work:

• Manage grassroots activities and tactics for advocacy, priority legislation, and electoral work such as canvassing, text/phone banking, town halls, rallies, etc.
• Plan rapid response actions in coordination with Public Affairs team, Communications team and other Planned Parenthood affiliates
• Identify and makes proposals for organization's involvement in local cross movement advocacy or policy work in collaboration with community partners' initiatives
• Represent PPPSGV at various Planned Parenthood meetings/calls to plan and implement initiatives
• Support the coordination of all logistics for annual Capitol Day in Sacramento, including recruitment of attendees, logistics and lobby visit trainings

Activist Cultivation

• Perform all tasks necessary for overseeing and operating PPPSGV's and PPAPSGV's advocacy and campaign focused volunteer programs, in partnership with the Volunteer Manager: recruitment, training, communications, conducting volunteer orientation, performance management, appreciation/retention, and evaluation
• Keep activists engaged and active through emails and other means of on-going communication and cultivation

Community Organizing

• Identify, implement, evaluate and oversee new ways to engage priority communities in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles through collaborative actions, addressing community needs, and building our powerful presence
• Keep abreast of issues affecting the institutions and organizations in our service area and identify ways of supporting intersecting goals and initiatives
• Work collaboratively with other teams on community engagement strategies and messaging
• Help to create, maintain, and deepen relationships at local college campuses
• Engage in movement building for Planned Parenthood by supporting and connecting college-aged students to PPPSGV and reproductive justice values through advocacy workshops and trainings

Administrative

• Support tracking and reporting of grassroots efforts, supporter base engagement and growth, C4 & electoral campaign reporting requirements, PP Federation and state event reports, grants, campaigns and peaks
• Support Communications staff with emails and social media posts related to organizing and advocacy efforts
• Support Volunteer Manager with volunteer database maintenance
• Report out and stays in communication with PP Federation of America campaigns, organizing and training staff, and with PP Affiliates of California field teams
• Maintain PPAPSGV's social media presence through posts, stories and reels, as needed

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Comply with PPPSGVs Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations

We are looking for the following:
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or equivalent experience preferred
• High School level education and above are welcomed to apply

Experience:

• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in public affairs, organizing, community outreach, and/or volunteer management in campaign/advocacy work
• At least one-year experience working with grassroots organizations and/or campaigns in AANHPI, youth, queer, and/or immigrant communities strongly preferred
• Preference for applicants who are bi/multi-lingual in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Korean, and/or Spanish
• Base build, facilitate meetings and trainings, and organize stakeholders
• Understanding of organizing for power and change through advocacy, community outreach, and campaigns
• Demonstrated experience in working cooperatively and effectively with stakeholders, volunteers, and grassroots supporters to accomplish goals
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; strong, effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of political campaigns and policymaking process at the local, state, and national level
• Solid understanding of reproductive and sexual health and justice issues; prior Planned Parenthood experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to the highest level of customer satisfaction and integrity
• Advanced level computer skills including: MS office suite, interactive online messaging, database software, and applications used for text/phone banking

Other:

• Must possess a reliable automobile and valid driver's license (mileage/gas reimbursed)
• Flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings required
• A strong understanding of diverse communities in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast los Angeles and the ability to function within those respective communities at a grassroots level
• Good judgment with comfort making independent decisions
• Community-oriented and collaborative person who is also capable of working independently and in teams
• Understand and comply with differences between 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 allowable activities and reporting requirements
• Commitment to and support for the mission and goals of Planned Parenthood, including but not limited to, increasing access to abortion and decreasing abortion stigma
• Commitment to quality healthcare
• Commitment to personal and/or organizational Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, including the proficiency and/or strong willingness to use non-binary pronouns

$30 - $40 an hour
The hiring rate for this position is: $30 - $40/hour + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Matching Program, Premium CALM account, holidays, paid time off, and more!
PPPSGV is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We offer a series of workshops during employee onboarding and throughout the year. We also provide additional opportunities to get involved in our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work through various task forces, conferences, and staff retreats.
We are a prominent team of passionate health experts who adhere to the highest standards as we collaborate and care for people without judgment. As we stand in solidarity with communities of color, we demand greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our organization.
Join our team and be part of a powerful movement to shape the future of sexual and reproductive health!
"We are Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley", for more information about our affiliate, please visit: We are Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley! (youtube.com)
For additional career opportunities, please visit our careers page: Careers at PPPSGV | Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and the California Fair Chance Act.
Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.