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Why Planned Parenthood?

Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job.  It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.

In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.

About our Regional Field Organizer position

Responsible for grassroots efforts to organize, empower and mobilize supporters to take action in support of Planned Parenthood's mission.

What will you be doing!

Supports the state and local public affairs team in implementing advocacy, voter identification, voter engagement, and community mobilization programs; directs community outreach, fieldwork, voter contact, digital organizing, social media content generation, and activist cultivation. Responsible for recruiting and supporting activists in targeted geographic areas who will become informed on local, state and national reproductive health issues and take actions to further the public affairs goals of Planned Parenthood. Works closely with the State Field Manager, State Director, and the regional team to grow the activist and supporter base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guiding the development of advocacy, voter contact and field programs in assigned
  service area and collaborating with the Public Affairs Manager, Political Director, and
  PPAA staff on goal setting. Building capacity and grassroots partnerships to effectively advance state and federal policy initiatives.
• Serving as a credible source of local political and public policy knowledge and information. Develops, grows, and maintains influential relationships with supporters and volunteers, the general public, the voting public, and other affiliate and PPAA staff.
• Achieving robust recruitment goals to create and grow an active supporter and volunteer base.
• Generating new activists and volunteers through digital and on-the-ground organizing, outreach, and special event efforts.
• Training volunteers and interns on Planned Parenthood policies, priority issues, strategies, tactics, and state-specific political processes.
• Developing, guides, and implementing grassroots mobilization efforts, including voter education, engagement and mobilization efforts in support of both state and federal legislative issues.
• Managing existing activist base by initiating frequent and regular communication with activists via phone, in person, and digital organizing efforts.
• Developing, growing, and maintaining existing data lists for purposes of movement building and keeping accurate records.
• Following statewide and affiliate policies and procedures with regard to list building and cleanup, voter identification and voter engagement.
• Executing tactics and strategies as outlined in the statewide strategic plan and statewide campaign plan.
• Contributing to the overall effectiveness of the agency by adhering to established agency policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BA/BS in related field preferred, or comparable professional experience.
• 1+ years’ experience in organizing/advocacy work or related volunteer experience. Demonstrates knowledge of the craft of organizing and the legislative and political system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office required experience with the internet and other databases as needed. Experience with digital organizing, social media, and content generation tools (ex. Canva) is preferred.
• Must be comfortable with frequent “cold calling” for volunteer recruitment, voter education and supporter mobilization.
• Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking to identify and develop good organizing strategies appropriate to the accomplishment of organizing goals.

Salary Range:

Non-exempt - hourly $24.91 - $30.00

Position Type:

Full-time

Benefits Eligibility:

This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits.  As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability and life insurance.  For additional information about our benefits program, please send an email to hre.contacts@ppgnhaik.org.

Other Information:

All of our employees must present proof of receiving a current flu shot and two doses of the Covid-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment.

What we expect from you.

• That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
• That you always support and model our customer service standards.
• That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.

Our commitment to diversity:

At PPGNHAIK, we’ve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.