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Legislative Advocacy & Policy Leadership

• Develops and leads legislative advocacy, organizing, and state-level communications for Missouri in coordination with other Planned Parenthood departments and/or coalition groups. Monitors local, state and federal legislative or regulatory actions that impact the delivery of services. 

• Builds and maintains relationships with legislative members and staff, state regulatory agencies, lobbyists, consultants, and local level office holders. 

• Serves as the in-state lobbyist and oversees additional lobbying efforts on behalf of the organization's 501c4, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes (PPGPVotes), and coordinates closely with partners including in-state sister affiliate, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers (PPGR) in joint lobbying efforts aimed at preserving access to PP's delivery of health services.  

• Remains informed on bill status and legislative strategy with regular updates to VP of Policy and Advocacy and extended executive leadership.  

• Supervises and supports the Missouri organizer and fellows. 

• Guides strategy for testimony, including drafting and providing in-person testimony for key bills, coordinating coalition and constituent testimony, and communicating with external affairs team for action alerts and mobilization. 

• Serves as a trusted source of local political and policy knowledge within the affiliate and with partners.  

• Serves as lead liaison to in-state advocacy-focused community and coalition partners. Works to build strong relationships with allied organizations and develop organizing staff to do the same. 

• Directs the development of grassroots lobbying activities in the capitol, including coalition lobby days and smaller scale affiliate grassroots contacts with legislators. 

• Manages constituency organizing in-state in close coordination with Constituency Program Leads, if applicable.  

• With staff organizers, directly recruits volunteers and community partners for advocacy events, working closely with Volunteer Manager to engage supporters in Public Affairs work. 

• Adheres to current 501(c)(3) and 501(c)4 IRS and PPFA guidelines and keeps internal teams informed; leads the affiliate wide training as necessary.  

• Supports development efforts related to Public Affairs projects and activities ; and prepares relevant grant reports as required by funders. 

• Oversees accurate and timely reporting of all PPGPV staff time and expenses to the Finance department per IRS guidelines. 

• Maintains familiarity and compliance with all state and local lobbying reporting requirements. Maintains consistent reporting of electoral, lobbying and PAC activities as directed.  

 Electoral Strategy & Campaign Execution 

• Ensures the successful implementation of electoral strategies. Including but not limited to year-round advocacy events, tabling opportunities, and voter engagement rallies and in-state PAC fundraisers. 

• Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks. 

• Maintains current and accurate files, tracks affiliate activity to provide regular reports, and monitors work-related financial expenditures. Tracks progress, measures performance, and adapts project plans if needed. 

• Fosters meaningful collaborations aimed at improving the lives of patients served by Planned Parenthood and enhance their ability to access reproductive health information and care, with a priority on supporting health equity efforts for historically underserved and/or under-resourced populations. 

• Collaborates closely with staff leadership and affiliate partners on the candidate endorsement process. 

• Manages the in-state lobbying and electoral compliance in partnership with General Counsel. 

• Develops and maintains expertise in use of the Voter Activation Network and ensures consistent, accurate, and timely reporting in the VAN.  

• Fosters collaboration and resolves conflict. Debriefs and evaluates each campaign. Works as a team player in a high-pressure work environment. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, 3-5 years related electoral or advocacy/organizing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Prior direct lobbying experience strongly preferred.  

• Demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, or other public affairs campaigns. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, and adept in managing conflict and crisis creatively and keeping teams moving towards results. 

• Required track record of creating and maintaining strong work relationships with a diverse set of colleagues. 

• Strong communicator who can show progress towards goals to audiences and through diverse channels. 

• Ability to identify priorities, work independently, and develop solutions for addressing issues or requests. 

• Passionate about the Planned Parenthood mission. 

• Working knowledge of voter databases (specifically VAN) is preferred.