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Regional Organizing Director

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$95K/yr

Deputy National Organizing Director Department: Organizing Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters) Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes The Democratic ...

Reproductive Freedom for All

$90K - $130K/yr

Senior Director of National Organizing Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: Organizers This Position Is : Full-Time, Exempt, Non-union, Temporary (through January 15, 2027 with the ...

Reproductive Freedom for All

$90K - $130K/yr

Senior Director of National Organizing Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: Organizers This Position Is : Full-Time, Exempt, Non-union, Temporary (through January 15, 2027 with the ...

FWD.us

Midwest Organizing Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Midwest Organizing Director plays a key role in our organizing efforts in the tech community ... Implement national advocacy campaigns at the regional level, throughout Chicago and the Midwest

Reproductive Freedom for All

$90K - $130K/yr

As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for ... The Pennsylvania Associate Organizing Director will be responsible for developing and executing a ...

FWD.us

Midwest Organizing Director

Chicago, IL

The Midwest Organizing Director plays a key role in our organizing efforts in the tech community ... Implement national advocacy campaigns at the regional level, throughout Chicago and the Midwest

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How much do national organizing director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for national organizing director in the United States is $73,213.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a National Organizing Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a National Organizing Director, you need extensive experience in grassroots organizing, strategic campaign planning, and leadership, usually supported by a relevant degree or equivalent field experience. Familiarity with organizing software (such as VAN, Mobilize, or NationBuilder), data analysis tools, and digital communication platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal, motivational, and conflict-resolution skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for building effective teams, mobilizing supporters, and achieving organizational goals on a national scale.

What does a National Organizing Director do?

A National Organizing Director is responsible for developing and overseeing strategies to mobilize people and resources across the country for a political campaign, advocacy group, or labor union. They lead organizing teams, coordinate field operations, and work to build grassroots support by engaging volunteers and community members. This role involves strategic planning, staff management, and collaborating with other departments to achieve organizational goals. The National Organizing Director plays a key role in shaping the outreach and engagement efforts that drive the success of national initiatives.

What is the difference between National Organizing Director vs Field Organizer?

AspectNational Organizing DirectorField Organizer
CredentialsExperience in campaign management, leadership skills, relevant certificationsEntry to mid-level experience, strong communication skills
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, overseeing multiple campaigns, leadership meetingsOn-the-ground outreach, community engagement, event coordination
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, political campaigns, advocacy groupsNonprofits, political campaigns, grassroots organizations

The National Organizing Director typically oversees multiple campaigns and develops strategic plans, requiring leadership experience and higher-level credentials. In contrast, a Field Organizer focuses on direct community outreach and event execution, often with less managerial responsibility. Both roles are vital in organizing efforts but differ in scope, responsibilities, and experience levels.

What are some common challenges faced by a National Organizing Director, and how can they be addressed?

A National Organizing Director often encounters challenges such as managing teams across multiple regions, ensuring consistent communication, and aligning local strategies with national objectives. Successfully addressing these challenges requires strong leadership, effective use of digital collaboration tools, and frequent check-ins with regional organizers. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as priorities can shift quickly in response to organizational or external developments. Building trust with local teams and fostering a culture of open feedback also contribute to overcoming these obstacles.
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Infographic showing various National Organizing Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,213 per year, or $35.2 per hour.
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National Director, Organizing

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

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Job description

Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation's largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission. 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seeks a strategic, innovative, and experienced National Organizing Director to build and develop the long term power-building infrastructure across the Federation that enables the organization to play a movement leading role in the effort to defend, protect and expand abortion access and access to sexual and reproductive healthcare at all levels of government.  Planned Parenthood seeks to integrate era appropriate and creative deep and scalable organizing practices across the country in order to implement campaigns in the reproductive health arena and other progressive issues affecting its patients and supporters.  The National Director will supervise the 50-state organizing work, including national organizing efforts led by Digital Organizing and in-state organizing programs like the Patient Advocacy Program, Youth Organizing and Constituencies Organizing Programs, and work hand-in-hand with all 53 local advocacy organizations to drive volunteer recruitment, public affairs, and mobilization efforts across the country that ladder into the broader strategic goals of  protecting access to care and building political power.  To support critical organizing and advocacy campaigns, this role manages the formation of national coalitions as needed to drive key organizing goals and peaks. This is a senior leadership role within the Organizing, Engagement and Campaigns (OEC) department and External Affairs Division, with responsibility for managing a diverse staff as well as driving engagements through the Action Fund. The National Director will also be a valuable thought-partner and influencer within the larger division to help shape the growth and direction for advocacy across the Federation. This position also drives alignment across the national office and Federation to key organizing strategy and peaks, including communication with the Executive Leadership Team, affiliate CEOs and PPFA and PPAF boards as needed. This position reports to the Vice-President of Organizing, Elections and Campaigns.

Purpose:
  • Develops overall vision and plan for long-term power-building infrastructure across the Federation, including development of Public Affairs staff, the deep engagement of key constituencies, PPFA/PPAF's volunteer base, and allies.  This includes the transformative evolution of our supporter leadership program to increase accountability and collaboration at many levels of the organization.
  • Evolves the Federation's organizing approach to adapt to the post-Roe landscape, including establishing new advocacy and organizing approaches to integrate hyper-local and long-term campaign work.
  • Establish Planned Parenthood as a leading global expert in restoring abortion rights, building coalitions, and supporting campaigns to support both immediate and long-term work. 
  • Provide transformational, authoritative advice and thought leadership across the progressive movement to ensure intersectional prioritization of sexual and reproductive healthcare, including abortion access. 
  • Implements organizing strategies and tactics as part of strategic national campaigns in deep collaboration with the National Campaigns Director
  • Raise the organization's profile and increase relationships within the donor community, modeling thought leadership and expertise. 
  • In partnership with senior leadership, the National Director provides strategic thought leadership across the Federation and the broader progressive movement on organizing strategy to restore and protect abortion access and reproductive healthcare. The role also helps elevate Planned Parenthood as a national and global leader in organizing, coalition building, and movement strategy.
Engagement:
  • Engage, leverage, and collaborate with local Planned Parenthood organizational leadership and national office divisions, including deep collaboration with local leadership to jointly plan organizing work and peaks and increase participation and engagement in 50-state mobilization moments.
  • Work with the national director leadership team of the Organizing and Electoral Campaigns department to inspire, set clear goals & accountability, and nurture collaboration across the team, including resolving conflicts and optimizing team abilities.
  • Serves as a national representative and spokesperson for Planned Parenthood with external partners and the media, and seeks to coordinate strategies with coalition partners to develop consensus on issues in order to be most effective in our organizing strategies. Builds strategic organizing partnerships and alliances with organizations and leaders across the field. 
  • Cultivate relationships with donors and philanthropic partners to elevate the organization's organizing work and support strategic investment in grassroots power building.
  • Oversee and manage outside consultants and strategic advisors.
Delivery:
  • Motivates a team with individual specializations to excel and leads organizational alignment for organizing programs in partnership with the National Campaigns Team and Regional Campaigns and Capacity Team.
  • Designs year-round organizing training and scalable resources to enable effective and consistent organizing efforts across key states, including executing in-person training opportunities for local organizers.
  • Leads, identifies and develops rapid response mobilizations to combat false narratives and/or threats to reproductive freedoms, particularly against Planned Parenthood, levied from both federal and state sources. 
  • Designs and develops the team to create the National Organizing Peaks chart and weekly cross-divisional convening that pulls all of the advocacy teams together to align around organizing priorities for the organization. Responsible for routine report-outs that include updates to the President, affiliate CEOs, both Boards and internal PCA leadership. 
  • Oversees and manages the team's stewardship of resources, including sound financial management, budget creation and annual revision and reporting, compliance with electoral and tax regulations, and adhering to practices and procedures set forth by the Federation to manage the financial solvency of the institution. Work with the General Counsel and Chief Financial Office to navigate difficult legal predicaments, as well as ensure training and compliance for all staff members on appropriate administrative procedures. 
  • Aligns reporting and project delivery to ensure that the Office of the President, Senior External Affairs Leaders and other internal and external stakeholders have clarity, can offer strategic support, and can leverage successes for organizational growth
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Over 10+ years of professional experience working as a lead organizer at both the state and national levels, with a mix of electoral, legislative, and movement organizing experience.
  • Commitment to gender justice and reproductive freedom values. Extensive familiarity with women's and social justice organizations and actors is a plus.
  • Demonstrated track record of mass mobilization combined with strong follow-up organizing to strengthen a supporter base over time.
  • Excellent communication, writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.
  • Experience and comfort with working with diverse constituencies.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and experimentation in the campaign's organizing program.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects, develop work plans, and meet target goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff.
  • Ability to work in partnership and coalition with organizations both nationally and locally.
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced culture of high output, open communication, low ego, and no drama.  
  • Minimum education requirement of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Collaborative work style and experience working in a federated structure.
  •  20% domestic travel required.
$170,000 - $175,000 a year

Travel: 20% domestic travel required


The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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