Campaign Organizer
POSITION: Campaign Organizer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Public Affairs Manager / Health Center Advocacy Program Manager
SUMMARY: Under the primary supervision of the Public Affairs Manager, the Campaign Organizer serves as a liaison between communities and the staff of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. They will work with activist communities as an integral part of achieving Planned Parenthood’s long-term goals. The Campaign Organizer will conduct civic engagement education in order to expand the understanding of and access to PPRM’s services. Additionally, they will be responsible for expanding the participation in PPRM’s issue advocacy and activism programming throughout the state. This position is hourly, non-exempt.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to contribute to the mission of Planned Parenthood, including reducing abortion stigma and impacting policy as well as public sentiment on reproductive health, rights, and justice issues. Demonstrated experience in a relevant field, campaign organizing skills are strongly preferred. Experience in recruiting, managing, and retaining activists is preferred. Must be able to travel within the state regularly and within the four-state affiliate occasionally. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Excellent computer skills, including database management and Microsoft Office programs required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serves as a member of PPRM Public Affairs team; responsible for developing and implementing a collaborative activist coordination program.
- Serve as a liaison between communities and supporter base and Public Affairs team/work.
- Recruits, trains, and coordinates activists for issue advocacy program
- Develop relationships with and serve as a liaison between stakeholder constituencies and Public Affairs department.
- Collaborates with Public Affairs staff to implement leadership development programming for PPRM activists.
- Coordinates with PPRM, Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada, and Planned Parenthood Federation to build a sustainable atmosphere for reproductive rights advocacy.
- Maintains database for activists.
- Prepares correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, informational materials, and presentations as needed
- Provides support to existing organizing programs in their area, such as Health Center Advocacy Program, campus and youth organizing, Raiz, and electoral organizing. This also includes all national Planned Parenthood organizing efforts, as directed by Public Affairs Manager.
- Provides an additional line of communication with coalition partners on activist activity and new projects, as directed by Public Affairs Manager.
- Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to ensure security and compliance measures are being met as per the overall goals of the Volunteer Department.
- Participates in abortion services (participation can include referrals, information, education)
- Other duties as assigned. .
- Disclaimer: Although we are not a Reproductive Justice organization, here at Planned Parenthood, we know that the Reproductive Justice movement spans further than just health care. Reproductive Justice is intersectional. Therefore, it includes immigration work, LGBTQ+ Justice, and Black liberation. We are an intersectional organization, and the work is intersectional as well. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities.
Background Check Required
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains 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.
About:
Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for people of all genders on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, which includes health centers in Colorado, Southern Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming has been helping individuals make responsible choices for over 100 years. Since 1916, we have been committed to delivering the highest quality reproductive health care, teaching responsible and age-appropriate sexuality education and have been working diligently to protect a person's right to reproductive choice. Each year more than 100,000 people visit our health centers throughout our four state region.