What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director and External Affairs Strategist position at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette?
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director and Chief of External Affairs to lead our organization's government relations, advocacy, and community engagement efforts in Oregon and Southwest Washington. This role will serve as the primary leader on legislative and regulatory issues within the state, managing staff, budgets, and compliance across all program areas.
About Us: Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is the largest non-profit family planning and reproductive rights organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to sexual and reproductive health care for individuals and families in our communities.
Responsibilities:
About Us: Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is the largest non-profit family planning and reproductive rights organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to sexual and reproductive health care for individuals and families in our communities.
Responsibilities:
- Led government relations and advocacy efforts, developing and implementing strategic plans to advance our organization's goals and objectives.
- Maintained relationships with elected officials, serving as the primary spokesperson to legislators and coalition partners for Planned Parenthood Action Oregon member affiliates.
- Collaborated with executive, clinical, operational, and financial leadership to develop and advocate policy positions and execute legislative and regulatory strategies.
- Supervised the maintenance of EveryAction and other databases for activists, volunteers, and mailing lists.