What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Public Affairs position at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette?
About the Role:
The Executive Director of Public Affairs serves as a vital member of the Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette Organizational Leadership team, responsible for developing and implementing the external affairs strategy across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
This position provides executive leadership for PPCW internally and externally, ensuring overall organizational success. The Chief of External Relations Officer encompasses executive oversight of public affairs, communications, marketing, education, volunteers, and includes a dotted-line supervisory structure to the Development Team, shared with the CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a proactive public policy agenda enhancing Planned Parenthood's visibility, image, and influence in reproductive rights and other healthcare issues.
- Maintain relationships with elected officials and serve as the primary spokesperson to legislators and coalition partners for Planned Parenthood Action Oregon member affiliates.
- Oversee and track lobbying activities and assure overall compliance with appropriate local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Requirements:
- A proven record of successful collaboration and partnership with external leaders, diverse communities, a multicultural workforce, and various constituents and entities.
- Experience working on issues affecting communities most impacted by health inequities, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S individuals, immigrants, refugees, people living in rural areas, and people with disabilities.
- Ability to travel throughout Oregon as needed, attend in-person meetings as requested, work a combination of in-person and remote as the position requires, and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
