Public Affairs Organizer

POSITION TITLE: Public Affairs Organizer

LOCATION: Hybrid: Colchester, Vermont & Remote

HOURS: Full Time, 37.5hours/week, Salaried (Exempt)

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by AFT union in VT

YOUR DAY- TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Seek and develop opportunities to engage our communities in ways that will expand recruitment and build leadership
• Build relationships with strategic partners including BIPOC and LGBTQ led organizations and mission aligned advocacy groups
• Plan and implement events and projects including traditional canvasses, abortion stigma reducing deep canvassing, health center advocacy programs, storytelling cultivation, phone banks, community events, and recruitment opportunities
• Actively participate in electoral campaigns, supporting the election of endorsed candidates, and ballot measures through coordinated or independent expenditure activities
• Develop volunteer leadership, including recruiting, motivating, cultivating and developing a team through side-by-side coaching and volunteer trainings
• With the support of the Communications staff, create social media postings for various PPNNE/AF properties
  
  
  

JOB PERKS:

• Work with a group of dedicated professionals
• Collaborative Work Environment – PPNNE upholds high workplace values and patient service standards, fostering respect, engagement, and teamwork to create the best experience for employees and patients alike
• Gain experience with an experienced and successful Public & External Affairs Team
• Travel Milage Reimbursement
• Make a Difference! - Make a direct impact in your community by providing patients with access to high quality & essential health care services
  
  
  

COMPENSATION:

• Pay Range - for this position is based on years of relevant work experience. Candidates with 0-6 years of experience can expect to earn between $24.14 - $27.17 per hour/year. As experience increases, so does the rate of pay, with candidates who have 15 or more years of direct experience earning up to $33.78 per hour/year
  
  
  

BENEFITS:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off (increases with tenure) & up to 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PPNNE Funded Health Reimbursement Account to cover portion of medical deductible costs
• 403b retirement account and 2% employer match eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and resources)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience
• Comfortable talking about all services PPNNE provides
• Solid written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are critical for this position
• Self-motivation and an ability to successfully work independently, as part of a team, and as a team leader
• Valid Driver’s license and access to a car with the ability to travel across the 3 state region
• A willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
  
  
  

WHY JOIN PPNNE?

• Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) was founded on the belief that everyone has the fundamental right to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive futures free from harassment or fear. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than just a job. Joining Planned Parenthood means becoming part of a mission-driven movement, where your work will help make sexual and reproductive health care more accessible to all
  
  
  

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at https://jobs.lever.co/ppnne.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer