Organizing Specialist

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

Care. No Matter What.

We are Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, one of the region’s largest and most trusted providers of reproductive health care. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide, the outstanding sexual health education we deliver, and our strong commitment to social justice. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than a job; it’s being a part of a powerful movement. Together, we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people.  

We’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people. Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island (PPV!RI) is the advocacy and political arm of PPSNE in Rhode Island; PPV!RI engages in educational, advocacy and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPV!RI supports legislation and policies that ensure all people have access to the full range of sexual and reproductive health care and education.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: 

In support of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England’s mission, the Organizing Specialist is the point person for building community power, supporting and expanding volunteer programs, and executing local, statewide, and national reproductive rights campaigns in Rhode Island. They are responsible for coordinating efforts by PPSNE to develop and maintain grassroots support networks throughout the state. They implement new and innovative ways to inform the public, especially within the youth, Black, Latino/a/x, AANHPI, and LGBTQ communities, about political issues affecting reproductive health, rights and access in our state and nationally, and coordinates efforts by which the public can actively participate in the advocacy of these issues.

The Organizing Specialist will also provide key support to Planned Parenthood Votes! RI, the 501-c-4 advocacy arm of PPSNE, including in support of public policy and electoral goals through volunteer activities in targeted electoral and issue-based campaigns. They will outreach, educate, and strengthen relationships with supporters and advocates on PPSNE identified legislative priorities through organizing and attending community events and meetings. Duties may include organizing volunteers for local voter engagement, door to door canvassing, phone and text banks and other activities relating to the election cycle.

The ideal candidate for this position will be results-driven self-starter who is familiar with RI and understands the major community players working on the ground.

• In collaboration with the Manager, Advocacy and Organizing they will provide on-the-ground support for existing volunteers, cooperation and collaboration with community organizations and leaders, and active participation in community events to build the grassroots community power necessary to achieve our mission; all while understanding the multiple priorities Planned Parenthood faces.
• Develop and mobilize a strong volunteer base and cultivate volunteer community leaders through direct community outreach, grassroots field work, voter contact, and leadership development programs including Health Center Advocacy and Generation Action.
• Recruit, train, support, and mobilize activists in targeted communities, specifically youth, Black, Latino/a/x, AANHPI, and LGBTQ communities, on local, state and national reproductive health issues.
• Develop leadership among young people, through Planned Parenthood Generation Action program, and maintain allied student organizations at local colleges/universities. 
• Build organizing and leadership capacity and grassroots partnerships to effectively advance state and federal policy initiatives.
• In collaboration with the Manager, Advocacy and Organizing support local, statewide, and national reproductive rights campaigns in Rhode Island
• Supports the Healthy Neighborhood Canvassing, including recruiting and training volunteers to talk to neighbors to educate them about the services at Planned Parenthood
• Supports engagement and training of volunteers including but not limited to Health Center Advocacy Program and monthly volunteer nights.
• With the Director, Organizing and Campaigns, supports campaigns to advance state and federal policy initiatives and state candidates.
• Cultivate relationships with Planned Parenthood supporters, community organizations, and additional stakeholders to ensure effective long-term engagement and power building.
• Create a metrics-driven reporting system to ensure organizing goals are met and reflected in the data reports pulled by both affiliate and national staff.
• In collaboration with the Digital Organizing Manager support and integrate digital organizing activities in all campaigns including Every Action email alerts, Hustle, and Impactive campaigns and collaborate with Communications and Brand Experience team for appropriate messages.
• Contribute to elevating Planned Parenthood’s organizing work in the media through earned media and social media.
• Perform administrative duties, including data entry and completion and submittal of paperwork in a timely fashion.

• Passionate commitment to the mission, vision and values of PPSNE and demonstrated commitment to reproductive health, rights and justice.
• Depth of understanding of organizational culture and leadership development
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organizational skills required.  Project management experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to work with changing priorities and simultaneously handle multiple projects
• Requires at least one (1) to two (2) years of related and/or applicable organizing experience on political or social issues and a proven ability to motivate, train, and develop other leaders, especially volunteers.
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse groups and gain trust and spark interest among community residents, and the ability to successfully relate to and motivate volunteers.
• Relevant experience working with diverse communities, specifically youth, Black, Latino/a/x, AANHPI, or LGBTQ communities, around issue, policy and/or electoral organizing, campaigns and initiatives and an extensive knowledge of diversity and inclusion preferred.

• Interested in and Committed to Racial Equity: you are interested in expanding your analysis and knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society, and are committed to building and/or deepening your commitment to racial equity in your work 
• Self-awareness as it relates to racial and other identities: Is aware of multiple group identities and their dynamics, and brings a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions. 
• Authentic relationship building: Interacts effectively and builds trust with a diversity of people and has demonstrated an ability to effectively work across difference. Communicates clearly and directly, continually able to hear, reflect, and act on feedback related identity and equity with the aim to learn. 
• Bilingual fluency (Spanish /English) is preferred

• The position is hybrid based in Rhode Island. This is a full-time, 37.5 hour a week, position; regular schedule will be Monday – Friday with an expectation of availability on evenings and weekends as needed and in person trainings and events.

PPSNE is an equal employment opportunity employer 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. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of our communities and patients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ community to apply. 

PPSNE offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; Health, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, a flexible spending account, wellness program and more.

Salary : $41,656 - $69,427