What are the responsibilities and job description for the East Tennessee Grassroots Organizer position at Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi?
POSITION TITLE : East Tennessee Grassroots Organizer
DEPARTMENT : External Affairs
REPORTS TO : Campaign Division Head / PPTNM Director of Advocacy and Organizing
STATUS : Full-time
TERM : To Be Confirmed
JOB SUMMARY
The East Tennessee Grassroots Organizer will carry out grassroots advocacy work and implement strategic plans to build and engage Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi (PPTNM) and Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood's (TAPP) bases of supporters in east Tennessee.
COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT :
PPTNM, as both a healthcare provider and a participant of Medicare / Medicaid, is subject to certain laws, regulations and orders requiring its workforce to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants. PPTNM has therefore implemented a requirement that all employees be fully vaccinated. Candidates seeking employment with PPTNM will be required to : (1) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants by their start date. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicab
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Implements a strategic organizing plan to build support for Planned Parenthood in east Tennessee through local and state legislative advocacy, civic training & education, voter registration & turnout and volunteer-led action councils.
- Engages, fosters relationships, and mobilizes volunteers to carry out Planned Parenthood's grassroots organizing plan via one-on-ones, group meetings, phone / text, and email. Such as,
Each week, reaching out to a list of 100 new supporters to build connections and strengthen engagement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES FOR THIS POSITION :
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
EXPERIENCE : Political, campaign and / or community organizing experience. At least 3 years of professional experience is preferred. Experience (volunteer or paid) recruiting, training, and mobilizing a team of 10 or more volunteers / members preferred.
COMPENSATION / BENEFITS PROGRAM :
Other : Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Full-time access to a car and a valid driver's license is required; some travel required.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this position. While intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to review and change this description as needed to maintain business goals and accomplishments. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically. This job description is not a contract.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, disability, atypical hereditary cellular blood trait, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PPTNM will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and any subsequent revisions or additions to related law / regulations.
Employees are expected to perform duties as assigned and directed by management.
E-VERIFY PARTICIPATION :
PPTNM participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
