What are the responsibilities and job description for the Raíz Campaign Organizer - Aurora position at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains?
Anticipated Closing Date 2/20/2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Position Salary Range $ $25.28 - $ 30.19.
Starting Pay: Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $ 25.28 - $ 27.73 per hour.
Non-Exempt
Upon passing a Conversational Spanish Oral Exam, you may also earn an additional $1.25/hr.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with occasional weekend and evening events
50% on-site, 50% Remote. The majority of on-site work will be in the Aurora, CO area.
Required Driver? Yes.
The Objective: The Raíz program is Planned Parenthood’s national effort to work with the Latinx community on fights for reproductive rights and freedom, sex education, and access to care. Beginning in 2014, Raíz organizers have worked to build sustainable, community-organizing teams in partnership with the Latinx community. Organizers and volunteer teams have worked on c3-appropriate voter registration, Medicaid expansion, immigration reform, comprehensive sex education and I Stand With Planned Parenthood efforts.
Success: You will know you are successful when you’re able to bring activists, Latinx community members, and community partners serving the Latinx community into the work of reducing abortion stigma, and when your efforts are impacting policy and/or public sentiment on reproductive health, rights, and justice issues.
Snapshot: Your days will be a mix of in person and remote work. You will spend your time attending in- person community events, coalition-building, having one on one meetings with potential volunteer activists, planning virtual and in person educational and engagement events, tracking your efforts in our database and supporting our coalition partners in their community efforts. You will travel within your state and within our four-state affiliate region occasionally. You will manage your work hours to include some evenings and weekends.
Qualifications:You have deep experience living or working in Latinx or immigrant communities in the U.S. You have experience in recruiting, managing, and retaining activists. You have strong people skills and are able to build relationships with community partners and activists. You have an understanding of the importance of intersectionality in organizing and you approach your work through a racial equity and inclusion lens. You can use video conferencing software like Zoom, and Microsoft Office programs to communicate remotely with teams and track data and goals. You have a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and showing progress towards goals. Being fluent in Spanish is preferred.
Key Approaches To The Work
Key Contributor to the Public Affairs Team and the Raíz Program: You are a team player and will jump in quickly to add to the effectiveness of our advocacy work, strengthening the team and collaborating across levels, both internally and externally. To do this, you will:
Benefits At PPRM Include
Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Background Check Required
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, 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.
About Us
Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission. Learn More
Position Salary Range $ $25.28 - $ 30.19.
Starting Pay: Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $ 25.28 - $ 27.73 per hour.
Non-Exempt
Upon passing a Conversational Spanish Oral Exam, you may also earn an additional $1.25/hr.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with occasional weekend and evening events
50% on-site, 50% Remote. The majority of on-site work will be in the Aurora, CO area.
Required Driver? Yes.
The Objective: The Raíz program is Planned Parenthood’s national effort to work with the Latinx community on fights for reproductive rights and freedom, sex education, and access to care. Beginning in 2014, Raíz organizers have worked to build sustainable, community-organizing teams in partnership with the Latinx community. Organizers and volunteer teams have worked on c3-appropriate voter registration, Medicaid expansion, immigration reform, comprehensive sex education and I Stand With Planned Parenthood efforts.
Success: You will know you are successful when you’re able to bring activists, Latinx community members, and community partners serving the Latinx community into the work of reducing abortion stigma, and when your efforts are impacting policy and/or public sentiment on reproductive health, rights, and justice issues.
Snapshot: Your days will be a mix of in person and remote work. You will spend your time attending in- person community events, coalition-building, having one on one meetings with potential volunteer activists, planning virtual and in person educational and engagement events, tracking your efforts in our database and supporting our coalition partners in their community efforts. You will travel within your state and within our four-state affiliate region occasionally. You will manage your work hours to include some evenings and weekends.
Qualifications:You have deep experience living or working in Latinx or immigrant communities in the U.S. You have experience in recruiting, managing, and retaining activists. You have strong people skills and are able to build relationships with community partners and activists. You have an understanding of the importance of intersectionality in organizing and you approach your work through a racial equity and inclusion lens. You can use video conferencing software like Zoom, and Microsoft Office programs to communicate remotely with teams and track data and goals. You have a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and showing progress towards goals. Being fluent in Spanish is preferred.
Key Approaches To The Work
- Community- centered
- Relationship-builder
- Highly organized
- Communication
- Inclusion and Equity Champion
Key Contributor to the Public Affairs Team and the Raíz Program: You are a team player and will jump in quickly to add to the effectiveness of our advocacy work, strengthening the team and collaborating across levels, both internally and externally. To do this, you will:
- Serve as member of PPRM Public Affairs team; responsible for implementing a collaborative activist coordination program.
- Collaborate with PPRM Public Affairs staff to implement leadership development programming for PPRM activists.
- Collaborate with PPFA Raíz staff to implement a local initiative campaign focused on bridging gaps to access of sexual and reproductive health care within the Latinx community.
- Coordinate with PPRM and PPFA to build a sustainable atmosphere for reproductive rights advocacy.
- Provide an additional line of communication with coalition partners on activist activity and new projects, as directed by your Public Affairs Manager.
- Develop relationships with and serve as a liaison between stakeholder constituencies and the Public Affairs department.
- Be held accountable to qualitative and quantitative metrics measuring the impact of your work. Maintain an accurate record of your work in our internal database.
- Provide support to existing organizing programs in your area, such as Health Center Advocacy Program and campus/youth organizing. This also includes all national Planned Parenthood organizing efforts, as directed by the Public Affairs Manager.
- Identify and recruit members, activists, and volunteers; manage phone banking, canvassing, and community events; educate and prepare activists for legislative and/or electoral activities; and other activities related to activist recruitment, development, and mobilization.
Benefits At PPRM Include
- A predictable schedule and dedicated individualized paid training.
- 401K/Safe Harbor Contributions (We contribute to your 401K after an allotted period of time).
- Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage.
- Employee Loan Program.
- Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership.
- PPRM Internal Benefits Program.
- Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave.
- PTO and Sick Time.
- Float Holidays (You pick your holidays).
- Bereavement Leave.
- And More!
Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Background Check Required
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, 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.
About Us
Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission. Learn More
Salary : $25 - $27
