Minnesota Advocacy Manager

Whole Woman’s Health Alliance (WWHA) is a 501(c)3 organization that intentionally seeks to open clinics in areas of the country which are most impacted by anti-abortion legislation. Whole Woman’s Health Alliance provides abortion care that puts patients first. We stand in the light to revolutionize the conversation around abortion in this country.

Independent abortion providers like Whole Woman's Health Alliance provide over 60% of abortions in the United States and intentionally operate in areas of the country that have the most onerous regulations. We do this because we believe safe, affordable, quality abortion care should be accessible to all, regardless of their zip code.

Whole Woman’s Health Alliance works in a coordinated strategy with the Stigma Relied Fund and Whole Woman’s Health. For more information, please visit www.shiftstigma.org and www.wholewomanshealth.com.

Summary

The MN Advocacy Manager, reporting to the Midwest Advocacy Director, will have operational responsibility for WWHA’s programs and the day-to-day execution of its mission in Minnesota.  This work, with guidance from the Advocacy Director, will develop a deep knowledge of the region’s communities, cultures, and political environment. This position requires some travel around Minnesota.

This is a remote position, but you must reside in the state of Minnesota for consideration

Essential functions

• Actively engage and energize WWHA’s partner organizations, coalition members, abortion funds, allies, and the Whole Woman’s Health of the Twin Cities clinic site – staff, physicians, patients and their supporters
• Possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills in writing and speaking
• Represent Whole Woman’s Health Alliance at coalition meetings with partner organizations in the Twin Cities and accompany the Advocacy Director to other/state-wide meetings when appropriate
• Promote collaboration, negotiation and problem solving, and communication         
• Collaborate and work closely with coalition orgs, legislators, vendors, related businesses, and community-based organizations to promote WWHA’s mission and goals in Minnesota
• Assume leadership roles within the coalition around projects specific to improving conditions for independent abortion providers and their patients.
• Work closely with clinic leadership to ensure needs of the clinic are reflected in coalition priorities and that clinic advocacy needs are being addressed. 
• Report and present programmatic activities back to the WWHA team 
• Work closely with the Advocacy Director to assist coalition to develop actions that promote abortion stigma culture change by developing statements, gathering direct service information and impact on state communities
• Assist in strategic prioritization of policies and strategy implementation based on needs assessment and capacity
• Balance multiple priorities, collaborate with various coalition partners on projects, move easily between internal project management and external communications
• Assist in planning, coordination and execution of educational programming to include training and mobilizing community
• Build and maintain positive relations and partnerships with pro-choice organizations, allies, and political and community leaders while identifying and cultivating new relationships, to further the abortion stigma culture change work with WWHA
• Participate in, and develop when appropriate, local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion
• Work closely with development team to provide information crucial to drafting grant proposals and reports. 
• Assure that the organization’s mission, programs and services are consistently presented in strong, positive images to relevant stakeholders and potential funders
• Report to Midwest Advocacy Director local activities appropriate to be shared on website and social media sites 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and General Requirements

The MN Advocacy Manager will be thoroughly committed to the mission of Whole Woman’s Health Alliance. All candidates should have proven relationship management experience. Demonstrable experience and quantifiable successes/qualifications include:

• A demonstrated commitment to everyone’s right to make decisions about their own reproductive health
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Demonstrated project management experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in human services related field is highly preferred 
• Strong ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Proficient knowledge and experience using social media platforms to expand the reach of an organization
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people

• Understanding of the broader policy and political climate for abortion and other progressive issues in Minnesota
• Living in and possessing strong ties to community in Minnesota

• Ability to travel occasionally
• Proficient skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Excel, Power Point, Access and Publisher
• Oral and written fluency in English
• Proficiency in Spanish highly preferred 

Physical & Remote Requirements

• Must possess the ability and capability to perform any task in the office. 
• Must have excellent visual and hearing acuity.
• Must be able to cope with the reduced social interaction and contact.
• Must be self-disciplined and not be distracted from working, be able to complete the expected working hours, and be able to work without direct supervision.
• Must be able to arrange their family or other commitments to facilitate a suitable working regime and environment.
• Must have good communication skills including written and verbal reporting.
• Where necessary, must be willing and able to use new or different communications and IT equipment.

Compensation/Benefits

• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus potential performance-based bonuses.
• Eligible to enroll in 401(k) plan 
• Flexible work hours and family support programs
• Additional perks, including employee discounts, and virtual team-building activities.
• Company laptop and cell phone provided by employer.
• A corporate culture/environment that is diverse, stimulating, and comprised of passionate and dedicated people.

Please note that this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of the company change.

Whole Woman’s Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applications from women, people of color, and members of the LBGTQIA community. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion or belief, age, marital or partnership status, family status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.