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Position Summary
Responsible for implementing PPAO's strategic field plan. This includes recruiting and developing county-specific volunteer/activist bases, running an aggressive field outreach program, identifying and recruiting Leadership & Advocacy Team members, supporting programs and campaigns, and working with the campus interns at local colleges to build a Planned Parenthood Advocates presence. The position is aimed at building the capacity of the women's reproductive health movement across Oregon.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
- Work with Field Director to implement strategic field plan including list pulls, script writing, tracking form oversight, and overall accountability for recruitment goals in the department.
- Build Leadership & Advocacy Teams with a specific focus on volunteer leadership development and fundraising as well as accountability work with local legislators including town halls, lobbying, and attendance at hearings, letter writing, and phoning.
- Significant telephone outreach for volunteer recruitment, coordination and maintenance required in addition to the development of relationships with volunteers and cultivation of leaders.
- Coordinate local visibility and outreach activities including leading tabling and canvassing activities, lobby days, researching appropriate events, staffing events, etc.
- Lead phone banks, activist nights, meetings, and volunteer trainings.
- Effectively manage quarterly Fellowship program.
- Support earned media campaigns such as letters to the editor and publicity events.
- Support organizational programs to build supporter base, such as Health Center Advocacy and campus organizing.
- Significant in-state travel required. Access to personal vehicle is necessary.
- Attend and/or plan and host trainings and statewide meetings/events.
- Develop relationships with allied organizations.
- Performs other duties as needed or directed.
- Must be able to sit, perform simple hand grasping & fine hand manipulation at a computer/telephone work station for up to 8 hours per day.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position provides support and general supervision of Fellows, volunteers, and volunteer leaders on the Leadership & Advocacy Teams.
Competencies & Essential Skills
Requires leadership and strong people skills, ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience working as a community organizer, campaign manager, or in a legislative capacity is helpful. Requires strong commitment to the women's reproductive health movement and a desire to create social change.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management.
Job descriptions, including minimum requirements and job responsibilities, will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. We will conduct background checks prior to job offer.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information or disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The organization is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Send cover letter and résumé to nichi.linder@PPAOregon.org. Posting closes at midnight Monday, January 12th.