Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan is hiring! Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, & Detroit
For more info and to apply - https://jobs.lever.co/ppmi
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Associate Field Director, builds, implements and executes direct community outreach programs to achieve the goals of Planned Parenthood's direct movement building, voter contact advocacy, and organizing initiatives including, but not limited to, phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, relational organizing programs, outreach events, activist nights, community education presentations, volunteer training, coalition work, health center advocacy support, college campus organizing, fundraisers, grassroots lobbying and legislative education efforts, and special projects across large geographic regions and in diverse communities.
An ideal candidate who is likely to thrive in this position will enjoy:
● Flexible working environments that provide opportunities for creative problem solving, independent thinking, and adaptation to changing circumstances
● Rising to new challenges, tackling new projects, and adapting to a changeable and flexible work environment.
● Working with highly diverse groups of people.
● Being positive and solutions oriented in the face of change and new challenges and opportunities.
● Organizing, managing, and tracking multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
● Motivating and persuading others to take action and get involved.
● Big Picture planning as well as attention to detailed work.
● Working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
● Handling stressful situations and providing a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Under the direction of the Associate Field Director, implements and executes grassroots campaigns and other initiatives while meeting the numerical and recruitment goals determined by management staff.
● Responsible for directing activities of interns, supporters, and volunteers, volunteer engagement groups, and activities that support awareness and advocacy campaigns, including, but not limited to, Legislative Action Teams, Volunteer Leadership Councils, Student Advocacy Groups, and more.
● Builds, implements and executes grassroots issue education campaigns that engage and mobilize priority communities for a large geographic region.
● Actively participates in identifying tabling, volunteer recruitment, public speaking, and other visibility opportunities and works with supervisor to prioritize those opportunities.
● Responsible for building, implementing and executing electoral ground campaign activities in target districts to persuade voters and increase voter turnout – including large-scale paid and volunteer door-to-door canvassing programs and phone banking, managing teams of paid and volunteer canvassers, utilizing Voter Activation Network (VAN) technology, and managing turf, script writing, and electoral messaging.
● Establishes, maintains, and expands upon existing relationships and create new alliances with state and local coalitions and allied organizations to strengthen visibility, credibility and mobilization efforts.
● Maintains and applies up-to-date knowledge of political and legislative issues impacting the mission of the organization as well as effective political grassroots campaign tactics and methodologies.
● Works interdepartmentally within PPMI to identify and coordinate cross-departmental outreach opportunities, including, but not limited to, work with Education and Youth, Development and Fundraising, and Health Center and Patient Advocacy.
● Possesses fluency and competence with multiple web platforms, social media organizing, and email and online communications.
● Responsible for regular reporting and communication of organizing efforts and results to manager.
● Reviews progress of assignments with supervisor.
● Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications, including, but not limited to: printer/copiers, laptops/tablets, Google Drive, and Outlook Email Software.
● This position requires significant contact with the public and serves as the face of PPMI and PPAM in local communities.
● Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
College Degree and/or 2-3 years of relevant experience with some coursework in one or more of the following topics:
• Women * Gender Studies, LGBT Studies, Political Science, Community Organizing, Communications, or related fields
~OR~
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by hiring decision makers.
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