[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] Regional Field Organizer (Full-time), Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawai'i, Bellevue, WA

July 30, 2020

[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] Regional Field Organizer (Full-time), Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawai'i, Bellevue, WA

Link to job posting: https://usr58.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ppgnhi/Posting/View/4038


Why Planned Parenthood? 

Working at Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest & Hawaii (PPVNH) is more than a job.  It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.  

Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest & Hawaii (PPVNH) is the advocacy and political arm of the four Planned Parenthood affiliates in Alaska, Idaho, Washington and Hawaii. Collectively, we advocate for the services that more than 200,000 patients receive at Planned Parenthood health centers in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaiian Islands each year. We work on behalf of all people to promote government policies that ensure equal and open access to reproductive health care. 

As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.  Specifically, we recognize that profound racism impacts the education, health and well-being of people in our communities and we are actively working to address all forms of oppression.  We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. People of color are strongly urged to apply. 

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About this position: Regional Field Organizer
 

PPVNH's team is seeking a dynamic Regional Field Organizer in Bellevue, WA.                                

Field Organizers are responsible for grassroots efforts to organize, empower and mobilize supporters to take action in support of Planned Parenthood's mission. The person in this role will support the state and local public affairs team in implementing advocacy, voter identification, voter engagement, and community mobilization programs.                         

Additionally, they will be responsible for recruiting and supporting activists in targeted geographic areas who will become informed on local, state, and national reproductive health issues and take actions to further the public affairs goals of Planned Parenthood.                         

This position is full-time exempt & is based in Bellevue, WA. The ideal candidate for this position can work a flexible schedule (evenings & weekends may be included) & travel in Washington and to other states. 
The annual salary range for this role is $39,485 - $57,253.

What you'll be doing:

  • Developing and implementing grassroots organizing and advocacy. 
  • Supporting the state and local public affairs team in implementing voter identification, voter engagement, and mobilization programs. 
  • Developing & mobilizing a strong volunteer base and cultivating volunteer community leaders through direct community outreach, grassroots field work, voter contact and leadership development programs. 
  • Recruiting, training, supporting and mobilizing activists in targeted geographic areas on local, state, and national reproductive health issues. 
  • Building organizing capacity and grassroots partnerships to effectively advance state and federal policy initiatives. 

We'll trust you to: 

  • Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and maintain client confidentiality.    
  • Value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.    
  • Take action to support the affiliate's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Value team work, flexibility and adaptability; embrace change.    

You'll need to have:  

  • BA/BS in related field (preferred) 
  • Ability to walk to do door-to-door canvassing, as well as the ability to stand for long periods of time while doing crowd canvassing, visibility, or tabling. 
  • Comfortable with "cold calling" on issues and for volunteer recruitment and/or fundraising in some cases. 
  • The skills to collaborate across groups and departments, connecting with and exhibiting a solid understanding of strategic priorities. 
  • Reliable transportation - intrastate state is required. 
  • Prior community organizing or political campaign experience (preferred).
  • A commitment and desire to educate and mobilize individuals around issues of Reproductive Justice.

Perks:

As part of our total rewards package, we offer meaningful work, generous time off and benefits, promotional opportunities, and competitive compensation. Our attractive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, as well as a retirement plan with matching contributions by employer. We also provide transportation benefits at eligible locations. For additional information regarding compensation, pay scales, or total rewards, please reach out to jobs@ppgnhi.org
 

Equal opportunity employment:

PPGNHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and to support their retention and advancement within the organization. Justice is one of our core values, and we are committed to fostering a workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, age, disabilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic.  Our commitment to justice and diversity also means providing a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and engaging.

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