PPAA--Regional Field Organizer (KY)

Planned Parenthood GNHI • Louisville, KY, US • 2d ago

Why Planned Parenthood?

Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.

In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.

About our Regional Field Organizer position
Responsible for grassroots efforts to organize, empower and mobilize supporters to take action in support of Planned Parenthood's mission. Supports the state and local public affairs team in implementing advocacy, voter identification, voter engagement, and community mobilization programs; directs community outreach, field work, voter contact, and activist cultivation. Also 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.
What will you be doing!

Guiding the development of advocacy, voter contact and field programs in assigned service area and collaborating with the Public Affairs Manager, Political Director, and PPVNH staff on goal setting.
Serving as a credible source of local political and public policy knowledge and information.
Developing, growing, and maintaining influential relationships with supporters and volunteers, the general public, the voting public, and other affiliate and PPVNH staff.
Achieving robust recruitment goals to create and grow an active supporter and volunteer base.
Generating new activists and volunteers through organizing, outreach, and special event efforts.
Training volunteers and interns on Planned Parenthood policies, priority issues, strategies, tactics, and state-specific political processes.
Managing existing activist base by initiating frequent and regular communication with activists via phone, in person, and e-organizing efforts.
Developing, growing, and maintaining existing data lists for purposes of movement building and keeping accurate records. Follows statewide and affiliate policies and procedures with regard to list building and cleanup, voter identification and voter engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: BA/BS in related field preferred, or comparable professional experience.
1+ years’ experience in organizing/advocacy work or related volunteer experience. Demonstrates knowledge of the craft of organizing and the legislative and political system.
Computer proficient with Microsoft Office required, experience with the internet and other databases as needed. Experience with e-organizing and social networking is preferred.
Ability to walk to do door-to-door canvassing, as well as ability to stand for long periods of time while doing crowd canvassing, visibility or tabling.
Must be comfortable with frequent “cold calling” for volunteer recruitment, voter education and supporter mobilization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate a public affairs agenda to the voting public as well as the general public.
Strong commitment and ability to recruit, train, manage and perform the following voter engagement tactics including but not limited to: Phone banking, doorbelling/canvassing, crowd canvassing, visibility efforts, grassroots lobbying, rallies, media events, and tabling.
Strong motivational skills, work ethic, and desire to mobilize citizens to be more actively involved and engaged in order to achieve progressive political victories on the local, state, and national level.
The ability to travel both in-state and nationally as needed. Must have reliable transportation.

Salary Range:
$24.91 - $41.51

Position Type:
Full time

Benefits Eligibility:
This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits. As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability and life insurance. For additional information about our benefits program, please send an email to hre.contacts@ppgnhaik.org.

Other Information:
All of our employees must present proof of receiving a current flu shot and two doses of the Covid-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment.
What we expect from you.

That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols.
That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
That you always support and model our customer service standards.
That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.

Our commitment to diversity:
At PPGNHAIK, we’ve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.