VNW--Regional Field Organizer (KY)
Bowling Green, KY, USA ● Hopkinsville, KY, USA ● Louisville, KY, USA ● Murray, KY 42071, USA ● Owensboro, KY, USA ● Paducah, KY, USA Req #1370
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Regional Field Organizer - #PPH
Why Planned Parenthood?
Working at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana and Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.
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.
About this 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. 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. Works closely with the State Director, and the regional team to grow the activist and supporter base.
What you’ll be doing (Core Competencies and Responsibilities):
Responsible for the implementation of the advocacy, voter contact and field programs in assigned service area and collaborates with the State Director and other staff on goal setting. Builds capacity and grassroots partnerships to effectively advance state and federal policy initiatives.
Serves as a credible source of local political and public policy knowledge and information. Develops, grows and maintains influential relationships with supporters and volunteers, the general public, the voting public, and other affiliate and PPAA staff.
Achieves robust recruitment goals to create and grow an active supporter and volunteer base. Generates new activists and volunteers through organizing, outreach, and special event efforts. Trains volunteers and interns on Planned Parenthood policies, priority issues, strategies, tactics, and state-specific political processes. Develops, guides, and implements grassroots mobilization efforts, including voter education, engagement and mobilization efforts in support of both state and federal legislative issues.
Manages existing activist base by initiating frequent and regular communication with activists via phone, in person, and e-organizing efforts. Develops, grows, and maintains existing data lists for purposes of movement building and keeps accurate records. Follows statewide and affiliate policies and procedures with regard to list building and cleanup, voter identification and voter engagement.
Executes tactics and strategies as outlined in the statewide strategic plan and statewide campaign plan. Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the agency by adhering to established agency policies and practices.
We’ll trust you to:
Adheres to the Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates code of conduct and all policies, procedures and protocols.
Demonstrates and maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Takes action to support the affiliate’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Supports and acts in accordance with the PPAA customer service standards.
Values continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.
You’ll need to have:
Education:
BA/BS in related field preferred, or comparable professional experience.
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.
The ability to use PCs, conferencing and presentation equipment, as well as telephone equipment is essential.
Use of standard office equipment and ability to move within a standard office setting.
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.
Ability to effectively inspire and mobilize people who are committed to reproductive health and rights, defending and increasing access to family planning services and sexuality education, and ensuring that the right to abortion remains secure.
Personal initiative, self-motivation, and ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and produce quality work within tight time constraints.
Skill at working independently as well as within a team, able to collaborate across organizations and amongst departments, exhibits a solid understanding of strategic priorities.
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: Phonebanking, 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.
Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking to identify and develop good organizing strategies appropriate to the accomplishment of organizing goals.
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Travel:
Ability to travel both in-state and nationally as needed.
Must have reliable transportation.
Certifications:
None required
Next Steps:
Please click apply now below to submit an application and resume. Once your information has been reviewed by our recruitment team, we will reach out by telephone and email to schedule an interview for all qualified applicants. Please continue to check your spam folder for all email communications that may come from our organization.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
PPGNHAIK 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.
Racism deeply impacts the health and wellbeing of our communities, compounding existing disparities and creating intersectional barriers. We strive to name and address these barriers through community engagement and assessment, relevant and effective policy creation, and organizational accountability methods. We support initiatives that address all forms of oppression, however, maintaining an explicit focus on race is essential to advancing equity across our communities. Improving outcomes for people of color will improve outcomes for everyone.
Other details
• Job Function Non-manager
• Pay Type Salary
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• Bowling Green, KY, USA
• Hopkinsville, KY, USA
• Louisville, KY, USA
• Murray, KY 42071, USA
• Owensboro, KY, USA
• Paducah, KY, USA
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