Northern California Senior Campaign Organizer for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
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Classification: Temporary Full-time, Non-Exempt Reports to: VP, Policy & Public Affairs
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California is seeking a Senior Campaign Organizer responsible for implementing local field and campus based programs in Northern California, with the goal of expanding capacity and developing leaders. This position reports to the Vice President, Policy and Public Affairs while working closely with a campaign team and the public affairs staff in the Planned Parenthood affiliates serving Northern California.
The Senior Campaign Organizer will support the state and local public affairs team by helping to grow Planned Parenthood campus programs, including running recruitment drives and managing lead students on several universities. This position will also support voter engagement and mobilization programs starting in the late spring and be responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers in targeted areas.
This is a temporary position from March to the end November 2016.
- Works with Planned Parenthood affiliates to carry out movement building tactics as well as campaign activities to generate opposition to an expected statewide ballot initiative requiring parental notification for minors seeking abortion.
- Builds and cultivates relationships with affiliates to develop campus campaign plans and programs.
- Generates new volunteers and develops leaders on campuses and in the community through standard organizing tactics outreach.
- Works with the Planned Parent affiliates in California to create and lead trainings and support field programs.
- Attends meetings and trainings as required.
- Works evenings and weekends as needed.
- Demonstrates trustworthy and respectful behavior.
Education
BA/BS in a related field preferred, or comparable professional experience.
Experience
3-5 years experience in organizing and electoral campaigns. Must have at least two election cycles of experience as a full time campaign staff. Management experience preferred.
Skills and Requirements
- Able to effectively inspire and mobilize people.
- Self-motivated, and able to successfully manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and produce quality work within tight time constraints.
- Skilled at working independently as well as within a team, able to collaborate across organizations and amongst departments.
- 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, canvassing, visibility efforts, rallies, media events, and tabling.
- Experience using the VAN a must.
- Computer proficient with Microsoft Office required, experience with the internet and other databases as needed. Experience with e-organizing and social networking.
- Use of standard office equipment and ability to move within a standard office setting.
- Ability to move door-to-door canvassing
- Must be comfortable with “cold calling” on issues and for volunteer recruitment.
- A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation are required.
Travel
Ability to travel in-state as needed.
Compensation
Excellent salary with stipend for healthcare reimbursement subject to a cap.
To Apply
Send resume with a brief introduction in body of email to res...@ppacca.org
Note: Applicants must indicate "Northern California Senior Organizer, 2016, [last name]" as the subject of emailed applications. Cover letter and resume should be sent as attachments.