PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA NATIONAL OFFICE Washington, D.C. ACA Campaign Specialist

[Mary Helen Foglia]

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA

NATIONAL OFFICE

Washington, D.C.
ACA Campaign Specialist

For nearly a century, Planned Parenthood has fought for a world where every woman has immediate and unrestricted access to the basic reproductive care and knowledge that is her human right.  With its 59 affiliates managing over 700 health centers nationwide, Planned Parenthood provides family planning and reproductive health care services, education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people each year.  Now, as the leading reproductive rights advocate, health care provider, and sex educator for women, Planned Parenthood looks to its next 100 years.

 

The Organizing and Electoral Campaigns (OEC) department of PPFA has an opportunity for a temporary Affordable Care Act (ACA) Campaign Specialist.  Reporting to the National Director, Organizing and Electoral Campaigns, the chosen candidate will manage the ACA campaign within the Organizing and Electoral Campaign department focused on:

·         Program integration and execution

·         Coordination internally and externally

·         Budget Management

·         Vendor Management

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Organize and lead a multi-faceted, multilayered outreach and education effort, which includes providing strategic resources and tools for the 59 Planned Parenthood affiliates
• Integrate online program elements (microsite content, email, social media, text) on the ground outreach activities (events, canvassing, etc), and media outreach activities
• Manage multiple vendors responsible for various components of the work
• Coordinate with numerous internal PPFA departments in NY and DC offices (Communications, Digital, OEC, Strategic Partnerships, Public Policy) including leading weekly meetings for team leaders and ensuring teams stay on track and meet key deadlines
• Develop training schedule and prepare training materials for webinars and in person trainings for affiliate staff
• Draft affiliate correspondence and toolkit materials (such as grant proposal templates).
• Represent Planned Parenthood at coalition partner meetings including coordinating with key partners on shared resources
• Collaborate with other PPFA departments to mobilize grassroots activities, develop messages and achieve desired goals.
• Completes special projects as assigned and required.

 

  EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

 

·         Bachelors degree preferred

·         At least two-three years of issue(s) based organizing experience required

·         Experience as a Planned Parenthood staff member or volunteer leaders desired

 

 

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES / OTHER ATTRIBUTES

 

The ACA Campaign Specialist will demonstrate the following: 

 

·         Collaborative work style; able to facilitate amongst  diverse communities and individuals

·         Comfortable in ambiguity; able to create clarity and understanding while setting ambitious goals

·         Experienced in conflict management and getting to “yes” in a collaborative, consensus driven style

·         Enjoys operating in a fast-paced and demanding environment; a nimble and flexible style; able to juggle multiple competing priorities

·         Able to integrate national program with local affiliates and coalition partners

·         A direct and open style; able to effectively influence for positive outcomes and results

·         A smart and confident leader with a clear and informed opinion

·         Diplomatic style; and high emotional intelligence

·         Integrity, independent thinking, and personal courage

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS / EXPERTISE

 

·         Outstanding communication skills (written, spoken, presentation)

·         Experienced campaign worker with realistic understanding and commitment to  campaign time and effort(s)

·         Experience managing one program or large project required

·         Familiarity with the ACA and in particular organizing best practices and processes  

 

TRAVEL

 

·         10-15%

 

DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

TO APPLY: Please include a cover letter: maryhele...@ppfa.org and/or http://www.plannedparenthood.org/