Senior Organizer, California Planned Parenthood Education Fund
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Classification: Temporary Full-time, Non-Exempt Reports to: Public Affairs Director
California Planned Parenthood Education Fund is seeking two Senior Organizers responsible for implementing local field and campus based programs with the goal of expanding capacity and developing leaders. This position reports to the Public Affairs Director and works closely with state and local Planned Parenthood affiliate public affairs teams.
The Senior Organizer will support the state and local public affairs team by primarily growing Planned Parenthood campus programs. This includes running recruitment drives and managing lead students on up to five universities. This position will also support voter engagement and mobilization programs starting in the summer in key areas. The Senior Organizer will be responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers in targeted areas.
This is a temporary position from January to the end November 2016. We will be hiring two Senior Organizers with one based in the north and one in the south.
- 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 state Public Affair Director to create and lead state and local trainings.
- Manages existing activist base by initiating frequent and regular communication.
- Attends meetings and trainings as required.
- Works evenings and weekends as needed.
- Demonstrates trustworthy and respectful behavior.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directs the activities of lead volunteers and interns.
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.
- Sense of humor required.
- A valid driver’s license required and reliable transportation.
Travel
Ability to travel in-state as needed.
Compensation
Excellent salary with stipend for cell phone/laptop and 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 "Senior Organizer, 2016, [last name]" as the subject of emailed applications. Cover letter and resume should be sent as attachments.