Southern Regional Field Organizer

Overview

The Southern Regional Field Organizer is responsible for implementation of a strategic political field program including grassroots organizing, motivating, training, developing and mobilizing supporters in key communities across Oregon for effective execution of the mission of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon (PPAO) and Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon (PP-PAC).

This includes, but is not limited to: representing the organization in the community; recruiting and developing volunteer leaders for PPAO’s Leadership & Advocacy Teams (LATs); managing and running outreach programs and recruitment campaigns to increase the local volunteer and activist base; supporting programs and campaigns led by PPAO’s coalition partners; managing and running PPAO’s fellowship program; and designing new volunteer and activist programs in conjunction with the Field Director and Northern Regional Field Organizer to expand PPAO’s presence throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of the strategic field plan by way of list pulls, script development, form oversight and overall accountability for recruitment numbers and metrics to assure effective completion of the field program and to maximize likelihood of winning campaigns.
• Implementation of tactical steps to achieve the organization’s legislative and local priorities through effective mobilization of informed, effective voter volunteers.
• Development of collaborative relationships with other organizations in progressive coalitions within their assigned region and regions where PPAO does not have a presence.
• Oversight, communication and organization of LAT members and associated volunteers.
• Identification and development of volunteer leaders to support LAT and associated activities, with a specific focus on fund raising; accountability work with local legislators including town halls, lobbying and attendance at hearings; letter writing; phone banking; and door knocking.
• Significant telephone outreach for volunteer recruitment, coordination and maintenance required in addition to the development of relationships with volunteers and cultivation of leaders.
• Leadership of PPAO’s efforts to deliver messages from community members and voters to elected officials.
• Coordination of all local visibility and outreach activities, including leading tabling and crowd canvassing activities, organizing and leading lobby days, and researching appropriate events where PPAO can have a presence.
• Leadership of phone banks, canvasses, activist nights and volunteer meetings, as well as assisting with volunteer trainings.
• Effectively hiring and managing fellows on a quarterly basis.
• Support for earned media campaigns such as letters to the editor and publicity events.
• Support for organizational programs to build PPAO’s supporter base, such as the Health Center Advocacy Program and a college campus Generation Action program.
• Attending, planning and hosting trainings and statewide meetings/events.
• Required to work hours outside typical office hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Required to travel to outlying areas within assigned region.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to sit, perform simple hand grasping and fine hand manipulation at a computer/telephone work station for up to 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to stand and drive for up to 4 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position provides support and general supervision of grassroots interns for PPAO’s fellowship program and LAT volunteers.

Skills

Requires leadership and strong people skills, ability to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Additional skills needed for success include:

• Ability to use tools such as online advocacy, polling and research results, microtargeting and phonebanking technology, and Voter Activation Network. Prior experience with these tools is preferred.
• Ability to self-motivate, self-direct and manage multiple projects simultaneously, as well as an enjoyment of teamwork.
• Commitment to the cause of reproductive rights and justice and dedication to working with other social justice organizations and activists with an intersectional and equity-driven approach.
• Understanding of grassroots organizing strategies, tactics, methodologies and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong commitment to the reproductive justice movement and desire to create social change.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable automobile and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance, at a minimum, in the amount required by Oregon Law (ORS Chapter 806).
• Demonstrated experience as a community organizer, campaign manager or other work in a legislative or community organizing capacity preferred.

Compensation

• Salary range is $36,000-$42,000 annually and is commensurate with experience.
• Monthly cell phone stipend available, and mileage reimbursement at the standard rate of $0.545/mile.
• This is a full-time position based in Eugene, availability immediately, with benefits and PTO.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management. Job descriptions, including minimum requirements and job responsibilities, will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, application for workers’ compensation benefits, use of statutory protected leave, veteran or military status, pregnancy, union activity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus and innovation.

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Political Director

Overview

The Political Director is responsible for serving as the primary government relations staff member for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon (PPAO). Leading the lobbying and advocacy agenda in the state capitol and in other venues as assigned. The Political Director collaborates with the Policy Director to develop and implement a strategic advocacy program. The Political Director oversees legislative strategy, coordination with political allies, liaison with formal and informal coalitions as assigned, and represents PPAO in organizational involvement in candidate and ballot measure campaigns as assigned and in coordination with the Executive Director and Field Director. The Political Director will also take a leadership role in community outreach to build support for Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon (PP-PAC) in coordination with the Executive Director and board. The Political Director reports to the Executive Director, and works closely with the Field and Policy Directors on coordination of all legislative and lobbying plans and activities, and with the Field Director on synchronizing the advocacy and political agenda with grassroots initiatives.

Responsibilities

The Political Director will be responsible for the following:

• Development of legislative, executive branch and local government lobbying strategies and plans, executing priorities of the organization.
• Development and implementation of tactical steps to achieve the organization’s policy priorities through advocacy with state and local elected officials and appointed decision-makers. The Political Director will work in coordination with the Policy Director to utilize their research and involve them as needed and in preparing PPAO spokespeople and testimony.
• Oversee the PP-PAC endorsement process, including assistance in coordinating with campaign personnel, caucus personnel and legislative leadership.
• Build electoral campaign plans to achieve victories for targets established by PP-PAC board of directors, in collaboration with Field Director.
• Support for the Field Director in implementing the organization’s targeted campaign plans by providing strategic input, research, and connections to candidate campaigns and caucuses.
• Development and nurturing of relationships with other organizations in progressive coalition, and representing PPAO/PP-PAC at coalition meetings as assigned.
• Planning for short and long legislative sessions both long and short term.
• Research on best practices for lobbying, legislative advocacy, agency rulemaking analysis and advocacy, healthcare policy awareness and analysis, related public policy research and other programs as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with key elected leaders.
• Build outreach plans and relationships with businesses, nonprofit and organizational partners to increase support for Planned Parenthood across Oregon.
• Leadership on PPAO’s participation with Planned Parenthood Federation of America/Planned Parenthood Action Fund on assigned national issues as needed to support the Executive Director and maintain compliance with PPFA requirements.
• Assistance to the Executive Director and board in securing funds for the organization’s work through direct solicitation, direct mail, social media and small events focused on fundraising and building membership for the PP PAC of Oregon.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

The successful Political Director will excel in lobbying; communicating on a variety of reproductive healthcare, elections and revenue issues; building relationships; managing projects; understanding public policy; navigating the Oregon legislative process; and being self-motivated to achieve tangible results. Skills needed for success include:

• Understanding of political strategy and political landscape on local, state and federal levels.
• Demonstrated experience with candidate and issue campaigns.
• Ability to create work plans to support legislative and policy goals in ways that build the organization’s effectiveness and influence over time.
• Understanding of grassroots organizing and how to increase political influence with strategic mobilization of issue supporters.
• Ability to use tools such as online policy resources, online statistical research, policy research and analysis, techniques of online advocacy, polling and research.
• Ability to self-motivate, self-direct and manage multiple projects simultaneously, as well as an enjoyment of teamwork and a sense of humor.
• Commitment to the cause of reproductive rights and justice and dedication to working with other social justice organizations and activists with an intersectional and equity-driven approach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience in related field required, including lobbying, candidate and ballot measure campaigns, public policy development and grassroots organizing.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management. Job descriptions, including minimum requirements and job responsibilities, will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, application for workers’ compensation benefits, use of statutory protected leave, veteran or military status, pregnancy, union activity, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 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 click here.