Coordinator, Advocacy and Government Relations

The role

This person will mobilize people and communities to support access to sexual and reproductive health care and information. They will plan and manage short-term advocacy projects, volunteer activities and online supporter campaigns.

What you will do

• Assists in creating the annual Advocacy & Government Relations work plan.
• Plans and facilitates events and communications with activists.
• Manages short-term advocacy and organizing projects, such as Day of Action, voter engagement and legislative campaigns.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with allied organizations and coalitions in the region.
• Represents the organization at meetings, coalitions and task forces in the assigned region.
• Recruits, trains and mobilizes volunteers for grassroots organizing, such as phone banks, canvassing and rallies.
• Serves as liaison to other departments, including the health centers, as needed.
• Collaborates with other departments to organize special events for supporters and activists.
• Develops and gives presentations on legislation, policy and advocacy to partners and audiences.
• Coordinates online supporter engagement, including online advocacy and email campaigns.

Required qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience with community organizing, political campaigns, coalition building and/or the legislative process, or an equivalent mix of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, project coordination and community organizing skills.
• Ability to use technology, such as databases and websites, to further public affairs goals.
• Experience and tact working with diverse staff, volunteers and community representatives.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in political studies, public policy, social work or a related area.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• STD/LTD insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Possible paid maternity leave after one year of employment
• Quarterly bonus program
• 401(k) plan with a match

Before you apply

• Salary range is a good faith estimate that may change; final pay may depend on location, experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity.

About the company

pphp is an organization that advances sexual and reproductive health and rights through community collaboration, volunteer engagement and outreach. It operates health centers and works with coalition partners.