Public Affairs Advocacy Manager

Additional Comp Info
Salary based on experience.
Overview
Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a full-time opportunity for a Public Affairs Advocacy Manager in Anaheim, CA.
Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Community Organizers, which includes recruiting, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with community members and advocates to establish and sustain a strong and progressive base of community support for reproductive health care and education. Works closely with the Public Affairs Director to guarantee the effective implementation of advocacy plans and strategies. Builds a strong relationship with community partners and progressive coalitions to promote equal access to health care. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of grassroots advocacy, campaigns, or community organizing.
At PPOSBC, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family. We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury including:

• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability.
• Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment!
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits!
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more!
• To view our detailed benefits guide, please visit our career site at www.pposbccareers.org

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field such as Political Science, Communications, or Public Policy and/or the equivalent of four to six years of progressively responsible experience with planning, managing, and implementing strategic advocacy and community organizing plans, especially in a legislative or electoral campaign environment.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience working as a community organizer and/or outreach with communities of color.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing one or more staff. Previous management of organizers a bonus.
• Effective experience with public speaking and community presentations.
• Experience generating, editing, and publishing high-quality social media content.
• General knowledge of different forms of community organizing, including grassroots and digital organizing.
• Knowledge of mass email marketing programs including EveryAction or similar programs.
• Knowledge of Orange and San Bernardino county's political environment highly desirable.

Supervisory Experience:

• Demonstrated ability as an effective leader including coaching and team-building skills.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Budgeting experience.
• Excellent strategic planning skills.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work without direct supervision.

Agency Standard Requirements:

• Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service is required.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, rigorous environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Able to effectively manage time to complete tasks within set deadlines
• Possess strong organizational skills to ensure nothing is overlooked
• Must demonstrate high level computer skills including; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with Canva NGP/VAN is a plus.
• This position requires travel to other sites and locations; if using a personal vehicle to meet this requirement, a valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.
• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPOSBC locations and by all PPOSBC employees, and supporting these critical services is an essential job duty and fundamental responsibility of all employees.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Essential functions encompass the required tasks, duties and responsibilities performed as part of the job and the reason the job exists.

• Implement strategies for building a progressive base of support for reproductive health care and education.
• Manage relationships with progressive organizations in order to further advance advocacy goals.
• With the supervision of the Public Affairs Director, oversee the daily activities of community organizers to ensure the timely and effective completion of tasks.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing advocacy and outreach programs to ensure they remain innovative and relevant.
• Collaborate with the Community Organizers and Marketing Team to integrate social media into larger advocacy efforts.
• Assist the Public Affairs Director in developing and managing relationships with targeted community organizations.
• In conjunction with the Public Affairs Director give presentations on behalf of the Community Action Fund at public events, meetings, coalition meetings, etc.
• Manage online advocacy and volunteer database and programs including the Volunteer Action Network (VAN).
• Develop creative projects to engage, motivate and educate activists and community supporters.
• Track efficacy of grassroots efforts and work with Public Affairs Director to adjust strategies accordingly.
• Provide support to the Public Affairs Director and the Public Affairs Department as needed.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements of this position are identified below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Disclosures
Planned Parenthood/Orange and San Bernardino Counties is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, equal pay, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military, veteran status or any other federal or state protected class. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Minimum Salary Range
USD $95,100.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary Range
USD $52,778.00/Yr.