Oversee the policy, political, and advocacy campaigns efforts within assigned state to protect and promote reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Serve as PPFA and the Action Fund’s primary strategist and director of advocacy and electoral campaigns in Arkansas.
Develop and execute all aspects of PPFA and Action Fund’s work in state.
Leads legislative advocacy, organizing, and state-level communications for the state.
Maintain or coordinate relationships with legislative members and staff, state regulatory agencies, lobbyists, and local office holders.
Serve as PPFA/PPAF spokesperson to media and stakeholders.
Seek new opportunities for collaboration to improve the lives of patients served by Planned Parenthood affiliates.
Manage constituency organizing in-state.
Develop and maintain expertise in the Voter Activation Network.
Coordinate people and resources, manage expectations, and oversee tasks.

Requirements

At least 7 years of related advocacy and electoral campaign experience in organizing and management is required.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a campaign manager or director (or comparable) with demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, or other public affairs campaigns.
High school degree or equivalent required.
Demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, and other public affairs campaigns is required.
Experience working with Planned Parenthood, either at a local organization or the national office, is preferred but not required.
Impeccable organization and strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, including the MOCHA(R) framework for defining clear roles and responsibilities on projects.
Strong interpersonal skills, adept in managing conflict and crisis creatively, and keeping teams moving towards results.
Required track record of creating and maintaining strong work relationships with a diverse set of colleagues.
Must be able to motivate and lead teammates and colleagues who are not direct reports and across divisions and geographies.
Professional integrity and ambition to effectively represent and promote the PP Action Fund and the PPFA team work.
Strong communicator who can show progress towards goals to audiences and through diverse channels.
Ability to identify priorities, work independently, and develop systems for addressing issues or requests.
Able to work extended hours as needed.
Passionate about the Planned Parenthood mission.
Working knowledge of voter databases (specifically VAN) is preferred.
Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative.
Ability to incorporate resilience best practices into project plans.

Benefits

generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays
individual/family-provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1
life insurance
short/long term disability
paid family leave
401k
voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Transportation/Commuter accounts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

advocacy campaignselectoral campaignsproject managementlegislative advocacyconstituency organizingVoter Activation NetworkMOCHA frameworkpublic affairs campaigns

Soft skills

organizationinterpersonal skillsconflict managementteam leadershipcommunicationmotivationindependencecreative initiativeresilience

Certifications

high school degree or equivalent