Community Organizer

Role Overview

• Work to bridge relationship gaps between PPPSGV and communities in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles, with emphasis on increased accurate and culturally responsive messaging in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Korean and/or Spanish
• Work with stakeholders to develop culturally responsive, multilingual political education and advocacy campaign for local communities
• Ensure PPPSGV’s advocacy programs, campaigns and services are culturally responsive, accessible and community-informed
• Build relationships and forms coalitions with community leaders, including young/adults/students, faith groups, businesses, health care providers and other organizations in PPPSGV’s service area through outreach, education, civic engagement and advocacy
• Serve as a sexual and reproductive health care subject matter expert
• Manage get out the vote efforts for both the 501c3 and 501c4 organizations
• Manage grassroots activities and tactics for advocacy, priority legislation, and electoral work such as canvassing, text/phone banking, town halls, rallies, etc.
• Plan rapid response actions in coordination with Public Affairs team, Communications team and other Planned Parenthood affiliates
• Identify and makes proposals for organization’s involvement in local cross movement advocacy or policy work in collaboration with community partners’ initiatives
• Represent PPPSGV at various Planned Parenthood meetings/calls to plan and implement initiatives
• Support the coordination of all logistics for annual Capitol Day in Sacramento, including recruitment of attendees, logistics and lobby visit trainings
• Perform all tasks necessary for overseeing and operating PPPSGV’s and PPAPSGV’s advocacy and campaign focused volunteer programs, in partnership with the Volunteer Manager: recruitment, training, communications, conducting volunteer orientation, performance management, appreciation/retention, and evaluation
• Keep activists engaged and active through emails and other means of ongoing communication and cultivation
• Identify, implement, evaluate and oversee new ways to engage priority communities in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles through collaborative actions, addressing community needs, and building our powerful presence
• Keep abreast of issues affecting the institutions and organizations in our service area and identify ways of supporting intersecting goals and initiatives
• Work collaboratively with other teams on community engagement strategies and messaging
• Help to create, maintain, and deepen relationships at local college campuses
• Engage in movement building for Planned Parenthood by supporting and connecting college-aged students to PPPSGV and reproductive justice values through advocacy workshops and trainings
• Support tracking and reporting of grassroots efforts, supporter base engagement and growth, C4 & electoral campaign reporting requirements, PP Federation and state event reports, grants, campaigns and peaks
• Support Communications staff with emails and social media posts related to organizing and advocacy efforts
• Support Volunteer Manager with volunteer database maintenance
• Report out and stays in communication with PP Federation of America campaigns, organizing and training staff, and with PP Affiliates of California field teams
• Maintain PPAPSGV’s social media presence through posts, stories and reels, as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Comply with PPPSGVs Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or equivalent experience preferred
• High School level education and above are welcomed to apply
• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in public affairs, organizing, community outreach, and/or volunteer management in campaign/advocacy work
• At least one-year experience working with grassroots organizations and/or campaigns in AANHPI, youth, queer, and/or immigrant communities strongly preferred
• Preference for applicants who are bi/multi-lingual in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Korean, and/or Spanish
• Base build, facilitate meetings and trainings, and organize stakeholders
• Understanding of organizing for power and change through advocacy, community outreach, and campaigns
• Demonstrated experience in working cooperatively and effectively with stakeholders, volunteers, and grassroots supporters to accomplish goals
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; strong, effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of political campaigns and policymaking process at the local, state, and national level
• Solid understanding of reproductive and sexual health and justice issues; prior Planned Parenthood experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to the highest level of customer satisfaction and integrity
• Advanced level computer skills including: MS office suite, interactive online messaging, database software, and applications used for text/phone banking

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Matching Program
• Premium CALM account
• holidays
• paid time off
• prorated sick leave