Community Engagement Specialist

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The temporary Community Engagement Specialist is a community-facing role supporting the Public Affairs department of Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) and Planned Parenthood Advocates Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley (PPAPSGV). For one year, with the option to extend by mutual agreement, the Specialist will build trusted relationships—particularly with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles—and connect people and organizations to accurate information and sexual and reproductive healthcare. The role focuses on reducing language barriers, abortion stigma, and barriers to abortion access while strengthening PPPSGV’s advocacy, organizing, community outreach, and constituency mobilization. The Specialist develops community partnerships, attends events, delivers culturally and linguistically responsive education, gathers community feedback, and helps ensure programs, campaigns, advocacy, and services are accessible and informed by community needs. The role also supports grassroots advocacy and electoral work, volunteer programs, college engagement, campaign logistics, reporting, communications, and administrative tracking. The position collaborates with clinical, communications, policy, volunteer, and Public Affairs teams, as well as community partners and Planned Parenthood affiliates.

Requirements

At least one year of experience building relationships with community members, organizations, or partners.
Knowledge of and demonstrated connection to AANHPI communities, including their diverse cultures, languages, and needs.
Comfort presenting to groups and discussing sensitive health topics one-on-one with care and without judgment.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with stakeholders, volunteers, and grassroots supporters to accomplish goals.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of political campaigns and policymaking at the local, state, and national levels.
Solid understanding of reproductive and sexual health and justice issues.
Excellent customer service skills and commitment to customer satisfaction and integrity.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, interactive online messaging, database and relationship management (CRM) software, and applications used for text and phone banking.
Reliable automobile and valid driver's license; mileage and gas are reimbursed.
Flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
Good judgment and comfort making independent decisions.
Community-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to understand and comply with differences between allowable activities and reporting requirements for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
Commitment to and support for Planned Parenthood’s mission and goals, including increasing abortion access and reducing abortion stigma.
Commitment to quality healthcare.
Commitment to personal and/or organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion work, including proficiency or a strong willingness to use non-binary pronouns.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Conversational or intermediate Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese; proficiency is strongly preferred.
Experience with interpretation, translation, or adapting materials to support language access.
Skills in another Asian or Pacific Islander language.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with AANHPI communities and AANHPI-serving organizations in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles, including healthcare providers, faith communities, schools, small businesses, media, and community leaders.
Plan and attend community events, fairs, and gatherings to share information about PPPSGV services.
Deliver culturally and linguistically responsive workshops, presentations, and conversations on sexual and reproductive health, rights, and access to care.
Help create and communicate culturally responsive messaging, particularly in languages spoken by AANHPI communities in the service area; identify language-access gaps and recommend improvements.
Gather community feedback and share insights that inform programs, services, and advocacy.
Collaborate with community partners to respond to community needs and strengthen PPPSGV’s presence.
Help ensure advocacy programs, campaigns, and services are culturally responsive, accessible, and community-informed.
Work with clinical, communications, and policy teams to incorporate community needs across the organization.
Serve as a subject matter expert on sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Track issues affecting local institutions and organizations and identify ways to support intersecting goals and initiatives.
Support grassroots advocacy, priority legislation, and electoral activities, including canvassing, text and phone banking, town halls, and rallies.
Coordinate rapid-response actions with Public Affairs, Communications, and other Planned Parenthood affiliates.
Help plan and carry out advocacy and public education campaigns, incorporating AANHPI community voices and priorities.
Propose PPPSGV involvement in local cross-movement advocacy or policy work in collaboration with community partners.
Coordinate logistics for annual Capitol Day in Sacramento, including attendee recruitment, event logistics, and lobby-visit training.
Support get-out-the-vote efforts for both the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
Oversee and operate advocacy- and campaign-focused volunteer programs with the Volunteer Manager, including recruitment, training, communications, orientation, performance management, appreciation and retention, and evaluation.
Create, maintain, and deepen relationships on local college campuses.
Connect college-aged students to PPPSGV and reproductive justice values through advocacy workshops and training.
Track and report grassroots efforts and supporter engagement and growth, including maintaining contacts in Salesforce.
Support PPAPSGV and electoral campaign reporting requirements, as well as Planned Parenthood Federation and state event reports, grants, campaigns, and peaks.
Support Communications staff with advocacy-related emails and social media posts.
Support the Volunteer Manager with volunteer database maintenance.
Maintain communication with Planned Parenthood Federation of America campaigns, organizing and training staff, and Planned Parenthood of California affiliate field teams.
Maintain PPAPSGV’s social media presence through posts, stories, and reels as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned, comply with PPPSGV’s Code of Conduct, and maintain professional and ethical standards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching program
Premium CALM account
Holidays
Paid time off
Mileage and gas reimbursement
Employee onboarding and year-round workshops
Opportunities to participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion task forces, conferences, and staff retreats