Community Organizer

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic•Columbia, SC

2d•$28 - $33•Remote

About The Position

The Community Organizer advances Planned Parenthood South Atlantic’s mission by building grassroots power and mobilizing supporters throughout South Carolina. The role cultivates relationships with volunteers, community leaders, coalition partners, and local organizations while supporting advocacy, civic engagement, and electoral efforts to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care. The organizer develops year-round campaigns, recruits and supports volunteer leaders, and helps elect leaders who champion reproductive freedom. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling and regular evening and weekend hours expected to meet community and organizational needs. Work is performed remotely and throughout the community. The hourly pay range is $27.75–$33.45.

Requirements

At least two years of paid or volunteer grassroots organizing experience; the qualifications specify two or more years, preferably in issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigns.
Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
Demonstrated experience organizing with diverse communities and advancing equity-centered initiatives.
Experience working alongside communities of color in advocacy, organizing, or electoral campaigns.
Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and to advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to explain complex public policy issues in clear, accessible language.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, email, and calendar platforms.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Ability to organize effectively in rapid-response or deadline-driven settings.
Confidence in public speaking and representing an organization in community settings.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including regular evenings and weekends.
Ability to work remotely and throughout the community.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience using VAN/EveryAction or similar organizing databases.
Knowledge of reproductive health, rights, and justice issues.
Previous involvement with Planned Parenthood, including PP Generation Action, volunteer leadership, or organizing initiatives.
Experience organizing in South Carolina, particularly in electoral, issue-based, or community organizing.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, mentor, and mobilize volunteers and community leaders to advance advocacy and electoral priorities.
Develop and maintain a volunteer network through grassroots outreach, voter engagement, leadership development, and community events.
Build relationships with community members, coalition partners, and local organizations.
Represent Planned Parenthood South Atlantic at community meetings, events, and public forums.
Identify community needs and independently develop organizing plans that support the organization’s mission.
Support local, state, and federal advocacy campaigns focused on reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Organize rapid-response actions, rallies, lobby days, and other advocacy events.
Participate in legislative activities during General Assembly sessions, connecting constituents with elected officials and supporting policy initiatives.
Coordinate voter education and engagement, including volunteer training, phone banks, canvassing, and candidate engagement.
Participate in statewide and regional electoral coalitions.
Strengthen partnerships with advocacy organizations, community leaders, and coalition members.
Support constituency organizing programs, including Black Organizing, Raíz, and other community engagement initiatives.
Develop leadership opportunities for young people and maintain relationships with student organizations, including HBCUs.
Partner with the Patient Advocacy Program to engage patients and community members in advocacy opportunities.
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team on digital organizing campaigns and social media engagement.
Maintain accurate volunteer and program data using organizing databases.
Support public speaking opportunities and media engagement as appropriate.
Complete administrative tasks, including reporting, data entry, and required documentation.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and solution-oriented work environment.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, training requirements, and attendance expectations.
Adjust work hours to support community events, volunteer engagement, advocacy and outreach campaigns, and election-related activities.