Community Organizer

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic•Columbia, SC

3d•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 develops 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 plans year-round campaigns and helps elect leaders who support reproductive freedom. This full-time role is performed remotely and throughout assigned communities. 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 required to support community events, volunteer engagement, advocacy and outreach campaigns, and election-related activities. Work hours may need to adjust to event and campaign schedules.

Requirements

At least two years of paid or volunteer grassroots organizing experience; minimum qualifications specify two or more years, preferably in issue advocacy and/or electoral campaigns.
Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
Experience organizing in South Carolina, particularly in electoral, issue-based, or community organizing.
Demonstrated experience organizing with diverse communities and advancing equity-centered initiatives.
Experience working alongside communities of color in advocacy, organizing, or electoral campaigns.
Experience using organizing tactics such as canvassing, phone banking, relational organizing, and volunteer mobilization.
Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and to advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, written, verbal, and communication skills, including public speaking and representing an organization in community settings.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
Ability to explain complex public policy issues in clear, accessible language.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in fast-paced, deadline-driven, or rapid-response environments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered organizing.
Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, email, and calendar platforms.

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.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, mentor, and mobilize volunteers and community leaders in support of 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 PPSAT at community meetings, events, and public forums.
Identify community needs and independently develop organizing plans that support PPSAT’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 efforts, 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.
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 work, including reporting, data entry, and required documentation.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and solution-oriented work environment.
Follow PPSAT policies, procedures, training requirements, and attendance expectations.