Iowa Electoral Intern – Des Moines, IA

Planned Parenthood North Central States•Des Moines, IA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision of the Advocacy Manager, the Electoral intern performs a wide variety of functions. The Electoral Intern will build, maintain, and activate our network of supporters to execute electoral and grassroots organizing field plans for assigned regions and districts in the state. The Electoral Intern is responsible for tactics including engaging and training volunteers, participating in phone banking and door to door canvassing, and other volunteer activities. The Electoral Intern will work to carry out electoral organizing goals and be part of a dynamic Public Affairs team that helps achieve grassroots organizing goals and elect candidates who support PPAI (Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa). Electoral interns are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all”. They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
1-2 years of experience in organizing, volunteering, or the non-profit sector

Responsibilities

Work with the Iowa Public Affairs Team to execute electoral and grassroots organizing field plans for assigned regions and districts.
Engage in phone, canvassing, postcard-writing, relational organizing, and other tactics to support PPAI endorsed candidates for elected office.
Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers, including volunteer leadership and moving volunteers up the ladder of engagement through supporter and voter contact activities.
Ensure data and reporting requirements are met.
In-state weekday and/or weekend travel may be required, based on the electoral plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan: NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network.
Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
Employee Assistance Program
Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
Flex Spending Account
Life Insurance
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Bereavement Leave
Earned Extended Leave
Free subscription to Headspace App
Time off to vote.
Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.