PPAA--Regional Field Organizer (IN)

Planned Parenthood•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for grassroots efforts to organize, empower and mobilize supporters to take action in support of Planned Parenthood's mission. Supports the state and local public affairs team in implementing advocacy, voter identification, voter engagement, and community mobilization programs; directs community outreach, fieldwork, voter contact, digital organizing, social media content generation, and activist cultivation. Responsible for recruiting and supporting activists in targeted geographic areas who will become informed on local, state and national reproductive health issues and take actions to further the public affairs goals of Planned Parenthood. Works closely with the State Field Manager, State Director, and the regional team to grow the activist and supporter base.

Requirements

BA/BS in related field preferred, or comparable professional experience.
1+ years’ experience in organizing/advocacy work or related volunteer experience.
Demonstrates knowledge of the craft of organizing and the legislative and political system.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office required experience with the internet and other databases as needed.
Must be comfortable with frequent “cold calling” for volunteer recruitment, voter education and supporter mobilization.
Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking to identify and develop good organizing strategies appropriate to the accomplishment of organizing goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital organizing, social media, and content generation tools (ex. Canva) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Guiding the development of advocacy, voter contact and field programs in assigned service area and collaborating with the Public Affairs Manager, Political Director, and PPAA staff on goal setting.
Building capacity and grassroots partnerships to effectively advance state and federal policy initiatives.
Serving as a credible source of local political and public policy knowledge and information.
Develops, grows, and maintains influential relationships with supporters and volunteers, the general public, the voting public, and other affiliate and PPAA staff.
Achieving robust recruitment goals to create and grow an active supporter and volunteer base.
Generating new activists and volunteers through digital and on-the-ground organizing, outreach, and special event efforts.
Training volunteers and interns on Planned Parenthood policies, priority issues, strategies, tactics, and state-specific political processes.
Developing, guides, and implementing grassroots mobilization efforts, including voter education, engagement and mobilization efforts in support of both state and federal legislative issues.
Managing existing activist base by initiating frequent and regular communication with activists via phone, in person, and digital organizing efforts.
Developing, growing, and maintaining existing data lists for purposes of movement building and keeping accurate records.
Following statewide and affiliate policies and procedures with regard to list building and cleanup, voter identification and voter engagement.
Executing tactics and strategies as outlined in the statewide strategic plan and statewide campaign plan.
Contributing to the overall effectiveness of the agency by adhering to established agency policies and practices.