Vice President of External Affairs

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This senior level position sets the strategic vision and plan for the agency’s Public Affairs and Community Relations work in alignment with the PPWI mission and strategic plan. They are responsible for setting the strategic priorities in the agency’s government relations (at the local, state and national level), community engagement and outreach, and issue advocacy strategies that strengthen and protect Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s (PPWI) ability to provide health services and comprehensive sex education. These strategies are to include both responding to the current attacks on reproductive rights and proactive development of strategies to broaden and strengthen protections and improve health equity. The position will be responsible for ensuring that these strategies are implemented through a reproductive justice lens and are informed by reproductive justice, health equity, and other cross-movement partner organizations. The position will be trained in the 3D advocacy approach and will be responsible for ensuring that the 3D approach is integrated in public affairs and community relationships programming and departmental culture. They are a member of the PPWI Agency Leadership Team, providing relevant public policy analysis as well as strategic outreach, guidance and recommendations for action. The role may serve as a registered lobbyist and agency representative to relevant coalitions and organizations.

Requirements

Commitment to providing excellent customer service and supporting the vision and values of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
Demonstrated competency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging that can be illustrated as a strategic priority.
Strong strategic, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
Understanding of the impact of sexual reproductive healthcare access and policies on diverse, marginalized, and vulnerable communities.
Aptitude for working both independently and as a member of a team to ensure consistent and cohesive strategies.
Personal commitment to achieving the agency’s Public Affairs objectives with a strategic approach grounded in health equity and reproductive justice.
Diplomatic skills and understanding of how to work effectively with Planned Parenthood employees, outside consultants, entities and individuals within all branches of government at all levels, and extra-agency relationships, including a dedication to cross-movement collaboration.
Comfort working as a spokesperson with the media.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams and establishing accountability to goals and outcomes.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferably in MS365.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy or Administration, Social Work).
Seven years of experience in government relations, external affairs, community organizing, community relations, or civic engagement work.
A minimum of three years of supervisory experience including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards.
Must have transportation.

Nice To Haves

Senior or executive level experience preferred.
Advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy or Administration, Social Work or Juris Doctorate a plus.
An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered.

Responsibilities

Sets the strategic vision and plan for the agency’s Public Affairs and Community Relations work in alignment with the PPWI mission and strategic plan.
Sets strategic priorities in government relations (local, state, national), community engagement and outreach, and issue advocacy.
Ensures strategies are implemented through a reproductive justice lens and informed by reproductive justice, health equity, and cross-movement partners.
Integrates the 3D advocacy approach into public affairs and community relationships programming and departmental culture.
Provides public policy analysis, strategic outreach, guidance, and recommendations as a member of the PPWI Agency Leadership Team.
May serve as a registered lobbyist and agency representative to relevant coalitions and organizations.
Builds PPWI’s statewide power to strengthen, protect and expand reproductive freedom.
Leads and supports a team of Public Affairs Directors to establish, operationalize and implement government relations, grassroots organizing, volunteer engagement, and communications work plans.
Leads and supports the Director of Community Relations to establish, operationalize, and implement the department’s work plan.
Identifies strategic priorities for legal and policy advocacy in partnership with the CSO and General Counsel.
Supervises, supports, and develops the leadership of Public Affairs and Community Relations teams using PPWI’s workplace values.
Develops clear programmatic work plans for leaders with metrics.
Meets regularly with leaders to provide support and feedback, identifying growth and leadership development opportunities.
Complies with agency policies and protocols and ensures compliance amongst departmental staff.
Hires and onboards new departmental leaders using agency-approved processes and training.
Develops and manages departmental budgets in partnership with the CFO and leadership in public affairs and community relations.
Identifies training gaps and ensures teams have necessary information to perform job duties compliantly and effectively.
Establishes, develops, and stewards internal and external relationships that advance PPWI’s mission.
Identifies local, state, and national policy matters that may present threats or opportunities and keeps PPWI leadership informed.
Serves as a spokesperson for PPWI in media and community.
Maintains working relationships with counterparts at affiliates, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), and other national organizations.
Represents or ensures representation of PPWI with national policy associations and appointed coalitions.
Serves as the subject matter expert within PPWI to inform the work of other departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.