Volunteer Program Coordinator

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers•St. Louis, MO

5d•$18 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Volunteer Program Coordinator is a grant-funded, full-time, non-exempt position responsible for grassroots programs that build a pipeline of supporters and volunteers for Planned Parenthood Great Rivers (PPGR) and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action. Under the guidance of the Manager of Organizing and Health Equity, the coordinator plans and executes strategies to activate supporters and volunteer leaders who take action for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom. The role focuses on building volunteer power, supporting PPGR patients, and creating regular outreach opportunities for trained volunteers across the affiliate’s service area. The position follows a hybrid work schedule, with optional office space at the PPGR Admin office. It requires frequent travel throughout the service area, occasional overnight travel, and reliable transportation. Physical requirements include working outdoors in all seasons, transporting up to 30 pounds, and spending long periods on a computer or phone. The position may qualify for the cell phone reimbursement policy. The employee must have or obtain flu and COVID vaccines.

Requirements

1–3 years of related paid or unpaid experience in grassroots organizing, advocacy, and/or political campaigns.
Resourceful self-starter with a high level of creative initiative.
Effective interpersonal communication, rapport-building, and emotional intelligence.
Passion for political advocacy and Planned Parenthood’s mission.
Leadership experience; volunteer recruitment and management experience is preferred.
Ability to collaborate across teams, departments, and organizations.
Effective written communication skills, including creating action-oriented content for varied audiences.
Commitment to equity, knowledge of diverse groups, and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences.
Comfort and poise as a public speaker and trainer.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a rapidly evolving workflow.
Computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new online tools.
Must have or obtain flu and COVID vaccines.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel throughout the affiliate’s service area.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons, transport up to 30 pounds, and spend long periods on a computer or phone.
Adherence to PPGR policies and applicable 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activity guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Residence or roots in the St. Louis region preferred.
Leadership experience involving volunteer recruitment and management preferred.

Responsibilities

Grow Planned Parenthood’s patient supporter and volunteer base throughout the affiliate’s health centers and meet numeric goals for new and returning volunteers.
Recruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers, volunteer leaders, and interns through frequent one-on-one, phone, text, and electronic communication.
Represent PPGR and PPGR Action at speaking events and in local coalitions.
Lead monthly training opportunities for new and returning volunteers.
Identify and cultivate volunteers to represent Planned Parenthood at community events.
Develop volunteer leaders and volunteer teams able to operate with remote guidance from staff.
Lead coordination of tabling events and coordinate volunteer onboarding, appreciation, and retention engagements.
Help create a welcoming volunteer base that reflects the communities PPGR serves, including engaging marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Form volunteer teams to carry out goals, educate elected officials, and mobilize communities.
Maintain high-quality organizing data, including the supporter database, metrics, and quantitative and qualitative reports.
Assist with fundraising, special events, and patient acquisition projects as requested.
Help draft recruitment emails, letters to the editor, and other written materials.
Protect patient access to care through legislative and advocacy processes.
Assist with planning and executing advocacy peaks in Missouri and Illinois.
Develop and lead strategies that advance department goals through tactics such as phone banks, canvasses, lobby visits, in-district activities, letters to the editor, media events, and visibility events.
Lead organizing work for rapid-response mobilization.
Collaborate across portfolios and departments, contribute to shared initiatives and organizational priorities, and remain accountable for assigned programs.
Partner with the HR team to facilitate training and onboarding and maintain file storage in accordance with compliance requirements.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency policies and applicable quality and professional standards.
Protect PPGR assets, client and staff physical safety, and the confidentiality of clients, donors, board members, and operations in Missouri and Illinois.
Perform other duties as assigned.