Youth Programs Coordinator
About The Position
The Youth Programs Coordinator is a grant-funded, full-time, non-exempt position that runs grassroots programs to build a pipeline of college-age and young adult supporters who volunteer with Planned Parenthood Great Rivers (PPGR) and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action. The coordinator builds volunteer power, supports PPGR patients, and creates regular opportunities for young adults to engage. Under the guidance of the Manager of Organizing and Health Equity, the coordinator plans and carries out strategies to develop and activate a network of supporters and volunteer leaders taking action for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom. The position has a hybrid work schedule, with optional office space at the PPGR Admin office. It requires frequent travel throughout the affiliate’s service area, occasional overnight travel, and reliable transportation. Physical activities include spending time outdoors in all seasons, transporting items weighing up to 30 pounds, and extended periods using a computer or phone. The position may qualify for the cell phone reimbursement policy.
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, preferably involving volunteer recruitment and management.
- Ability to collaborate across teams, departments, and organizations.
- Effective written communication skills and ability to create 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.
- Reliable transportation for frequent travel throughout the affiliate’s service area.
- Must have or obtain flu and COVID vaccines.
Nice To Haves
- Residence or roots in the St. Louis region preferred.
Responsibilities
- Grow the affiliate’s patient supporter and volunteer base among Generation Action and young adult supporters, and meet numeric goals for new and returning volunteers.
- Recruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers, volunteer leaders, and interns through frequent in-person, phone, text, and electronic communication.
- Represent PPGR and PPGR Action at speaking events and in local coalitions.
- Lead and guide college-age Generation Action chapters across the state, identify and establish new chapters, develop chapter leadership, advise on campus engagement, and support leadership succession between school years.
- Identify and maintain training for student data managers across the Generation Action chapter network.
- Recruit and develop a young professionals engagement board to take on volunteer leadership roles and help create a young adult community organizing network.
- 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 advancing department goals, using tactics such as phone banks, canvasses, lobby visits, in-district activities, letters to the editor, media events, and visibility events.
- Collaborate across program portfolios and departments, contribute to shared initiatives and organizational priorities, and remain accountable for assigned programs.
- Follow and support compliance with state, federal, and agency policies to ensure high-quality, professional programs.
- Adhere to PPGR quality assurance and risk management policies; comply with applicable 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activity requirements; protect organizational assets, client and staff safety, and the confidentiality of clients, donors, board members, and operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
