Youth Programs Coordinator

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers•St. Louis, MO

2d•$18 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Programs Coordinator is a grant-funded position responsible for developing and running grassroots programs that 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 role builds volunteer power, supports PPGR patients, and creates ongoing opportunities for young adults to engage in sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom. Under the guidance of the Manager of Organizing and Health Equity, the coordinator plans and executes strategies to build and activate a network of supporters and volunteer leaders. The position has a hybrid work schedule, with optional office space at the PPGR Admin office. Frequent travel throughout the affiliate service area is required, with occasional overnight travel. The coordinator must have reliable transportation. Physical activities include working outdoors in all seasons, transporting up to 30 pounds, and spending extended periods using a computer or phone. The role 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 strong 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 writing 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.
Must have or obtain flu and COVID vaccinations.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel throughout the affiliate service area.

Nice To Haves

Residence or roots in the St. Louis region.

Responsibilities

Grow the affiliate’s patient supporter and volunteer base through Generation Action and young adult supporters.
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 throughout the state.
Identify and establish new Generation Action chapters throughout the affiliate region.
Develop chapter leadership, advise on campus engagement, and support leadership succession from school year to school year.
Identify and maintain training for student data managers across the Generation Action chapter network.
Recruit and develop a young professionals engagement board and 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 supporting department goals, including phone banks, canvasses, lobby visits, in-district activities, letters to the editor, media events, and visibility events.
Collaborate across portfolios and departments, contribute to shared initiatives and organizational priorities, and remain accountable for assigned programs.
Follow and help ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency policies for high-quality, professional programs.
Support quality assurance and risk management, including compliance with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) guidelines, protection of organizational assets, physical safety, and confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.