Georgia Public Policy and Organizing Manager

SUMMARY

The Public Policy and Organizing Manager (PPOM) will assist the Georgia State Director in the work of increasing public and legislative support for Planned Parenthood Southeast’s mission. The PPOM's duties include protecting access to reproductive health care through assisting with development and implementation of legislative campaigns. The PPOM will engage supporters and volunteers through meaningful training and engagement opportunities, including campaigns built to reduce stigma, and build power to leverage on behalf of the communities we serve by increasing our supporter base and capacity. In addition, the PPOM works with the Georgia State Director and other staff and volunteers to further the educational, political, and electoral goals of Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates including electing legislators who support access to a full range of reproductive health care. The PPOM will directly manage and support the Georgia Field Organizers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Legislative Support

• Function as deputy to Georgia State Director during legislative session at state capitol

• Attend legislative committee hearings and report detailed findings

• Help prepare witnesses and legislators for committee hearings

• Development and implementation of plans for Pink Out The Halls, PPSEA’s community lobbying program

• Prepares legislative briefings, session reports, and related presentations

• Tracks key legislative votes

• Direct lobbying of elected officials

• Other duties as required

Represents PPSE in the Community

• Represent PPSE in coalitions, where requested

• Cultivate relationships with new and existing community groups

• Identify and cultivate key contacts in targeted communities

External Communication

• Draft supporter communications, including information on volunteer opportunities and advocacy alerts on current legislative and policy issues

• Develop content for social media in conjunction with the Communications Team

Grassroots Organizing

• Assist Georgia State Director and other staff with implementation of statewide organizing plan for recruiting and maintaining supporters, including selected target communities

• Develop organizing plan and goals in conjunction with Georgia State Director for recruiting and maintaining activists and volunteers·               

• Identify tabling, recruiting, and other outreach opportunities

• Identify and cultivate key contacts in targeted communities

• Oversee Organizing Plan and support the work of the Organizers by adjusting outreach tactics by season and impact

• Collaborate with Organizers to mobilize activists for organizing activities including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, days of action, legislative lobbying, letter writing campaigns, house parties, etc.

Data Management

• Maintain up-to-date supporter records in all applicable databases

• Ensure timely data entry from staff and interns

• Train staff and volunteers in database use

• Represent organization in data workgroups

Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates (PPSEA) Duties

• Identify electoral targets for GOTV and voter education and mobilization

• Develop and implement plans for voter registration, GOTV, voter education and mobilization, including creating voter guides and persuasive mailings, organizing phone banks, canvassing, etc.

• Provide staff support to Action Fund board

• Recruit volunteers for PPSEA activities and campaigns of endorsed candidates

• Work with Development Department on Action Fund fundraisers

Administrative Duties

• Assist Georgia State Director in drafting grant reports, board reports, and strategic plan updates.

• Track time and expenses as required for grant reporting and legal purposes.

• Manages Organizers, recruits and manages interns, including creating intern work plans

• Coordinate training for Public Policy staff, volunteers and interns with HR and Outreach staff.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor level degree or higher, or 3-4 years of relevant legislative, advocacy, or political  experience   

Experience

• 3 years experience preferred in lobbying, political campaigns, or community organizing

• Familiarity with and commitment to the Planned Parenthood mission

Skills

• Strong computer skills, including Windows, Google suite, and database management

• Experience with VAN/VoterBuilder and EveryAction preferred

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, including writing skills

• Ability to earn the confidence of a wide range of internal and external constituents

• Ability to gracefully manage multiple projects and to meet multiple deadlines

• Enthusiasm for the work and a willingness to learn

Physical Demands (accommodations will be provided for disabilities)

• Long hours at the computer are necessary at times

• Capacity to participate in organizing activities such as tabling and canvassing

• Car and driver’s license required for in-state travel

• Flexibility in work hours as evenings and weekend hours are necessary

Languages Spoken

• English required, some Spanish speaking skills preferred

Essential Characteristics

• Commitment to excellent customer service

• Flexible, positive, team player

• Commitment to quality health care

• Ability to juggle and track multiple projects with ease

• Attention to detail 

• Commitment to meeting internal and external deadlines

Additional Information:

• Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.

• Planned Parenthood Southeast is a smoke-free workplace, and smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on PPSE property.

• Planned Parenthood Southeast is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.