Job Description
SUMMARY
The Georgia State & Campaigns Director (GSCD) will serve as the strategic driving force in
the state to support the mission of Planned Parenthood Southeast. The GSCD’s duties include
protecting access to reproductive health care through assisting with development and
implementation of legislative, power building, and electoral campaigns. The GSCD will create
and implement field programs that will engage supporters and volunteers through meaningful
training and engagement opportunities, including campaigns to build power to leverage on
behalf of the communities we serve by increasing our supporter base and capacity. In addition,
the GSCD works with the VPEA 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 GSCD will
directly manage and support Public Policy and Organizing Manager (PPOM) and support the
Georgia Field Organizers. At least 60% of the GCD’s time will be allocated to 501(c)3
campaign work.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Grassroots Organizing
Create and implement statewide organizing plan for recruiting and maintaining
supporters, including selected target communities (Black and Latine communities, youth,
health center communities)
Develop organizing plan and goals in conjunction with VPEA and PPOM for recruiting
and maintaining activists and volunteers·
Oversee Organizing Plan and support the work of the Organizers, adjusting
outreach tactics by season and impact
Support PPOM in identify tabling, recruiting, and other outreach opportunities for
organizers
Collaborate with Organizers to mobilize activists for organizing activities including
door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, days of action, legislative actions, letter writing
campaigns, house parties, etc.
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Represent PPSE and PPSEA in the Community
Work in conjunction with other partner organizations throughout the state to increase
collaboration, cross-movement progress, and to increase political power
Represent PPSE and PPSEA in coalitions and table meetings, sharing information
gathered with Communications Team and VPEA
Cultivate relationships with new and existing community groups
Identify and cultivate key contacts in targeted communities
Legislative Support
In conjunction with allied partners, follow state house happenings in order to create
action alerts and messaging with the PPSE Communications Team, in order to build and
engage supporter base for upcoming electoral actions
Work with Organizers to engage community leaders and volunteers on the happenings
of the Legislature
Help prepare witnesses and legislators for committee hearings, as needed
Be available to testify for legislative committees hearings where appropriate
Alongside PPOM, monitor elected officials and candidate positions and voting records
Work with allied partners to create and implement long and short term plans to combat
attacks against reproductive rights, and expand and protect
Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates (PPSEA) Duties
Work with firewall appropriate supervisor (CEO/VPEA) to identify electoral targets for
GOTV and voter education and mobilization
Recruit, hire, train, and manage Organizers (full time and seasonal) where needed
Write and execute a data-driven field plan (for persuasion, absentee, and GOTV for
general), managing overall field operations and tracking progress to goals
Develop and implement plans alongside VPEA and PPOM for voter registration, GOTV,
voter education and mobilization, including creating voter guides and persuasive
mailings, organizing phone banks, canvassing, etc.
Oversee PPVotes work in partnership with Planned Parenthood Action Fund to direct
paid canvass, direct mail, and digital work in targeted districts and throughout the state
Work strategically alongside electoral partners to ensure that PPVotes’ electoral plan is
in alignment with overall state IE work
Provide comms support on reproductive issues and and collaboration opportunities to
coalition partners on the legislative table
Provide staff support to Action Fund board where firewall appropriate
Support organizers and PPOM in recruiting volunteers for PPSEA activities and
campaigns of endorsed candidates
Work with Development Department on Action Fund fundraisers
With VPEA, oversee and manage c4 budget and spend
External Communication
With the PPSE Communications Team, draft supporter communications, including
information on volunteer opportunities and advocacy alerts on current legislative and
policy issues as needed
With the PPSE Communications Team, draft testimony for appropriate witnesses
during legislative session
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Represent PPSE/PPSEA at press conference and supporter facing events as
needed
Develop content for social media in conjunction with the Communications Team
Serve as media contact available for press outreach, as needed
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
Administrative Duties
Recruit, hire, train, and manage Organizers
Assist VPEA in drafting grant reports, board reports, and strategic plan updates
Track time and expenses as required for grant reporting and legal purposes
Alongside PPOM and organizers, recruit and manage interns, including creating intern
work plans if applicable and as needed
Coordinate training for Public Policy staff, volunteers and interns with HR and Outreach
staff
Create and manage systems that allow for staff efficiency and autonomy
Completes other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor level degree or higher, or 3-4 years of relevant field, advocacy, or political
experience
Experience
4 cycles experience preferred in political campaigns and community organizing
1-2 years of legislative experience preferred
Experience responding to media/press inquiries and interviews preferred
Experience working with diverse coalitions
Familiarity with and commitment to the Planned Parenthood mission
Skills
Strong computer skills, including Windows, Google suite, and database management
Experience with VAN/Voter Builder and Every Action required
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
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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.
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