Job Description
At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.
Picture yourself here: We are a team of trusted health care providers, educators, and fierce advocates committed to advancing equity and improving health outcomes in communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovative sexual and reproductive health services - including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and prevention, transgender hormone therapy, wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling. PPGNY also proudly provides compassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services.
When you join PPGNY as the Campus Organizing Coordinator you are responsible for coordinating and executing our Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGen) program. The PPGen program is a network of young activists who organize events on their campuses and in their communities to mobilize advocates for reproductive freedom; raise public awareness about reproductive health, rights and justice; educate young people about sexual health; and create lasting change in their communities. Our PPGen program includes approximately 15 campus chapters spread throughout our affiliate region. Engaging both in online and in-person Organizing, the Campus Organizing Coordinator will play a vital role in furthering our PPGNY External Affairs Mission within our campus communities. The Campus Organizing Coordinator will develop strategies and activities to build student leadership and advocacy skills. As a member of the PPGNY External Affairs Department, the Campus Organizing Coordinator, in partnership with our Organizing Team, will lead in supporting a strong PPGen program across our affiliate region.
Travel: This is a full-time position located within New York State and involves travel throughout the PPGNY regions (NYC, Nassau County, Mid-Hudson Valley, Greater Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, and Southern Tier) about 30% of the time.- Supervisory Responsibilities: Supports with the supervision of student leaders to ensure the Campus Organizing work is well resourced and supported to carry out the PPGNY External Affairs Mission while using a sexual reproductive justice and health equity lens.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PPGen Action Program Coordination (35%)
- Work closely with Director of Organizing to execute our FY24 PPGen Program Plan; prioritizing meeting all goals and metrics.
- Strategic planning: Work closely with our Public Affairs leadership to develop PPGen goals that are in line with our larger Public Affairs campaigns and integrate into our PPGen programming.
- Training facilitation: Lead regular PPGen Leader meetings and trainings to support volunteer leadership and Campus Organizing development.
- Attend local, state, and national Planned Parenthood trainings and conferences.
Campus Organizing (30%)
- Support Community Organizers who are holding PPGen chapter relationships and campus programming.
- Support PPGen chapter student leadership in subregions where we do not have Organizers on the ground.
- Mentor PPGen chapters in planning and executing intersectional advocacy work.
- Recruit PPGen chapters to register for PPFA and PPGNY trainings.
- Work closely with our BIPOC Organizing Coordinator to integrate Black and Latine Organizing into Campus Organizing.
- Mentor student leaders on our Planned Parenthood brand, messaging, and centering equity & accessibility in our advocacy work.
- Work closely with PPGen chapters to support the development of data tracking systems.
- Execute quarterly PPGen goals and metrics.
Administration and Digital Organizing (20%)
- Oversee the completion of the mid-year and final year PPFA PPGen reports.
- Generate and end of year PPGen newsletter with our Communications Team.
- Oversee the tracking of all PPGen chapter programming.
- PPGen budget administration: Budget planning and tracking all expenses.
- Submit check requests and make payments on behalf of our PPGen program.
- Input all student leader engagement in our affiliate database, VAN.
- Maintain our PPGen Slack space.
- Monitor the backend of our PPGen interest form from our website and administer follow-up.
- Support with maintaining Organizing Team’s digital Organizing platforms.
Local Organizing (10%)
- Support general local community outreach and engagement efforts as necessary and needed by Organizing Team.
- Maintain swag and placard supplies at your home office.
- Collaborate with other departmental PPGNY community-facing teams as necessary.
- Support rapid response local actions as necessary.
Public Leadership & Speaking (5%)
- Gain a deep understanding of our PPGNY Action Fund branding and messaging. Ability to articulate information about our advocacy work, Constituency programs, Public Affairs campaigns, and messaging from the PPFA Office in times of national movement and rapid response.
- Serve as a speaker on behalf the PPGNY Action Fund at rallies and on panels, both in-person and virtually.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Mission: A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice.
- Equity values and competencies: A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.
- Equity values and competencies: Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility.
- People leadership competencies: Ability to manage and mentor a culturally diverse student leader team, including creating and sustaining an organizational culture that fosters inclusiveness and equity, and providing positive and developmental feedback and accountability related to practices including but not limited to equity.
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Excitement about working with student leaders
- Committed to healthy workplace culture and being a supportive teammate
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadline
- Ability to work a flexible or extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, as programming demands require
- The ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/or competing priorities
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills
- Ability to produce reliable, high-quality work with minimal direct supervision
- Comfort making data-driven decisions
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Related Capability Requirements:
- Requires two (2) to five (5) years of related and/or applicable organizing experience in a political or social issues and a proven ability to motivate, train, and develop other leaders, especially volunteers with historically disenfranchised or marginalized populations. Must have a strong interest in reproductive health and rights advocacy; must be enthusiastic and familiar with online tools and tactics; must have strong written, verbal and organizational skills; must have proven ability to set and meet clear goals. Working knowledge of on-line advocacy systems a plus.
Minimum education
- High school diploma/GED
Minimum work experience
- o 2+ years of related and/or applicable organizing experience, including digital organizing, and a proven ability to motivate and train volunteers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in EveryAction/VAN
- Working knowledge of Zoom platform and online systems.
- Experience working across multiple political entities
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking
PPGNY's benefits package includes:
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
Short and Long Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
All positions at PPGNY require:
Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our 28 health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically-accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.
At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.