Advocacy Manager

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer/

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

PTO and flexible schedule

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is seeking an Advocacy Manager to lead community mobilization, grassroots organizing, and electoral engagement in support of reproductive health and rights. Working across PPAU and PPAC, you will develop campaign plans, oversee endorsements, and cultivate a broad network of volunteers and partners to advance policy change in Utah.

This role requires experience in political campaigns, data-driven outreach, and strong communication skills to connect

Qualifications

• 2–5 years organizing experience in political or social issues.
• Experience with political campaigns, coalitions, field work, ballot initiatives, and other elections-based organizing.
• Experience with database management including VAN software and electronic voter file software experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage canvassing and voter outreach efforts with training, community engagement, and data tracking.
• Develop and implement campaign plans with clear goals, strategies, and tactics, managing programs, volunteers, and resources.
• Oversee the endorsement process, including committee coordination, candidate evaluation, and execution of a tiered support system.
• Support PPAC-endorsed candidates through fundraisers, canvasses, phone banks, and other campaign activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with grassroots organizers, political leaders, and policymakers.
• Organize and coordinate advocacy events and actions; represent PPAU/PPAC in coalitions and ensure alignment.

Skills

Organizing experience

Campaign experience

Coalitions

Staff training

Tools

VAN software

Electronic voter file

Job description

As a member of the External Affairs team, the Advocacy Manager works to build and mobilize community, political, and electoral power in support of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom. This role empowers Utahns with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities to make their voices heard, engage in the democratic process, and advance meaningful cultural and policy change.

Working across both Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU), a 501(c)(3), and Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah (PPAC), a 501(c)(4), the Advocacy Manager cultivates and mobilizes relationships with a diverse network of stakeholders, including volunteers, community partners, allied organizations, elected officials, political campaigns, and community leaders. Through grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, electoral engagement, and strategic outreach, this position helps strengthen statewide advocacy efforts and expand PPAU/PPAC's network of supporters and advocates.

The Advocacy Manager leads PPAC's candidate endorsement process and supports legislative and electoral campaigns, while developing and sustaining an engaged network of volunteers and activists. This role also coordinates coalition-building initiatives, develops accessible and timely advocacy communications, and ensures compliance with applicable nonprofit and campaign regulations. By connecting people, policy, and action, the Advocacy Manager helps position Planned Parenthood as a trusted, effective, and influential voice in Utah's sexual and reproductive health and rights movement.

About the Role:

Campaign creation and implementation

• ManagePPAU and PPAC’s canvassing and voter outreach efforts, including training, community engagement, and data tracking to measure impact.
• Develop and implement campaign plans with clear goals, strategies, and tactics, while managing programs, volunteers, and resources effectively.
• Oversee the endorsement process, including committee coordination, candidate evaluation, and execution of a tiered support system (financial, volunteer, and strategic).
• Support PPAC-endorsed candidates through direct engagement in fundraisers, canvasses, phone banks, and other campaign activities.

Collaboration and coalition building

• Build and maintain strong relationships with grassroots organizers, progressive nonprofits, political leaders, campaign consultants, and policymakers.
• Help recruit and develop grassroots supporters and activists across the state.
• In coordination with External Affairs team, represent PPAU in statewide, regional, and local coalitions on issues, policy, civic engagement, and political priorities to ensure alignment and collective impact.
• Organize and coordinate advocacy events and actions.
• In collaboration with Director of Community Impact, support college activist groups across campuses in the region.

Digital organizing and communications

• Serve as Affiliate Data Manager (ADM) for VAN/EveryAction: build contact lists, organize voter data, cut turfs, run reports, ensure compliance, and train staff on platform use to strengthen organizing, advocacy, fundraising, and electoral efforts.
• Conduct district-level analysis, track demographics, and track elections.
• Manage PPAU/PPAC’s Hustle texting platform, including targeting, messaging, compliance, and integration with campaign and advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with External Affairs and Development teams to create emails, newsletters, social media posts, action alerts, and other political or campaigns communications.

Public policy engagement

• In collaboration with the External Affairs team, support the activation of supporters during the annual Utah Legislative Session and interim sessions.
• In collaboration with Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications team, help communicate legislative priorities and updates to supporters, volunteers, candidates, and coalition partners.

Other responsibilities

• Represents PPAU/PPAC in a professional and positive manner when dealing withthe public, board members, volunteers, interns, donors, and other staff, demonstrating a commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
• Understands their responsibility and participates in assuring productivity levels are maintained.
• Participates in annual review process.
• Demonstrates respect for different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

What We're Looking For:

• Requires two(2) to five(5) years of related and/or applicable organizing experience in a political or social issue and a proven ability to motivate, train, and develop other leaders, especially volunteers, with historically disenfranchised or marginalized populations.
• Experience with political campaigns, coalitions, field work, ballot initiatives, and other elections-based organizing.
• Experience with database management including VAN software and electronic voter file software experience.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel on an ongoing basis.
• Familiarity with the social determinants of health.
• Experience in writing and sending emails, postcards, and other communication materials.
• Must have a strong interest in reproductive health and rights advocacy.
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal/presentation).
• 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.

$60,000 - $63,300 a year

We deeply care about our employees and are proud of our commitment and investment in our team. We prioritize wages and benefits and always keep the employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality work-life balance for everyone.

The salary for this position is $60,000 - $63,300 a year DOE.

Additionally at PPAU, we recognize the importance of language skills in serving our community. Upon passing our Spanish proficiency exam, your annual pay will increase by $2,080 to reflect this essential contribution.

Here is a snapshot of the benefits we provide:

• - Affordable medical and dental benefits, including family coverage and employer premium sharing.
• - Voluntary Vision, Pet Insurance, Accident & Identity Protection benefits
• - Company paid $150k basic life insurance.
• - Company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• - 403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match.
• - Generous PTO
• - 13 paid holidays, including a float holiday and a birthday holiday.
• - Free subscription to CALM App.
• - 8 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
• - Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistants Plan)
• - A caring and empowering workplace culture!
• -Option to purchase critical illness insurance and additional life insurance including spouse and child.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Are you passionate about building community power, engaging people in the democratic process, and creating meaningful change for reproductive freedom? Join Planned Parenthood Association of Utah and Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah as our next Advocacy Manager. This is an opportunity to turn passion into action by building relationships, mobilizing communities, and helping shape the future of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Utah.