Community Development Director (Remote, Travel)

Susan B. Anthony List, Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Her PLAN Iowa seeks an energetic and outcome-oriented Community Development Coordinator/Director to rally communities for moms and children. Located in Iowa, you will engage leaders statewide, assess needs, and strengthen the pro-life safety net by connecting providers and resources.

You will develop partnerships across sectors, drive engagement, and help communities implement the Her PLAN Pathways Program, with regional leadership opportunities and frequent travel within the state.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in relevant state policy, public health, or non-profit work.
• High degree of professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Skilled facilitator and communicator, comfortable leading meetings, training, collaborative initiatives, and presenting to large audiences.
• Strategic, creative problem-solver who can develop ideas, frameworks, and scalable strategies to support diverse state environments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and manage the calendar.
• Must be pro-life.
• Must be willing to communicate in front of large audiences
• Must be proficient in technology platforms
• Must be teachable and eager to learn
• Must be outcome driven.

Responsibilities

• Build a robust network of leaders and assistance providers (statewide and in Her Communities) through strong relationships, creative networking and collaboration. Strategic relationships include leaders in churches, ministries, government, business and healthcare.
• Educate community members/leaders on who the abortion vulnerable woman is and the challenges she faces.
• Bolster the pro-life safety net by partnering with community organizations to fill gaps in resources.
• Develop a roadmap for long-term community engagement.
• Plan and execute significant events for assistance providers and/or community organizations, members, and leaders.
• Introduce assistance providers to Her PLAN Directory and encourage referrals through the Directory. Provide training on how to use the Directory to interested assistance providers.
• Serve as a liaison between Her PLAN team and specific state community organizations and assistance providers.
• Leverage relationships to enhance the services being provided to women and families.
• Lead statewide or regional community development strategy and expansion.
• Launch and scale new Her Communities with measurable outcomes.
• Train, onboard, and mentor Community Development Coordinators.
• Provide ongoing coaching, problem-solving support, and strategic guidance to team members.
• Contribute to organizational systems, processes, and program development.
• Develop training content, playbooks, and educational materials.
• Provide field insights to inform organizational strategy and growth.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Facilitation and public speaking

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Teachable and eager to learn

Pro-life stance

Job description

Her PLAN Iowa seeks an energetic and outcome-oriented Community Development Coordinator/Director to rally communities for moms and children. Located in Iowa, you will engage leaders statewide, assess needs, and strengthen the pro-life safety net by connecting providers and resources.

You will develop partnerships across sectors, drive engagement, and help communities implement the Her PLAN Pathways Program, with regional leadership opportunities and frequent travel within the state.