Community Organizer

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is hiring a Community Organizer to build grassroots power and mobilize supporters across Virginia, with focus on Charlottesville and Roanoke. You will recruit, train, and deploy volunteers to advance advocacy and electoral priorities, partnering with diverse communities and coalitions.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, leadership development, rapid-response actions, and community engagement, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grassroots organizing experience (paid or volunteer).
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
• Experience organizing with diverse communities and advancing equity-centered initiatives.
• Comfortable representing an organization in public settings.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, mentor, and mobilize volunteers and community leaders.
• Develop and maintain a strong volunteer network through outreach, voter engagement, and events.
• Build relationships with community members, coalition partners, and local organizations.
• Represent PPSAT at meetings, events, and public forums and develop organizing plans.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Volunteer management

Diversity engagement

Public speaking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VAN/EveryAction

Job description

Why This Role Matters

As aCommunity Organizer, you will play a key role in advancing Planned Parenthood South Atlantic's (PPSAT) mission by building grassroots power and mobilizing supporters throughout Virginia, with a focus on the Charlottesville and Roanoke communities.You'llcultivate meaningful relationships with volunteers, community leaders, and coalition partners while driving advocacy, civic engagement, and electoral efforts that protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care. This is an exciting opportunity to organize year-round campaigns that create lasting community impact and help elect leaders who champion reproductive freedom.

What We're Looking For

We'reseekinga passionate, relationship-driven organizer who thrives in community settings and is energized by building movements for change. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience organizing in Virginia, particularly in electoral, issue-based, or community organizing.
• A passion for reproductive freedom, abortion access, and health equity.
• At least two years of paid or volunteer grassroots organizing experience.
• Experience using organizing tactics such as canvassing, phone banking, relational organizing, and volunteer mobilization.
• The ability to organize effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven, or rapid-response environments.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse communities.
• Confidence in public speaking andrepresentingan organization in community settings.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centeredorganizing.

What You'll Do

As a Community Organizer,you'llbuild grassroots power by recruiting, training, and mobilizing volunteers while strengthening relationships across your assigned region. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Community Organizing & Volunteer Engagement

• Recruit, train, mentor, and mobilize volunteers and community leaders to advance PPSAT's advocacy and electoral priorities.
• Develop andmaintaina strong volunteer network through grassroots outreach, voter engagement, leadership development, and community events.
• Build authentic relationships with community members, coalition partners, and local organizations.
• Represent PPSAT throughout your assigned communities at meetings, events, and public forums.
• Identifycommunity needs and independently develop organizing plans that support PPSAT's mission.

Advocacy & Electoral Organizing

• Support local, state, and federal advocacy campaigns focused on reproductive health, rights, and justice.
• Organize rapid-response actions, rallies, lobby days, and other advocacy events.
• Participate in legislative activities during General Assembly sessions, helping connect constituents with elected officials and supporting policy initiatives.
• Coordinate voter education and voter engagement efforts, including volunteertraining, phone banks, canvassing, and candidate engagement.
• Participate in statewide and regional electoral coalitions to advance organizing goals.

Coalition & Constituency Engagement

• Strengthen partnerships with advocacy organizations, community leaders, and coalition members.
• Support constituency organizing programs, including Black Organizing,Raíz, and other community engagement initiatives.
• Develop leadership opportunities for young people andmaintainrelationships with student organizations, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
• Partner with the Patient Advocacy Program to engage patients and community members in advocacy opportunities.

Communications & Data Management

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to implement digital organizing campaigns and social media engagement.
• Maintain accurate volunteer and program data using organizing databases.
• Support public speaking opportunities and media engagement as appropriate.

Administrative & Team Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks, including reporting, data entry, and required documentation.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and solution-oriented work environment.
• Follow all PPSAT policies, procedures, training requirements, and attendance expectations.

Flexible Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Standard hours aregenerally Mondaythrough Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., working remotely or in the community. Evening and weekend workareregularlyrequiredto support community events, volunteer activities, advocacy campaigns, and elections.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in grassroots organizing, preferably in issueadvocacy and/or electoral campaigns.
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience organizing withdiverse communities and advancing equity-centered initiatives.
• Experience working alongside communities of color in advocacy, organizing, or electoral campaigns.
• Commitment to Planned Parenthood's mission and advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex public policy issues in clear, accessible language.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, email, and calendar platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience using VAN/EveryActionor similar organizing databases.
• Knowledge of reproductive health, rights, and justice issues.
• Previousinvolvement with Planned Parenthood, including PP Generation Action, volunteer leadership, or organizing initiatives.

What You'll Receive

PPSAT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation

At Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, our compensation philosophy is rooted inequity, transparency, and market competitiveness. Every position is assigned to a salary grade based on market data. New hires aregenerally placedbetween the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant skills.

Pay Range:$27.75 – $33.45 per hour