Grassroots Organizer (Fresno)

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte seeks a Grassroots Organizer in Fresno, CA. This Full-Time (Hybrid) role focuses on building community partnerships and coordinating PP Generation Action groups on college campuses to broaden support for PP-related issues.

You will recruit and train volunteers, plan participation in community events, and collaborate with PPVNV and PPAC as needed. Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated knowledge of community organizing
• Experience in media relations
• Must be comfortable managing multiple projects
• Proficiency in written, proofreading, and verbal communication

Aufgaben

• Establish and coordinate PP Generation Action groups at local universities and college campuses to broaden support for issues of concern to PPMM
• Provide support to PPMM grassroots coalition partners. Establish new grassroots partnerships with diverse religious, business, civic, and social organizations
• Plan and coordinate participation in appropriate community events to ensure PPMM presence and build positive relationships in the community including county fairs, Roe v. Wade events, tabling opportunities, recognition events, and fundraising opportunities
• Recruit, train, motivate, and activate local volunteers to ensure the success and effectiveness of PPMM activities
• Provide periodic training and/or educate staff and volunteers on public affairs activities such as tabling, lobbying, and additional advocacy opportunities
• Participate as an active member of the Public Affairs team. Participate in Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada (PPVNV) and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC), as needed
• Provide articles for internal and external newsletters, media releases
• Adherence to affiliate policies, procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Community organizing

Media relations

Multi-project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ausbildung

B.A. or equivalent

One year of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

• Establish and coordinate PP Generation Action groups at local universities and college campuses to broaden support for issues of concern to PPMM


• Provide support to PPMM grassroots coalition partners. Establish new grassroots partnerships with diverse religious, business, civic, and social organizations


• Plan and coordinate participation in appropriate community events to ensure PPMM presence and build positive relationships in the community including county fairs, Roe v. Wade events, tabling opportunities, recognition events, and fundraising opportunities


• Recruit, train, motivate, and activate local volunteers to ensure the success and effectiveness of PPMM activities


• Provide periodic training and/or educate staff and volunteers on public affairs activities such as tabling, lobbying, and additional advocacy opportunities


• Participate as an active member of the Public Affairs team. Participate in Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada (PPVNV) and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC), as needed


• Provide articles for internal and external newsletters, media releases


• Adherence to affiliate policies, procedures


• Perform other duties as assigned

Grassroots Organizer

Full-Time (Hybrid)

Fresno, CA

Essential Duties

• Establish and coordinate PP Generation Action groups at local universities and college campuses to broaden support for issues of concern to PPMM


• Provide support to PPMM grassroots coalition partners. Establish new grassroots partnerships with diverse religious, business, civic, and social organizations


• Plan and coordinate participation in appropriate community events to ensure PPMM presence and build positive relationships in the community including county fairs, Roe v. Wade events, tabling opportunities, recognition events, and fundraising opportunities


• Recruit, train, motivate, and activate local volunteers to ensure the success and effectiveness of PPMM activities


• Provide periodic training and/or educate staff and volunteers on public affairs activities such as tabling, lobbying, and additional advocacy opportunities


• Participate as an active member of the Public Affairs team. Participate in Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada (PPVNV) and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC), as needed


• Provide articles for internal and external newsletters, media releases


• Adherence to affiliate policies, procedures


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to perform the duties described above. A typical means of acquiring those abilities would be:

• B.A. in a related field or equivalent


• One year of relevant work and/or volunteer experience


• Demonstrated knowledge of community organizing


• Experience in media relations


• Must be comfortable managing multiple projects and new learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to coordinate specific event or production projects and support personnel


• Ability to relate professionally to major donors, staff, and the public; and to collaborate with diverse groups


• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills (ability to initiate work and set priorities independently)


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software


• Ability to work as a member of a team, manage multiple assignments, and retain a positive outlook under pressure


• Effective writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills


• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Planned Parenthood