North Dakota State Director of External Affairs

Planned Parenthood North Central States; North Dakota; Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Free virtual primary care for all enro

Wide range of voluntary benefits

Flexible spending account

Life Insurance

Federal loan forgiveness eligibility

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Retirement plan (403b)

Job summary

Planned Parenthood North Central States is seeking a North Dakota State Director, External Affairs to lead statewide public affairs, fundraising, and education initiatives in North Dakota. You will build partnerships with community organizations, guide legislative strategy, and oversee operations in the state, including office facilities and security needs.

The role requires senior leadership with a track record in public affairs, development, and health education, plus long-term state strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, public administration or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10-15 years administrative experience including 5 years in public affairs, development, women’s reproductive health and comprehensive sexual health education or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Mission driven with the ability to work well with people from diverse communities.
• Proven experience driving organizational results with accountability and services mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff representative to the state C4 board; manage meetings, communications, engagement.
• Create a state C4 board reflecting patients served and PP's public affairs representation.
• Serve as the local face of Planned Parenthood’s work; align external-facing work with health care and education missions.
• Set the vision for statewide public affairs; supervise the Public Affairs team and ensure effective communication strategies.
• Support budgeting and lead a strong, diverse state team to meet annual and long-term goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, public administration or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

North Dakota State Director, External Affairs– North Dakota

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $70K-$85K per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees

Schedule: Full-time, about 40 hours per week

Shift times: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM, some evenings and weekends expected.

Location: Primarily remote, office space available in Fargo, ND.

Job type: Salaried/Exempt

Travel: Occasionally travel within NE but may travel within the affiliate for events or meetings.

Job Summary:

The North Dakota State Director, External Affairs builds relationships to advance Planned Parenthood’s mission, financial health, legislative priorities, and educational opportunities in North Dakota. The incumbent provides leadership and strategic direction, management, and implementation of PPNCS’ education, public affairs and fundraising work in the state of North Dakota. This position creates ongoing partnerships with local community organizations and leaders and establishes new opportunities for collaboration on legislative, political, health care and education issues. The incumbent serves as the senior-most staff member in North Dakota and is responsible for overseeing facility and security needs, as well as general office management.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan:
• NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
• HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network.
• Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• 403(b) retirement fund
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

We also offer:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, public administration or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10-15 years administrative experience including 5 years in public affairs, development, women’s reproductive health and comprehensive sexual health education or a directly related field.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable method of transportation.
• Mission driven and proactive, with the ability to work well with people, and possess a deep understanding of and desire to address the specific health challenges facing vulnerable communities.
• Proven experience driving organizational results and demonstrates accountability & services mentality.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

External affairs

• Serves as the lead staff representative to the state C4 board and is responsible for ongoing board affairs including meetings, communications, advancing strategy, and engagement
• Creates a state c4 board that reflects patients served and the people PP represents in its public affairs and community building work
• Serves as the local face and leadership of Planned Parenthood’s work which includes aligning all external facing work with health care and education missions

Public Affairs & Advocacy

• Sets the vision for and supervises the power building work in the state
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support to Public Affairs team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective communication strategies
• Cultivates strategic networks by establishing and building strong relationships with partner organizations in communities throughout the state
• Supports the creation and maintenance of statewide public affairs and PPAN budgets by inspiring and holding accountable a strong, effective, diversified state team, ensuring work plans achieve annual and long-term goals.

PPNCS FOUNDATION

• Qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major and principal gift prospects who are capable of making gifts of $25,000+ to achieve a set annual fundraising goal.
• Manages a portfolio of individual donors, soliciting annual, endowment, and planned gifts in support of health care, education, and advocacy and political programs.
• Contributes to implementing and achieving annual and long-range Foundation goals, with a focus on major gift prospects.
• Achieves individual fundraising goals and strategically uses management to maximize revenue and donor retention.
• Organize and implement strategies to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major and planned gift prospects, including frontline visits and collaboration with development colleagues.
• Manages and tracks donor relationships and proposals in Raiser's Edge.

About Us:

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*