Planned Parenthood of New York City is seeking a Community Organizer to join our Public Affairs team. The Community Organizer is based at our Administrative Offices located at 26 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012.
What you’ll find at Planned Parenthood of New York City:
– Commitment: Planned Parenthood of New York City is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, education, and advocacy. We’ve been here 100 years and will continue to be here for as long as New Yorkers need high-quality health care.
– Passion: Staff and leadership are dedicated to advocating for reproductive health and providing expert care to all New Yorkers.
– A focus on justice: We are here as a resource for all New Yorkers, including people of color, the LGBT community, and immigrants.
– Care for our staff: One of the ways we value the wellbeing of our staff is through the compensation and benefits package we offer to eligible employees. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan including an employer contribution, and generous paid time off.
What the Community Organizer does:
– Works with community members and partners to develop opportunities for New Yorkers to engage with Planned Parenthood of New York City (PPNYC) and advocate for reproductive health, rights, and justice
– Expands and strengthens PPNYC’s activist and supporter base throughout New York City
– Mobilizes PPNYC activists in support of local coalition efforts
– Coordinates many aspects of the PPNYC Action Fund Activist Council, developing advocacy events and tactics, leading community outreach, and supporting activist recruitment, training, and development
-Works with the Activist Council workgroup’s (Sex Ed Advocacy, Fundraising, Health Center Escorts, and Field Outreach) leadership to set monthly meeting agendas and co-facilitate meetings
-Supports PPNYC’s Health Center Advocacy program and Patient Activist trainings
– Working with the Senior Director of Organizing and the Manager of Youth Organizing, the Community Organizer will develop strategies and tactics to bring a reproductive justice framework to PPNYC’s organizing work.
We’re seeking candidates who have:
– Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
– Requires 2-3 years of experience and success in community organizing, grassroots issue or advocacy campaigns, and/or electoral campaigns
– Must have a commitment to reproductive freedom for all people and commitment to social, economic, and racial justice for all
– Must have strong written, verbal, and organizational skills; and the ability to set and meet clear goals
-Experience working with and managing volunteers
– Working knowledge of online advocacy systems a plus
– Evening and weekend hours required
Benefits
We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package!
Professional Level: Professional
Minimum Education Required: 4-year degree
How To Apply
https://jobs.lever.co/ppnyc/24184077-20fe-452d-ad21-fafc6f4841c6
