VP Policy and Campaigns

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”

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Develops strategy and executes initiatives for advocacy and electoral efforts. Builds and maintains relationships with coalition partners – including organizations, community and elected leaders, and private sector supporters – with the goal of advancing and promoting Planned Parenthood Great Plains’ and Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes’ power-building tactics to promote and protect sexual and reproductive health care. Supervises a coordinated team of legislative and organizing staff members.

Accountabilities

• Oversees electoral, advocacy and organizing strategies for PPGP/PPGPV. Collaborates with senior leaders to develop annual coalition and outreach plans for four states and implements the plans with internal and external partners.
• Coordinates closely with Director of Legislative Affairs and Organizing to align coalition strategies with organizational legislative aims and policy goals.
• In partnership with Communications and Legislative staff, monitors media outlets and movement of key state policies to keep affiliate leadership and staff up to date on breaking news and important developments related to our coalition work.
• Represents the affiliate at and advocates for organizational interests in front of community partners including, as necessary, legislative bodies.
• Provides analysis and insight regarding regional legislative or organizing trends and opportunities.
• Develops strategic organizing plans which promote access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care and education, while centering justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI), through voter registration, coalition building, and the development of statewide grass tops/grassroots/and concrete root networks.
• Brings a political lens to a broad range of work, protecting the Planned Parenthood brand, and collaborates with multiple departments, including Legal, Marketing and Communications, Development, and Education.
• Supports the development of media strategies for policy work for four states. Executes communications plans to win elections and legislative fights to ensure the continuation of abortion care and re-establishment of abortion care in states where restrictions exist.
• Builds and manages relationships with coalition partners and serves as point person for coalition-led efforts to drive media coverage and position support for sexual and reproductive health as a defining electoral issue.
• Ensure Planned Parenthood is seen as an influential player within the political and policy spheres. Work to build strategies to elevate key staff people’s profiles in influential spaces.
• Serves as spokesperson as needed, including in coalition spaces and for press engagement. Advises and collaborates with affiliate staff on political communications matters and special projects as needed, including providing on-the-ground support for electoral-related press events and engagements.
  
  

Competencies

• Adapting and Developing: Encompasses having a growth mindset, being resilient and open to giving and receiving feedback.
• Effective Execution: Demonstrates initiative and regularly analyzes problems and identifies solutions.
• Leadership: Coaches and develops talent throughout the affiliate, conveys a sense of purpose and enthusiasm for affiliate work, and demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Promotes Teamwork: Encourages and empowers colleagues, works effectively with others to achieve shared goals, and promotes open, honest communications.
• Sets the Example: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions and performance; demonstrates integrity and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, widely accepted social standards.
  
  

Education And Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in political advocacy
• Proven people management skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and provide support, guidance, and mentorship.
• Proven experience in an environment with rapid-fire deadlines and responses
• Sharp, proven, and battle-tested political instincts
• Deep familiarity with state legislative processes
• Demonstrated ability to develop communications plans that are ambitious and achievable and that both deepen public understanding/awareness about
• Superb writing and editing skills
• Persuasive, professional camera presence
  
  

$115,000 - $125,000 a year

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Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

PPGP Is Wholly Committed To Fostering a Diverse And Inclusive Organization. We Firmly Commit To The Creation Of An Environment That Values Racial Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion, Where All Individuals Feel They Are Treated Fairly, Respectfully, And Are Empowered To Bring Their Full, Authentic Selves To Work. Our Commitment Is Essential To PPGP’s Mission Of Ensuring Reproductive Freedom As a Fundamental Right For All Individuals. We Are Committed To Supporting Employees, Applicants, Patients, Volunteers And Vendors With Diverse Backgrounds. Our Vision Is To Foster a Workplace Culture That Is a Safe Space Where All Employees Feel Included And Comfortable Sharing Their Experiences. We Demonstrate Our Commitment To Justice, Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion When We

• Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability
• Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community
• Practice Effective Communication
• Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community
• Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices
• Display the Ability to Cultivate Belonging
  
  

EOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.

THE WORK OF PPGP

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.

PPGP serves people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. PPGP’s medical staff includes board certified OB/GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP’s clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.

PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage all individuals to share their pronouns during interviews and meetings. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.