Youth/ Campus Organizer

Our doors are open, and we are still providing care. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. We are a team of compassionate and dedicated staff members, and we will continue to open our doors to those who need it.   Are you worried about applying because you feel you don't meet every single requirement? At PPSAT we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace! If you're excited about a position but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the candidate PPSAT is looking for!  The challenges we face, past and present, only strengthen PPSAT's commitment to our communities and employees. Our work has staying power. Come join us one of the nation's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare.  Learn more: ppsatcareers.org Planned Parenthood South Atlantic will be closed December 25th, 2024 – January 1st, 2025. During this time, we will continue accepting applications but will not be able to review them. All applications will be reviewed upon our return. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience!    Why Planned Parenthood? We are powerful educators, advocates, and innovators for health care. We are seeking a Youth Organizer based in North Carolina who is passionate, adaptable, and ready to join the fight for reproductive justice.
What's cool about this job?   The Youth Organizer organizes and directs grassroots advocacy initiatives on local campuses and acts as a liaison between Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) volunteers, campus groups, and university staff. The organizer will work directly with local and national Planned Parenthood teams to develop and execute campaign plans in North Carolina. The Youth Organizer will use strategic local initiatives to deepen youth engagement at the local and state levels. 
\n Who You ArePassionate pro-abortion activist for reproductive freedomPolitical organizer, with experience (2+ years paid/volunteer) in grassroots organizing, canvassing, phone banking, volunteer/leadership development, and political/issue campaigns Experienced in working authentically with diverse communities around issue, policy, and and/or electoral campaigns and initiativesExperienced with campus organizing activities/eventsDemonstrated cultural competence and sensitivityDeeply knowledgeable of diversity and inclusion in application to this workDeeply knowledgeable of systems of government at the local and state levelExperienced with volunteer managementSkilled and excited to reduce abortion stigma, impact policy, as well as public sentiment on reproductive health, rights, and justice issuesCapable of explaining public policies in plain languageTalented interpersonal communicator, both verbal and writtenHighly adaptable and resourcefulSkilled in delegating within a teamProficient with basic computer tasksAble to travel frequently throughout NC, and occasionally to other affiliate service areas Bonus ifExperienced with VAN/EveryActionExperienced with issue advocacy Previously involved with Planned Parenthood South AtlanticKnowledgable of key reproductive health rights and justice issues What You'll Do (but not limited to)In collaboration with the Constituency Organizing Manager (COM) and PPFA, develop and oversee a program that engages and mobilizes youth (18-30) in North Carolina. Build deep and intentional relationships with local universities, like-minded organizations, and leaders who can support cross-collaboration efforts with Planned Parenthood.Identify, train and mentor young leaders on college campuses in developing Generation Action (PPGA) chapters and support students in campaign and program engagement. Engage youth in grassroots advocacy, including but not limited to phone banking, canvassing, public testimony, and events Develop and mobilize a strong volunteer base and cultivate young leaders through direct community outreach, grassroots field work, voter contact, and leadership development programs. Recruit, train, support, and mobilize activists in targeted geographic areas on local, state and national reproductive health issues. Identify and execute opportunities for youth across the service region to engage in advocacy and build leadership skills for reproductive freedom and sexual healthcare Build organizing capacity and grassroots partnerships to advance state and federal policy initiatives. Work with coalition partners to leverage PP's position as an organizing powerhouse. In collaboration with the Constituency Organizing Manager, provide support, feedback, and training to Organizers as it relates to Youth Organizing across the affiliate. In collaboration with the Deputy Director and COM, develop and implement Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic's youth organizing electoral program to engage and turnout youth voters.Identify community needs within the scope of PPSAT's mission and independently develop and execute work plans to address those needs in collaboration with community partners Conduct legislative advocacy during legislative sessions to facilitate policy/organizing collaborations with the Director of Public Affairs, help connect constituents with elected officials, stay up-to-date on legislative strategy, and gain experience building relationships with legislators and other key validators. Manage, track, and report on grants related to youth organizing under the purview of this position.Plan and execute rapid response events, including large-scale eventsDevelop and implement digital organizing activities. Manage activist database and ensure accurate and timely input of program data. Support voter education and engagement, including training election volunteers, maintaining relationships with candidate campaigns, and managing voter education events (e.g. phone banks). Manage all aspects of community outreach, including materials development, volunteer recruitment, training, and execution of all civic engagement activities.
\nSchedule: Full-Time Position; M-F ,~40/week
Requires frequent night & weekend work
Hybrid Work Style; some in-office days required
Candidate must be based in Raleigh or Charlotte
Travel required; frequently throughout NC and occasionally to other affiliate service areas
Benefits: All full-time (30+ hours) employees are benefits-eligible!
Including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Reimbursement Account 
403B Retirement Plan with matched contributions 
Paid Time Off 
Holiday Pay 
Employee Assistance Program 
Compensation: PPSAT's compensation philosophy is based on equity and transparency.  Each job at PPSAT is assigned a pay grade built on market data. For an individual coming into PPSAT, we set a pay generally between the minimum and the midpoint of the pay grade. Starting offers are determined by the candidate's relevant experience and internal equity within the pay grade. The hiring range for this position is $25.60 to $29.95 per hour. Learn more: https://www.ppsatcareers.org/pay-equity A complete application includes a cover letter and resume. This position requires a background check once a job offer is extended to the final candidate. PPSAT does not discriminate in employment and understands the many barriers candidates may face when applying to jobs. One of those barriers is the criminal justice system and its effects on background checks. We understand that these barriers more often negatively impact BIPOC. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, the seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. 
Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement At Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic (PPSAT), we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to keep it at the core of who we are. We are committed to a diverse workforce that welcomes an array of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion in teams, decision-making, policy, practice, and operations contributes to a sense of belonging that benefits our culture, our staff, our patients, and our community. At PPSAT, we are dedicated to learning, reducing and eliminating inequities, and developing best practices to dismantle systemic racism and the complex problems caused by it. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.