Her PLAN Iowa Community Development Coordinator OrDirector

NOTE: To apply, please subit you application on our careers site at: Her PLAN seeks an energetic and outcome-oriented Community Development Coordinator or Director, depending on experience, with a passion for rallying communities to care for moms and their children. This position will be located in Iowa and work within communities in Iowa. In this role, you will bring together community leaders at the local and state level to assess, connect, and grow support services that help women in need carry to term and parent. You will develop deep relationships through the Her Community model and strengthen the pro-life safety net by identifying gaps in services and fostering collaboration among providers. The strength of the pro-life safety net is assessed through the lens of resources available in each of seven categories of care (see below). You will create opportunities for collaboration among assistance providers in all seven categories to maximize their ability to serve pregnant and parenting women and identify gaps in the community's pro-life safety net. The Her PLAN Pathways Program offers trusted and tested models to fill those gaps. You will help communities identify the best pathways for their community and help them plan their next steps.

1. Care coordination and mentorship
2. Health and well-being
3. Financial assistance, work or education
4. Material or legal support
5. Recovery and mental health
6. Prenatal diagnosis
7. Care for children

This is a full-time position and supervised by a Her PLAN Deputy Director. The Community Coordinator will work remotely with frequent travel within the state and occasional travel to Her PLAN headquarters in Arlington, VA. You will also help communities implement the Her PLAN Pathways Program to identify solutions and take next steps. Coordinator vs. Director Level Distinction Coordinator: Focuses on executing established strategies, building community relationships, and implementing engagement efforts. Director: Leads state or regional strategy, expands the Her Community model, and contributes to organizational development, training, and scaling efforts. Essential Functions (All levels) Build a robust network of leaders and assistance providers (statewide and in Her Communities) through strong relationships, creative networking and collaboration. Strategic relationships include leaders in churches, ministries, government, business and healthcare. Educate community members/leaders on who the abortion vulnerable woman is and the challenges she faces. Bolster the pro-life safety net by partnering with community organizations to fill gaps in resources. Develop a roadmap for long-term community engagement. Plan and execute significant events for assistance providers and/or community organizations, members, and leaders. Introduce assistance providers to Her PLAN Directory and encourage referrals through the Directory. Provide training on how to use the Directory to interested assistance providers. Serve as a liaison between Her PLAN team and specific state community organizations and assistance providers. Leverage relationships to enhance the services being provided to women and families. Additional Director-Level Responsibilities Lead statewide or regional community development strategy and expansion. Launch and scale new Her Communities with measurable outcomes. Train, onboard, and mentor Community Development Coordinators. Provide ongoing coaching, problem-solving support, and strategic guidance to team members. Contribute to organizational systems, processes, and program development. Develop training content, playbooks, and educational materials. Provide field insights to inform organizational strategy and growth. Requirements Previous experience in relevant state policy, public health, or non-profit work. High degree of professionalism, and confidentiality. Skilled facilitator and communicator, comfortable leading meetings, training, collaborative initiatives, and presenting to large audiences. Strategic, creative problem-solver who can develop ideas, frameworks, and scalable strategies to support diverse state environments. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and manage the calendar. Must be pro-life. Must be willing to communicate in front of large audiences Must be proficient in technology platforms Must be teachable and eager to learn Must be outcome driven Additional Requirements for Director Level Demonstrated success in community development with measurable impact (e.g., partnerships, engagement, expansion). Prior experience as a coordinator or comparable leadership role (typically 3-5+ years progressive experience). Proven ability to lead without direct authority and influence stakeholders. Experience mentoring, training, and developing others. Ability to operate independently and drive strategy across regions. Experience building scalable programs, frameworks, or initiatives. Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. Position Type/Expected Hours This position is a full-time position. Hours are typically 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required. Travel Travel within Assigned State will be required for this position. It is anticipated the role will travel up to 65% of the time. Candidates must have a car and will be reimbursed for mileage. Occasional travel to Her PLAN headquarters will be required. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Bilingual candidates would be a benefit. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits For full-time employees, Her PLAN offers a comprehensive benefit portfolio including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plan with employer match, life insurance policy, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid time off. Corporate Culture At Her PLAN, we live by our core values: sacrificial, ambitious, scrappy, and team-oriented. Our people are experts in their fields, relentless in their work, and deeply committed to ending abortion. We collaborate, support one another, and seize every opportunity to advance the cause of life. If you're ready to bring passion, grit, and heart to a mission that matters, you'll fit right in. EEO Statement Her PLAN is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our employment programs and decisions. Her PLAN does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. placement, promotion, termination, reductions-in-force, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.