Vice President of External Affairs

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 50,000 patients annually in 18 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong! This is an excellent hybrid opportunity for a Vice President of External Affairs (40 hours/week) at our Administration Offices in Milwaukee or Madison, WI and remote. Benefits Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible Generous Paid Time Off 12 Days of Holiday Pay Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program PPWI’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate’s applicable experience and internal equity. The Vice President of External Affairs pay starts from $129,189 annually. Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish). Purpose of Position This senior level position sets the strategic vision and plan for the agency’s Public Affairs and Community Relations work in alignment with the PPWI mission and strategic plan. They are responsible for setting the strategic priorities in the agency’s government relations (at the local, state and national level), community engagement and outreach, and issue advocacy strategies that strengthen and protect Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s ability to provide health services and comprehensive sex education. These strategies include responding to current attacks on reproductive rights and proactively developing strategies to broaden and strengthen protections and improve health equity. The position will ensure that these strategies are implemented through a reproductive justice lens and are informed by reproductive justice, health equity, and other cross‑movement partner organizations. The role will be trained in the 3D advocacy approach and will ensure that the 3D approach is integrated in public affairs and community relationships programming and departmental culture. They are a member of the PPWI Agency Leadership Team, providing relevant public policy analysis as well as strategic outreach, guidance and recommendations for action. The role may serve as a registered lobbyist and agency representative to relevant coalitions and organizations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be committed to providing excellent customer service and supporting the vision and values of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Must have demonstrated competency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging that can be illustrated as a strategic priority. The Vice President of External Affairs must have strong strategic, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills. Must understand the impact of sexual reproductive healthcare access and policies on diverse, marginalized, and vulnerable communities. Demonstrate an aptitude for working both independently and as a member of a team to ensure consistent and cohesive strategies between individual, departmental and cross‑departmental work plans. Must have a personal commitment to achieve the agency’s Public Affairs objectives and an understanding of why those objectives should be achieved with a strategic approach grounded in health equity and reproductive justice. Must possess diplomatic skills and an understanding of how to work effectively with Planned Parenthood employees; outside consultants; entities and individuals within all branches of government at all levels; and extra‑agency relationships, including a dedication to cross‑movement collaboration. Must be comfortable working as a spokesperson with the media and will be expected to provide appropriate policy and agency perspectives to a variety of internal and external audiences, including the media. Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams and establishing accountability to goals and outcomes. Intermediate experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferably in MS365. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy or Administration, Social Work). Seven years of experience in government relations, external affairs, community organizing, community relations, or civic engagement work. Senior or executive level experience preferred. Requires a minimum of three years of supervisory experience including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy or Administration, Social Work or Juris Doctorate is a plus. An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered. Physical Requirements Predominantly sedentary with intermittent (15% or less of time in typical week) standing and walking. Repetitive motions of hands and wrists related to typing on a keyboard and using a mouse. Fine finger movements. Close vision. Hearing. Far vision. Speaking. May require lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 2 pounds. Working Conditions This position is generally performed in an office environment but involves few interruptions. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions. Normal noise levels. Working Hours Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.–Hybrid at Doty Street or Jackson Street – 3 days in office. Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary. Must be available by phone to provide after‑hours on‑call coverage. Driving Conditions This position requires traveling statewide; therefore a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards is required. Must have transportation. EEO Statement PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr