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Why Planned Parenthood?

Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.

In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.

About this position: Voter Engagement Specialist

This position (VES) will spend eight weeks building grassroots support for reproductive health and rights through voter contact and grassroots organizing initiatives.

What you’ll be doing:

The VES will learn and apply community organizing tactics that lead to social change, such as engaging supporters and volunteers to conduct voter education on campus, over the phone, and through outreach at community events.

The VES will work under the supervision of their local PPVNH Field Organizer, with additional guidance from the State Director.

You’ll need to have:

Excellent customer service skills

Prior community organizing experience is a plus, but is not necessary and can be substituted with an ability to work hard and learn quickly

Commitment and desire to educate and mobilize individuals around reproductive health and rights issues

Comfortable calling and speaking to strangers on behalf of Planned Parenthood

Team player and strong independent worker

Well-organized and self-motivated

Computer skills including word-processing, data entry and online organizing through social networks like Facebook

We’ll trust you to:

Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain client confidentiality

Values continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development

Models diversity awareness

Values team work, flexibility and adaptability; embraces change

Access to reliable transportation is a necessity; we are seeking candidates who live in or have proficiency in the assigned geographic area

Perks:

Voter Engagement Specialists will receive extensive training and on-the-ground experience with public education and constituent mobilization.

Specialists who have participated in Planned Parenthood’s organizing programs gain the skills to work for political campaigns and well-respected progressive non-profit organizations.

Affiliate wide expectations

• Adheres to the PPGNHI code of conduct and all policies, procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates and maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Takes action to support the affiliate’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Supports and acts in accordance with the PPGNHI customer service standards.
• Values continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.

Salary Range:

Indiana/Kentucky: $15-22.50

*Actual starting pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, geographic location, and the budgeted hiring range established for the position.

Other Information:

All new hires are strongly recommended to have the COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters. All new hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot.

Our commitment to diversity:

At PPGNHAIK , we’ve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.