POSITION SUMMARY
The Advocacy Coordinator works within the PPGNY External Affairs Department to support building community power around reproductive health, rights, and justice and to provide tools for New Yorkers to empower themselves and elevate their own voices. The Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for supporting the advocacy work of the External Affairs department, including the Organizing, Political, Government Relations & Policy, and Communications teams. They work to support the infrastructure for advocacy work, including technical skills such as EveryAction as Affiliate Data Manager (ADM) and Salesforce for time tracking. The Advocacy Coordinator’s work will include a hybrid of in-person and virtual engagement, including but not limited to facilitating or supporting trainings, meetings, and community actions. They plan the logistics and carry out in-person events, such as canvasses, tabling, and volunteer-facing events, mostly within Region 1. They also attend most Board meetings, including committee meetings, and take notes and support necessary administrative functions for the Board and the External Affairs department. The position is located within New York City and involves travel within New York State, primarily in NYC, about 20% of the time.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Public Affairs Campaigns Work (50%) – Work with the Organizing team to support advocacy events, communications, trainings, and actions to ensure campaigns are moving forward at the federal, state, local level, with a particular localized concentration on Region 1 organizing work. The Advocacy Coordinator works with the Organizing team and the External Affairs Campaigns Manager to support deliverables for core programs (BOP, Raiz, HCE, PPGen Action) as well as rapid response events.
Team Project Support (25%) – Provide project-based support to the Political Affairs and Government Relations & Policy teams on large campaigns, events, and projects. Projects include Day of Action, NYS & NYC budget campaigns, PPGNYAF candidate interviews, and elected briefings.
Administrative and Technical Support (15%) – Support the External Affairs department, PPGNY Action Fund Board, PPGNY Votes PAC Board with administrative and technical tasks, including managing Salesforce lobbying reporting and time-tracking, support on Board meetings, and other tasks as needed.
Other duties as assigned (10%)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice
- A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.
- Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively as part of team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with the principles of project management
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadline
- The ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/or competing priorities
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills
- Ability to produce reliable, high-quality work with minimal direct supervision
- Ability to work a flexible or extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, as operational demands require
- Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED
Previous experience supporting teams with administrative work
Previous experience advocating on behalf of reproductive health, rights, and justice
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- · Bilingual in English and Spanish
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- This job operates in a professional office environment/clinical office setting. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a health center environment.
- Requires sitting for long periods of time. Periodic standing, walking, bending. Requires lifting of up to 15 pounds. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others.
PPGNY's benefits package includes:
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
All positions at PPGNY require:
Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.
At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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