Director of Engagement & Organizing

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

Care. No Matter What.

We are Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, one of the region’s largest and most trusted providers of reproductive health care. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide, the outstanding sexual health education we deliver, and our strong commitment to social justice. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than a job; it’s being a part of a powerful movement. Together, we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people.

Essential Functions Engagement Strategy Management:

Sets direction and leads the implementation of outreach and volunteer programs to build awareness of PPSNE’s services and increase community support for the organization’s mission

B uilds and maintains strong relationships with community partners, volunteers, and stakeholders across Connecticut and Rhode Island

Identifies and builds new strategic partnerships that deepen organizational connections in communities across a two-state region

Facilitates cross-departmental collaboration on key initiatives that support engagement goals and priorities

Organizing Strategy Management:

In collaboration with the Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer, leads the development of organizing strategies and campaigns to advance the organization’s movement building, advocacy, and policy goals

Directs the implementation of field plans, including volunteer recruitment, leadership development, canvassing, phone banking, and text outreach to community members in Connecticut and Rhode Island

Oversees volunteer activities for targeted issue-based advocacy, policy, and electoral campaigns for Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut and Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island

Leads training and provides technical assistance for various organizing campaigns, events, actions, and other general activities to advance reproductive health, rights, and freedom

Leadership and Collaboration:

Acts as a member of the Public Engagement leadership team to develop and co-lead the implementation of a unified public engagement strategy to advance the organization’s long-term goals and priorities

Supervises and supports a team of engagement, organizing, and volunteer services staff by providing coaching, mentorship, accountability, and professional development

Collaborates closely with members of the Communications & Brand Marketing, Education & Training, and Public Policy & Advocacy teams to ensure engagement and organizing strategies align with broader organizational priorities and campaigns

Collaborates with Clinical Services and Equity & Organizational Culture teams in partnership with the Volunteer Services Manager to optimize systems and workflows for volunteer and student onboarding to meet quality and compliance standards

Advances the organization’s commitment to social justice and helps foster a culture of dignity, belonging, and equity for all people

Data and Analytics:

Establishes measurable goals for engagement and organizing programs; monitors and reports on team progress towards these objectives

Utilizes a variety of data and organizing tools such as EveryAction/VAN, Hustle, and Volgistics to track constituency engagement and to inform program strategies and decision making

Partners closely with affiliate colleagues and the national data team to implement best practices in data management and reporting

Trains other affiliate staff on use of data tools and reporting

Key Requirements A team leader who can own projects from start to finish, jump in, and propose solutions and options, and bring ambition, creativity, and passion to this work

Passionate commitment to PPSNE’s mission, vision, and values especially centering on health equity and a deep sense of accountability to the community

Minimum of five years of professional experience and three years of progressive management experience in community engagement and organizing, public relations, coalition building, nonprofit management, communications or similar field

Bachelor’s degree in political science, social work, public administration, communications, or a related field; or equivalent combination of professional education, training, and grassroots organizing experience

A strong track record in managing people directly or indirectly, including team members who work remotely; Demonstrates the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Demonstrates an ability to build authentic relationships, work effectively across difference, and build trust with a diversity of people

Has experience establishing clear decision-making process; Demonstrates judgment in knowing when and how to gather meaningful input

Proven ability to respond effectively to changing priorities while simultaneously managing multiple complex initiatives; A creative, flexible, and learning orientation

Must be a strong communicator and leader who is quick thinking and able to handle controversy and ambiguity

Has a deep understanding of health inequity and its historical and continued impact on patients, communities, and healthcare systems

Ability to create new systems and processes and work cross-departmentally with different departments effectively

Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, dependent on legislative calendars and electoral cycles

Must have reliable transportation with the ability to routinely travel throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut as needed

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Work Schedule The position is hybrid based in Connecticut or Rhode Island; candidates must reside in either state or be able to immediately relocate. This is a full-time, 37.5 hour a week, position; regular schedule will be Monday – Friday, with frequent evenings and weekends.