Public Affairs Volunteer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with preparation and implementation of volunteer and outreach events, such as tabling at public events, crowd canvassing, action nights, etc

• Learning and entering in data collected

• Phone Banking

• Policy advocacy at state and federal levels

• Work with patients to collect and develop stories for advocacy projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for reproductive health and rights for all, including abortion and gender affirming care

• Ability to problem solve

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism as a representative of Planned Parenthood’s well-known and widely-trusted brand

• Interest in reproductive health care, education, and women and gender studies issues

• Ability to communicate with public about PPNNE health services, mission and goals

• Previous organizing experience a plus, but not required

• Occasional weekend and evening availability

• Means to travel throughout Southern and Mid-Coast Maine a plus, but not required