Planned Parenthood: Shasta-Diablo (PPSD) provides over 100,000 individuals with health care and education services at more than 30 sites throughout 13 Northern California counties. We reach people through our health care services, education programs, and advocacy initiatives.

PPSD provides high-quality, affordable health care for women, men, and teens. Our experienced and caring medical staff gives each client honest information and personal attention. We provide a range of reproductive and general health services including birth control, abortion, prenatal care, pregnancy testing, STD screening and treatment, sterilization and counseling.

PPSD has one of the most esteemed Community Services and Education Programs in the country which provides comprehensive, responsible, age appropriate sexuality education and case management services to approximately 30,000 youth, teens, parents and adults annually. Our trained health educators and case managers design presentations, programs, and services which utilize the resources of the entire organization and are tailored to the diverse needs of the communities they serve.

With its robust advocacy programs, PPSD:

Helps ensure all teens and families have access to medically accurate sex education;

Secures public funding to subsidize family planning for those clients without funds to access services;

Works to ensure that decisions about childbearing are made by a woman, in consultation with her family, her doctor, and her conscience, not the government or politicians.

PPSD is currently seeking a full-time Grassroots Manager to manage the affiliate's grassroots activities. The Grassroots Manager reports to the Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy and is an integral part of the Public Affairs team. The Grassroots Manager will engage PPSD's activists and volunteers by spearheading exciting grassroots activities and will strengthen and enhance PPSD's existing grassroots capacity and infrastructure. This position will be an integral part of the Public Affairs team, working with the Public Affairs Director and Online Advocacy Manager to promote constituent advocacy that meets department goals. The Grassroots Manager will also provide key support to the political arm, the Planned Parenthood: Shasta-Diablo Action Fund (PPSDAF), particularly around volunteer activities in targeted candidate and issue-based political campaigns.

This is an exempt, full-time position, working 40 hours per week including evenings and Saturdays as needed. Salary is DOE.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

The Grassroots Manager will lead all grassroots activities and programs in PPSD's 13 counties. The Grassroots Manager, working closely with the VP of Public Affairs, will develop grassroots strategy around PPSD's priority issues, engage volunteers, establish strong relationships with key community partners, and organize community outreach activities, including, but not limited to, coalition events, health fairs, and events on college campuses.

The Grassroots Manager will oversee the agency-wide Client Advocacy Program, building strong relationships with 15 Advocacy Liaisons through monthly conference calls and bi-annual face-to-face meetings to facilitate effective advocacy activities at PPSD Health Centers.

The Manager works very closely with the Public Affairs Director and Online Advocacy Manager to support PPSD's legislative and advocacy goals, including creating and distributing regular Action Alerts and calls to action, electronic communications and other advocacy materials to engage volunteers, staff and clients. The Manager will be responsible for helping develop messages and meeting grassroots goals around priority bills and issues.

The Grassroots Manager, working closely with the VP of Public Affairs and the Public Affairs Director, will have oversight of grassroots political programs for the PPSDA, ensuring that electoral goals for voter contact are met in targeted races.

The Manager will supervise the Public Affairs Department's volunteer program and is primarily responsible for activist recruitment and data management, including tracking volunteer hours, supporting regular volunteer events, and recruiting and supervising general office volunteers.

The Manager works very closely with Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) on grassroots engagement to support Planned Parenthood's legislative and political goals at local, state and federal levels. The Manager will also provide technical assistance to other Planned Parenthood affiliates seeking to implement or grow similar programs.

The Manager works closely with PPAC to organize PPSD's presence at the annual Capitol Day in Sacramento, a key statewide grassroots political event.

The Grassroots Manager will oversee a Public Affairs Intern Program, including recruitment and supervision.

The Grassroots Manager collaborates with other PPSD departments, including Development and Community Services & Education, on projects where appropriate.

The Grassroots Manager may represent PPSD, including in place of the Public Affairs Director of VP of Public Affairs, as needed.

The Grassroots Manager will assist the VP of Public Affairs and Public Affairs Director with media relations, special event planning, fundraising, legislative activities, and all other department functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong commitment to goals and mission of Planned Parenthood; knowledge of reproductive health issues strongly preferred.

Highly motivated, outgoing, creative person with demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Minimum two years of relevant work experience in political or issue-oriented campaigns, such as candidate or ballot initiative campaigns; or non-profit experience with an emphasis on grassroots/community capacity building.

Proven community organizing and/or training experience; ability to manage and engage community members, clients, staff, and volunteers around issues impacting them, including a track record of increasing volunteer numbers and engagement.

Strong project management experience; excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational and decision-making skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.

Good humor, along with a willingness to deal with controversy.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Understanding and experience with online engagement.

Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Some supervisory experience preferred.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Must have reliable automobile transportation and a valid California Driver's License and insurance.

TO APPLY: Please email, fax, or mail your cover letter, resume and names of three professional references with their phone numbers directly to: