Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific (PPSP) provides over 100,000 individuals with health care and education services at more than 30 sites throughout 17 Northern California counties. We reach people through our health care services, education programs, and advocacy initiatives.

PPSP 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.

PPSP 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, PPSP:

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.

PPSP is currently seeking a full-time Public Affairs Director who will work closely with the Vice President of Public Affairs to direct the Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific (PPSP) government and community relations program in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, plus additional counties as needed.  The Public Affairs Director will also work closely with the Public Affairs Director who is responsible for Contra Costa, Solano and Napa Counties.

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

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

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

Proven political and government relations experience; connections with and ability to work with elected officials and engage community members

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and excellent leadership, organizational, decision-making and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work independently and as a team member

Good humor along with a willingness to deal with controversy

Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of campaign finance and non-profit law is desirable

Supervisory experience preferred

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration or related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum three years of relevant work experience in political strategy and legislative advocacy required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Provides leadership and direction for PPSP's policy development and government relations.  The Director serves as the primary contact for local, state and federal elected officials and their staff in 4 counties and beyond.

Works closely with Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) on political and legislative strategy; the Director identifies and resolves local and state legislative issues.

Works closely with PPSP Public Affairs staff to coordinate grassroots activity and communication around legislative issues.

Provides leadership with community partners to broaden support for PPSP's priorities.

Provides leadership and strategy around the endorsement process for local races, including distributing candidate questionnaires and managing candidate interviews.

The Director provides electoral and legislative support to the PPSP AF Board of Directors.

Works with the VP of Public Affairs and Public Affairs Director to assure the agency's adherence to reporting requirements for agreements between PPSP and the PPSP AF.

Works closely with the VP of Public Affairs to develop department annual budget and to meet income and expense goals.

Assists the VP of Public Affairs with media relations as needed, particularly on political issues.  Serves as a resource to media on government relations issues and may act as spokesperson at conferences and events.

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

Supports the VP of Public Affairs with fundraising and special events planning.

Collaborates with other PPSP departments, including Communications and Marketing, Development, and Community Services & Education, on projects where appropriate.

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

Human Resources Department

Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific

2185 Pacheco Street

Concord, CA 94520

Fax: 925-676-2814

E-mail: careers@pp-sd.org.