Elections and Community Outreach Manager

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) has a simple mission: Care. No Matter What. PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years and we strongly believe that all people deserve care no matter who they are, where they live, or who they love. As the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services, we educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a beacon of change within your community? Are you passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare? We are actively seeking an Elections and Community Outreach Manager to manage our incredible team of Community Organizers and Outreach Specialists as well as our electoral program.

Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, the Elections and Community Outreach Manager will be a strategic partner and powerful voice for PPLM by developing and fostering relationships with community partners while also overseeing a diverse set of community groups.

Sound like your next career choice? Read more about the position and PPLM below and apply today!

• Manage electoral program, including state and municipal endorsements, field programs, and voter engagement efforts such as canvassing, phone banking, and digital organizing.
• Oversee community programs like the Patient Advocacy Program/Speakers Bureau, Black Organizing Program, Youth Organizing (Generation Action) Program, Latinx Organizing (Raíz) Program, and State Fights (PACE) Program. Responsible for grant proposals, workplans, goal setting, metric tracking, budgets, and reports to external funders.
• Supervise the Community Organizers and Outreach Specialists to structure and set goals for outreach and organizing programs statewide.
• Develop relationships with community partners to provide information about PPLM’s services and strategize collaboration opportunities.
• Manage coalition partner engagement and volunteer mobilization with regional organizers to further PPAF’s legislative and electoral goals, working closely with the Communications and Marketing team.
• Oversee volunteer and programmatic data for PPAF and serve as the affiliate data manager.
• Collaborate with Health Services and External Affairs to identify cross-departmental outreach opportunities, including referral partnerships, off-site care delivery models like telehealth and contraceptive access points, memoranda of understanding with colleges and universities, and cross-provider referral systems.

• Travel to PPLM including Boston, Worcester, and Springfield Health Centers, as well as community outreach sites as needed.
• Occasional evenings and weekend hours required.

• 3-5 years of managerial experience in political, nonprofit, or community organizing.
• BA/BS preferred.
• Experience in political or issue-based campaigns (2-3 cycles preferred).
• Skilled in recruiting and training volunteers.
• Demonstrated program management skills, including budget and grant management and reporting.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Experience working with intergenerational, multicultural, and multiracial groups, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
• Understanding of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved communities; lived experience preferred.
• Prior experience and knowledge of sexual & reproductive health and rights.
• Access to car; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to workshops, meetings, and training sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications
• Ability to work independently while committed to a team approach.
• Spanish language skills (written and spoken) a plus.

What We Offer

·   Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

·   Generous paid time off including vacation time, provisions for extended sick time and 11 paid holidays

·   403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% company match

·   Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

·   Employee Assistance Program

·   Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses

·   Paid Parental Leave

·   Employee Discounts 

Roles that are denoted as Hybrid require 1 day per week in the office unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.