The following announcement by the largest Planned Parenthood in the country was forwarded to us on August 31.

Director of Public Affairs (GVN) – Sacramento, CA
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte – Sacramento, CA

PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE

Sacramento, CA 

Director of Public Affairs (GVN) 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

-Maintain ongoing constructive two-way communication with elected officials at all levels within service area. Monitor legislative and judicial activities relating to reproductive justice, organizing responses when appropriate.

-In Coordination with the AVP of Legislative Campaigns develop and implement grassroots program to engage staff, volunteers and clients to expand the public policy advocacy efforts. Coordinate legislative visits, letters, phone calls, faxes, and email from constituents, when appropriate. Identify and direct opportunities to increase activists and community outreach education about policy issues.

-Provide leadership and participate actively in appropriate politically effective community coalitions with diverse religious, business, civic and social organizations to broaden support for issues of concern to PP and identify future funding sources.

-Generate timely and appropriate media coverage of PPMM, primarily on public policy issues. Provide statements and accurate information on reproductive health issues pro-actively or in response to media requests. Secondarily provide public relations media and marketing of other departments.

-Work in conjunction with the sister organization Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte to educate constituencies on the importance of voter registration, voting, and issues and to ensure the election of pro-choice officials.

-Assures departmental adherence to affiliate policies, procedures and practices including the prescribed process for the prepara­tion of the annual budget and quarterly reports.

-Participate in PPAC and PPFA public affairs efforts.

Secondary Duties: 

-Monitor and respond to anti-choice activities.

-Initiate opportunities and respond to requests for speaking engagements on PP issues.

-Provide periodic training and education for staff and volunteers on public affairs activities such as

tabling, lobbying and additional advocacy opportunities.

-Respond to requests for stories for affiliate newsletter and PPFA publications.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

‑Assures adherence to affiliate policies, procedures and annual budget.

-Expand data-base of regional PPMM/PPAMM activists.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

-B.A. / B.S. degree in public affairs or related field and/or three years of relevant work experience.

-Knowledge of community organizing principles and practices.

-Experience working with political entities, volunteers, the media and coalitions.

REQUIREMENTS 

-Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

-Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

-Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people.

-Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

-Computer and on-line literacy.

-Ability to set priorities in a highly multi-tasking environment.

-Multi-lingual and/or multi-cultural candidate highly desirable.

-Sense of humor.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

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