Raiz Organizer Jobs

As a socially responsible health care employer and provider, we require our associates to show proof of annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations unless approved exemption is provided. Additional information will be provided by HR upon hire.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio/Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio is seeking a mission-minded Associate to join us as a full time (37.5 per week) Raíz Organizer.

SUMMARY

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio boasts a grassroots infrastructure across the state which works to defend and promote reproductive freedom. The Raíz program is Planned Parenthood’s national effort to work with the Latinx/e community on fights for reproductive health, sex education, and access to care. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a Raíz Organizer who will work with Public Affairs team and in close coordination with Planned Parenthood’s national organizing team to engage and grow a base of Latinx/e supporters and build power for the reproductive health movement in the Latinx/e community. The Raíz Organizer works directly with local and national Planned Parenthood teams to develop and execute campaign plans in Northeast Ohio. The Raíz Organizer will use a local campaign/initiative as a vehicle for deepening Latinx/e engagement at the local level in Northeast Ohio. The advocacy issues include family planning, contraceptive equity, and access to emergency contraceptives, comprehensive sex education and access to abortion.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?

Our Mission

We protect, promote, and provide empowered health care for people throughout Ohio.

We respect and honor all people
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for patients and staff
We provide health care - without judgment
We maintain responsible business practices
We regularly demonstrate our shared organizational workplace values and standards in order to educate and care for the communities that we serve

BENEFITS

Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Medical 90% employer-paid base medical plans for single coverage
Dental
Vision 100% employer paid
Life Insurance 100% employer paid
Accidental Death & Disability 100% employer paid
Long Term/Short Term Disability 100% employer paid
401(k) with matching employer contribution up to 4%
Nine (9) paid holidays per year

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Recruit patients advocates and volunteers to participate in the Patient Advocate Program and to share their reproductive health and education stories.
• Recruit supporters, action fund members, online activists, and volunteers. Facilitate trainings for volunteers of PPAO or members of the general public who want to dedicate their time to advocacy.
• This position includes time spent organizing and advocating on behalf of both PPGOH and PPAO in 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 capacities.
• Craft and implement campaign plans with Director of Constituency Organizing and National Raíz Program & Latinx Campaigns team.
• Tracks and records work across region using EveryAction/VAN database.
• Organize and recruit volunteers for direct actions, lobby days, and electoral work to hold elected officials and decision makers accountable.
• Build deep and intentional relationships with the Latinx/e community, organizations, and leaders who can support cross-collaboration efforts with Planned Parenthood.
• Manages volunteer phone banking, canvassing and advocacy event recruitment.
• In conjunction with education and development, builds upon existing relationships and creates new partnerships with allied organizations to strengthen PPGOH/PPAO visibility, credibility, and effectiveness in the community.
• Practice debriefing each assignment to capture key lessons, build case studies, and create training content for Public Affairs and National Raíz Program
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Manage logistics, planning, and implementation of efforts for local initiative/policy
• Engage, educate, and mobilize Latinx/e communities on local initiatives and Planned Parenthood services
• Coordinates with external affairs team to participate in community outreach events, health fairs, and speaking and education engagements.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Excellent project management skills. Ability to coordinate several simultaneous projects and events.
• Must be self-directed with ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships and work as a member of a team.
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines and showing progress towards goals
• Ability to receive and integrate feedback into ongoing work plans, and the ability to provide relevant and timely feedback to peers in a constructive manner
• Ability to work professionally in an often-tense environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent, bachelors preferred.
• 1 to 3 years in organizing, non-profits, or campaigns is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to move people to action.
• Workshop facilitation experience
• Successful experience recruiting new members to an organization
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn VAN, Excel, a computer language, or other tool for data management
• Strong computer skills, including database and internet proficiency.
• Ability to use personal stories to explain why you organize
• Curiosity around new ways of organizing, using data, and building infrastructure for a long-term movement
• Deep experience living or working in Latinx/e or immigrant communities in the US required
• Strong, detail-oriented communicator who takes initiative
• Ability to communicate professionally with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sensitivity in dealing with clients’ sexuality and reproductive healthcare choices.
• At least 1-2 years as a volunteer or staff doing field organizing in the local community preferred
• Interest in reproductive health care, bodily autonomy, and human rights issues. Commitment to reproductive freedom and to the goals of PPGOH and PPAO.
• Strong writing skills, able to write concisely, clearly and quickly
• Commitment to PPGOH’s mission, goal and objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises volunteers, interns, and fellows in a multi-county region.

PROMISE TO OUR ASSOCIATES

Planned Parenthood has served Ohioans with safe, accessible, and affordable health care for 100 years and welcomed more than 100,000 patient visits to our health centers in 2020. Every day, we fight to provide this care to everyone, no matter their income level, insurance status, zip code, color, creed, or country of origin.

As a mission-driven health care provider, Planned Parenthood is dedicated to ending health disparities and achieving health equity among all races. We work on all levels through our health centers, educational programming, and public policy to make the greatest impact on the communities we serve.

In order to become the leading organization for high quality reproductive health care, we continuously strive to create a supportive work environment that results in a positive experience for patients and associates alike. We find this support in our In This Together workplace values and service standards that bring associates together and foster an inclusive culture.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH) is an equal opportunity employer. We care for our business by ensuring that all of our decisions regarding the employment relationship, including the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity.

As a matter of PPGOH policy we affirm that we respect and honor all people and we will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

In addition to the above commitments, PPGOH seeks to have employees that reflect the broad diversity of those that we serve and we encourage all who are ready to be In This Together to apply.