Overview
Specialist, Advocacy and Policy Initiatives Jobs in Washington, D. C., D.C. at Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthoodis the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. 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. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S.Planned Parenthood Action Fundis an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seeks an effective and thoughtful Specialist, Advocacy, and Policy Initiatives. This job reports to the VP, Public Policy & Government Affairs in the Government Relations department of PPFA. The Government Relations team develops and implements federal and state strategies for improved public policy, federal lobbying, federal administrative advocacy, state public policy initiatives, and support for affiliates.
Purpose:
The Specialist, Advocacy and Policy Initiatives, will support the development, execution, and alignment of strategy and programmatic initiatives, and provide administrative support for the Government Relations team. Reporting to the VP, Public Policy & Government Affairs, this role focuses on project managing cross-divisional initiatives; facilitating projects within the Government Relations team; and working to support a robust advocacy and policy strategy that responds to the everchanging abortion and reproductive health landscape.
Delivery:
●Project Management
●Support through Project Management the Government Relations team with cross-divisional advocacy efforts such as Re-Imagining Our Access and Rights (ROAR), State Fights, the Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice, and other efforts as they emerge.
●Responsible for ensuring the continued integration and coordination between OEC, GR, Communications, Digital, and Litigation/Law in responding to policy developments.
●Act as the first point of contact for Government Relations led cross-team projects and initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across campaigns, communications, litigation and law, and digital to provide support and project management of legislative campaigns, including rapid response efforts.
●Serve as a liaison to internal stakeholders, and present on relevant trends, policies, and goals
Administrative/Other
●Lead scheduling, agenda setting, execution, and follow up for a range of internal and external Government Relations meetings.
●Support the Vice President and other team leaders with preparation for internal and external presentations, including coordinating across teams and creation of slide …
Title: Specialist, Advocacy and Policy Initiatives
Company: Planned Parenthood
Location: Washington, D. C., D.C.
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