Community Organizer - Temporary

About the role

The Temporary Community Organizer position supports PPPSGV Public Affairs department’s programs and goals from September 2026 – June 2027. They will implement grassroots and political efforts in order to bolster PPPSGV’s leadership in advocacy and organizing in our service area communities.

Responsibilities

• Work to bridge relationship gaps between PPPSGV and communities in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles, with emphasis on increased accurate and culturally responsive messaging in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Korean and/or Spanish
• Develop and manage community outreach efforts in order to build a progressive activist base
• Recruit, engage and mobilize targeted constituencies around reproductive rights issues
• Manage get out the vote efforts for both the 501c3 and 501c4 organizations
• Advocate for local communities through grassroots activities and tactics such as canvassing, text/phone banking, town halls, rallies, etc.
• Plan rapid response actions in coordination with Public Affairs team, Communications team and other Planned Parenthood affiliates
• Represent PPPSGV at various Planned Parenthood meetings/calls to plan and implement initiatives
• Support the coordination of all logistics for annual Capitol Day in Sacramento, including recruitment of attendees, logistics and lobby visit trainings
• Perform tasks necessary for overseeing and operating PPPSGV’s and PPAPSGV’s advocacy and campaign focused volunteer programs, in partnership with the Volunteer Manager
• Track and report on grassroots efforts, supporter base engagement and growth, C4 & electoral campaign reporting requirements, PP Federation and state event reports, grants, campaigns and peaks
• Support Communications staff with emails and social media posts related to organizing and advocacy efforts
• Support Volunteer Manager with volunteer database maintenance
• Report out and stay in communication with PP Federation of America campaigns, organizing and training staff, and with PP Affiliates of California field teams
• Maintain PPAPSGV’s social media presence through posts, stories and reels, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or equivalent experience preferred
• High School level education and above are welcomed to apply
• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in public affairs, organizing, community outreach, and/or volunteer management in campaign/advocacy work
• At least one-year experience working with grassroots organizations and/or campaigns in AANHPI, youth, queer, and/or immigrant communities strongly preferred
• Preference for applicants who are bi/multi-lingual in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Korean, and/or Spanish
• Understanding of organizing for power and change through advocacy, community outreach, and campaigns
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; strong, effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of political campaigns and policymaking process at the local, state, and national level
• Solid understanding of reproductive and sexual health and justice issues; prior Planned Parenthood experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to the highest level of customer satisfaction and integrity
• Advanced level computer skills including: MS office suite, interactive online messaging, database software, and applications used for text/phone banking

Skills

• Understanding of diverse communities in the San Gabriel Valley and the ability to function within those respective communities at a grassroots level
• Good judgment with comfort making independent decisions
• Community-oriented and collaborative person who is also capable of working independently and in teams
• Commitment to and support for the mission and goals of Planned Parenthood, including but not limited to, increasing access to abortion and decreasing abortion stigma
• Commitment to quality healthcare
• Commitment to personal and/or organizational Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, including the proficiency and/or strong willingness to use non-binary pronouns

Benefits

• $30 - $40 an hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Matching Program
• Premium CALM account
• Holidays, paid time off and prorated sick leave

Pay

• $30- $40/hour

Schedule

• Flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings required