Nebraska Electoral Intern – Omaha, NE

Job Summary

The Electoral Intern performs a wide variety of functions under immediate supervision of the Senior Manager of Public Affairs. Responsibilities include building, maintaining, and activating the network of supporters to execute electoral and grassroots organizing field plans for assigned regions and districts in Nebraska. Duties include engaging and training volunteers, participating in phone banking and door-to-door canvassing, and other volunteer activities. The Intern is responsible for carrying out electoral organizing goals and being part of a dynamic Public Affairs team.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan: NICE HEALTHCARE
• HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network
• Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax-free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked. 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually. 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays
• Retail: 403(b)
• Retirement: 403(b)
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off to vote
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more

About Us

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. We protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Graduate or equivalent.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how to use direct voter contact methods to persuade and mobilize individuals to vote in elections.
• Learn how to recruit and manage volunteers effectively.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Work with the Nebraska Public Affairs Team to execute electoral and grassroots organizing field plans for assigned regions and districts.
• Engage in phone and text banking, canvassing, postcard-writing, relational organizing, and other tactics to support PPAN endorsed candidates for elected office.
• Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers, including volunteer leadership and moving volunteers up the ladder of engagement through supporter and voter contact activities.
• Ensure data and reporting requirements are met.

About Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS)

Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) is an organization dedicated to advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all. We believe everyone deserves the right, freedom, and opportunity to pursue their personal ambitions and lead a healthier, more meaningful life. We provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care services with empathy, care, and respect. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.