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About the Role

The HBCU Youth Organizer is responsible for carrying out Planned Parenthood Texas Votes’ mission and advocacy objectives by engaging new and existing supporters in the fight for reproductive health in Texas. They will work closely with the Black Organizing Program staff at PPTV to develop campus programming, including developing volunteer leaders and advocates, building and attending campus and community events, and executing effective issue and voter education campaigns.

Responsibilities

Start a Planned Parenthood Generation Action on campus.
Recruit, train, and activate volunteers on campus to support Planned Parenthood and access to reproductive healthcare by engaging in an advocacy campaign.
Meet weekly with the Organizing Manager.
Create a work plan with the Organizing Manager to execute field tactics such as campus campaigns, community events (virtual and in-person), and leadership development training.
Maintain all data in the Voter Activation Network (VAN), including new supporter sign-ups and events.
Build meaningful relationships with community partners and youth-based organizations to further reproductive rights and justice initiatives.
Manage, track, and report on chapter monthly activities in an accurate and timely manner.
Participate in regional, state, and national training run by experienced Planned Parenthood staff.
Recruit young leaders for various training and events.

Requirements

Must be working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Historically Black College or University.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively with Planned Parenthood supporters and volunteers, PPTV and affiliate staff, as well as external partners and consultants.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline driven team environment.
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Licensed driver with access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Deep appreciation for the mission of Planned Parenthood and knowledge of and commitment to other progressive causes.
Enjoy meeting and speaking with new people, and sharing with and learning from others.
Self-motivated; able to identify priorities and complete work independently.

Skills

Reproductive rights advocacy
Public policy
Politics
Community organizing
Movement building
Volunteer management
Google Drive
Microsoft Office Suite
VAN (Voter Activation Network)
Technical organizing tools
Political organizing tools

Location

HBCU University or College in Texas

Work Type

Independent Contractor (1099)
Part-time (15 Hours per week)

Experience Level

Some experience directly related to reproductive rights, public policy, politics, community organizing, movement building, and/or volunteer management is preferred.

Education Level

Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Historically Black College or University

Salary/Compensations

$1200 monthly stipend

Benefits

Participation in regional, state, and national training run by experienced Planned Parenthood staff.

About the Company

Planned Parenthood Texas Votes (PPTV) is the statewide advocacy and political arm of the Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas.
PPTV works to foster and preserve a social and political climate in Texas favorable to full reproductive health care access, through legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, and electoral activity, to promote and protect the mission of local Planned Parenthood organizations in Texas.
Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, community focus, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity

Planned Parenthood Texas Votes is an equal employment opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by our issue, including current and former Planned Parenthood patients.
We especially encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, women, transgender, and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities to apply.
PPTV does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.