PPAA- Voter Engagement Specialist Limited Duration (ID)Public Affairs

Why Planned ParenthoodWorking atPlanned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentuckyis more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful healthcare services this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards and working to create a safe judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood our Voter Engagement Specialist positionPlanned Parenthood Alliance Advocates (PPAA) is the political and advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky. Collectively we advocate for the services that more than 200000 patients receive at Planned Parenthood health centers across our affiliate each year. We work on behalf of all individuals in our communities to promote policies that ensure equal and open access to reproductive health care for women and their will you be doing! The Voter Engagement Specialist (VES) will spend approximately 12 weeks at 20 hours per week and $20 per hour building grassroots support for reproductive health and rights through direct voter contact and grassroots organizing. The VES will learn and apply community organizing tactics that lead to social change such as engaging supporters and volunteers to conduct voter education over the phone via text messaging and through outreach at community events. The VES will help recruit people to testify at public hearings and will work under the supervision of their state PPAA Field Organizer with additional guidance from the State Director. This is a temporary in it for you:The Voter Engagement Specialist will receive training and on-the-ground experience in public education and constituent mobilization. Former VES candidates who participated in Planned Parenthoods organizing programs were able to gain the skills to work for political campaigns and well-respected progressive non-profit addition to being a significant leadership development opportunity the VES is a paid Qualifications:Excellent customer service skillsCommitment and desire to educate and mobilize individuals around issues of reproductive health and rightsWilling to cold-call and speak to strangers on behalf of Planned Parenthood and the work we doTeam player and good independent workerWell-organized and self-motivatedProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based file sharing systemsLive in or have proficiency in the assigned geographic areaAccess to reliable personal transportation is a necessityAbility to stand/walk for extended periods of time is a necessityMay require lifting up to 50 Range:Non-exempt - $20.00 per Type: Temporary This position is located in Treasure Valley - 12 weeks:including several nights and weekends. Compensation is $20 per hour. Gas and travel reimbursement will be provided for transportation when traveling outside of the Planned Parenthood Eligibility:This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits. As part of our total compensation we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical dental and vision plans retirement paid time off short and long-term disability and life insurance. For additional information about our benefits program please send an email to Other Information:All new hires are strongly recommended to have the COVID-19 vaccination including boosters. All new hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot. What we expect from you adhere to our code of conduct policies procedures and you always demonstrate a high degree of you always support and model our customer service you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and commitment to diversity:AtPPGNHAIK weve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse equitable & inclusive culture that champions dignity care and respect and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work Employment OpportunityPPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race color ethnicity national origin gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation religion protected veteran status marital status age disability or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.