PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT RIVERS
JOB TITLE: Volunteer Program Coordinator
FLSA: Full-time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager of Organizing and Health Equity
COMPENSATION: $18.00 - $26.50/HR
Must have or obtain the Flu, COVID Vaccines!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Volunteer Program Coordinator is a grant funded position and will run grassroots programs to build a pipeline for Planned Parenthood supporters to volunteer with Planned Parenthood Great Rivers and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action. They will build volunteer power, support PPGR patients and build regular points of outreach for trained volunteers. They will work through both Planned Parenthood Great Rivers (PPGR) and its political and advocacy arm, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action. Under the guidance of the Manager of Organizing and Health Equity will plan and execute strategies to build and activate a network of supporters and volunteer leaders taking action for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom.
Location, Travel, Physical Requirements: This position will have a hybrid work schedule, with optional office space available at the PPGR Admin office. Must have reliable transportation to travel frequently throughout the affiliate’s service area with occasional overnight travel. Required physical activities include: time outdoors in all seasons, transporting up to 30 lbs, long periods on the computer or phone. This position may fulfill the cell phone reimbursement policy requirements.
PRIMARY DUTIES PERFORMED:
To grow Planned Parenthood's patient supporter and volunteer base throughout the affiliate’s health centers.
Meet numeric goals for new/returning volunteers
Recruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers, volunteer leaders, and interns via frequent one- on-one, phone, text, and electronic communication.
Represent PPGR and PPGR Action at speaking events and within local coalitions.
Lead monthly volunteer training opportunities for new and returning volunteers
Identify and cultivate volunteers to represent Planned Parenthood at various community events.
Develop volunteer leaders and create volunteer teams that can operate with remote guidance from staff.
Lead coordination on tabling events
Coordinate volunteer onboarding, appreciation and retention engagements
Assist in creating a welcoming volunteer base that reflects the communities PPGR serves, elevating and engaging marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Form volunteer teams that will carry out goals, educate their elected officials, and mobilize their communities.
Keep high-quality organizing data: maintain the supporter database, track metrics, and generate quantitative and qualitative report outs.
Assist with fundraising, special events, and patient acquisition projects as requested.
Assist in the drafting recruitment emails, letters to the editor, and other written materials.
Protect access to care for Planned Parenthood patients through the legislative and advocacy process.
Assist with planning and executing advocacy peaks in Missouri and Illinois.
Develop and lead strategies to further department goals with tactics like phone banks, canvasses, lobby visits, in-districts, letters to the editor, media events, and visibility events
Leads organizing work for rapid response mobilization.
Collaboration and Shared Responsibility
While each program coordinator is responsible for the leadership, development, and execution of their assigned programs, collaboration across portfolios and departments is an essential part of the role.
Program Coordinators are expected to contribute to shared initiatives, support organizational priorities, and work collectively toward departmental goals while maintaining accountability for their individual programs.
This position will also partner with HR team to facilitate training, onboarding and file storage in accordance with compliance requirements
Adhere to and assure compliance with state, federal, and agency policies that ensure provision of the highest quality and most professional programs.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years related experience, paid or unpaid, in grassroots organizing, advocacy, and/or political campaigns
Resourceful self-starter with a high level of creative initiative
Effective interpersonal communication skills, rapport-building, and emotional intelligence
Passionate about political advocacy and Planned Parenthood’s mission
Leadership experience, preferably involving volunteer recruitment and management
Team player skilled at collaborating across teams, departments, and organizations
Effective written communicator able to create action-oriented content for various audiences
Commitment to equity, knowledge of diverse groups, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences
Comfort and poise as a public speaker/trainer
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines with a rapidly-evolving workflow
Must have computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new online tools
Residence/roots in St. Louis region preferred
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Adhere to PPGR policies that ensure the provision of the highest quality and most professional services to all PPGR clients.
Ensure compliance with conditions of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) guidelines for approved activities.
Protect PPGR assets from liability.
Ensure the physical safety of PPGR clients and staff.
Protect the confidentiality of Missouri and Illinois Planned Parenthood clients, donors, board, and all areas of operation.
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers does not discriminate on any basis such as culture, age, race, color, sex, marital status, gender identity, ethnic heritage, language, national origin, spiritual belief or tradition, sexual orientation, physical ability/characteristics, genetic information, number of pregnancies, socio-economic circumstances or any other basis protected by applicable law.