Public Affairs Volunteer
Job Description
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is looking for a part-time or full-time Public Affairs volunteer at our Portland Administration offices.The volunteer we are looking for will need to be available to make a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours a week, with hybrid in-person (Portland area) and virtual availability. Volunteers will undergo extensive training on how to speak with patients and supporters about Planned Parenthood’s advocacy work in the health center and community, as well as our organization’s role in advocacy for sexual and reproductive healthcare access. This is an ideal experience for students interested in women and gender studies or plans to have a career in non-profit agencies, politics, public affairs, government relations, public health, or community outreach and marketing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with preparation and implementation of volunteer and outreach events, such as tabling at public events, crowd canvassing, action nights, etc
- Learning and entering in data collected
- Phone Banking
- Policy advocacy at state and federal levels
- Work with patients to collect and develop stories for advocacy projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for reproductive health and rights for all, including abortion and gender affirming care
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism as a representative of Planned Parenthood’s well-known and widely-trusted brand
- Interest in reproductive health care, education, and women and gender studies issues
- Ability to communicate with public about PPNNE health services, mission and goals
- Previous organizing experience a plus, but not required
- Occasional weekend and evening availability
- Means to travel throughout Southern and Mid-Coast Maine a plus, but not required
All potential applicants will need to pass a background check before being accepted in the program.