Elections and Community Outreach Manager
BOSTON, MAPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
Job overview
The Elections and Community Outreach Manager at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts leads community outreach and electoral programs to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing electoral programs, overseeing community organizing initiatives, supervising staff, developing community partnerships, managing volunteer engagement, and collaborating across departments to enhance outreach efforts.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and employee discounts.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 3-5 years of managerial experience in political, nonprofit, or community organizing, experience with political campaigns, volunteer recruitment and training skills, program and budget management experience, strong public speaking skills, and knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights; Spanish language skills are a plus.
Work environment and culture
The company values diversity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation, fostering a non-discriminatory and dynamic work environment.
Company information
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services with over 90 years of history, operating numerous health centers and educational programs statewide.
Team overview
The manager will lead a team of Community Organizers and Outreach Specialists and work closely with other departments like Communications and Marketing.
Job location and travel
The role requires travel to multiple health centers in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, with a hybrid work model requiring one day per week in the office.
Unique job features
The position offers unique opportunities to impact community health through electoral and outreach programs, managing diverse community groups and collaborating on innovative care delivery models like telehealth.
Company overview
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive health care, education, and advocacy. They generate revenue through a combination of patient fees, insurance reimbursements, donations, and grants. Founded in 1928, PPLM has a long history of championing reproductive rights and offering services such as birth control, cancer screenings, and STI testing. Their mission is to ensure access to high-quality, affordable health care and to promote informed, autonomous decision-making about reproductive health.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your managerial experience in political or community organizing, emphasizing your skills in volunteer recruitment, training, and program management, especially budget and grant oversight.
Focus on showcasing your experience with electoral programs, voter engagement strategies like canvassing and phone banking, and your ability to manage diverse community outreach initiatives and coalitions.
Apply through multiple channels including the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your visibility.
Connect with current employees in the Public Affairs or Community Outreach divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like referencing PPLM’s mission of equitable healthcare or asking about recent community programs and electoral campaigns they’ve led.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'electoral program management,' 'community outreach,' 'volunteer mobilization,' 'grant management,' and 'multicultural engagement' to ensure it passes screening algorithms.
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