Associate Director, Constituency Programs - Planned Parenthood of Michigan

POSITION TITLE:Associate Director, Constituency Programs

LOCATION: Michigan/Ann Arbor/Lansing/Detroit/Varies

STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

Wage: $70,000 per year

Travel Required: 25%; Occasional travel to health centers in the state of MI and travel for conferences and PPFA meetings.

Reporting to the Director of Political Field Operations the PPAM Associate Director, Constituency Programs is responsible for managing PPAM's centralized statewide programs, projects, initiatives, volunteer, and internship programs. The Associate Director, Constituency Programs will manage the development and implementation of program related advocacy and civic engagement work that align to the organization's mission and strategic goals.

?Actively participates in management meetings.

?Active thought partner in planning and creation of strategic initiatives within the PPAM team.

?Responsible for program outcomes and goals of the PPAM strategic plan.

?Responsible for supervising and managing the program and civic engagement staff including RAIZ, Black Organizing Program, Generation Action and Patient Advocacy Program leaders.

?Responsible for reporting regularly on program outcomes.

?Contribute to cross-movement efforts that center sexual and reproductive health, patient outcomes, and service delivery in light of socioeconomic and political threats to the social and reproductive health outcomes and the economic wellbeing of historically marginalized communities.

?Provide onboarding and support for staff as it relates to the implementation of programs under the purview of this position.

?In partnership with the Program Organizers, the Associate Program Director will manage the development and implementation of the health center advocacy, Black Organizing, RAIZ organizing, GenAction, Civic Engagement and internship programs across Michigan.

?Develop and implement programs that engage Planned Parenthood staff and patients in Planned Parenthood's Advocacy Initiatives.

?Develop trainings and training materials as it relates to the implementation of programs under the purview of this position.

?Manage the coordination of rapid response events and serve as the chair of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan's Action Summit in a lead planner role.

?Responsible for successfully integrating voter education and engagement around democracy issues into our broader advocacy and organizing programs.

?Manage, guide and implement civic engagement programs to promote voting access for all, via education and outreach opportunities.

?Support the coordination of statewide volunteer and intern recruitment, training, engagement, retention, and recognition.

?Motivate and recognize volunteers and plan statewide recognition activities annually.

?Create and track volunteer pathway/leadership development plans for program staff and volunteers.

?Support the recruitment of patient storytellers.

?Work with PPFA, PPAM Leadership, PPAM Regional Community Organizers and PPAM Program Organizers to assess capacity for PPAM's programmatic work.

?Under the direction of the Director of Political Field Operations and the PPAM Executive Director and VP for Public Advocacy, the Associate Program Director, will draft grant proposals for funding, develop program goals and support the implementation of programmatic work.

?Track and report on program related grants and develop measures of success and regularly monitors and reports on metrics.

?Maintain relationships with PPFA and other vendors as it relates to the purview of the position.

?Manage external customer service/supporter/volunteer inquiry or membership relations requests (management of the PPAM GSuite, Google Voice, DocuSign Volunteer Paperwork Account, etc.)

?Interpret program effectiveness and recommend changes to departmental policies and procedures as needed.

?Reviews progress of assignments with PPAM senior management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

?Advanced concepts, practices and procedures used in effective and efficient community outreach activities and organizing campaigns designed to engage target audiences and move them to action.

?Advanced knowledge of political issues impacting the mission of the organization.

?Advanced knowledge of sexual and reproductive health issues impacting the organization's ability to further its mission.

?Advanced knowledge of the reproductive justice framework.

Skills in:

?Advanced Project Management.

?Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office, Google, VAN, Every Action, Asana, Zoom, and others.

?Data gathering and analytic techniques.

?Advanced meeting facilitation and process management.

?Advanced concepts, practices and procedures used in political campaigning and organizing.

Ability to:

?Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.

?Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed.

?Incorporate needs, wants and goals from established strategic goals into tactics and techniques to meet objectives.

?Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.

?Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.

?Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes.

?Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.

?Work under pressure on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

?Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

?Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

?Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.

?Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

?Travel and accept a flexible work schedule that may involve some evening and weekend commitments.

?Solve problems, analyze information and data, and manage projects.

?Exercise a high degree of judgment and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality.

?Have a sense of humor.

Five to seven years of relevant experience in Community or Field Organizing, Political Science, Social Justice and/or Community Engagement work, or related fields

Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by hiring decision makers.

Key Requirements

?Commitment to advancing race (+) equity in one's work: interested in expanding knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society.

?Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across differences, as well as hear and act on feedback related to identity and equity with an openness to learn.

?Commitment to Planned Parenthood's In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards.

Supervisory Responsibility: Program (RAIZ, Black Organizing Program, Patient Advocacy Program, Planned Parenthood Generation Action) & Civic Engagement Staff

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities per the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and redirecting employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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*Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load over 50 lbs, without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing, or pulling in an awkward position.

No unusual hearing or visual demands specified.