Public Affairs Program Manager - Anaheim Admin

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a full-time opportunity for a Public Affairs Program Manager in Anaheim , CA.

Manages and administers a broad range of department projects and initiatives. Maintains inter-departmental collaboration on department projects. Helps to ensure agency-wide compliance with campaign and electoral policies and best practices. Provides internal and external oversight and support to help ensure a clear C3-C4 delineation in all aspects of department projects, outreach, and communications. The Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs manages and maintains a functioning and engaged C4 Board of Directors.

At PPOSBC, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family. We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury including:

• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability. 
• Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment!
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits!
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more!
• To view our detailed benefits guide, please visit our career site at www.pposbccareers.org

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Essential functions encompass the required tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed as part of the job and the reason the job exists. There are 3 key components, as follows:

General Project Management:

• Manages and administers a broad range of complex and priority department projects and initiatives including the development of critical paths, timelines, etc.
• Maintains inter-departmental collaboration on department projects to help ensure efficiency, progress, and closure.
• Manages and provides oversight of the Public Affairs Administrative Assistant position.

C4 Board Management:

• With the Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs, manages and maintains a functioning and engaged C4 Board of Directors.
• Ensures the Board is aware and in compliance with all board policies and best practices including the Conflict of Interest policy.
• Provide support for the Board Nominating Committee and board recruitment efforts.

Campaign & Electoral Compliance:

• Ensures agency-wide compliance with campaign and electoral finance laws, policies, and best practices.
• Ensures department compliance with PPFA accreditation standards.
• Provide internal and external oversight and guidance to ensure a clear C3-C4 delineation in all aspects of department projects, outreach, and communications.
• Maintains working knowledge of laws governing electoral and campaign finance law.
• Monitors and updates grant agreements, resource-sharing documents, and other documents between PPOSBC and the CAF to ensure PPOSBC’s legal status as a 501 (c) (3) organization is protected at all times.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Provide general support to the Senior Vice-President and/or Director of Public Affairs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements of this position are identified below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

CORE COMPETENCIES – WE CARE:

• Welcoming: Anticipates customer requirements and gives high priority to customer satisfaction and service.  Handles problems quickly and efficiently.  Maintains a pleasant, positive and professional approach. Embraces opportunities to help team members, stakeholders, and other departments.
• Equitable:Creating equitable access and opportunity for all through education, practicing inclusive behavior, elevating others’ voices, creating spaces for honest conversation, and listening without judgment.  Values and uplifts our collective diversity within in our agency.
• Confidential: Respects the information shared by our patients, employees, and vendors and maintains appropriate confidentiality.  Follows all policies and laws that protect private & privileged information.
• Accessible: Is available and approachable to others, open-minded, fair and non-defensive.  Appreciates constructive feedback and is a team player.  Demonstrates good listening skills.
• Respectful:  Values diversity and treats everyone with dignity and courtesy.  Dependable and courteous of other people’s time and commitments.
• Empathetic: Demonstrates interest and understanding in other people’s feelings, attitudes and reasoning.  Maintains an open and non-judgmental demeanor that is patient, flexible, and understanding.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in public affairs, project management, and/or electoral campaign work.
• Experience and/or knowledge of campaign finance laws preferred.

Supervisory Experience:

• Excellent organizing and planning skills with emphasis on detail.
• Demonstrated ability as an effective leader including training and/or team-building skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Budgeting experience preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work without direct supervision.

Agency Standard Requirements:

• Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service is required.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, rigorous environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must demonstrate high-level computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Electronic medical records experience may also be required.
• This position requires travel to other sites and locations; if using a personal vehicle to meet this requirement, a valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.
• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPOSBC locations and by all PPOSBC employees, and supporting these critical services is an essential job duty and fundamental responsibility of all employees.