Advocacy Manager

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

. Build and mobilize community, political, and electoral power supporting sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $63,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community organizing, political campaign management, and advocacy for sexual and reproductive health rights. Proficient in volunteer training, relationship building, and compliance with nonprofit regulations.

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Community Organizing ExperiencePolitical Campaign ManagementVolunteer Training and DevelopmentDatabase Management (VAN Software)Advocacy Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Campaign PlanningImpact Data TrackingVoter OutreachDistrict-Level AnalysisEmail and Newsletter CreationSocial Media CommunicationEvent CoordinationBallot Initiative ExperienceField Work ExperienceCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Motivational LeadershipOrganizational SkillsDetail OrientedVerbal CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

VAN SoftwareEveryActionHustle Texting PlatformOnline Advocacy Tools

Industry Keywords

Reproductive Health AdvocacyGrassroots OrganizingPolitical CoalitionsSocial Determinants of HealthElectoral Power Mobilization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and mobilize community, political, and electoral power supporting sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom
Empower Utahns with knowledge, resources, and opportunities to engage in the democratic process
Cultivate and mobilize relationships with volunteers, community partners, allied organizations, elected officials, political campaigns, and community leaders
Manage PPAU and PPAC canvassing and voter outreach, including training, community engagement, and impact data tracking
Develop and implement campaign plans, managing programs, volunteers, and resources
Lead the PPAC candidate endorsement process, including committee coordination, candidate evaluation, and tiered support
Support PPAC-endorsed candidates through fundraisers, canvasses, phone banks, and other campaign activities
Build relationships with grassroots organizers, progressive nonprofits, political leaders, campaign consultants, and policymakers
Recruit and develop grassroots supporters and activists statewide
Represent PPAU in statewide, regional, and local coalitions
Organize and coordinate advocacy events and actions
Support college activist groups across regional campuses
Serve as Affiliate Data Manager for VAN/EveryAction, managing contact lists, voter data, turfs, reports, compliance, and staff training
Conduct district-level analysis and track demographics and elections
Manage the Hustle texting platform, including targeting, messaging, compliance, and campaign integration
Create emails, newsletters, social media posts, action alerts, and political or campaign communications
Activate supporters during Utah Legislative Session and interim sessions
Communicate legislative priorities and updates to supporters, volunteers, candidates, and coalition partners
Ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit and campaign regulations
Represent PPAU/PPAC professionally and foster an inclusive, welcoming environment
Participate in productivity expectations and annual review processes; perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires two (2) to five (5) years of related and/or applicable organizing experience in a political or social issue
Proven ability to motivate, train, and develop other leaders, especially volunteers, with historically disenfranchised or marginalized populations
Experience with political campaigns, coalitions, field work, ballot initiatives, and other elections-based organizing
Experience with database management, including VAN software and electronic voter file software
Detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel on an ongoing basis
Familiarity with the social determinants of health
Experience writing and sending emails, postcards, and other communication materials
Strong interest in reproductive health and rights advocacy
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Enthusiastic and familiar with online tools and tactics
Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
Proven ability to set and meet clear goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable medical and dental benefits, including family coverage and employer premium sharing
Voluntary vision, pet insurance, accident, and identity protection benefits
Company-paid $150k basic life insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match
Generous PTO
13 paid holidays, including a float holiday and a birthday holiday
Free subscription to CALM App
8 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)
Caring and empowering workplace culture
Option to purchase critical illness insurance and additional life insurance including spouse and child
$2,080 annual pay increase upon passing the Spanish proficiency exam