Coordinator, Advocacy and Government Relations

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

. Mobilize people and communities to support access to sexual and reproductive health care services and sexual health information .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSmithtown • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community organizing, advocacy, and coalition building, with a strong ability to mobilize volunteers and engage diverse communities. Proficient in project coordination and communication, particularly in the context of sexual and reproductive health care initiatives.

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Community OrganizingAdvocacy InitiativesCoalition BuildingProject CoordinationBilingual in Spanish

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Hard Skills

Political CampaignsLegislative ProcessVolunteer RecruitmentEvent PlanningPublic Speaking

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTact

Tools & Technologies

DatabasesWebsites

Industry Keywords

Sexual HealthReproductive HealthAdvocacy & Government RelationsPublic AffairsGrassroots Actions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Mobilize people and communities to support access to sexual and reproductive health care services and sexual health information
Identify key constituencies and develop and carry out mobilizing strategies
Plan and manage short-term advocacy initiatives and projects aligned with the PPHP Strategic Plan
Build the number, capacity, and skills of advocacy volunteers
Coordinate online supporter engagement, including online advocacy and email campaigns
Assist in creating the annual Advocacy & Government Relations work plan
Plan and facilitate events and communications with activists
Manage advocacy and organizing projects, including Days of Action, volunteer activities, voter engagement, and legislative campaigns
Build and retain collaborative partnerships with allied organizations and regional coalitions
Represent PPHP at meetings, coalitions, and task forces
Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers for phone banks, canvassing, rallies, petition drives, and other grassroots actions
Serve as an Advocacy & Government Relations liaison to other departments and health centers
Collaborate with Communications, Development, Education and Training, and other departments on special events
Develop and deliver presentations on legislation, policy, and advocacy
Speak to audiences about sexual and reproductive health and rights issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in political studies/public policy, social work, or related area
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with community organizing, political campaigns, coalition building, and/or legislative process, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Demonstrated verbal, written, project coordination, and community organizing skills
Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
Ability to utilize technology, such as databases and websites, to further public affairs goals
Experience and demonstrated tact in working with diverse staff, volunteers, and community representatives
Must work in or be based in Smithtown, New York

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bilingual compensation incentive
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Voluntary Benefits
May be eligible for paid maternity leave after one year of employment
Quarterly Bonus program
401(k) Plan with a match