Youth Programs Coordinator

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

. Run grassroots programs building a pipeline of college-age and young adult supporters and volunteers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $27 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grassroots organizing and advocacy, with a strong focus on volunteer recruitment, training, and management. Proficient in developing and executing engagement strategies while maintaining effective communication and collaboration across teams.

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Grassroots OrganizingVolunteer Recruitment And ManagementAdvocacy ExperienceEffective Written CommunicationPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Volunteer ManagementData Tracking And ReportingFundraising AssistanceCampaign Strategy ExecutionEvent Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceCreative InitiativeCollaborationPrioritization And Multitasking

Tools & Technologies

Supporter Database ManagementOnline Tools Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Flu VaccineCOVID Vaccine

Industry Keywords

Political AdvocacyPlanned ParenthoodCommunity OrganizingCultural CompetenceLegislative Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run grassroots programs building a pipeline of college-age and young adult supporters and volunteers
Build volunteer power, support Planned Parenthood patients, and create regular engagement opportunities
Plan and execute strategies to activate supporter and volunteer leader networks
Grow the patient supporter and volunteer base throughout Generation Action and young adult programs
Meet numeric goals for new and returning volunteers
Recruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers, volunteer leaders, and interns
Represent PPGR and PPGR Action at speaking events and local coalitions
Lead and guide Generation Action chapters throughout the state
Identify and build new Generation Action chapters throughout the affiliate region
Develop chapter leadership, advise campus engagement, and ensure succession between school years
Train and support student data managers across the Generation Action chapter network
Recruit and build a young professionals engagement board and young adult community organizing network
Maintain the supporter database, track metrics, and generate quantitative and qualitative reports
Assist with fundraising, special events, patient acquisition projects, recruitment emails, letters to the editor, and other written materials
Protect patient access to care through legislative and advocacy processes
Assist with advocacy peaks in Missouri and Illinois
Lead strategies using phone banks, canvasses, lobby visits, in-districts, letters to the editor, media events, and visibility events
Collaborate across portfolios and departments and contribute to shared organizational initiatives
Comply with state, federal, agency, 501(c)(3), and 501(c)(4) policies
Protect PPGR assets, client and staff safety, and confidentiality
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years related experience, paid or unpaid, in grassroots organizing, advocacy, and/or political campaigns
Must have or obtain the Flu, COVID Vaccines
Resourceful self-starter with a high level of creative initiative
Effective interpersonal communication, rapport-building, and emotional intelligence
Passion for political advocacy and Planned Parenthood’s mission
Leadership experience, preferably involving volunteer recruitment and management
Ability to collaborate across teams, departments, and organizations
Effective written communication and ability to create action-oriented content for various audiences
Commitment to equity and knowledge and appreciation of cultural differences
Comfort and poise as a public speaker/trainer
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a rapidly evolving workflow
Computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new online tools
Reliable transportation for frequent travel throughout the affiliate’s service area
Residence/roots in St. Louis region preferred
Ability to travel occasionally overnight
Ability to spend time outdoors in all seasons
Ability to transport up to 30 lbs
Ability to spend long periods on a computer or phone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time benefited position
Hybrid work schedule
Optional office space available at the PPGR Admin office
Cell phone reimbursement policy may apply