Director of Government Relations

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.

. Lead the organization’s efforts to shape public policy, strengthen civic engagement, and advance reproductive health, rights, and justice in Wisconsin .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesLead💰 $87,006 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public policy advocacy, legislative strategy, and community organizing, with a strong focus on reproductive health and justice. Proven ability to build coalitions, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

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Public Policy AdvocacyLegislative Strategy DevelopmentCommunity OrganizingCoalition-BuildingSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Legislative ProcessesPolicy ResearchIssue AdvocacyElectoral StrategiesCivic Engagement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationCustomer ServiceDecision-MakingDiversity, Equity, Inclusion

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Microsoft OfficeVANBill Tracker

Industry Keywords

Reproductive HealthNonprofit RegulationsGovernment RelationsPolitical StrategyCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the organization’s efforts to shape public policy, strengthen civic engagement, and advance reproductive health, rights, and justice in Wisconsin
Serve as the registered lobbyist for the organization
Lead development and execution of state and local legislative strategies
Draft testimony, support letters, position papers, and talking points
Research policy issues and recommend organizational positions
Lead collaborative decision-making on policy and legislative priorities
Execute accountability efforts and stakeholder education around policy wins and unsuccessful agendas
Ensure compliance with lobbying, ethics, campaign finance, and nonprofit regulations
Monitor advocacy outcomes and report to leadership and partners
Build relationships with elected officials, administrative agencies, staff, community leaders, advocacy groups, and coalition partners
Represent PPWI at coalition meetings, community forums, and public events
Collaborate across departments and with the External Affairs team on policy recommendations and legislative strategies
Partner with the Director of Organizing on legislative strategy and organizing activities
Develop strategies integrating grassroots organizing and policy advocacy
Serve on the External Affairs Leadership Team
Coordinate with PPFA and coalitions to connect state and national strategies
Act as spokesperson and policy expert on reproductive health and justice
Track and evaluate results, reporting to boards and leadership
Supervise staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and resolving problems
Travel statewide and occasionally work evenings and/or weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be committed to providing excellent customer service and support the vision and values of Planned Parenthood of WI
Demonstrated experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, shown through political campaigns, community organizing, and/or civic engagement work
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes
In-depth knowledge of Wisconsin’s reproductive health care delivery system, state and federal policy landscape, and the needs of underserved or marginalized communities
Proven success in community organizing, legislative strategy, coalition-building, and issue advocacy at the state or local level
Experience developing electoral and civic engagement strategies, including voter education and mobilization campaigns
Proficient in Microsoft Office, VAN, and Bill Tracker
Bachelor’s degree required in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Affairs, Nonprofit Management, or related field
7 years of progressive experience in government relations, policy advocacy, political strategy, or nonprofit leadership, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Must have demonstrated supervisory experience
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required
Must have transportation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Days of Holiday Pay
Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish)