Community Engagement Specialist

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley

. Build and maintain relationships with AANHPI communities and organizations in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles .

Posted 10/14/2026contractPasadena • California • United StatesJunior💰 $30 - $40 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building relationships with AANHPI communities and delivering culturally responsive sexual and reproductive health education. Proficient in advocacy, community engagement, and managing grassroots efforts while ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.

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Community EngagementCulturally Responsive EducationGrassroots AdvocacyBilingual CommunicationPolitical Campaign Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Community Relationship BuildingSexual and Reproductive Health KnowledgeLanguage Access ImprovementCampaign ReportingVolunteer ManagementPolitical Campaign ExperienceCultural CompetencyPresentation SkillsCRM/Database Software ProficiencyText/Phone Banking Applications

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Service SkillsGood Judgment

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteSalesforceOnline Messaging PlatformsSocial Media Management Tools

Industry Keywords

AANHPI CommunitiesReproductive Justice501(c)(3) Activities501(c)(4) ActivitiesDEI WorkHealth AdvocacyCultural Responsiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain relationships with AANHPI communities and organizations in the San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles
Plan and attend community events, fairs, and gatherings
Deliver culturally and linguistically responsive sexual and reproductive health workshops and presentations
Help create and communicate culturally responsive messaging in languages commonly spoken by the AANHPI community
Identify language-access gaps and recommend improvements
Gather community feedback to inform programs, services, and advocacy
Collaborate with partners to address community needs
Ensure advocacy programs, campaigns, and services are culturally responsive and accessible
Work with clinical, communications, and policy teams
Serve as a sexual and reproductive healthcare subject matter expert
Track issues affecting local institutions and organizations
Support grassroots advocacy, legislative, electoral, canvassing, text/phone banking, town halls, and rallies
Plan rapid-response actions and support advocacy and public education campaigns
Coordinate logistics for Capitol Day in Sacramento
Support get-out-the-vote efforts for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations
Recruit, train, communicate with, orient, manage, retain, and evaluate campaign volunteers
Build relationships with local college campuses and engage college-aged students in reproductive justice advocacy
Track grassroots efforts and supporter engagement in Salesforce
Support campaign, event, grant, and electoral reporting
Support advocacy-related emails and social media
Maintain volunteer databases and PPAPSGV social media
Coordinate with Planned Parenthood Federation and affiliate field teams
Perform other assigned duties and comply with organizational standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School level education and above are welcomed to apply
One or more years of experience building relationships with community members, organizations, or partners
Knowledge of, and demonstrated connection to, AANHPI communities, including their diversity of cultures, languages, and needs
Comfort presenting to groups and discussing sensitive health topics with care and without judgment
Conversational/intermediate Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese desired, with strong preference for proficiency and experience with interpretation, translation, or adapting materials for language access
Skills in another Asian or Pacific Islander language encouraged
Experience working cooperatively with stakeholders, volunteers, and grassroots supporters
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, deadline management, and ability to work under pressure
Working knowledge of political campaigns and policymaking at local, state, and national levels
Understanding of reproductive and sexual health and justice issues
Excellent customer service skills and integrity
Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite, online messaging, CRM/database software, and text/phone banking applications
Reliable automobile and valid driver's license
Flexible schedule, including some weekends and evenings
Good judgment and ability to make independent decisions
Ability to work independently and in teams
Understanding of differences between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activities and reporting requirements
Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission, abortion access, reducing abortion stigma, quality healthcare, and DEI work
Proficiency in or strong willingness to use non-binary pronouns
Background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k Matching Program
Premium CALM account
Holidays
Paid time off
Mileage/gas reimbursement
Option to extend the one-year position by mutual agreement
Diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops, task forces, conferences, and staff retreats