Specialist, Political and Legislative Affairs

Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek an effective and thoughtful Specialist, Advocacy and Policy Initiatives. This role will support the development, execution, and alignment of strategy and programmatic initiatives, and provide project management support for the Political and Legislative Affairs team. Reporting to the VP, Political and Legislative Affairs, this role focuses on project managing cross-divisional initiatives; facilitating projects within the Political and Legislative Affairs team; and working to support a robust federal advocacy strategy that responds to the everchanging abortion and reproductive health landscape.

Responsibilities

Support through project management for the Political and Legislative Affairs team with cross-divisional advocacy efforts such as I’m For/I Fight For Planned Parenthood campaign responses for appropriations/reconciliation, etc.; Ensure the integration and coordination between the Political and Legislative Affairs department and the External Affairs Division in responding to political and legislative developments; Act as the first point of contact for Political and Legislative Affairs for cross-team projects and initiatives; Lead scheduling, agenda setting, execution, and follow up for a range of internal and external Political and Legislative Affairs meetings; Project manage PP engagement in external events with partners; Liaise with State Fights Steering Committee to ensure integration and alignment between Fed and State Fights work; Project manage cross-movement workgroup between Political and Legislative Affairs, Policy and Research, and Communications departments; Project manage Blueprint Policy Agenda c4 work; Support the Vice President and other team leaders with preparation for internal and external presentations; Manage logistics for team events and retreats; Contribute to and/or lead the development of regular Political and Legislative Affairs and cross team memos; Serve as primary liaison and driver for Political & Legislative Affairs on operations; Develop and manage internal and external communications; Work on electoral projects for Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Planned Parenthood FedPAC as needed by the Vice President

Requirements

At least 3 years of directly related, progressively responsible political and legislative affairs experience; Experience working on electoral, legislative, and grassroots organizing campaigns; Ability to drive creative thinking and strategic planning from a range of stakeholders and lead the development and execution of new tactics designed to achieve goals; Superb project management skills - ability to organize complex areas of work into clear processes that lead to great results; Proven track record of leading and managing various projects and juggling multiple time-sensitive priorities; Excellent critical thinking skills and the capacity to apply them both to strategic planning and project management; Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with the ability to build consensus and maintain confidentiality; Able to work effectively with others at all position levels, from board members and the executive team to peers and more junior colleagues; A team player with the ability to work well under pressure, coordinate multiple and simultaneous projects, good time management, and attention to detail; Travel: 10-25% domestic