RGV Organizing Fellow

ROLE: Organizing Fellow 
POSITION: 6-month contract
REPORTS TO: Organizing & Training Director 
LOCATION: Rio Grande Valley - Texas
PAY RATE: Full-time (40 hours/week - $24.04/hour)

ORGANIZATION: Planned Parenthood Texas Votes (PPTV) is the statewide advocacy and political arm of the Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas, referred to as “local Planned Parenthood organizations.” Planned Parenthood Texas Votes works to foster and preserve a social and political climate in Texas favorable to full reproductive health care access, through legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, and electoral activity, to promote and protect the mission of local Planned Parenthood organizations in Texas. 

The work at PPTV is fast-paced and deals with complex and high-priority matters related to the public policies and politics of reproductive health in Texas. Our programs range from talking to voters about abortion access to advocating at the state legislature, organizing advocates to rally in support of reproductive rights, and training the next generation of movement leaders. We imagine a world where having a uterus is not a pre-existing condition; where people can love who they love, be who they are, and find the care they need when they need it. 

PPTV’s theory of change focuses on engaging and empowering young women, women of color, and LGBTQ folks. These demographics represent the majority of Planned Parenthood patients, a significant proportion of Texas’ changing population, those particularly impacted by attacks on reproductive health and rights, and who are also the least engaged and represented in elections, government and politics.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

PPTV is offering a 6-month Organizing Fellowship that will work for Planned Parenthood Texas Votes 501(c)(4), Planned Parenthood Advocates of Texas 501(c)(3), and PPTV Political Action Committee (PAC)

The Organizing Fellow  is responsible for assisting in executing the statewide organizing plan centered around cultivating meaningful relationships with Planned Parenthood supporters, activists, and volunteers. Activities include and are not limited to - relational organizing, phone/text banking, canvassing, civic education, voter registration events, rallies, storytelling, legislative outreach and events. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support in the achievement of robust recruitment goals by assisting in creating and growing our active supporter and volunteer base, and drive forward PPTV’s organizing priorities.

• Generate new activists and volunteers through organizing, outreach, and special event efforts.

• Assist the organizing team in managing volunteers for phone banking, voter registration, legislative actions, rallies, relational organizing, leadership development, and canvassing events.

• Assist the Organizing Team in executing youth organizing programs, including supporting Gen Action Chapters and the youth summit. 

• Follow statewide and affiliate policies and procedures regarding list building and cleanup, voter identification, and voter engagement.

• Assist other staff as needed by providing materials, information, and technical advice for grassroots advocacy on college campuses and in the community.

• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and volunteer leaders, with a focus on growing and sustaining a strong regional base over time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 year of organizing experience. Volunteer and campus experience will be considered.

• Deep appreciation for the mission of Planned Parenthood and enthusiasm for public policy, political campaigns, and advocacy.

• Comfortable with, knowledgeable of, and enthusiastic about discussing topics related to sexual and reproductive health, politics, and public policy, including abortion.

• The ideal candidate will have a mix of grassroots, legislative, electoral, paid, and volunteer organizing.

• Experience consistently meeting metric goals on a weekly and quarterly basis and reporting on programmatic success.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred to support engagement with Texas's diverse communities.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage and track multiple projects at once.

• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

• Experience working with a diverse workforce and with/for communities of color.

• Experience in stakeholder/community engagement.

• Clear and concise communication with team members and senior management.