Coordinator, Advocacy and Student Programs
Hybrid (Smithtown, NY)$27.65/hr - $27.75/hrFull-timePosted 3w ago
About the role
Role focused on mobilizing young people and communities to support access to sexual and reproductive health services and rights; manages student advocacy programs, volunteers, and community partnerships in the PPHP region.
Responsibilities
- Manages and supervises Planned Parenthood Generation Action programs and serves as PPHP’s liaison with PPFA regarding youth advocacy efforts
- Supports outreach events on college campuses to educate and activate college students to advocate on behalf of PPHP and sexual and reproductive health issues
- Manage High School Advocacy Program and other advocacy efforts with students at all levels
- Manage student volunteer activities including canvassing and phone banks in the region
- Organizes PPHP’s annual Youth Lobby event
- Participates in community outreach and engagement events throughout our region to build our activist base
- Manage short-term advocacy and organizing projects such as Day of Action, student engagement activities and actions, voter engagement, and legislative campaigns, in the region, as assigned
- Build and retains targeted collaborative partnerships with allied organizations and coalitions in the region
- Represents PPHP at meetings, coalitions, and task forces; leverage relationships to build network of youth activists for reproductive and sexual health, rights and justice
- Assist in the development of the annual Advocacy & Government Relations work plan
- As needed, serve as Advocacy & Government Relations liaison to other departments
- Collaborate with Communications, Development, Education and Training, and other departments to organize special events
- Develops and conducts presentations about legislation, policy, and advocacy for coalition partners and campus groups
- Speaks on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues to diverse audiences including youth groups and coalition partners
- Supports the efforts of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in political studies/public policy, social work, or related area
- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience with community organizing, political campaigns, coalition building, and/or legislative process or equivalent
- Demonstrated verbal, written, project coordination, and community organizing skills
- Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
- Ability to utilize technology, such as databases and websites, to further public affairs goals
- Experience and tact in working with diverse staff, volunteers and community representatives to meet PPHP’s mission
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Skills
Required:Public affairs and advocacycoalition buildingPublic speaking and presentations
Nice to have:Spanish bilingual communication
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Voluntary Benefits
- Possible Paid Maternity Leave after one year of employment
- Quarterly Bonus program
- 401(k) Plan with match
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Planned Parenthood
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