Coordinator, Advocacy and Student Programs
Hybrid (Elmsford, NY)$27.65/hr - $27.75/hrFull-timePosted 3w ago
About the role
Mobilize young people and communities to support full access to sexual and reproductive health care, develop mobilizing strategies, and manage student advocacy programs in the region.
Responsibilities
- Manages and supervises Planned Parenthood Generation Action programs and serves as PPHP’s liaison with PPFA regarding youth and young people 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 retain targeted collaborative partnerships with allied organizations and coalitions in the region, consistent with affiliate educational, medical, advocacy, lobbying, and legislative goals.
- Represents PPHP at meetings, coalitions, and task forces; leverages relationships to build a network of youth activists for reproductive and sexual health, rights and justice.
- Assist in the development of the annual Advocacy & Government Relations work plan.
- Serve as Advocacy & Government Relations liaison to other departments as needed.
- Collaborate with Communications, Development, Education and Training, and other departments to organize special events connected with supporters and activists.
- Develops and conducts presentations about legislation, policy, and advocacy for coalition partners, campus groups, and other organizations.
- Speaks on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues to diverse audiences, prioritizing youth-focused 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 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 advocacyCommunity organizing
Nice to have:Spanish language ability
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Maternity Leave after one year of employment (may be eligible)
- Quarterly Bonus program
- 401(k) Plan with a match
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Planned Parenthood
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