The Community Organizer conducts grassroots organizing activities that engage supporters and build relationships in the Lowcountry area of South Carolina. They provide key support to PPSAT's political strategy, particularly around volunteer activities in targeted political candidate and issue-based campaigns helping to elect champions of sexual and reproductive healthcare.
This position is set to start January 2025.
Experienced grassroots organizer, with at least 2 years of paid or unpaid issue-based campaign experience in the state of South Carolina, with a strong emphasis on community building and local connections
Someone with a passion for, strong understanding of, and experience in organizing for abortion rights and reproductive freedom
At least one year of electoral experience is required, with a demonstrated ability to meet quantitative and qualitative community organizing goals
Experienced with volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recruitment
Talented interpersonal communicator, highly skilled in engaging and developing relationships
Someone with a deep understanding of intersectionality and cross-cultural mindfulness
Highly skilled with time management and initiative
Someone who can work both independently and as part of a team
Grassroots organizing in Lowcountry SC - including minimum bi-monthly travel to clinics in the SC Lowcountry service area
Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers and community activists
Manage relationships with grassroots volunteers and supporters
Execute rapid response events/actions during legislative, electoral, or issue-based campaign peaks
Implement grassroots organizing tactics, such as canvassing, voter engagement, phone banking, relational organizing, etc.
Develop connections and foster leadership with local student groups, as well as manage Planned Parenthood Generation Action student organizations
Develop relationships within multiple communities and identify needs and opportunities within those communities with local leaders
Schedule & Location:
Full-Time Position M-F, ~40 hours/week
Requires regular night & weekend work
Hybrid Work Style; Candidate must be based in or around Charleston, SC
Travel Required; frequently throughout SC and occasionally to other affiliate service areas
What You Get:
All full-time (30+ hours) employees are benefits-eligible!
Including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Reimbursement Account
403B Retirement Plan with matched contributions
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Compensation:
PPSAT's compensation philosophy is based on equity and transparency. Each job at PPSAT is assigned a pay grade built on market data. For an individual coming into PPSAT, we set a pay generally between the minimum and the midpoint of the pay grade. Starting offers are determined by the candidate's relevant experience and internal equity within the pay grade. The hiring range for this position is $25.60 to $29.95 per hour.
Learn more: https://www.ppsatcareers.org/pay-equity