*Position is remote but, open to residents of Greater Cleveland and surrounding areas only.*

As a socially responsible health care employer and provider, we require our associates to show proof of annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations unless approved exemption is provided. An approved exemption from COVID-19 vaccination will require weekly testing for the Associate. Additional information will be provided by HR upon hire.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio is seeking a mission-minded Associate to join us as part time (20 hours per week) Raíz Organizing Fellow.

SUMMARY

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio boasts a grassroots infrastructure across the state which works to defend and promote reproductive freedom. The Raíz program is Planned Parenthood’s national effort to work with the Latino/a/x community on fights for reproductive health, sex education, and access to care. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a Raíz Fellow who will work with Public Affairs team and in close coordination with Planned Parenthood’s national organizing team to engage and grow a base of Latino/a/x supporters and build power for the reproductive health movement in the Latino/a/x community. The Raíz Fellow works directly with local and national Planned Parenthood teams to develop and execute campaign plans in Northeast Ohio. The Raíz Fellow will use a local campaign/initiative as a vehicle for deepening Latino/a/x engagement at the local level in Northeast Ohio. The advocacy issues include family planning, contraceptive equity, and access to emergency contraceptives, comprehensive sex education and access to abortion.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?

Our Mission

We protect, promote, and provide empowered health care for people throughout Ohio.

• We respect and honor all people
• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for patients and staff
• We provide health care - without judgment
• We maintain responsible business practices
• We regularly demonstrate our shared organizational workplace values and standards in order to educate and care for the communities that we serve

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Craft and implement campaign plans with Assistant Vice-President of Advocacy and Data and National Raíz Program
• Build deep and intentional relationships with the Latino/a/x community, organizations, and leaders who can support cross-collaboration efforts with Planned Parenthood.
• Engage, educate, and mobilize Latino/a/x communities on local initiatives and Planned Parenthood services
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to participate in canvassing, campaign actions, and other community events
• Practice debriefing each assignment to capture key lessons, build case studies, and create training content for Public Affairs and National Raíz Program
• Develop an understanding of how data is a vital component to track and analyze advocacy campaigns by using EveryAction, VAN, and other digital tools.
• Manage logistics, planning, and implementation of efforts for local initiative/policy

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 1 to 3 years in organizing, non-profits, or campaigns is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent, bachelors preferred.
• At least 1-2 years as a volunteer or staff doing field organizing in the local community preferred
• Bilingual Spanish Required
• Access to reliable transportation

PROMISE TO OUR ASSOCIATES

Planned Parenthood has served Ohioans with safe, accessible, and affordable health care for 100 years and welcomed more than 100,000 patient visits to our health centers in 2020. Every day, we fight to provide this care to everyone, no matter their income level, insurance status, zip code, color, creed, or country of origin.

As a mission-driven health care provider, Planned Parenthood is dedicated to ending health disparities and achieving health equity among all races. We work on all levels through our health centers, educational programming, and public policy to make the greatest impact on the communities we serve.

In order to become the leading organization for high quality reproductive health care, we continuously strive to create a supportive work environment that results in a positive experience for patients and associates alike. We find this support in our In This Together workplace values and service standards that bring associates together and foster an inclusive culture.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH) is an equal opportunity employer. We care for our business by ensuring that all of our decisions regarding the employment relationship, including the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity.

As a matter of PPGOH policy we affirm that we respect and honor all people and we will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

In addition to the above commitments, PPGOH seeks to have employees that reflect the broad diversity of those that we serve and we encourage all who are ready to be In This Together to apply.