Communications Coordinator

About the Role
The Communications Coordinator will help us strategically define and amplify MAMA’s brand and voice in the right spaces and networks. This role will ensure our work, beliefs and impact are effectively communicated and that we share progressive and bold content with key audiences and communities, while managing and mitigating risks affiliated to our brand.

This role will also lead communication around the Abortion & Reproductive Justice Conference (ARJC) hosted by MAMA Network that will take place in June 2026.

Success of this role also means that current and potential allies, partners and donors are excited about MAMA and our work, and that our membership is fully updated with opportunities and news in our space.

 

Your Responsibilities will include
Spearhead MAMA Network Brand & Communications Strategy
●          Unpack our strategic plan, map our diverse audiences and lead the development of an integrated Communications and Brand Strategy that will effectively amplify our work, mission and messages in alignment with our feminist and activist nature.

●          Drive MAMA’s messaging and voice, ensuring we share our beliefs and values in bold, interesting and convincing ways. Lead in defining and executing various visibility and communication strategies and activities.

●          Work with Program Coordinators to tell the captivating human stories behind our impact and data.

●          Lead our external representation, ensuring we and our work are visible. This includes research and prioritization of relevant events, platforms and channels. Strategize and coordinate all external representation (e.g. attending conferences, hosting side-events, etc). Ensure that MAMA Network is well represented by supporting the representatives to tap the opportunity effectively (e.g. prepare materials, agree on talking points, dry-run presentations, etc).

●          Steer the development of brand and communication guidelines. Disseminate and educate on these guidelines, ensuring a uniform and captivating look and feel, and us speaking the same language.

●          Oversee and develop our communication tools (our website, social media, newsletters, app, annual report, one pagers, publications, etc)

●          Create and implement our social media strategy (calendar, content creation, tracking engagement, feedback management).

●          Partner with the Advocacy Coordinator in conceptualizing & building campaigns for MAMA’s

participation in key global dates. This includes aligning MAMA’s objectives with the global theme, collecting relevant content from MAMA members and the Coordination team, designing graphics as needed and coordinating implementation, e.g. posting in relevant channels (panels, OpEds, media placement, with partners etc).

●          Lead the creation and distribution of our Annual Report. This includes overseeing timelines, collecting and packaging content, copy editing, coordinating with translators and designers as needed.

●          Lead the creation and distribution of our internal members’ newsletter, keeping members updated with our activities and upcoming opportunities. This includes collecting, packaging and editing content, coordinating translations to French, and sending it out as per timelines.

●          Lead the creation and distribution of our external MAMA newsletters, ensuring interested stakeholders are updated about our work and impact. This includes managing timelines, overall design and collecting, packaging and editing content.

●          Define, manage and monitor risks arising from our MAMA brand.

●          Carry out regular media tracking and monitoring on our brand and our key thematic issues. Share key relevant insights with the team to identify relevant actions, mitigations and opportunities for programing.

 

Engagement with MAMA Network member organizations
●          Create and implement creative ideas to drive member engagement and ownership of the MAMA brand.

●          Support capacity development on Communications by contributing learning content for our member online learning platform.

●          Work with the other Coordinators to enhance and streamline Communication between the coordination team and the network member organizations.

●          Collaborate with MAMA members to incorporate them in campaign design and execution.

●          Build member capacity speaking about self-managed abortion publicly and to the press using our Public Speaking Toolkit.

●          Create a streamlined process for members to submit their stories and updates to the MAMA Coordination team for sharing on our Communications platforms.

 

ARJC Conference Communication
●          Develop and oversee the overall conference communications strategy, including key audiences, messages and stories we want to tell. Derive an actionable plan with all communication deliverables and milestones before, during and after the conference.

●          Put in place a crisis communications plan.

●          Represent communications in the main steering committee and ensure strong alignment between all communications activities and the overall conference workplan.

●          Coordinate the work of the Communications Committee, including through chairing regular meetings and following up on deliverables.

●          Oversee co-creation and distribution of promotional materials including videos, blog posts, and social media content. Build relationships with relevant players to promote the conference through their networks.

●          Manage all participant communications via the conference email list, including timely registration updates, reminders, and announcements. This includes coordinating with relevant committees to ensure the distribution of engaging, up-to-date content.

●          Identify and engage media partners, confirm media attendance, and select spokespeople for media engagements.

●          Lead the conceptualization and development of the conference report, from strategizing key messages, content collection, engagement with designer, feedback loops with ARJC core team up to publication.

●          Select a relevant audience engagement app. Collect and update content before and during the conference. Promote app usage with participants.

●          Identify, procure, and coordinate photographer, videographer, photobooth and other suppliers during the conference.

●          Coordinate a social media team for live event coverage.

●          Coordinate the collection of photos, videos and stories at the conference.

●          Coordinate the development and dissemination of short video clips of the conference for communication during and post conference

●          Post conference attendee communication.

●          Compile and hand over communications materials to the next conference organizer.

 

Support development and growth of MAMA Network
●          Participate in the reviews of the strategic plan.

●          Proactively stay abreast with developments in our space to identify opportunities: Platforms or channels for positioning, funding opportunities, activities of key players, events, etc.

●          Share ideas, feedback and insights that contribute to growth of the network

 

Who we are looking for:
●          Passionate and deep commitment to MAMA’s mission of building a movement to advocate and bring transformative change in abortion rights and access in Africa

●          Excited to support grassroot activists and organizations who have varying realities, stages of growth, cultures, languages, etc.

●          Track record in creating and executing effective communications strategies in an activist or rights- based environment in a relevant area such as women, gender, health rights, decriminalization, etc. Specifically, strong results in SRHR or abortion rights are strongly preferred.

●          Successfully led various organizations in strengthening their brand and external representation successfully. Strong skills in brand management, including reputation and risk management.

●          You have led communications for an event and know how to leverage a high-stake event to meet communication objectives.

●          Excellent writing and copy-editing skills. You have a track record of telling stories in creative and impactful ways. Proven experience to step into a new organization and adjust your writing style to match the new voice and narrative.

●          Experience in executing successful campaigns and initiatives that influence various audiences to take transformative action (e.g. advocacy/policy, influence senior stakeholders).

●          You have a great eye for detail and design. Ability to create at least simple graphics and infographics or improve images for publishing using typical design software tools. Video editing skills are an added advantage.

●          Track record in managing various social media strategies and platforms successfully

●          Excellent Coordination Skills: Keeping deliverables moving that require input from various busy parties.

●          You have experience driving communications across multiple geographies and cultures, and are excited to work in an environment with multiple languages.

●          Ability to understand and balance priorities in a multi-faceted role, where you serve the needs of the overall network, the member organizations and the conference.

●          High personal effectiveness in remote working and working across timezones.

●          The role is open for candidates globally who have past relevant experience working in the African continent

 

Why work with us
●          Join our mission to continue saving lives, contributing to autonomy in reproductive health decisions and shifting power away from the formal medical system to women and other pregnant people.

●          Be part of a skilled multinational feminist team that values power-sharing and applies a horizontal working model

●          We develop and implement cutting edge strategies to put abortion and contraception access and support directly in the hands of those in need.

●          Collaborate with and support feminist activists across Africa.

 

Other information and How to Apply
The role is part-time with an expected commitment of 30 hours per week. The Communications Coordinator will be contracted via consulting agreement.

This is a remote-working role. We are flexible regarding the candidate’s location, as long as the candidate is able to accommodate typical working hours for meetings with team and members in the African timezones.

Recruitment is carried out in collaboration with edge. All communication regarding this role will come from email addresses in the domains @edgeperformance.co.ke and @mamanetwork.org

Annual Fund Manager

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000-$97,500. Casey Trees offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan 403(b).

About Casey Trees

In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 6,500 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

Summary

The Annual Fund Manager will drive Casey Trees’ individual giving program, with primary responsibility for growing our base of annual donors and increasing retention rates. This position will develop and implement strategies to cultivate relationships with donors, create compelling fundraising communications, and manage our annual giving campaigns. This is a new position at CT, projected to manage and supervise additional development professionals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about urban forestry and environmental conservation, with proven experience in fundraising from individuals and individual donor relations.

Essential Functions:

Annual Fund Strategy & Implementation (40%)

Develop and execute a comprehensive annual giving strategy to increase donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade rates
Manage multiple annual giving campaigns, including spring, summer, and year-end appeals
Manage and grow a monthly giving program to establish a reliable revenue stream
Design and administer a mid-level donor program
Track, analyze, and report on annual fund performance metrics
Donor Stewardship & Cultivation (20%)

Develop and maintain relationships with donors through personalized communications
Create donor journeys that move supporters through the pipeline toward increased engagement
Implement strategic, targeted stewardship activities for various donor segments
Collaborate with the events team to ensure annual fund donors are appropriately engaged in organizational activities
Conduct donor prospect research to identify potential major gift donors
Communications & Marketing (20%)

Craft compelling fundraising appeals and donor communications across multiple channels
Collaborate with the Communications team to develop donor-centric content for newsletters, website, and social media
Ensure consistent messaging across all fundraising materials
Coordinate with the marketing team to develop donor recognition materials
Database Management (10%)

Oversee donor database management and ensure data integrity
Generate regular reports on fundraising activities, donor trends, and campaign results
Utilize database analytics to inform fundraising strategies and donor segmentation
Administrative & Team Collaboration (10%)

Manage annual fund budget and track expenses
Collaborate with Development team members on cross-functional projects
Participate in Development team meetings and organizational planning
Stay current on fundraising best practices and industry trends
Supervisory Responsibilities

The incumbent has no direct reports.

Working Conditions

The incumbent works primarily in an office. Must be able to use equipment such as :

Computers/Printer/Copier/Telephone/Smartphones/Tablets, etc. (not an exclusive list)
Physical Demands:

All CT employees may engage in volunteer tree planting and related activities and events in outdoor environments. The incumbent may at times work outside, in the heat, cold and inclement weather and must have suitable clothing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand on a stool, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position, averaging 40 hours a week. The incumbent must be able and willing to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed, especially during peak campaign seasons. This position requires and prioritizes in person components in CT’s office environment, in the field, and between CT sites.

Travel

Travel is primarily local to the greater Washington, DC metro area including occasional travel to Casey Tree Farm in Berryville, VA. Some out of the area travel and overnights may be expected.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on annual giving
Proven success in designing and implementing annual fund campaigns
Experience with donor database management (Salesforce & Classy preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with environmental or conservation organizations
Knowledge of the Washington, DC philanthropic community
Experience with digital fundraising platforms and strategies
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Casey Trees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Institutional Giving Manager

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000-$97,500. Casey Trees offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan 403(b).

About Casey Trees

In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 6,500 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

Summary

The Institutional Giving Manager will lead Casey Trees’ foundation, corporate, and government fundraising efforts. This position is responsible for identifying new funding opportunities, developing compelling grant proposals, managing existing institutional relationships, and ensuring compliance with all grant requirements. This is a new position at CT, projected to manage and supervise additional development professionals. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess excellent writing skills, and have a proven track record of securing institutional funding for environmental or conservation organizations.

Essential Functions:

Prospect Research (15%)

Conduct comprehensive research to identify new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities aligned with Casey Trees’ mission and programs
Develop and maintain a pipeline of institutional prospects using a Customer Relationship Management system and donor research tools
Create detailed prospect profiles with strategic approaches for engagement
Collaborate with program staff to match organizational priorities with potential funding sources
Analyze funding trends and priorities to inform institutional giving strategies
Grant Writing & Proposal Development (50%)

Write compelling, well-researched grant proposals and letters of inquiry
Develop comprehensive project budgets in collaboration with finance and program teams
Create persuasive case statements that clearly articulate Casey Trees’ impact and value proposition
Produce high-quality reports and other deliverables required by funders
Maintain a library of current organizational information, program descriptions, and supporting materials
Ensure all proposals adhere to Casey Trees’ brand voice while meeting funder requirements
Donor & Partner Relations (25%)

Manage relationships with existing institutional funders through regular communication and updates
Coordinate site visits and meetings between funders and organizational leadership
Develop and implement stewardship strategies for institutional donors
Serve as primary point of contact for institutional funders
Collaborate with the Communications team on recognition of institutional support
Prepare briefing materials for organization leaders before funder meetings
Work with program staff to collect compelling stories and impact data for donor communications
Database & Grants Management (10%)

Maintain accurate and detailed records of all institutional giving activities in the donor database
Track proposal deadlines, reporting requirements, and other grant obligations
Generate regular reports on institutional giving performance and pipeline status
Ensure compliance with all grant agreements and requirements
Document institutional donor interactions and engagement strategies
Implement systems to track grant deliverables and outcomes
Supervisory Responsibilities

This is a new position at Casey Trees, projected to manage and supervise additional development professionals.

Working Conditions

The incumbent works primarily in an office. Must be able to use equipment such as :

Computers/Printer/Copier/Telephone/Smartphones/Tablets, etc. (not an exclusive list)
Physical Demands:

All CT employees may engage in volunteer tree planting and related activities and events in outdoor environments. The incumbent may at times work outside, in the heat, cold and inclement weather and must have suitable clothing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand on a stool, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position, averaging 40 hours a week. The incumbent must be able and willing to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed. This position requires and prioritizes in person components in CT’s office environment, in the field, and between CT sites.

Travel

Travel is primarily local to the greater Washington, DC metro area including occasional travel to Casey Tree Farm in Berryville, VA. Some out of the area travel and overnights may be expected.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Studies, Nonprofit Management, English, Communications)
4-6 years of experience in institutional fundraising, with demonstrated success in securing grants
Exceptional writing skills with ability to craft compelling narratives
Experience with prospect research tools and techniques
Proficiency in donor database management systems
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent project management abilities, including meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities
Understanding of budget development for grant proposals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Experience with environmental or conservation organizations
Knowledge of the Washington, DC philanthropic community
Experience with logic models and program evaluation frameworks
Demonstrated success in securing six-figure grants
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Some experience in youth environmental education
Experience using CRM software
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Casey Trees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Associate Director, Benefits & Wellness

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek an Associate Director, Benefits & Wellness to ensure that the department efficiently and effectively implements exciting and meaningful health and wellness programs that attract, motivate, and retain talent.  The incumbent ensures that PPFA’s benefits programs are competitive and relevant. This job reports to the Director, Benefits & Wellbeing in the People, Culture & Equity division of PPFA. The People, Culture & Equity team seeks to make PPFA a great place to work for all, where our people and ways of working are an unbeatable strategic advantage to achieve the mission.

Purpose:
• To assess, evaluate, and administer PPFA’s health and wellness program.
• To apply concepts and methods that will improve the colleague’s experience with health and wellness benefits provided by PPFA.
• To support the implementation of any new platforms or technologies that administer PPFA’s health and wellness programs.

Engagement: 
• Leverages operational excellence and analytical insights in the design of benefits and wellness programs that help attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Conduct periodic analysis of benefit costs, administration, and design.
• Improve employee experience in enrolling and utilizing the health & wellness program.
• Interact with vendors and external partners that deliver or support the health & wellness programs.
• Assist in the development of open enrollment processes, including communications, vendor coordination, and meetings.
• Assist in the development, coordination, communication, and vendor coordination of wellness events and meetings.

Delivery:
• Integrate ITT Service Standards in daily work activity.
• Develop and deliver a holistic wellness approach that addresses the Financial, Psychological, Nutritional, and Physical needs of the employee population.
• Oversee the design and implementation of a transformation of the benefits service delivery model.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure the administration of benefit plans and programs is maintained.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 
• 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in growing and dynamic organizations.
• Experience in benefits administration and compliance regulations.
• An Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources Management, Organization Development, or Management Sciences is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Track record of managing projects and programs to successful completion.
• Strong facilitation, follow up and customer service skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health

Travel: 0-5% May be required to travel to Washington, D.C. for coordination of events once or twice per year.

Salary: $110,000-120,000 per year

Finance/Procure-To-Pay Business Systems Manager

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek an analytical, systems‑savvy Finance/Procure-To-Pay Business Systems Manager. This role reports to the Senior Director, Procurement in the Procurement team within the Finance Division of PPFA. The Procurement team delivers organization‑wide procurement and finance technology, data, and process excellence that empower PPFA to fulfill its mission with fiscal discipline and stakeholder‑centric support.

Purpose:
• Serve as the primary business sponsor and roadmap owner for Coupa and connected procure-to-pay (P2P) tools, translating Finance policy into automated, audit-ready workflows.
• Own—and continually improve—the configuration, governance, and performance of the platform, ensuring every workflow, role, and permission aligns with PPFA policy, segregation-of-duties requirements, and user-experience goals.
• Conceptualize, design, and work with Tech Business Partners that surface spend, supplier performance, cycle times, compliance, and savings, equipping Finance and executive leadership with real-time insights for mission-advancing decisions.
• Serve as a backup for all Procurement-critical processes such as Supplier Onboarding, Risk Assessment, and Supplier Payment Setup.

Engagement:
• Represent Finance in partnerships with Finance, Tech, InfoSec, Legal, Risk, and Procurement process owners to define requirements, co-develop scalable solutions, and socialize best practices through an effective communications process.
• Champion user adoption of Finance Systems: provide support, live training, and self-service learning modules, embodying Procurement’s ethos “Communicate With Intention – Clarity, Transparency, and Accuracy.”
• Convene cross-functional working groups to review dashboard insights, capture feedback, and prioritize the next wave of enhancements; escalate critical issues to technical owners or vendors as needed.

Delivery:
• Redesign requirements for Coupa roles, permissions, approval chains, and integrations in partnership and collaboration with the Technology Organization.
• Lead continuous-improvement cycles for procurement processes, policies, and system configurations, translating lessons learned and analytics insights into actionable enhancements.
• Work closely with the Technology Organization on defining the business requirements for procurement systems, drive user acceptance testing to ensure, with Technology, the quality, consistency, and minimal disruption to end users.
• Publish comprehensive KPI, spend-analysis, and compliance dashboards, continuously refreshing data to surface emerging risks and savings opportunities.
• Use the Technology Organization processes and standard operating procedures for user-acceptance testing to define and test new functionality and obtain business sign-off coordination with the Technology Organization and business stakeholders.
• Work with the Finance Technology Business Partner to build budget forecasts and for system enhancements; and provide Finance expertise on the procurement system contract oversight and maintenance of SLAs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Five or more years of configuring and non-technical administering of Coupa or comparable P2P/ERP suites
• Advanced SQL and business-intelligence proficiency (Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Studio) with a track record of translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong project-management, documentation, and cross-functional communication abilities; familiarity with nonprofit grant-funding and restricted-fund reporting is a plus.

Travel: 0-5% domestic travel for stakeholder workshops, conferences, and system-partner engagements.

Salary: $100,000-110,000 per year

Development & Events Coordinator

Full-Time (40 hours/week), Hourly, Non-Exempt.
Base Hourly Pay: $34.29
Location: YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA 95112
Website: www.yourywca.org
Program/Department: Fund Development/Philanthropy

Join a passionate, dynamic team dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

For over 100 years, YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley has provided programs and services that form a critical continuum of response, healing, and prevention. Our dedication to the people we serve is unparalleled. We have an exciting future, and the team to deliver on that lasting change for the people we serve. To encourage survivor self-determination, services are delivered through a strengths-based, non-judgmental and trauma-informed lens that aligns with our mission. Be a key part of shaping this future as our new Development & Events Coordinator in our Philanthropy Department.

 

Reporting to the Development & Events Manager, the Development & Events Coordinator will work closely with the Philanthropy team and other YWCA staff to advance YWCA’s mission in alignment with the Philanthropy Department goals and objectives. They will support the team in executing four signature events as well as corporate and donor engagement activities to ensure seamless event execution, exceptional donor stewardship, and accurate and timely event management. This position has access to sensitive YWCA and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism.

 

We are seeking an organized team member who has a very high level of attention to detail, is results-oriented and skilled at relationship building, and communicates clearly and thoroughly with internal and external partners. Essential to this role is a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once and deal with competing priorities from multiple sources. This includes managing deadlines, following up as needed, and learning new skills quickly.  Candidates must have experience, or interest, in understanding how to identify, cultivate, steward and solicit gifts, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders to build long-term relationships.

 

Essential responsibilities include:

·         Event Registration Leadership and Platform Management (manage event and nomination microsites, lead registration process, maintain data integrity of donor/guest information, maintain communication with guests and donors)

·         Event Logistical Leadership (lead venue and vendor management, seating chart planning, printing, staging, and other event prep; organize donation and in-kind goods for events; create event collateral)

·         Event Donor Stewardship (provide customer service to all stakeholders, assist with stewardship processes)

 

Candidates must have an understanding of feminism and a strong commitment to social justice. Additionally, an ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault issues, trauma, gender equity and client-centered service provision.

 

Requirements:

·         Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

·         1 -2 years’ experience in a relational database (ex. Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, GiveEffects, GreenLight, Neon CRM, Salesforce, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, etc)

·         1 -2 years’ experience in an event management system (ex. OneCause, Classy, CVENT, etc), and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva.

 

Work hours are primarily Monday – Friday 9 am – 5:30 pm, with scheduling flexibility depending on work-related tasks. Delivery of service may include overtime to accomplish the task at hand.  Must be hands-on and attend local YWCA signature events, as well as other travel when required.

 

Required: Cleared background check (fingerprinting), valid TB test, valid 3+ years California driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and auto insurance. This position requires a COVID-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required, and to promote the health and safety of others in the workplace and our community.

 

YWCA BENEFITS:

A competitive benefits plan: Employer-paid plans covering employee’s premiums for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and EAP.
A high deductible medical plan available including employer contributions and optional employee contributions and a limited Flexible Spending Account available
15 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Women’s International Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veteran Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
20 days of annual accrued PTO to start as a Full-time employee
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Talkspace for employees and their household members
Immediate Employee contributed 403b, and an Employer Contributed 401a Retirement Plan with optional employee contributions after eligibility is met
·         Parental leave with supplemental pay for eligible employees for up to eight weeks

·         Infertility benefits through Kaiser

·         Chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits

Annual Retention Bonus
Employee Discounts with TicketsatWork
Optional employee contributed pet insurance through United Pet Care
Free Access through Kaiser to the Calm App and Headspace Care App (formerly called Ginger)
·         With access through Kaiser, optional employee fitness plans such as Class Pass, One Pass, and a wellness coach

·         Free Access to an employee financial wellness program called FinFit offered in partnership with Paychex

TO APPLY: Submit Resume & Cover Letter to [email protected] with “Development & Events Coordinator” in subject line.  Posting will continue until position is filled. The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

State Repro Hub Director

State Repro Hub Director

Salary Range: $160,000 – $170,000

Location: Remote (Anywhere in the US)

Reports to: Executive Director

 

About State Alignment Lab 

The State Alignment Lab (SAL) is a new, behind-the-scenes nonprofit supporting a vibrant and diverse ecosystem of state coalitions and organizations advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice in the United States. SAL focuses on providing state organizations with the infrastructure and backbone support they need to thrive by working to:

  • Connect state partners with colleagues, experts, and resources to ensure states have access to the best our field has to offer.
  • Make it easier for state partners to collaborate by providing hands-on support, tools, and expertise.
  • Convene advocates to create opportunities for shared learning and coordination within and across states.

Together, these efforts strengthen state-based reproductive health, rights, and justice movements regardless of geography or environment. The State Alignment Lab is a non-branded, fiscally-sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy. While SAL does not yet have a website, more information will be provided to candidates who advance to interviews.

The Opportunity

SAL is hiring its fourth and fifth team members to be a part of envisioning and building its core programs and networks. The new State Repro Hub Director will work collaboratively with the Executive Director and a new State Partnerships Director to help transform how support is provided to state-based organizations actively advocating and building toward reproductive health, rights, and justice across the US. The Director will lead the development of SAL’s State Repro Hub, a collection of resources, consultants, and partners providing prompt and effective support and technical assistance to state partners. The Director will both oversee the technical development of the Hub and curate resources and connections to ensure the Hub’s value as a technical assistance platform and helpdesk for advocates.

Outcomes and Efforts

In the next two years, the State Repro Hub Director will:

  • Lead the development of a resource hub where state-based reproductive health, rights, and justice advocates are directed to resources useful to advancing their mission. The Director will set strategy, develop processes, and test models for knitting together technical assistance, thought partnership, connections, and resources to meet evolving and diverse needs of state advocates. They will gather, develop, and organize technical resources, toolkits, best practices, and relationships and determine what solutions, resources, or support SAL can provide. They will ensure resources are accessible, culturally responsive, and relevant to diverse contexts and environments.
  • Lead implementation and oversee hub services. The Director will manage the experience of advocates from intake to solutions with creativity, resourcefulness, and compassion. They will grow the team and manage a network of contacts, ensuring timely responses and clear outcomes. They will collaborate effectively to identify and provide solutions or next steps to ensure advocates have better resources, improved connections, and a clear path toward solving a problem or improving their work.
  • Build a national network of contacts to serve as resources to advocates. The Director will connect with leaders across the country, building bridges across geographic boundaries and strategic approaches to increase accessibility to high quality information, practices, and resources. These connections may include representatives from national organizations, consultants, technical assistance providers, trainers, or others whose knowledge and efforts could be lifted up to support the strength and connections of state-based movements.
  • Gather and share learnings and reflections to inform the hub’s resources, SAL’s  offerings, and state strategies. The Director will create metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess impact of the hub and continue to improve the offerings and resources to advocates by collecting and analyzing user feedback and data, ensuring SAL meets the emerging needs of the ecosystem.
  • Contribute to SAL’s ability to support state repro ecosystems as a thought partner, connector, and builder.  The Director will serve as a leader within SAL, participating in planning and organizational development activities and contributing to knowledge, learning, and strategic growth. They will support programming across SAL on an ad hoc basis, including convening design and facilitation, and represent SAL to stakeholders and at conferences and retreats. They will strive to bring SAL’s values into practice in all interactions.

Who You Are

The best person for this role is someone who thrives when solving problems or acting in an advisory capacity to peers and partners. You enjoy building your professional network and leveraging those connections for advice and support to help solve challenges beyond your own expertise. You are curious and ask informative, helpful questions. You are detail oriented and an effective project manager and willing to wear many hats, from leading large scale program design and management to responding to intake emails and staffing a virtual helpdesk while growing your team.

What Experience and Expertise You Bring

  • At least five (5) years of experience in a senior leadership or executive role in a reproductive health, rights, or justice or aligned organization.
  • Expertise in designing, executing, and refining programs, content or training, resulting in clear outcomes and sustained work.
  • Experience with programs that provide support and assistance to individuals or groups by finding creative solutions, stewarding resources, or making connections.
  • Proven track record of successfully strategizing in collaboration with state advocates.
  • Relationship builder and manager with the ability to hold both state and national relationships with trust, care, and intention.
  • Experience managing contractors and consultants.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Core Competencies for all SAL staff

  • Deep commitment to and enthusiasm for a collaborative, equitable, and effective reproductive health, rights, and justice movement led by state advocates.
  • Familiarity and comfort with reproductive health, rights, and justice values and those of fellow movement partners.
  • Builder with the ability to succeed in a start-up environment and help develop structures; someone who can both dream big and bring that dream into reality.
  • Resourceful problem solver who is skilled at utilizing any type of information system.
  • Experience working remotely and building remote teams.
  • Willingness to pitch in as needed; SAL is a small nonprofit and everyone contributes to necessary administrative work.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time (40hrs/week), exempt, position. The salary range for this position is $160,000-170,000, with a target starting salary in the middle of the range and depending on the experience of the candidate.  The State Repro Hub Director is employed by SAL’s fiscal sponsor, NEO Philanthropy. Through NEO Philanthropy, this position is offered a full benefits package, including 100% medical coverage for the employee and 90% medical coverage for dependents; 100% coverage for vision, dental, life/AD&D, long-term disability. NEO also offers a 401K retirement savings plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, other supplemental benefits and paid time off.

Application Process

SAL is partnering with Callie Carroll of CLC Endeavors. To apply, please submit a resume to [email protected]. In the body of your email, please provide brief (3-4 sentence) answers to the following prompts:

  • What core experience(s) would guide how you support state-based reproductive health, rights, and justice movement advocates?
  • Tell us about your experience building something from the ground up.
  • Why are you drawn to this work?

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We encourage interested candidates to apply by September 15th as we hope to move through the following virtual process in the Fall:

  • Preliminary screening interview with Callie of CLC Endeavors.
  • Narrative in-depth interview with Callie following feedback by SAL.
  • Panel interview with SAL team members.
  • Final interview with SAL Executive Director (may include a brief exercise).
  • Reference checks.

SAL at NEO Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Women, people of color, LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people in order to create a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential.

State Partnerships Director

State Partnerships Director

Salary Range: $160,000 – $170,000

Location: Remote (Anywhere in the US)

Reports to: Executive Director

 

About State Alignment Lab 

The State Alignment Lab (SAL) is a new, behind-the-scenes nonprofit supporting a vibrant and diverse ecosystem of state coalitions and organizations advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice in the United States. SAL focuses on providing state organizations with the infrastructure and backbone support they need to thrive by working to:

  • Connect state partners with colleagues, experts, and resources to ensure states have access to the best our field has to offer.
  • Make it easier for state partners to collaborate by providing hands-on support, tools, and expertise.
  • Convene advocates to create opportunities for shared learning and coordination within and across states.

Together, these efforts strengthen state-based reproductive health, rights, and justice movements regardless of geography or environment. The State Alignment Lab is a non-branded, fiscally-sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy. While SAL does not yet have a website, more information will be provided to candidates who advance to interviews.

The Opportunity

SAL is hiring its fourth and fifth full-time team members to be a part of envisioning and building its core programs and networks. The new State Partnerships Director will work collaboratively with the Executive Director and a new State Repro Hub Director. The State Partnerships Director will supervise the Senior Collaboration Manager and lead a broad group of consultants supporting state-based projects and engagements. The Director will bring significant experience successfully building coalitions and fostering collaboration in state movement contexts, strong relational skills to support groups in building shared goals, and extensive knowledge and understanding of the reproductive rights, health, and justice movement. Through these strengths, the Director will build and oversee a team and network of consultants to provide facilitation, thought partnership, and capacity to support intra- and cross-state movement building, and to lead those projects directly in the interim. They will lead the ongoing development of collaborative tools, manage coalition support projects, and support convenings in partnership with state advocates.

Outcomes and Efforts

In the next two years, the State Partnerships Director will:

  • Lead, execute, and expand collaboration support for state advocacy groups.  The Director will define and expand the offerings of SAL’s collaboration and convening work, overseeing and growing this core program area. They will supervise the Senior Collaboration Manager and external consultants on some projects and directly manage others while building the team. They will assess the need and level of support SAL can provide, ensure all partners receive high-quality support that strengthens connections, clarifies strategy, and builds capacity. Projects may include conducting landscape analysis, surfacing needs of a group, designing and incubating effective coalitions, and facilitating group processes and events. The Director will surface equity points and help groups navigate power dynamics and define and uphold values, including those of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, in their norms and strategies.
  • Expand the network of state advocates who know and see SAL as a valuable resource. The Director will hold deep and authentic relationships with state movement leaders to support connection with and between advocates. They will support groups in navigating conflict, building bridges and shared purpose, and moving work forward.  They will spark collaboration and innovation and facilitate a community of practice for consultants and experts providing support. They will be a trusted navigator, helping organizations build power and strength to meet their goals.
  • Gather and share learnings and reflections to inform SAL’s offerings and state strategies. The Director will co-create collaboration and facilitation tools in partnership with consultants and partner organizations. They will create metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess impact, collect and analyze feedback, and share insights to ensure SAL can strengthen collaboration within the ecosystem.
  • Contribute to SAL’s ability to support state repro ecosystems as a thought partner, connector, and builder.  The Director will serve as a leader within SAL, participating in planning and organizational development activities and contributing to knowledge, learning, and strategic growth. They will support programming across SAL on an ad hoc basis, including convening design, helpdesk inquiries, and represent SAL to stakeholders and at conferences and retreats. They will strive to bring SAL’s values into practice in all interactions.

Who You Are

The best person for this role is someone who has deep relationships and is a trusted leader in building an effective state or regional movement coalition or collaboration. You are seen as an advisor and thought partner who understands the challenges movements and their leaders face in navigating complex history and power dynamics of a diverse field. You center relationships and hold space for different perspectives, ensuring that the voices of those closest to the issue are heard and valued. You enjoy building and supporting a team and are willing to wear many hats from large scale campaign planning and meeting facilitation to event support when necessary.

What Experience and Expertise You Bring

  • At least three (3) years of experience leading state coalitions or complex group management at the state level or in a national organization that provides technical support to state movements or groups.
  • At least five (5) years of senior leadership experience and the ability to strategize with state partners and be a thought partner to executive leaders.
  • Significant experience bringing together groups effectively, supporting diverse perspectives and voices, managing through tension or misalignment, and creating a group process for repair and progress.
  • Existing knowledge and senior-level connections in state advocacy repro organizations and understanding of state-based coalition and campaign strategies.
  • Experience managing outside contractors and consultants
  • Ability to oversee and support the design, execution and facilitation of large, complex convenings, resulting in clear outcomes and sustained work.
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 5-7 times a year, to team meetings, key conferences, and to lead or support in-person convenings.

Core Competencies for all SAL staff

  • Deep commitment to and enthusiasm for a collaborative, equitable, and effective reproductive health, rights, and justice movement led by state advocates.
  • Familiarity and comfort with reproductive health, rights, and justice values and those of fellow movement partners.
  • Builder with the ability to succeed in a start-up environment and help develop structures; someone who can both dream big and bring that dream into reality.
  • Resourceful problem solver who is skilled at utilizing any type of information system.
  • Experience working remotely and building remote teams.
  • Willingness to pitch in as needed; SAL is a small nonprofit and everyone contributes to necessary administrative work.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time (40hrs/week), exempt, position. The salary range for this position is $160,000-170,000, with a target starting salary in the middle of the range and depending on the experience of the candidate. The State Partnerships Director is employed by SAL’s fiscal sponsor, NEO Philanthropy. Through NEO Philanthropy, this position is offered a full benefits package, including 100% medical coverage for the employee and 90% medical coverage for dependents; 100% coverage for vision, dental, life/AD&D, long-term disability. NEO also offers a 401K retirement savings plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, other supplemental benefits and paid time off.

Application Process

SAL is partnering with Callie Carroll of CLC Endeavors. To apply, please submit a resume to [email protected]. In the body of your email, please provide brief (3-4 sentence) answers to the following prompts:

  • What core experience(s) would guide how you support collaboration between state-based reproductive health, rights, and justice movement advocates?
  • Tell us about your experience building something from the ground up.
    Why are you drawn to this work?

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We encourage interested candidates to apply by September 15th as we hope to move through the following virtual process in the Fall:

  • Preliminary screening interview with Callie of CLC Endeavors.
  • Narrative in-depth interview with Callie following feedback by SAL.
  • Panel interview with SAL team members.
  • Final interview with SAL Executive Director (may include a brief exercise).
  • Reference checks.

SAL at NEO Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Women, people of color, LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people in order to create a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential.

Data Center Reform Campaign Coordinator

Title: Data Center Reform Campaign Coordinator
Manager: Director of Land Use
Location: Warrenton, VA
Job Classification: Full-Time

*Applicants may be hired as either a Campaign Coordinator (non-exempt) or Senior Campaign Coordinator (exempt), depending on experience, education, and qualifications. See compensation section below.

About PEC
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) conserves and restores the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities. Founded in 1972, PEC is a locally based, community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accredited land trust. At the core of PEC’s approach is a focus on educating, engaging and empowering people to effect positive change in their communities.

Your Role
The explosive growth of the data center industry represents a major challenge in Virginia. Their cumulative impacts on air, land and water, climate goal attainment and overall quality of life are likely to be substantial. In response to this challenge, the Piedmont Environmental Council is hiring a campaign coordinator to help organize and advance advocacy for better data center planning, siting and regulation.

The campaign coordinator will organize outreach and engagement, build collaboration between local, regional and statewide groups (including the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition), respond to inquiries, and further advance the data center reform campaign.

The campaign coordinator will report to PEC’s Director of Land Use, and work closely with PEC’s Senior Energy & Climate Policy Analyst, Co-Directors of Outreach and Communications, and local field representatives. This is a full time campaign-focused position based in PEC’s Warrenton office.

Areas of Responsibility
The campaign coordinator will be responsible for developing communication and outreach pieces, monitoring news and progress of local community campaigns, organizing meetings of the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition, facilitating the sharing of information between partners and within PEC, responding to inquiries, and more. Essential functions include:

  • Tracking current news, webinars, and industry publications, and meetings related to data center development and energy infrastructure deployment and distributing relevant information with partner organizations in the Data Center Reform Coalition.
  • Working with PEC staff and key stakeholders to draft and implement a winning legislative platform and communications strategy, including messaging, bill language, and identification of bill patrons and supporters.
  • Developing and updating communication and outreach materials, advocacy petitions, web content, and information tools with land use and communication staff to increase public awareness and understanding of the issue.
  • Responding to requests for information and assistance from residents, partners, press, and public officials.
  • Organizing the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition meetings and providing follow-up summaries and facilitating and improving communication between partners.
  • Mobilizing campaign support through outreach events, fundraising, canvassing, phonebanking, volunteer recruitment, outreach and local media relations.
  • Testifying in Richmond occasionally in support of legislative priorities related to the data center reform campaign during General Assembly sessions.
  • Keeping the PEC management, staff, and Board of Directors informed on campaign progress.

Geographic Focus

In this position, the employee may work in PEC’s headquarters office in Warrenton, VA, or in a hybrid manner to be decided jointly with their supervisor. This position requires frequent travel to locations within Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax, and Fauquier counties with occasional travel to Richmond.

Required Qualifications

Outstanding candidates will share a commitment to PEC’s mission and will bring the following experience and attributes:

  • Minimum three years of outreach, communication, political organizing, and/or environment, climate, or energy policy-related experience;
    Strong work ethic and commitment to PEC’s core values, mission and vision.
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) principles.
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills, both written and oral, including the ability to write, edit and proofread materials;
  • Confidence speaking in and interfacing with the public, legislators, and the press;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite (Google Apps);
  • Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines;
  • Excellent networking, relationship-building and interpersonal skills;
    Ability to work well with a diverse constituency, including elected officials, nonprofit representatives, neighborhood associations, and individual citizens with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives;
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with minimal supervision;
  • Ability to work some weekends and evenings;
  • Reliable transportation, as this position requires travel to locations and events throughout PEC’s nine-county region and occasionally in Richmond.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, energy or climate policy, public policy, community advocacy, communication, or other relevant field;
  • Five years or more of outreach, communication, and/or policy-related experience;
  • Working knowledge of environmental and/or climate policy in Virginia
  • Working knowledge of energy and transmission policy, planning in Virginia
  • Well-versed in AP style and editorial rules.
  • Experience in creating content for social media advocacy campaigns;
  • Experience building and spearheading a coalition or campaign on environmental, community, and/or climate advocacy with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience lobbying or advocating in the Virginia General Assembly
  • Experience working in press relations

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position will be completed in both an office environment and the outdoors. Office work requires extended sitting or standing and the use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Fieldwork for events may be performed outdoors in various weather conditions and may be physically demanding. Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 lbs is required.

Compensation

Depending on experience, education, and qualifications, applicants may be hired as either a Campaign Coordinator or Senior Campaign Coordinator. The Campaign Coordinator salary range is $24.04 – $31.25 per hour (equivalent to $50,000 – $65,000 annually) and is a non-exempt / hourly position with benefits. The Senior Campaign Coordinator salary range is $65,000-80,000 annually and is an exempt position with benefits.

Benefits

PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:

  • Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 80% employer paid for added dependents)
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability*
  • Group Term Life*
  • Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*
  • HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)
  • FSA accounts (health & dependent)
  • 403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period
    1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause
  • Salary continuation leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service
  • Paid bereavement, jury duty and military service training leave
  • Travel expense reimbursement
  • Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules
  • Cell Phone Reimbursement, up to $75 per month
  • Professional development support
  • Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.

*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for the employee’s coverage.

Application Process

Interested applicants should fill out our job application form at pecva.org/apply. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resumé. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Application deadline: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025

Anticipated start date: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025

The Piedmont Environmental Council strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all aspects of achieving our mission. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Read more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) commitments.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process may be requested.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.

Patient Navigator

Job Summary:

The Link Health Patient Health Navigators will assist individuals and families in navigating and enrolling in government assistance programs such as HEAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Lifeline, and other state/federal benefits as a way to address social determinants of health. This role integrates social services, client support, data management, and public assistance knowledge with a focus on health equity.

Link Health’s Theory of Change: Link Health actively seeks to assist eligible people in the navigation and enrollment in benefit programs that address crucial needs like affordable internet, food access, healthcare support, and housing resources.

We use community-centered approaches that leverage data, technology, and partnerships to achieve this. This will reduce barriers & connect underserved populations to the benefits available to them for improved economic stability and health outcomes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Commit to up to 12 hours per month at the assigned clinic for the 16-week cohort.
  • Commit an additional 2 hours per month to team huddles, networking, learning opportunities, and professional development workshops.
  • Support patients directly in navigating benefits applications and engage with the community at our partner clinics.
  • Enroll patients into specified programs using Link Health’s dashboard.
  • Communicate professionally and appropriately with the leadership team and Senior Patient Navigators.
  • Complete all required compliance documentation.
  • Opportunity to write & publish op/ed, conduct research, and present research at conferences.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Outgoing personality & an ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Positive, proactive, and personable team player who is goal-oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong interest in advancing social and economic justice.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to gain trust and give respect to others through honesty, integrity, kindness, empathy, and authenticity.
  • Drive to seek what can be improved and offer ways to fix any potential roadblocks.
  • Comfort admitting what you don’t know and recognizing that feedback is part of the learning process.
  • Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
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