Human Resource Coordinator (Parental cover)

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator (parental cover)

Application Closing Date: 25 January 2026 at 23:00 EST

Location: Flexible / Remote (candidates in the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply)

Term: Full Time – 35 hours a week, fixed term 6 months

Organization: Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID)

Salary: The base annual salary for this position is USD $66,803.00

Benefits: Group medical and life insurances. Paid time off (20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days and up to 12 paid holidays annually). Contribution of 5% of base monthly salary to retirement savings. Remote work and flexible work arrangements.

Overview of the organization:

AWID is a global, feminist, membership, movement-support organization. Our mission is to support feminist, women’s rights, and gender justice movements to thrive, to be a driving force in challenging systems of oppression, and to co-create feminist realities. We currently have 35+ staff members based in 20+ different countries.

The position and profile

AWID is looking to hire an HR Coordinator (parental cover).  We are looking for someone with expertise in leading the coordination of all HR functions.

The right candidate would have proven experience in payroll management, operating a HR Information system, and tracking and managing benefits for global employees. We are also seeking experience in employee life cycle support: recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance management and professional development, and promoting wellbeing in the workplace.  The role would also contribute to HR strategic planning, policy development and implementation, and collecting HR metrics to enable implementation of HR governance and advisory functions as well as organizational development and support.

The right candidate will be committed to the principles of feminism and anti-oppression, be familiar with regional and global realities of feminist movements with regards to human resources. Successful applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with diverse stakeholders and have excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills to build strong alliances with diverse constituencies.

Please see the detailed Job Description by clicking here

How to apply:

All candidates must submit in English a current CV/resume and a cover letter and complete the questions through the Application form link. Submit your application to this link by  25 January 2026 at 23:00 EST.

We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls/emails please. To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.

People from and based in the Global South; women, trans, non-binary and intersex persons; Black and Indigenous people; persons with disabilities and other candidates from historically oppressed groups, of all ages, are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. If you fit most, but not all, requirements for this position, please don’t hesitate to apply.

AWID is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AWID are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy status, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise AWID of the accommodation measures, if required, which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner.  All information received in relation to accommodation measures will be treated in confidence.

State Director, Oklahoma

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. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people 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, which operate non-profit health centers across the USA. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

The Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek an Oklahoma State Director, reporting to the National Director of Campaigns, to oversee policy, political, and advocacy campaign efforts within their assigned state, protecting and promoting reproductive health, rights, and justice. Our overarching goal is to create the conditions for change in states where access to care is under threat, expand or fortify care in access states, and use the power of supportive allies and the 19 million Planned Parenthood supporters to defend access to sexual and reproductive healthcare nationally.

Purpose:
The Oklahoma State Director will serve as PPFA and the Action Fund’s primary strategist and director of advocacy and the Action Fund’s electoral campaigns in Oklahoma. This role will work in collaboration with the Campaigns Director to develop and execute all aspects of PPFA and Action Fund’s work in state, including legislative advocacy, issue or candidate-specific civic engagement, advocacy coalition partnerships, and supporter engagement. The Oklahoma State Director may serve as the organizational lobbyist in service of the local Planned Parenthood affiliate and the provision of services in the state, and will serve as PPFA and Action Fund’s media spokesperson in the state where appropriate. The Oklahoma State Director will be adept at advancing in-state goals while navigating the internal systems of the national office. The Oklahoma State Director would also oversee the Action Fund’s electoral efforts within their assigned state.

Engagement:
● Leads legislative advocacy, organizing, and state-level communications for the state in coordination with PPFA and the Action Fund national office staff and state advocacy organizations in state, in state in support of the provision of care.
● Maintains or coordinates relationships with legislative members and staff, state regulatory agencies, lobbyists, consultants, local-level office holders, and members of Congress, where appropriate. Manages contract lobbyist, if applicable.
● Serves as PPFA/Action Fund spokesperson to media and stakeholders where appropriate.
● Serves as a credible source of local political and policy knowledge within the federation and with partners.
● Leads Action Fund political endorsement process.
● Seeks new opportunities for collaboration to improve the lives of patients served by Planned Parenthood affiliates and enhance their ability to access reproductive health information and care, with a priority on supporting health equity efforts for historically underserved and/or under-resourced populations.
● Serves as lead liaison to in-state advocacy-focused coalition partners and works to build strong relationships with allied organizations.
● Manages constituency organizing in-state in coordination with Constituency Program Leads, if applicable.
● Maintains familiarity and compliance with all state and local lobbying reporting requirements. Maintains consistent internal reporting of lobbying activities as directed.
● Develops and maintains expertise in the use of the Voter Activation Network and assures consistent, accurate, and timely reporting in the VAN.
● Persuades internal and external stakeholders towards campaign and project completion.
● Fosters collaboration and resolves conflict. Debriefs and evaluates each campaign. Works as a team player in a high-pressure work environment.
● Collaborates with teams across the national office to ensure the goals of PPFA and Action Fund’s advocacy campaigns and Action Fund’s electoral campaigns in-state are being met.
● Serves as lead strategist and ensures the successful implementation of strategies in the state.
● Adapts national days of action and leads organizing peaks to in-state goals and capacity, and responds to catalyzing moments at the state and national level.
● Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks.

Delivery:
● Ensures the successful implementation of strategies in state.
● Identifies strategies to defend, restore, and expand the provision of services in state
● Adapts national days of action and organizing peaks to in-state goals and capacity.
● Anticipates and responds to catalyzing moments at the state and national level.
● Ensures the successful implementation of Action Fund’s electoral strategies in state.
● Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks.
● Adapts national office assistance for in-state work as needed.
● Keeps the national organization engaged on local public affairs priorities, needs, and activities.
● Maintains current and accurate files, tracks affiliate activity to provide regular reports, and monitors work-related financial expenditures.
● Works across teams to nationalize state campaigns, helping set goals for state response to national threats, including goals for how to engage state-based national targets.
● Deftly manages multiple in-state campaigns while supporting national-level goals.
● Tracks progress, measures performance, and adapts project plans if needed.
● On behalf of PP Action Fund, oversees the endorsement process in-state.
● Works with PPFA’s Office of General Counsel to manage in-state lobbying compliance.
● On behalf of PP Action Fund, works with the Action Fund’s Office of General Counsel and Campaign Director to manage in-state lobbying and electoral compliance.
● Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
● At least 7 years of related advocacy and electoral campaign experience in organizing and management is required.
● Minimum 3 years experience as a campaign manager or director (or comparable) with demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, or other public affairs campaigns.
● High school degree or equivalent required.
● Demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, and other public affairs campaigns is required.
● Experience working with Planned Parenthood, either at a local organization or the national office, is preferred but not required.
● Impeccable organization and strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, including the MOCHA(R) framework for defining clear roles and responsibilities on projects.
● Strong interpersonal skills, adept in managing conflict and crisis creatively and keeping teams moving towards results.
● Required track record of creating and maintaining strong work relationships with a diverse set of colleagues.
● Must be able to motivate and lead teammates and colleagues who are not direct reports and across divisions and geographies.
● Professional integrity and ambition to effectively represent and promote the PP Action Fund and the PPFA team work.
● Strong communicator who can show progress towards goals to audiences and through diverse channels.
● Ability to identify priorities, work independently, and develop systems for addressing issues or requests.
● Able to work extended hours as needed.
● Passionate about the Planned Parenthood mission.
● Working knowledge of voter databases (specifically VAN) is preferred.
● Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative.
● Ability to incorporate resilience best practices into project plans.

Travel:
0-10% domestic. Occasional travel in-state and throughout the region may be required.

State Director, Louisiana

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. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people 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, which operate non-profit health centers across the USA. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a Louisiana State Director, reporting to the National Director of Campaigns, to oversee the policy, political, and advocacy campaign efforts within their assigned state to protect and promote reproductive health, rights, and justice. Our overarching goal is to create the conditions for change in states where access to care is under threat, expand or fortify care in access states, and use the power of supportive allies and the 19 million Planned Parenthood supporters to defend access to sexual and reproductive healthcare nationally. The Louisiana State Director would also oversee the Action Fund’s electoral efforts within their assigned state.

Purpose:
The Louisiana State Director will serve as PPFA and the Action Fund’s primary strategist and director of advocacy and the Action Fund’s electoral campaigns in Louisiana  This role will work in collaboration with the Campaigns Director to develop and execute all aspects of PPFA and Action Fund’s work in state, including legislative advocacy, issue or candidate specific civic engagement, and advocacy coalition partnerships, and supporter engagement. The Louisiana State Director may serve as the organizational lobbyist in service of the local Planned Parenthood affiliate and the provision of services in the state, and will serve as PPFA and Action Fund’s media spokesperson in the state where appropriate. The Louisiana State Director will be adept at advancing in-state goals while navigating the internal systems of the national office.

Engagement:
•Leads legislative advocacy, organizing, and state-level communications for the state in coordination with PPFA and the Action Fund national office staff and state advocacy organizations in state, in state in support of the provision of care.
•Maintains or coordinates relationships with legislative members and staff, state regulatory agencies, lobbyists, consultants, local-level office holders, and members of Congress, where appropriate. Manages contract lobbyist, if applicable.
•Serves as PPFA/Action Fund spokesperson to media and stakeholders where appropriate.
•Serves as a credible source of local political and policy knowledge within the federation and with partners.
•Leads Action Fund political endorsement process.
•Seeks new opportunities for collaboration to improve the lives of patients served by Planned Parenthood affiliates and enhance their ability to access reproductive health information and care, with a priority on supporting health equity efforts for historically underserved and/or under-resourced populations.
•Serves as lead liaison to in-state advocacy-focused coalition partners and works to build strong relationships with allied organizations.
•Manages constituency organizing in-state in coordination with Constituency Program Leads, if applicable.
•Maintains familiarity and compliance with all state and local lobbying reporting requirements. Maintains consistent internal reporting of lobbying activities as directed.
•Develops and maintains expertise in the use of the Voter Activation Network and assures consistent, accurate, and timely reporting in the VAN.
•Persuades internal and external stakeholders towards campaign and project completion.
•Fosters collaboration and resolves conflict. Debriefs and evaluates each campaign. Works as a team player in a high-pressure work environment.
•Collaborates with teams across the national office to ensure the goals of PPFA and Action Fund’s advocacy campaigns and Action Fund’s electoral campaigns in-state are being met.
•Serves as lead strategist and ensures the successful implementation of strategies in Louisiana.
•Adapts national days of action and leads organizing peaks to in-state goals and capacity, and responds to catalyzing moments at the state and national level.
•Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks.

Delivery:
•Ensures the successful implementation of strategies in Louisiana.
•Identifies strategies to defend, restore, and expand the provision of services in state
•Adapts national days of action and organizing peaks to in-state goals and capacity.
•Ensures the successful implementation of Action Fund’s electoral strategies in state
•Anticipates and responds to catalyzing moments at the state and national level.
•Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks.
•Adapts national office assistance for in-state work as needed.
•Keeps the national organization engaged on local public affairs priorities, needs, and activities.
•Maintains current and accurate files, tracks affiliate activity to provide regular reports, and monitors work-related financial expenditures.
•Works across teams to nationalize state campaigns, helping set goals for state response to national threats, including goals for how to engage state-based national targets.
•Deftly manages multiple in-state campaigns while supporting national-level goals.
•Tracks progress, measures performance, and adapts project plans if needed.
•On behalf of PP Action Fund, oversees the endorsement process in-state.
•Works with PPFA’s Office of General Counsel to manage in-state lobbying compliance.
•On behalf of PP Action Fund, works with the Action Fund’s  Office of General Counsel and Campaign Director to manage in-state lobbying and electoral compliance.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
•At least 7 years of related advocacy and electoral campaign experience in organizing and management is required.
•Minimum 3 years experience as a campaign manager or director (or comparable) with demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, or other public affairs campaigns.
•High school degree or equivalent required.
•Demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, and other public affairs campaigns is required.
•Experience working with Planned Parenthood, either at a local organization or the national office, is preferred but not required.
•Impeccable organization and strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, including the MOCHA(R) framework for defining clear roles and responsibilities on projects.
•Strong interpersonal skills, adept in managing conflict and crisis creatively and keeping teams moving towards results.
•Required track record of creating and maintaining strong work relationships with a diverse set of colleagues.
•Must be able to motivate and lead teammates and colleagues who are not direct reports and across divisions and geographies.
•Professional integrity and ambition to effectively represent and promote the PP Action Fund and the PPFA team work.
•Strong communicator who can show progress towards goals to audiences and through diverse channels.
•Ability to identify priorities, work independently, and develop systems for addressing issues or requests.
•Able to work extended hours as needed.
•Passionate about the Planned Parenthood mission.
•Working knowledge of voter databases (specifically VAN) is preferred.
•Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative.
•Ability to incorporate resilience best practices into project plans.

Travel:
0-10% domestic. Occasional travel in-state and throughout the region may be required.

State Director, Georgia

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. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people 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, which operate non-profit health centers across the USA. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a Georgia State Director, reporting to the National Director of Campaigns, to oversee policy and advocacy campaign efforts within their assigned state to protect and promote reproductive health, rights, and justice. Our overarching goal is to create the conditions for policy change in states where access to care is under threat, expand or fortify care in access states, and use the power of supportive allies and the 19 million Planned Parenthood supporters to defend access to sexual and reproductive healthcare nationally. The Georgia State Director would also oversee the Action Fund’s electoral efforts within their assigned state.

Purpose:
The Georgia State Director will serve as PPFA and the Action Fund’s primary strategist and director of advocacy and the Action Fund’s electoral campaigns in Georgia. This role will work in collaboration with the Campaigns Director to develop and execute all aspects of PPFA and the Action Fund’s work in state, including legislative advocacy, coalition partnerships, and supporter engagement. This role will also work, in collaboration with the Campaigns Director and/or National Political Director, to develop and execute all aspects of the Action Fund’s electoral work in state. The Georgia State Director may serve as an organizational lobbyist and will serve as PPFA and Action Fund’s media spokesperson in the state, where appropriate. The Georgia State Director will be adept at advancing in-state goals while navigating the internal systems of the national office.

Engagement:
•Leads legislative advocacy, organizing, and state-level communications for the state in coordination with PPFA and the Action Fund national office staff, and state advocacy organizations, in support of the provision of care.
•Leads the Action Fund’s electoral program for state and federal elections.
•Maintains or coordinates relationships with legislative members and staff, state regulatory agencies, lobbyists, consultants, local-level office holders, and members of Congress, where appropriate. Manages contract lobbyist, if applicable.
•Serves as PPFA/Action Fund spokesperson to media and stakeholders where appropriate.
•Serves as a credible source of local political and policy knowledge within the federation and with partners.
•Seeks new opportunities for collaboration to improve the lives of patients served by Planned Parenthood affiliates and enhance their ability to access reproductive health information and care, with a priority on supporting health equity efforts for historically underserved and/or under-resourced populations.
•Serves as lead liaison to in-state advocacy-focused coalition partners and works to build strong relationships with allied organizations.
•Manages constituency organizing in-state in coordination with Constituency Program Leads, if applicable.
•Maintains familiarity and compliance with all state and local lobbying reporting requirements. Maintains consistent internal reporting of lobbying activities as directed.
•Develops and maintains expertise in the use of the Voter Activation Network and assures consistent, accurate, and timely reporting in the VAN.
•Persuades internal and external stakeholders towards campaign and project completion.
•Fosters collaboration and resolves conflict. Debriefs and evaluates each campaign.
•Works as a team player in a high-pressure work environment.
•Collaborates with teams across the national office to ensure the goals of PPFA and Action Fund’s advocacy campaigns and Action Fund’s electoral campaigns in-state are being met.
•Serves as lead strategist and ensures the successful implementation of strategies in Georgia.
•Adapts national days of action and leads organizing peaks to in-state goals and capacity, and responds to catalyzing moments at the state and national level.
•Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks.

Delivery:
•Adapts national days of action and organizing peaks to in-state goals and capacity.
•Anticipates and responds to catalyzing moments at the state and national level.
•Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks.
•Adapts national office assistance for in-state work as needed.
•Ensures the successful implementation of Action Fund’s electoral strategies in Georgia.
•Keeps the national organization engaged on local public affairs priorities, needs, and activities.
•Maintains current and accurate files, tracks affiliate activity to provide regular reports, and monitors work-related financial expenditures.
•Works across teams to nationalize state campaigns, helping set goals for state response to national threats, including goals for how to engage state-based national targets.
•Deftly manages multiple in-state campaigns while supporting national-level goals.
•Tracks progress, measures performance, and adapts project plans if needed.
•Works with PPFA’s Office of General Counsel to manage in-state lobbying compliance.
•On behalf of PP Action Fund, works with the Action Fund’s Office of General Counsel and Campaign Director to manage in-state lobbying and electoral compliance.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
•At least 7 years of related advocacy and electoral campaign experience in organizing and management is required.
•Minimum 3 years experience as a campaign manager or director (or comparable) with demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, or other public affairs campaigns.
•High school diploma or equivalent required.
•Demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, and other public affairs campaigns is required.
•Experience working with Planned Parenthood, either at a local organization or the national office, is preferred but not required.
•Impeccable organization and strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, including the MOCHA(R) framework for defining clear roles and responsibilities on projects.
•Strong interpersonal skills, adept in managing conflict and crisis creatively and keeping teams moving towards results.
•Required track record of creating and maintaining strong work relationships with a diverse set of colleagues.
•Must be able to motivate and lead teammates and colleagues who are not direct reports and across divisions and geographies.
•Professional integrity and ambition to effectively represent and promote the PP Action Fund and the PPFA  team work.
•Strong communicator who can show progress towards goals to audiences and through diverse channels.
•Ability to identify priorities, work independently, and develop systems for addressing issues or requests.
•Able to work extended hours as needed.
•Passionate about the Planned Parenthood mission.
•Working knowledge of voter databases (specifically VAN) is preferred.
•Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative.
•Ability to incorporate resilience best practices into project plans.

Travel:
0-10% domestic. Occasional travel in-state and throughout the southeastern region may be required.

State Director, Arkansas

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. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people 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, which operate non-profit health centers across the USA. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek an Arkansas State Director, reporting to the National Director of Campaigns, seek an Arkansas State Director, reporting to the National Director of Campaigns to oversee the policy, political, and advocacy campaigns efforts within their assigned state to protect and promote reproductive health, rights, and justice. Our overarching goal is to create the conditions for change in states where access to care is under threat, expand or fortify care in access states, and use the power of supportive allies and the 19 million Planned Parenthood supporters to defend access to sexual and reproductive healthcare nationally. The Arkansas State Director would also oversee the Action Fund’s electoral efforts within their assigned state.

Purpose:
The Arkansas State Director will serve as PPFA and the Action Fund’s primary strategist and director of advocacy and the Action Fund’s electoral campaigns in Arkansas. This role will work in collaboration with the Campaigns Director to develop and execute all aspects of PPFA and Action Fund’s work in state, including legislative advocacy, issue or candidate-specific civic engagement, advocacy coalition partnerships, and supporter engagement. The Arkansas State Director may serve as the organizational lobbyist in service of the local Planned Parenthood affiliate and the provision of services in the state, and will serve as PPFA and Action Fund’s media spokesperson in the state, where appropriate. The Arkansas State Director will be adept at advancing in-state goals while navigating the internal systems of the national office.

Engagement:
● Leads legislative advocacy, organizing, and state-level communications for the state in coordination with PPFA and the Action Fund national office staff and state advocacy organizations in state, in support of the provision of care.
● Maintains or coordinates relationships with legislative members and staff, state regulatory agencies, lobbyists, consultants, local-level office holders, and members of Congress, where appropriate. Manages contract lobbyist, if applicable.
● Serves as PPFA/PPAF spokesperson to media and stakeholders where appropriate.
● Serves as a credible source of local political and policy knowledge within the federation and with partners.
● Leads Action Fund’s political endorsement process.
● Seeks new opportunities for collaboration to improve the lives of patients served by Planned Parenthood affiliates and enhance their ability to access reproductive health information and care, with a priority on supporting health equity efforts for historically underserved and/or under-resourced populations.
● Serves as lead liaison to in-state advocacy-focused coalition partners and works to build strong relationships with allied organizations.
● Manages constituency organizing in-state in coordination with Constituency Program Leads, if applicable.
● Maintains familiarity and compliance with all state and local lobbying reporting requirements. Maintains consistent internal reporting of lobbying activities as directed.
● Develops and maintains expertise in the use of the Voter Activation Network and assures consistent, accurate, and timely reporting in the VAN.
● Persuades internal and external stakeholders towards campaign and project completion.
● Fosters collaboration and resolves conflict. Debriefs and evaluates each campaign. Works as a team player in a high-pressure work environment.
● Collaborates with teams across the national office to ensure the goals of PPFA and Action Fund’s advocacy campaigns and Action Fund’s electoral campaigns in-state are being met
● Serves as lead strategist and ensures the successful implementation of strategies in state.
● Adapts national days of action and leads organizing peaks to in-state goals and capacity, and responds to catalyzing moments at the state and national level.
● Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks.

Delivery:
● Ensures the successful implementation of strategies in state.
● Identifies strategies to defend, restore, and expand the provision of services in state
● Adapt national days of action and organizing peaks to in-state goals and capacity.
● Anticipates and responds to catalyzing moments at the state and national level.
● Ensures the successful implementation ofthe Action Fund’s electoral strategies in state
● Coordinates people and resources, manages expectations, and oversees tasks.
● Adapts national office assistance for in-state work as needed.
● Keeps the national organization engaged on local public affairs priorities, needs, and activities.
● Maintains current and accurate files, tracks affiliate activity to provide regular reports, and monitors work-related financial expenditures.
● Works across teams to nationalize state campaigns, helping set goals for state response to national threats, including goals for how to engage state-based national targets.
● Deftly manages multiple in-state campaigns while supporting national-level goals.
● Tracks progress, measures performance, and adapts project plans if needed.
● On behalf of PP Action Fund, oversees the endorsement process in-state.
● On behalf of the PP Action Fund, works with the Action Fund office of general counsel and Campaign Director to manage in-state compliance.
● Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
● At least 7 years of related advocacy and electoral campaign experience in organizing and management is required.
● Minimum 3 years of experience as a campaign manager or director (or comparable) with demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, or other public affairs campaigns.
● High school degree or equivalent required.
● Demonstrated proficiency in project management of legislative, electoral, organizing, and other public affairs campaigns is required.
● Experience working with Planned Parenthood, either at a local organization or the national office, is preferred but not required.
● Impeccable organization and strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, including the MOCHA(R) framework for defining clear roles and responsibilities on projects.
● Strong interpersonal skills, adept in managing conflict and crisis creatively, and keeping teams moving towards results.
● Required track record of creating and maintaining strong work relationships with a diverse set of colleagues.
● Must be able to motivate and lead teammates and colleagues who are not direct reports and across divisions and geographies.
● Professional integrity and ambition to effectively represent and promote the PP Action Fund and the PPFA  team work.
● Strong communicator who can show progress towards goals to audiences and through diverse channels.
● Ability to identify priorities, work independently, and develop systems for addressing issues or requests.
● Able to work extended hours as needed.
● Passionate about the Planned Parenthood mission.
● Working knowledge of voter databases (specifically VAN) is preferred.
● Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative.
● Ability to incorporate resilience best practices into project plans.

Travel:
0-10% domestic. Occasional travel in-state and throughout the region may be required.

Global Advisor, Gender Transformative Program

The Global Advisor, Gender Transformative Programming provides global technical leadership, strategic direction, and quality assurance for Orbis International’s gender-responsive and gender-transformative programming across all countries and project portfolios. This senior role is responsible for defining, driving, and updating Orbis’s Global Gender Transformative Programming Strategy and ensuring that gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) are systematically integrated into program design, implementation, MEL, partnerships, and fundraising across the entire organization.

 

A key component of the role includes providing global leadership to Orbis’s flagship Women Leaders in Eye Health (WLEH) initiative; however, this sits within a broader mandate to advance gender equality, women’s leadership, and social inclusion across all Orbis programs. The Global Advisor serves as Orbis’s principal global technical expert, working closely with country teams, regional and global leadership, and external partners to strengthen the quality, effectiveness, and impact of gender-transformative approaches in eye health.

 

The Advisor is expected to champion and model equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility while advancing Orbis’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

 

This position will be remotely worked anywhere in the world and the salary will be benchmarked locally.

Union Organizer-in-Training, Mid-West

Union Organizer-in-Training, Mid-West
Job Category: UUR OIT
Requisition Number: UNION003372

Posted: January 12, 2026
Full Time
Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Job Details
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SEIU Union Organizer-In Training, Mid-West

We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing.

For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States, and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.

The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing, and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace.

The OIT program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions and is different from other training programs that focus on developing political, electoral or community organizing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders
Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.
Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.
Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to spend the majority of the work week out of the office doing work site visits, home visits, canvassing on foot, attending worker strikes and meetings, rallies and other union activities.
Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organizations technology tools.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and an automobile for business use.
Ability and willingness to travel, as needed. If offered an OIT position, you will be required to travel to the campaign you are assigned to in the Mid-West region. This position might not be located in Chicago.
Compensation:

Salary and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $56,000/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, work cell phone, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried position.
Application Requirements:

A resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

Apply Here:  https://www.click2apply.net/Pj62lYIAowoMyhVmJInqEo
PI281422872

Union Organizer-in-Training, Mid-Atlantic

Union Organizer-in-Training, Mid-Atlantic

Job Category: UUR OIT
Requisition Number: UNION003368

Posted: January 11, 2026
Full Time
Washington, DC 20036, USA

Job Details

Description

SEIU Union Organizer-In Training

We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing.

For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.

The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing, and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace.

The OIT program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions and is different from other training programs that focus on developing political, electoral or community organizing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
  • Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
  • Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders
  • Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
  • Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.
  • Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.

Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
  • Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to spend the majority of the work week out of the office doing work site visits, home visits, canvassing on foot, attending worker strikes and meetings, rallies and other union activities.
  • Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organizations technology tools.
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
  • Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
  • Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
  • Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and an automobile for business use.
  • Ability and willingness to travel, as needed. If offered an OIT position, you will be required to travel to the campaign you are assigned to in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Compensation:

  • Salary and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $56,000/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, work cell phone, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried position.

Application Requirements:

A resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply Here

PI281422882

Union Organizer-in-Training, California

Union Organizer-in-Training, California

Job Category: UUR OIT
Requisition Number: UNION003369

Posted: January 12, 2026
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Job Details

Description

SEIU Union Organizer-In Training, Los Angeles

We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing.

For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States, and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.

The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing, and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace.

The OIT program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions and is different from other training programs that focus on developing political, electoral or community organizing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
  • Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
  • Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders
  • Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
  • Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.
  • Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.

Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
  • Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to spend the majority of the work week out of the office doing work site visits, home visits, canvassing on foot, attending worker strikes and meetings, rallies and other union activities.
  • Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organizations technology tools.
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
  • Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
  • Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
  • Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and an automobile for business use.
  • Ability and willingness to travel, as needed. If offered an OIT position, you will be required to travel to the campaign you are assigned in California. The home office will be located in L.A., but campaigns can be located across the state.

Compensation:

  • Salary and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $56,000/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, work cell phone, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried position.

Application Requirements:

A resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply Here

PI281422877

Digital Content Producer Desk

THE ROLE: 

The Digital Content Producer is responsible for capturing the energy of NextGen’s organizing and turning it into compelling, platform-native content that reaches and mobilizes young people.

This individual travels to campuses to document organizing in real time and when not in the field, pitches, produces, and edits content designed for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and emerging social platforms. This role sits at the intersection of journalism, movement storytelling, and political persuasion.

This role will focus on a midwest region, requiring frequent travel to college campuses in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Iowa. Candidates should be based in or near these regions or be willing to relocate. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.

The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization–in theory and in practice–and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.

This role will report to the Vice President of Communications.

 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Remote Position: Yes

Union Position: No

Travel Requirements: 65-80%

End Date: N/A

WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:

  • Travel to campuses and actions to capture on-the-ground content, including interviews, direct-to-camera videos, and live moments
  • Pitch, script, and produce short-form vertical videos (generally under 3 minutes) for social platforms
  • Collaborate with organizers to identify compelling student voices, trending angles, and compelling narrative hooks
  • Edit or oversee editing of content using Canva, Adobe, or in-platform tools
  • Stay current on platform trends, formats, and best practices
  • Maintain high editorial standards while working quickly and responsively
  • Contribute to broader messaging and narrative strategy across NextGen’s digital presence
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Work closely with Campus Organizing Desk and Digital team
  • Plan and maintain content calendars across platforms

ABOUT YOU:

  • 2–5 years of experience in digital media, content creation, journalism, or social media
  • Strong storytelling instincts
  • Curious about trending topics and styles
  • Comfort with on-camera work
  • Willing to ideate and experiment with creative video formats
  • Experience producing content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and/or YouTube Shorts
  • Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Premiere, and/or mobile editing tools
  • Political awareness and interest in youth movements, advocacy, democracy, and economic justice
  • Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating closely with a team
  • Willingness to travel and work irregular hours during peak moments
  • Comfortable with Rapid Response-style work

SALARY INFORMATION:

The starting salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000. The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.

BENEFITS:

Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.

Taking Care of Your Future: 

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan – we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary

Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance:

  • Generous PTO and leave policies
  • 19 paid organization-wide holidays

Setting You Up for Success:

  • Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
  • $100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
  • Flexible spending account for dependent care
  • Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self

ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:

NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-29 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and 

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