Public Affairs Volunteer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with preparation and implementation of volunteer and outreach events, such as tabling at public events, crowd canvassing, action nights, etc
• Learning and entering in data collected
• Phone Banking
• Policy advocacy at state and federal levels
• Work with patients to collect and develop stories for advocacy projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for reproductive health and rights for all, including abortion and gender affirming care
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism as a representative of Planned Parenthood’s well-known and widely-trusted brand
• Interest in reproductive health care, education, and women and gender studies issues
• Ability to communicate with public about PPNNE health services, mission and goals
• Previous organizing experience a plus, but not required
• Occasional weekend and evening availability
• Means to travel throughout Southern and Mid-Coast Maine a plus, but not required