Public Affairs & Brand Communications Coordinator - Los Angeles, CA
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced
Public Affairs & Brand Communications Coordinator
to work in our Downtown Los Angeles Headquarters. The coordinator will support PPLA’s Public Affairs and Brand Communications Team, which works to build Planned Parenthood’s brand, amplify our message, and advocate for PPLA patients in the halls of power. This position will primarily be responsible for supporting effective communications and grassroots advocacy efforts, in addition to providing administrative support for the department.
Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.
Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.
Experience writing in a professional capacity preferred.
Knowledge of social media best practices preferred.
Advocacy experience preferred.
Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in marketing, public affairs, communications, and/or other related disciplines required. Non-profit or health care setting preferred.
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as required.
A reliable and flexible means of transportation is required.
Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County.
Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
About the Position:
Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
Support the management of social media channels: draft content, monitor comments, and ensure compliance with relevant agency policies.
Draft internal (staff-facing) communications, including drafting weekly all-staff messages.
Support grassroots advocacy efforts, including but not limited to activists’ recruitment, training, and engagement; visibility at events; hosting phone banks and other grassroots lobbying actions; and engagement with campus activist groups.
Support annual Capitol Day planning efforts, including making travel arrangements, scheduling lobby visits, and training attendees.
Partner with development and public affairs staff to maintain accuracy of supporter database.
Update agency fact sheets regularly to reflect latest data and information. Develop informational packets for community partners, elected officials, and members of the press.
Assist with departmental administration, including record keeping, database management, and invoice processing.
Provide support to the Chief Communications Officer, as needed.
Comply with PPLA’s Standards of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards to act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations.
Generous salary and benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
Hiring range: $35.43 - $42.52 per hour (Non-exempt)
Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range:
At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our value of "we respect and honor all people", which also relates to our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay, and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which considers both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles.
Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision‑making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed service), and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Public Affairs & Brand Communications Coordinator
to work in our Downtown Los Angeles Headquarters. The coordinator will support PPLA’s Public Affairs and Brand Communications Team, which works to build Planned Parenthood’s brand, amplify our message, and advocate for PPLA patients in the halls of power. This position will primarily be responsible for supporting effective communications and grassroots advocacy efforts, in addition to providing administrative support for the department.
Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.
Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.
Experience writing in a professional capacity preferred.
Knowledge of social media best practices preferred.
Advocacy experience preferred.
Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in marketing, public affairs, communications, and/or other related disciplines required. Non-profit or health care setting preferred.
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as required.
A reliable and flexible means of transportation is required.
Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County.
Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
About the Position:
Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
Support the management of social media channels: draft content, monitor comments, and ensure compliance with relevant agency policies.
Draft internal (staff-facing) communications, including drafting weekly all-staff messages.
Support grassroots advocacy efforts, including but not limited to activists’ recruitment, training, and engagement; visibility at events; hosting phone banks and other grassroots lobbying actions; and engagement with campus activist groups.
Support annual Capitol Day planning efforts, including making travel arrangements, scheduling lobby visits, and training attendees.
Partner with development and public affairs staff to maintain accuracy of supporter database.
Update agency fact sheets regularly to reflect latest data and information. Develop informational packets for community partners, elected officials, and members of the press.
Assist with departmental administration, including record keeping, database management, and invoice processing.
Provide support to the Chief Communications Officer, as needed.
Comply with PPLA’s Standards of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards to act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations.
Generous salary and benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
Hiring range: $35.43 - $42.52 per hour (Non-exempt)
Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range:
At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our value of "we respect and honor all people", which also relates to our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay, and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which considers both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles.
Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision‑making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed service), and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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