Director of Public Affairs: Iowa – Des Moines, IA

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Essential Job Functions

ADVOCACY & LOBBYING

Lead the state public affairs team to create and implement plans for public policy, direct lobbying, grassroots lobbying, organizing activities, and electoral initiatives that support the organization.
Lobby on behalf of Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) and PP Advocates of Iowa (PPIA) in the state legislature and state administrative agencies and supervise any contractors. Support Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) to lobby the U.S. Congress.
Direct the state public affairs team to develop, coordinate and lead activities for identifying, educating, motivating and activating allied organizations and constituencies; represent the organization at events, internal and external task forces, coalitions, workgroups and committees as appropriate
Build relationships with key legislators, government administrative staff, and allied organizations in order to collaborate and strengthen the organization’s public policy priorities.
Oversee and adhere to data management plan that includes systems and best practices that ensure data validity.
Responsible for tracking and comprehensive research on current and emerging public policy and health care policy topics, including but not limited to: health care reform, reproductive health care service delivery, status of family planning programs nationwide.
Responsible for regular updates to the VP of Public Affairs on relevant administrative rules and initiatives in state and local government.
During legislative session, track and work with VP of Public Affairs to disseminate status of monitored legislation and votes to appropriate members of the PPNCS team. Track and monitor legislators’ favorability toward the full range of reproductive rights and services.

ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE

Supervise public affairs staff including personnel management and training issues for permanent staff, temporary staff, fellows, and interns including timesheets, expense reports (PCards) and invoices for the department
With the VP of Public Affairs, support the development, maintenance, and management of the operating budget and program activities budgets for the Iowa Public Affairs department including grants from PPFA and PPAF
Coordinate with necessary compliance consultants and PPNCS staff to submit accurate compliance reports to the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board and other compliance reports as needed.

ELECTORAL PROGRAM

Plan, draft, and execute Electoral Plans for federal and state races which may include the following:
Work with PPAI PAC Board’s electoral & endorsement work group to devise and implement the candidate endorsement process.
Develop and supervise the strategy for direct voter contact activities (phone banks, door knocks, online outreach and engagement)

COMMUNICATIONS

Work cooperatively with PPNCS communications staff to implement and expand the image and brand of the organization.
Represent PPNCS and Advocates’ organization in media interviews.
Represent PPNCS and Advocates’ organization at community events. 

PPIA BOARD

Collaborate with state-based Development leaders to build, maintain and manage the PPAI board and donor relationships.
Collaborate with state-based Development leaders to prepare reports for PPAI board members ahead of board meetings.
Assist in recruitment and development of PP Advocates of Iowa board members.
Assist in training of PPAI board members on public affairs topics and relevant compliance topics per PPFA accreditation. Collaborate with state-based Development and Board leaders to ensure member recruitment and committee work aligns with Public Affairs plans and strategies.

PPNCS FOUNDATION

Qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major and principal gift prospects who are capable of making gifts of $25,000+ to achieve a set annual fundraising goal
Manages a portfolio of individual donors, soliciting annual, endowment, and planned gifts in support of health care, education, and advocacy and political programs.
Contributes to implementing and achieving annual and long-range Foundation goals, with a focus on major gift prospects.
Achieves individual fundraising goals and strategically uses management to maximize revenue and donor retention.
Organize and implement strategies to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major and planned gift prospects, including frontline visits and collaboration with development colleagues.
Manages and tracks donor relationships and proposals in Raiser's Edge.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 6 years progressive related work experience in lieu of degree.

Experience

Five years related experience in public policy, lobbying, grassroots advocacy or political campaigns
3 years management experience

About the Company

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network. (ND and SD)
Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
Employee Assistance Program
Flex Spending Account
Life Insurance
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Bereavement Leave
Earned Extended Leave
Free subscription to Headspace App
Time off to vote.
Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

Travel Required

Yes - occasional travel throughout Iowa, infrequent travel throughout MN, ND, NE, or SD. Travel to Washington D.C. 1-2 times/year.

Resume Required

No

Contact Person

PPNCS Recruiting