Communication Coordinator

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator, and advocate, serving women, men, teens and families. For over 100 years, PPFA has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible health care decisions.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is seeking an effective and impactful Communications Coordinator in the Office of the Vice President. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, the Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Vice President’s calendar and activities, and other administrative projects to support the broad goals of elevating Planned Parenthood’s voice as a health care and advocacy leader, innovator and partner. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors OVP phone line and email inbox, directs requests to appropriate staff, and ensures that incoming requests are followed up on.
• When needed, posts material to Planned Parenthood website(s).
• Monitors and updates various online resource management tools.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and conference call logistics for both internal calls and external calls with members of the media, affiliate offices, etc.
• Processes expense reports, reconciles department invoices, pay orders, and purchases, moves contracts through review process.
• Coordinates and books travel logistics for staff.
• Organizes paper and electronic files.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS / TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-3 year of customer service or administrative experience required.
• Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Documents, Google Drive, and Google Calendar is required. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES /OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• A demonstrated interest in issues of reproductive and sexual health, communications, advocacy, and/or media.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented in a fast-paced multi-task environment. Quick to learn new systems and protocol.
• Good at troubleshooting and finding innovative ways to solve problems.
• Flexibility to work occasional night and/or weekend hours.
• Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a diverse workforce, and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required.
• Knowledge of reproductive health, legislative and legal issues preferable but not required.
• Experience working in a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization is a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus. 

TRAVEL

• 0-25%

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DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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