Planned Parenthood Great Plains
Director of Marketing and Communications
Planned Parenthood Great Plains, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”________________________________________Reporting directly to PPGP’s Chief Development Officer, the Director of Marketing& Communications will manage media, communications, and marketing strategies to promote PPGP as a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health. The role will supervise communications professionals including a digital media coordinator and graphic designer, and work most closely with PPGP’s Development, Heath Services, and Public Affairs Teams. The position’s key objectives are to develop communications and marketing concepts aimed at achieving fundraising goals, promoting health services and education work, and furthering advocacy initiatives across a four-state affiliate. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in communications and marketing within the nonprofit space.The Director of Communications and Marketing is responsible for overseeing the execution of PPGP’s media and marketing initiatives with an emphasis on increasing PPGP’s donor, patient, and supporter presence in the communities where its 14health
centers operate . The Director also assists the organization in administrative duties, guiding public affairs and development teams in best practices for optimal efficiency in email and social media campaigns.RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement communications and marketing strategies and messaging to educate and inform the community about PPGP’s mission, programs, and services.Serve as primary contact and spokesperson to inform and respond to media outlets across PPGP’s four-state region, bringing experience in rapid response and tight deadlines.Cultivate ongoing working relationships with reporters and news outlets for thoughtful coverage.Draft statements, press releases, op-eds, media advisories and letters to the editor as needed; edit and review external communications materials across departments.Create marketing campaigns and placement of advertising, and produce PPGP related organizational publications such as newsletters, annual reports, and fundraising collateral.Work closely with the Graphic Designer in creating effective marketing collateral, logos, and campaigns aligned with specific campaigns.Proactively prepare timely and accurate updates and talking points for both internal and external communications to address legislative issues related to PPGP’s brand, mission, programs, health services and clients.Maintain and update media lists and database of media relations contacts.Track and analyze communications trends to maintain optimal efficiency and end-user reach.Proactively identify opportunities to promote public awareness of PPGP and its mission, clients, education programs and health services (media coverage, social media, feature articles, interviews, presentations, special events, online presence, etc.).Distribute and house press clippings for tracking purposes and prepare monthly media reports including PPGP appearances, PPGP messaging usage by actors outside of PPGP, issue-related articles, and opposition media as needed.Coordinate any marketing or media-related campaigns, events, or training.Identify opportunities and conduct trainings for PPGP staff and volunteers to participate in public speaking engagements and media interviews.Assist with budget development for communications and marketing projects in consultation with the Chief Development Officer.Assist in the coordination of PPGP’s special events, and other conference opportunities offered through Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA).Manages a team of two to four employees.Evening and weekend work is occasionally required, as is occasional travel.REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Established relationships with media in the fields of sexual health care or related nonprofit work.Superb writing and editing skills, including the ability to carefully target messaging and quickly turn around materials.Demonstrated experience in creating impactful messages delivered in existing or new channels.Successful experience in challenging, controversial media campaigns and managing crisis communications and situations.Strong ability to advise senior staff on communications messaging and marketing initiatives. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with boards, staff, and volunteers to accomplish program goals.Understanding of reproductive health, sex education and related public affairs issues with the ability to distill complicated issues and research for messaging to multiple audiences.Technology experience: various email messaging platforms, Microsoft Office/Word, Access, and relational databases, and in social media strategy and tools including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, web page development and/or maintenance.COMPETENCIES
Relationship Building
– Build professional, strong relationships with internal and external people that enable meeting objectives and delivering high impact results. Strong interpersonal understanding and appreciation of diverse people.Judgment & Decision Making
– Demonstrates initiative to identify and analyze complex issues, develops impactful solutions, and gains agreement and alignment before making changes. Completes thorough data gathering to insure best decision.Reasoning Ability
- The capacity for consciously making sense of things, applying logic, establishing and verifying facts, and changing or justifying practices, institutions, and beliefs based on new or existing information.Communication
-- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints both verbally and in writing. Ability to write and deliver effective and persuasive speeches or presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Excellent listening skills.$78,000 - $89,000 a year
37.5 hour work week
________________________________________Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)PPGP is wholly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We firmly commit to the creation of an environment that values racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, where all individuals feel they are treated fairly, respectfully, and are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our commitment is essential to PPGP’s mission of ensuring reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for all individuals. We are committed to supporting employees, applicants, patients, volunteers and vendors with diverse backgrounds. Our vision is to foster a workplace culture that is a safe space where all employees feel included and comfortable sharing their experiences. We demonstrate our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion when we:·
Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability·
Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community·
Practice Effective Communication·
Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community·
Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices·
Display the Ability to Cultivate BelongingEOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.THE WORK OF PPGPPlanned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.PPGP serves people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. PPGP’s medical staff includes board certified OB/GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP’s clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage all individuals to share their pronouns during interviews and meetings. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.
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centers operate . The Director also assists the organization in administrative duties, guiding public affairs and development teams in best practices for optimal efficiency in email and social media campaigns.RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement communications and marketing strategies and messaging to educate and inform the community about PPGP’s mission, programs, and services.Serve as primary contact and spokesperson to inform and respond to media outlets across PPGP’s four-state region, bringing experience in rapid response and tight deadlines.Cultivate ongoing working relationships with reporters and news outlets for thoughtful coverage.Draft statements, press releases, op-eds, media advisories and letters to the editor as needed; edit and review external communications materials across departments.Create marketing campaigns and placement of advertising, and produce PPGP related organizational publications such as newsletters, annual reports, and fundraising collateral.Work closely with the Graphic Designer in creating effective marketing collateral, logos, and campaigns aligned with specific campaigns.Proactively prepare timely and accurate updates and talking points for both internal and external communications to address legislative issues related to PPGP’s brand, mission, programs, health services and clients.Maintain and update media lists and database of media relations contacts.Track and analyze communications trends to maintain optimal efficiency and end-user reach.Proactively identify opportunities to promote public awareness of PPGP and its mission, clients, education programs and health services (media coverage, social media, feature articles, interviews, presentations, special events, online presence, etc.).Distribute and house press clippings for tracking purposes and prepare monthly media reports including PPGP appearances, PPGP messaging usage by actors outside of PPGP, issue-related articles, and opposition media as needed.Coordinate any marketing or media-related campaigns, events, or training.Identify opportunities and conduct trainings for PPGP staff and volunteers to participate in public speaking engagements and media interviews.Assist with budget development for communications and marketing projects in consultation with the Chief Development Officer.Assist in the coordination of PPGP’s special events, and other conference opportunities offered through Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA).Manages a team of two to four employees.Evening and weekend work is occasionally required, as is occasional travel.REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Established relationships with media in the fields of sexual health care or related nonprofit work.Superb writing and editing skills, including the ability to carefully target messaging and quickly turn around materials.Demonstrated experience in creating impactful messages delivered in existing or new channels.Successful experience in challenging, controversial media campaigns and managing crisis communications and situations.Strong ability to advise senior staff on communications messaging and marketing initiatives. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with boards, staff, and volunteers to accomplish program goals.Understanding of reproductive health, sex education and related public affairs issues with the ability to distill complicated issues and research for messaging to multiple audiences.Technology experience: various email messaging platforms, Microsoft Office/Word, Access, and relational databases, and in social media strategy and tools including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, web page development and/or maintenance.COMPETENCIES
Relationship Building
– Build professional, strong relationships with internal and external people that enable meeting objectives and delivering high impact results. Strong interpersonal understanding and appreciation of diverse people.Judgment & Decision Making
– Demonstrates initiative to identify and analyze complex issues, develops impactful solutions, and gains agreement and alignment before making changes. Completes thorough data gathering to insure best decision.Reasoning Ability
- The capacity for consciously making sense of things, applying logic, establishing and verifying facts, and changing or justifying practices, institutions, and beliefs based on new or existing information.Communication
-- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints both verbally and in writing. Ability to write and deliver effective and persuasive speeches or presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Excellent listening skills.$78,000 - $89,000 a year
37.5 hour work week
________________________________________Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)PPGP is wholly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We firmly commit to the creation of an environment that values racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, where all individuals feel they are treated fairly, respectfully, and are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our commitment is essential to PPGP’s mission of ensuring reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for all individuals. We are committed to supporting employees, applicants, patients, volunteers and vendors with diverse backgrounds. Our vision is to foster a workplace culture that is a safe space where all employees feel included and comfortable sharing their experiences. We demonstrate our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion when we:·
Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability·
Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community·
Practice Effective Communication·
Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community·
Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices·
Display the Ability to Cultivate BelongingEOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.THE WORK OF PPGPPlanned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.PPGP serves people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. PPGP’s medical staff includes board certified OB/GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP’s clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage all individuals to share their pronouns during interviews and meetings. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.
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