Hybrid Director of Strategic Advocacy – Government Relations

at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.

• Job title: Director of Strategic Advocacy – Government Relations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $85,280 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madison, United States

About the role

• Director of Strategic Advocacy leading public policy and civic engagement for Planned Parenthood Wisconsin. Overseeing legislative strategies and community partnerships to promote reproductive health and rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of state and local legislative strategies.
• Build strong relationships with elected officials and partners.
• Research policy issues and recommend organizational positions.
• Ensure compliance with lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance rules.
• Monitor advocacy outcomes and report to leadership and partners.
• Direct voter education and civic engagement under 501(c)(3) rules.
• Lead 501(c)(4) electoral strategies, including endorsements and coalition work.
• Manage annual plans and budgets for electoral and civic engagement activities.
• Design innovative voter outreach and mobilization strategies.
• Strengthen partnerships with community leaders and advocacy groups.
• Develop strategies that integrate grassroots organizing and policy advocacy.
• Represent the organization in coalitions and community forums.
• Serve on the Public Affairs Senior Leadership Team to align strategies.
• Coordinate with PPFA and coalitions to connect state and national strategies.
• Act as spokesperson and policy expert on reproductive health and justice.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit, campaign finance, and lobbying regulations.
• Track and evaluate results, reporting to boards and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Affairs, Nonprofit Management, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 7 years of progressive experience in government relations, policy advocacy, political strategy, or nonprofit leadership, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered.
• Must have demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Must be committed to providing excellent customer service and support the vision and values of Planned Parenthood of WI.
• Demonstrated experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, shown through political campaigns, community organizing, and/or civic engagement work.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to explain public policy issues to staff, elected officials, government administrators, and organizational leaders.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, and ability to communicate about them clearly.
• In-depth knowledge of Wisconsin’s reproductive health care delivery system, state and federal policy landscape, and the needs of underserved or marginalized communities
• Proven success in organizing communities into action, legislative strategy, coalition-building, and issue advocacy at the state or local level.
• Experience developing electoral and civic engagement strategies, including voter education and mobilization campaigns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, VAN, and Bill Tracker.

Benefits

• Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Days of Holiday Pay
• Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program