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# Advocacy Manager at Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Association of Utah
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppau/d81d5afe-c96b-4e7c-ab44-dc9064de2d0f

## Job description

As a member of the External Affairs team, the Advocacy Manager works to build and mobilize community, political, and electoral power in support of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom. This role empowers Utahns with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities to make their voices heard, engage in the democratic process, and advance meaningful cultural and policy change.

Working across both Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU), a 501(c)(3), and Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah (PPAC), a 501(c)(4), the Advocacy Manager cultivates and mobilizes relationships with a diverse network of stakeholders, including volunteers, community partners, allied organizations, elected officials, political campaigns, and community leaders. Through grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, electoral engagement, and strategic outreach, this position helps strengthen statewide advocacy efforts and expand PPAU/PPAC's network of supporters and advocates.

The Advocacy Manager leads PPAC's candidate endorsement process and supports legislative and electoral campaigns, while developing and sustaining an engaged network of volunteers and activists. This role also coordinates coalition-building initiatives, develops accessible and timely advocacy communications, and ensures compliance with applicable nonprofit and campaign regulations. By connecting people, policy, and action, the Advocacy Manager helps position Planned Parenthood as a trusted, effective, and influential voice in Utah's sexual and reproductive health and rights movement.

About the Role:

Campaign creation and implementation

- Manage PPAU and PPAC’s canvassing and voter outreach efforts, including training, community engagement, and data tracking to measure impact.

- Develop and implement campaign plans with clear goals, strategies, and tactics, while managing programs, volunteers, and resources effectively.

- Oversee the endorsement process, including committee coordination, candidate evaluation, and execution of a tiered support system (financial, volunteer, and strategic).

- Support PPAC-endorsed candidates through direct engagement in fundraisers, canvasses, phone banks, and other campaign activities.

Collaboration and coalition building

- Build and maintain strong relationships with grassroots organizers, progressive nonprofits, political leaders, campaign consultants, and policymakers.

- Help recruit and develop grassroots supporters and activists across the state.

- In coordination with External Affairs team, represent PPAU in statewide, regional, and local coalitions on issues, policy, civic engagement, and political priorities to ensure alignment and collective impact.

- Organize and coordinate advocacy events and actions.

- In collaboration with Director of Community Impact, support college activist groups across campuses in the region.

Digital organizing and communications

- Serve as Affiliate Data Manager (ADM) for VAN/EveryAction: build contact lists, organize voter data, cut turfs, run reports, ensure compliance, and train staff on platform use to strengthen organizing, advocacy, fundraising, and electoral efforts.

- Conduct district-level analysis, track demographics, and track elections.

- Manage PPAU/PPAC’s Hustle texting platform, including targeting, messaging, compliance, and integration with campaign and advocacy efforts.

- Collaborate with External Affairs and Development teams to create emails, newsletters, social media posts, action alerts, and other political or campaigns communications.

Public policy engagement

- In collaboration with the External Affairs team, support the activation of supporters during the annual Utah Legislative Session and interim sessions.

- In collaboration with Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications team, help communicate legislative priorities and updates to supporters, volunteers, candidates, and coalition partners.

Other responsibilities

- Represents PPAU/PPAC in a professional and positive manner when dealing with the public, board members, volunteers, interns, donors, and other staff, demonstrating a commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.

- Understands their responsibility and participates in assuring productivity levels are maintained.

- Participates in annual review process.

- Demonstrates respect for different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.

- Performs other duties as required or requested.

What We're Looking For:

- Requires two (2) to five (5) years of related and/or applicable organizing experience in a political or social issue and a proven ability to motivate, train, and develop other leaders, especially volunteers, with historically disenfranchised or marginalized populations.

- Experience with political campaigns, coalitions, field work, ballot initiatives, and other elections-based organizing.

- Experience with database management including VAN software and electronic voter file software experience.

- Detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel on an ongoing basis.

- Familiarity with the social determinants of health.

- Experience in writing and sending emails, postcards, and other communication materials.

- Must have a strong interest in reproductive health and rights advocacy.

- Excellent communication skills (written/verbal/presentation).

- Must be enthusiastic and familiar with online tools and tactics.

- Must have strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.

- Must have proven ability to set and meet clear goals.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Are you passionate about building community power, engaging people in the democratic process, and creating meaningful change for reproductive freedom? Join Planned Parenthood Association of Utah and Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah as our next Advocacy Manager. This is an opportunity to turn passion into action by building relationships, mobilizing communities, and helping shape the future of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Utah.

If you are a strategic thinker, relationship-builder, and passionate advocate who believes in the power of people to create change, we encourage you to apply. We would love to have you on our team

## About Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is the Utah affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, providing sexual and reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the state.
- **Entity Type**: Nonprofit (501c3) — part of the national Planned Parenthood network
- **Headquarters**: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- **Founded**: 1970 (Guidestar/IRS ruling year; Built In reports 1965 — conflicting)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (established as an independent local affiliate)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Healthcare (sexual and reproductive health), Education, Advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C — individuals of all ages, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underserved populations; also community groups and schools (education programs)
- **Mission statement**: "To empower Utahns of all ages to make informed choices about their sexual health, ensure access to affordable, quality health care and education, and protect their right to do so."

## Products & Services
- **In-Person Health Centers**: Six health centers across Utah (Ogden, Salt Lake City, West Valley, South Jordan, Utah Valley/Orem, plus a virtual health center) offering birth control, STI testing/treatment, cancer screenings, abortion care (up to 18 weeks), perimenopause and menopause care, and Title X family planning services.
- **Telehealth**: Video, phone, and messaging consultations for quick visits, prescription refills, and follow-ups — available statewide.
- **Education Programs**: Evidence-based, age-appropriate sexual health education for private schools and community groups (public school partnerships ended in 2025 due to state law H.B. 233).
- **Advocacy (501c4 arm)**: Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah — public policy and legal advocacy to protect reproductive rights.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metrics**: Annual Revenue ~$8.5M (latest IRS filing, Guidestar); Expenses ~$11.2M (net loss due to funding gaps); Total Employees: 172 (Built In)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Planned Parenthood Federation of America (national network); ACLU of Utah (legal defense); Title X federal grant program (funding withheld as of 2025 but partially resumed in 2026)
- **Growth Signals**: Launched perimenopause/menopause care (2026); resumed Title X low-cost services (Jan 2026); remains legal abortion provider in Utah after court blocks; virtual health center expansion; served 36,000+ patients in latest reported year

## Competitive Advantages
- Established trust and brand recognition for over 55 years in Utah
- Integrated model: direct patient care, education, and political advocacy under one organization
- Only provider of Title X family planning services in Utah for decades (historical)
- Sliding-scale fees and commitment to serving all patients regardless of income or insurance
- Legal and operational resilience despite ongoing political and funding challenges
- Telehealth option expands reach across a large, geographically diverse state

## Strategic Focus
- Protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care, especially for low-income Utahns
- Legal defense of abortion access (current state court injunction allows up to 18 weeks)
- Recovering from funding cuts — closed two health centers in 2025 due to Title X losses; now seeking alternative funding and virtual care solutions
- Expanding service lines (e.g., menopause care) to diversify revenue and meet community needs
- Fighting state restrictions on education and advocating for policy change

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven, inclusive, and committed to health equity. Employees value the direct impact on patients and communities.
- **Workplace**: Hybrid workspace (remote and on-site combination; typical on-site time not specified). Six health center locations plus virtual options.
- **Perks & Support**: Not publicly detailed, but roles include benefits typical of healthcare nonprofits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, etc.). Current openings list "Bilingual Clinical Assistant" — suggests need for Spanish-speaking staff.
- **Engineering/Clinical Culture**: Emphasis on patient-centered, evidence-based care. Opportunities to work across clinical, education, and advocacy functions.

## Sources
1. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppau)
2. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-utah)
3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/planned-parenthood-association-of-utah)
4. [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/87-0288909)

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