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# Community Engagement & Education Specialist I at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Compensation:** $23–$24/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/planned/2cec3d42-c747-44a2-b263-30ab6edbdbec

## Job description

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is one of the largest providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Southern California, operating 20 health centers throughout our three-county region. Check out our new video, "We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest” for more information about our organization: https://bit.ly/WeArePPPSW.

Care. No Matter What.

In this role, you'll get to:

- Develop an understanding of the systems, issues and needs of communities within designated geographical area(s) in order to provide feedback on how to better serve them.
- Coordinate, schedule and provide educational presentations to groups, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, juvenile and adult justice systems, schools and others as appropriate.
- Provide educational presentations in person and/or in a virtual setting
- Use online resources to ensure participation and effectively deliver education on virtual platforms.
- Ability to develop, cooperate , and participate in social media content with region lead
- Serve as liaison between the External Affairs department, health center staff and the community.
- Assist with the development of educational and promotional materials.
- Maintain, evaluate and update materials and resources used for presentations with direction form CE Managers.
- Keep current on sexuality and reproductive health information through trainings, workshops and research.
- Adhere to grant requirements for statistical tracking and generate monthly stats and reports.
- Attend community meetings and events as a representative of PPPSW, when appropriate, for the purpose of networking to build contacts, identifying fundraising opportunities and increase visibility and support for PPPSW’s mission.
- Represent Planned Parenthood and the External Affairs department in a professional manner at internal and external meetings and events.
- Develop and maintain courteous and professional relationships with community stakeholders.
- Proactively identify opportunities for PPPSW involvement in relevant community-based events and coordinate participation, including teams of volunteers.
- Participate in community-based outreach events as needed.
- Input data related to presentations, outreach events, and social media in appropriate source.
- Regularly support volunteer opportunities

What we're looking for:

- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in community outreach, public relations, marketing, civic engagement, communications, education, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate virtual reproductive and sexual health education.Experience developing and managing content across multiple social media platforms.
- Comfort discussing sensitive topics, including comprehensive sexuality education, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and all FDA-approved contraceptive methods.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and consultation skills, with the ability to deliver comprehensive sexuality education to diverse audiences in both group and individual settings.

We are the power of Planned Parenthood.

We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the most iconic health care organization in the world. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the outstanding education we deliver.

We are a prominent and powerful team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for people, without judgment.

100 years of advocating for our mission has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for practicing health care.

We are a team you can have fun with and a powerful movement you can be part of. Together we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights.

For those who feel that purpose is critical to their work, this is a gift.

In This Together.

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our careers page for more information: www.pppswcareers.org

## About Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) is a nonprofit healthcare provider and advocacy organization delivering reproductive and sexual health services, education, and policy work across Southern California.
- **Entity Type**: Private (nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1963
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (affiliated with the national Planned Parenthood Federation of America)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Hospitals and Health Care (nonprofit)
- Target customers: B2C – individuals seeking reproductive and sexual health care, including contraception, abortion, STI testing/treatment, cancer screenings, and gender-affirming care; also serves communities through education and advocacy.
- Mission: “To ensure broad public access to sexual and reproductive health care through direct service, education, and advocacy.” [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)

## Products & Services
- **Direct Clinical Services**: In-person and telehealth medical services including well‑person exams, birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, abortion care, and gender‑affirming hormone therapy.
- **Sex Education**: Comprehensive sex education programs for youth and adults in schools and community settings.
- **Advocacy & Public Policy**: Grassroots and legislative advocacy to protect and expand reproductive rights and access to care.
- **Training & Professional Development**: Clinical training for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: 295 employees (as of mid‑2026, -1.7% YoY). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (funded through donations, grants, and patient revenue). Key talent sources include Kaiser Permanente, Sharp HealthCare, UC San Diego Health, and Scripps Health. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest)
- **Growth Signals**: Active job postings increased 150% year‑over‑year (10 positions posted as of Sept 2026); monthly posting growth of 42.9%. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest) The organization is expanding its reach and scope of care, focusing on equity and online health services. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand Trust & Mission**: Part of the most recognized reproductive healthcare organization globally, with deep community trust.
- **Integrated Care Model**: Combines direct clinical services, education, and advocacy under one roof, allowing holistic patient and community support.
- **Commitment to Equity**: Explicit focus on serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and youth populations; inclusive hiring and DEI programs are core to operations. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/working-at-planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest/)
- **Skilled Workforce**: High concentration of medical professionals (28% of staff) and strong ties to top regional health systems and universities for talent recruitment.

## Strategic Focus
- **Access & Equity**: Expand care to underserved communities, increase abortion access, grow online health services, and improve health equity. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)
- **Operational Resilience**: Strengthen infrastructure, decision‑making, and staff engagement to navigate legal/political changes and societal disruptions.
- **Community Well‑Being**: Improve staff economic well‑being, workplace equity, and broader social conditions. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose‑Driven**: Employees work on the front lines of reproductive rights and health equity, with a clear mission to ensure access for all.
- **Inclusive Culture**: Strong commitment to DEI with Employee Resource Groups, bias‑mitigated hiring, and ongoing training in cultural humility. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/working-at-planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest/)
- **Professional Development**: Onboarding program, training opportunities, and career advancement pathways.
- **Work Environment**: All open positions (as of Sept 2026) are on‑site at health centers in San Diego, Riverside, Corona, Vista, and Imperial Valley. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/planned)
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly mentioned, but the organization emphasizes staff well‑being and psychological safety.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/planned)
3. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/working-at-planned-parenthood-of-the-pacific-southwest/)
4. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/mission-and-values/)
5. [pppswcareers.org](https://www.pppswcareers.org/opportunities/)

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