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# Youth Programs Coordinator at Planned Parenthood Great Rivers

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Great Rivers
- **Location:** St Louis Central West End, MO
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-11-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppgr/fb94fb5e-1765-4cf2-ae05-185b3f7dbb54

## Job description

## PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT RIVERS

JOB TITLE: Youth Program Coordinator FLSA: Full-time, Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Manager of Organizing and Health Equity COMPENSATION: $18.00 - $26.50/HR

Must have or obtain the Flu, COVID Vaccines!

## POSITION SUMMARY

TheYouth Programs Coordinator is a grant funded position and will run grassroots programs to build a pipeline for Planned Parenthood college age and young adult supporters to volunteer with Planned Parenthood Great Rivers and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action. They will build volunteer power, support PPGR patients and build regular points of engagement for college age and young adults. They will work through both Planned Parenthood Great Rivers (PPGR) and its political and advocacy arm, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action. Under the guidance of the Manager of Organizing and Health Equity will plan and execute strategies to build and activate a network of supporters and volunteer leaders taking action for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and freedom.

Location, Travel, Physical Requirements: This position will have a hybrid work schedule, with optional office space available at the PPGR Admin office. Must have reliable transportation to travel frequently throughout the affiliate’s service area with occasional overnight travel. Required physical activities include: time outdoors in all seasons, transporting up to 30 lbs, long periods on the computer or phone. This position may fulfill the cell phone reimbursement policy requirements.

## PRIMARY DUTIES PERFORMED:

To grow Planned Parenthood's patient supporter and volunteer base throughout the affiliate’s Generation Action and young adult supporters.Meet numeric goals for new/returning volunteersRecruit, train, manage, and retain volunteers, volunteer leaders, and interns via frequent one- on-one, phone, text, and electronic communication.Represent PPGR and PPGR Action at speaking events and within local coalitions.Lead and guide college age supporter chapters (Generation Action) throughout the state. Identify and build new Generation Action chapters throughout our affiliate region.Build Generation Action Chapter leadership, provide strategic advice for campus engagement and ensure succession from school year to school year.Identify and maintain training for student data managers throughout the Generation Action Chapter networkRecruit and build a young professionals engagement board that can step into leadership roles for volunteering for PPGR and PPGR Action and create a young adult community organizing networkKeep high-quality organizing data: maintain the supporter database, track metrics, and generate quantitative and qualitative report outs.Assist with fundraising, special events, and patient acquisition projects as requested.Assist in the drafting recruitment emails, letters to the editor, and other written materials. Protect access to care for Planned Parenthood patients through the legislative and advocacy process. Assist with planning and executing advocacy peaks in Missouri and Illinois. Develop and lead strategies to further department goals with tactics like phone banks, canvasses, lobby visits, in-districts, letters to the editor, media events, and visibility events Collaboration and Shared ResponsibilityWhile each Program Coordinator is responsible for the leadership, development, and execution of their assigned programs, collaboration across portfolios and departments is an essential part of the role.Program Coordinators are expected to contribute to shared initiatives, support organizational priorities, and work collectively toward departmental goals while maintaining accountability for their individual programs. Adhere to and assure compliance with state, federal, and agency policies that ensure provision of the highest quality and most professional programs. Other duties as assigned.

## QUALIFICATIONS:

1-3 years related experience, paid or unpaid, in grassroots organizing, advocacy, and/or political campaigns Resourceful self-starter with a high level of creative initiative Effective interpersonal communication skills, rapport-building, and emotional intelligence Passionate about political advocacy and Planned Parenthood’s mission Leadership experience, preferably involving volunteer recruitment and management Team player skilled at collaborating across teams, departments, and organizations Effective written communicator able to create action-oriented content for various audiences Commitment to equity, knowledge of diverse groups, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences Comfort and poise as a public speaker/trainer Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines with a rapidly-evolving workflow Must have computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new online tools Residence/roots in St. Louis region preferred

## QUALITY ASSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Adhere to PPGR policies that ensure the provision of the highest quality and most professional services to all PPGR clients. Ensure compliance with conditions of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) guidelines for approved activities. Protect PPGR assets from liability. Ensure the physical safety of PPGR clients and staff. Protect the confidentiality of Missouri and Illinois Planned Parenthood clients, donors, board, and all areas of operation.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers does not discriminate on any basis such as culture, age, race, color, sex, marital status, gender identity, ethnic heritage, language, national origin, spiritual belief or tradition, sexual orientation, physical ability/characteristics, genetic information, number of pregnancies, socio-economic circumstances or any other basis protected by applicable law.

## About Planned Parenthood Great Rivers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood Great Rivers is a nonprofit affiliate of the national Planned Parenthood federation, providing sexual and reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across Missouri and Illinois.
- **Entity Type**: Non-profit (Private)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1932
- **Founders**: Not publicly available for this affiliate (the national Planned Parenthood Federation was founded by Margaret Sanger)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Healthcare (sexual and reproductive health), Nonprofit Healthcare Services, Advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C – all genders, with or without insurance; patients seeking reproductive health services, STI testing, cancer screenings, contraception, abortion care, gender-affirming care, and education programs
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide, protect, and support sexual and reproductive health services, access, and rights [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers)

## Products & Services
- **Health Center Services**: In-person care at six health centers in Missouri and Illinois, offering STI screening, cancer screenings, wellness exams, contraception, vasectomies, medication and procedural abortion, and gender-affirming care.
- **Telehealth**: Virtual care for medication abortion (up to 12 weeks in Illinois), STI consultations, and follow-up visits, providing greater flexibility and privacy.
- **Regional Logistics Center (RLC)**: A centralized patient navigation center that arranges transportation, lodging, and financial assistance for abortion patients, easing logistical barriers.
- **Education Programs**: Comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education for youth and adults, including the INCLUED program for LGBTQ+ young people (ages 14–24), and anti-oppression training.
- **Advocacy (Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action)**: The policy and advocacy arm that fights to protect and expand access to birth control, abortion, sex education, gender-affirming care, and more.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: FY2025 total revenue of $26,056,405, with $9,998,200 from patient services and program fees, and $5,946,331 from public support (philanthropy). Total expenses: $21,886,388 [ppgr.org impact report](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/92/6c/926c59a8-fff1-46b9-8a77-03dd0cef2ce6/ppgr_2025_impact_report-digital_full.pdf)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 19 different funding sources including private foundations, government grants (e.g., Title X), and individual donors. Not a venture-backed entity.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Resumed procedural abortion in Missouri in March 2025 after a court victory, and expanded medication abortion access in Illinois to 12 weeks.
  - Increased appointment availability at St. Peters health center (now open 5 days/week plus one Saturday/month).
  - Fully launched Epic electronic health record system to improve patient experience.
  - Provided free vasectomies for the fourth consecutive year (72 procedures in FY2025).
  - Served 24,953 patients across 37,358 visits in FY2025, with 46% of visits from first-time patients.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Trusted legacy**: Over 90 years as the leading reproductive health provider in the St. Louis region and Missouri Ozarks.
- **Legal and advocacy expertise**: Successfully challenged Missouri TRAP laws, enabling in-clinic procedural abortion to resume in St. Louis.
- **Integrated patient support**: The Regional Logistics Center provides financial, transportation, and lodging assistance – a unique model that removes barriers to care.
- **Telehealth expansion**: Offers medication abortion via telehealth in Illinois, reaching patients who cannot easily travel.
- **Diverse funding base**: Mix of patient fees, philanthropy, and government grants provides financial resilience.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding access**: Increasing appointment availability, opening new health center hours, and scaling telehealth services.
- **Defending reproductive rights**: Continuing litigation and advocacy to protect abortion access in Missouri and Illinois.
- **Improving patient experience**: Leveraging the Epic EHR system for greater efficiency and convenience.
- **Serving underserved populations**: Offering free vasectomies, Title X family planning services, and LGBTQ+-specific education programs.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees directly contribute to protecting and expanding reproductive health access in a politically charged environment.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - Health insurance starts on the first of the month after 30 days; three plan options ($2,500, $3,000, or $5,000 deductible).
  - FSA medical and dependent care accounts.
  - Up to $200/year in well-being rewards.
  - 10 days of paid time off per year (available after 3 months).
  - Paid parental leave: up to 8 weeks after one year of employment.
  - 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution after the first year.
  - Sign-on bonus for clinicians.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid work options available depending on role; on-site roles at health centers in St. Louis, St. Peters, Manchester, Rolla, Fairview Heights, and Springfield.
- **Engineering/culture**: Not a tech company, but the recent Epic EHR rollout indicates a focus on modernizing operations. The organization values innovation in patient care and advocacy.

## Sources
1. [Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Careers](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers/get-involved/careers)
2. [Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Main Site](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers)
3. [PPGR Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/ppgr)
4. [PPGR FY2025 Impact Report (PDF)](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/92/6c/926c59a8-fff1-46b9-8a77-03dd0cef2ce6/ppgr_2025_impact_report-digital_full.pdf)
5. [PPGR LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/ppgreatrivers)

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