Advocacy Strategist – Des Moines, IA

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Advocacy Strategist – Des Moines, IA Jobs in Des Moines, USA at Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida

Advocacy Strategist
– Des Moines, IA

Job Category:
Public Affairs

Requisition Number: ADVOC
003031

Posted:
June 17, 2026

Full-Time On-site

Des Moines
– Noun Center Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Job Details Description

Planned Parenthood North Central States Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Advocacy Strategist – Des Moines, IA

Pay:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $19-$25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week Shift times:
Primarily Monday-Friday. 9am-5pm. Occasional weekend and evening hours required.

Location:

818 5th Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309 Job type:
Hourly/Non-exempt Travel:
Travel throughout IA – quarterly basis, including occasional overnight and weekend travel. Union Membership:
This position is represented by SEIU. Questions? Contact Jobs.

Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision of the Advocacy Manager, the Advocacy Strategist performs a wide variety of functions. Responsible for building a grassroots activist network and building coalitions with allied organizations and constituencies. This role will recruit, train, and mobilize supporters and volunteers to act on behalf of Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa. The Advocacy Strategist will work to carry out legislative, organizing, and electoral goals as part of a dynamic Public Affairs team that builds a sustainable base of support for Planned Parenthood North Central States.

Advocacy Strategists are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive health care for all.” They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan: NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
• Healthiest You – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network.
• Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at.05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

We also offer:

• Start date flexibility.
• Travel reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One to three years’ experience in advocacy, organizing, political campaigns, or volunteer management, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Must be able to travel to and from external sites, within the required region, including conveyance of applicable program materials on a quarterly basis, including occasional overnight weekend travel.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

ADVOCACY & ORGANIZING

• Partner with the Advocacy Manager to develop and execute regional advocacy strategies and organizing plans for assigned constituencies and capacity programs (including Raíz, PPGen/college organizing, and patient advocacy organizing) across urban, rural, and campus communities.
• Build and maintain…

Title: Advocacy Strategist – Des Moines, IA

Company: Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida

Location: Des Moines, USA

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