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Vice President of Public Affairs & Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts (PPAF)

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jun 2025

About the role

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) has a simple mission: Care. No Matter What. PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years and we strongly believe that all people deserve care no matter who they are, where they live, or who they love. As the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services, we educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as the Vice President of Public Affairs and Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts (PPAF). This newly scoped role will serve as a core member of the executive leadership team and will be directly responsible for advancing the organization’s bold advocacy, political, and policy agenda across the Commonwealth.
This is a high-impact role focused on influencing the external environment, through legislative advocacy, electoral organizing, coalition-building, and public engagement. The VP/ED will work across departments, with the General Counsel, and alongside community and political partners to shape and defend the future of reproductive health, rights, and justice in Massachusetts.
At a time of national uncertainty and increasing political threats, the VP/ED will ensure that PPAF remains an influential voice and organizing force, mobilizing supporters, advancing legislation, holding power accountable, and defending access to care for all.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

Serve as the chief strategist and spokesperson for PPAF’s advocacy and political agenda.
Develop and execute a comprehensive C4 strategy aligned with electoral cycles, legislative sessions, and public opinion trends.
Represent PPAF in high-level external forums, coalitions, and media as needed.
Ensure alignment and coordination across PPLM and PPAF priorities while maintaining compliance and structural boundaries between C3 and C4 entities.
Partner across the executive team, including Strategy, Clinical Operations, Development, and Education, to ensure integration of advocacy goals where appropriate.

Advocacy & Movement-Building

Drive a people-powered advocacy strategy that mobilizes patients, supporters, and community leaders around key priorities and campaigns.
Lead the development of campaigns that center lived experience, racial and reproductive justice, and storytelling as tools for policy and culture change.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with allied organizations, community leaders, and grassroots coalitions to build collective power.

Policy, Government Relations & Lobbying

Oversee the legislative and policy strategy at the state and local levels.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, government agencies, political consultants, and allied organizations.
Lead lobbying efforts, provide testimony, and coordinate with legal and compliance advisors to ensure adherence to lobbying regulations.

Political & Electoral Strategy

Lead the development and execution of PPAF’s political endorsements and candidate support strategies.
Manage the new C4-only Electoral Organizer and the Outreach team to execute grassroots mobilization and electoral engagement work.
Partner with national affiliates and allied organizations on priority political campaigns and coordinated advocacy efforts.

Team & Department Oversight

Lead and manage the Policy & Government Relations team, ensuring clarity of roles, strong performance, and a culture of collaboration.
Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and COO to integrate advocacy goals across departments, where appropriate.

Board Engagement & Governance

Serve as the primary liaison to the PPAF board and its committees, providing strategic updates, policy briefings, and compliance guidance.
Partner with the CEO and Board Chair to ensure meaningful board engagement, aligned with governance, not management best practices.