Communications Specialist

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 60,000 patients annually in 22 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!

This is an excellent opportunity for a Communications Specialist (40 hrs/week).

PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position is responsible for supporting and executing communications strategies for internal and external communications in alignment with agency mission and strategic goals. Individual ensures communications are inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. This individual works extensively in supporting the work to move our internal and external communication strategies forward to meet the needs of the organization.

* Possess a strong commitment and understanding of the comprehensive, voluntary, sexual and reproductive health programs and a person's freedom to make personal health care decisions, including abortion.

* Must have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and belonging.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

* Experience developing internal and external communication strategies.

* Demonstrated ability to develop communication plans in order to elevate an issue, brand, or message to various communities and audiences.

* Demonstrated experience with developing and executing inclusive communication strategies.

* Must be able to maintain confidential information.

* Must be able to work collaboratively and develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with multiple constituencies, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, LGBTQ+, and economically disadvantaged populations, etc.

* Must have the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and urgent, unexpected needs in a collaborative, fast paced environment.

* Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point preferably in MS 365.

* A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications or other related discipline required, with one year of related work experience.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered.

* Bilingual written and verbal skills in Spanish/English a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. May require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing. Requires repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing on a keyboard. Rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling and repetitive motions of the feet.

Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling and grasping regularly. May require lifting up to 30 pounds. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. Requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator.

The position is generally performed in an office environment but involves frequent interruptions. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.

Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary.

PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.