Vice President of Public Affairs & Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts (PPAF)
Boston, MA
External Affairs – Public Affairs /
Full Time - Non-Union /
Hybrid
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.
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as its Vice President of Public Affairs and Executive Director. This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping and driving the organization’s advocacy, policy, and political strategy to protect and expand access to reproductive health care and rights across the Commonwealth.
As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President/Executive Director will lead cross-functional collaboration, represent PPAF in high-level coalitions and public forums, and ensure compliance across 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative advocacy efforts at a critical time for reproductive justice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as chief strategist and public representative for PPAF’s advocacy and political initiatives.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 501(c)(4) strategy aligned with legislative priorities and electoral cycles.
- Ensure strategic alignment between PPLM and PPAF while maintaining legal boundaries.
- Lead people-centered campaigns that elevate lived experiences and center racial and reproductive justice.
- Build and sustain partnerships with grassroots coalitions and allied organizations.
- Direct state and local legislative strategies and cultivate relationships with elected officials.
- Lead lobbying efforts and ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Oversee political endorsements and candidate engagement.
- Manage electoral organizing staff and coordinate grassroots mobilization.
- Lead the Policy & Government Relations team and serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and COO.
- Act as primary liaison to the PPAF Board of Directors, providing strategic updates and policy briefings.
- Restructure and lead the Organizing and Outreach team to integrate community engagement and electoral organizing.
- Expand volunteer pipelines and ensure community-driven campaign participation.
🔹 Strategic Leadership & Vision
🔹 Advocacy & Movement-Building
🔹 Policy, Government Relations & Lobbying
🔹 Political & Electoral Strategy
🔹 Team & Department Oversight
🔹 Board Engagement & Governance
🔹 Organizing & Outreach Oversight
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in public policy, advocacy, or political strategy.
- Proven success navigating complex political and legislative environments.
- Deep understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) compliance, campaign finance, and lobbying regulations.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and public communication skills.
- Commitment to reproductive health, rights, and justice, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
$150,000 - $200,000 a year
Based on 37.5 hours/week
What We Offer
· Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
· Generous paid time off including vacation time, provisions for extended sick time and 11 paid holidays
· 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% company match
· Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
· Employee Assistance Program
· Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Discounts
Roles that are denoted as Hybrid require 1 day per week in the office unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
