Special Assistant to the President

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people 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 do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Special Assistant to the President. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President of PPFA. The Office of the President provides strategic, operational, and relationship management support critical to advancing PPFA’s mission and ensuring the effectiveness of the President in leading the organization.

• The Special Assistant to the President plays a pivotal role in ensuring the President is supported in advancing the strategic priorities and in their day-to-day leadership of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund. The Special Assistant ensures the President’s time and attention are maximized toward advancing organizational priorities, and serves as a bridge between the President’s office, internal teams, and external partners. Serving as a trusted advisor and problem-solver, the Special Assistant combines exceptional organizational skills with sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and discretion in representing the President’s office.

• Executive Support:

• Provide high-level administrative, scheduling, and logistical support to the President, ensuring that all commitments, materials, and follow-ups are handled with excellence and timeliness.
• Primary for supporting the President’s travel and advance needs, including accompanying the President in person to external events (includes extensive travel, estimated around 40%), taking detailed notes, managing real-time requests, and ensuring impeccable follow-up.
• Execute day-today inbox management , including drafting correspondence on behalf of the President, triaging communications and escalating per the Director, Scheduling & Advance’s framework.
• Lead special projects and provide flexible, responsive support to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff on emerging organizational priorities.

• Scheduling:

• Manage a high volume of all internal scheduling requests for the President and related logistics in collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director, Scheduling and Advance, prioritizing strategically and aligning with organizational priorities.
• Track and manage key relationships with affiliates, partners, and external stakeholders; design and implement intentional outreach strategies to strengthen these connections.
• Partner with administrative staff and key contacts to prepare comprehensive briefing materials, agendas, presentations, and action lists for the President’s meetings and engagements, ensuring strategic clarity and successful outcomes.
• Partner with administrative staff and key contacts to ensure streamlined logistics for all Presidential meetings and events, including Managing travel itineraries, video conferencing / presentation equipment, and catering

• Collaborate with the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director, Scheduling and Advance to ensure seamless coordination of the President’s time and priorities across the National Office and Federation.
• Build and maintain strong internal partnerships with executive leaders, board members, affiliates, and staff to facilitate alignment, preparation, and follow-through.
• Foster external relationships by tracking engagement efforts, identifying opportunities for outreach, and supporting strategic relationship-building initiatives.
• Serve as a professional and discreet representative of the President’s office, consistently demonstrating diplomacy, cultural competence, and sound judgment.
• Adapt quickly to shifting circumstances, exercising high emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills to support the President in complex, high-pressure, and fast-paced contexts.
• Exemplify PPFA’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions, strengthening trust and collaboration across the Federation.

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years supporting senior-level executives (CEO, President, or equivalent) in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
• Proven track record of ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and minimum timeline (at least 5 years) at the staff, board, and/or affiliate levels with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a highly-matrixed environment.
• Experience in the social justice, nonprofit, advocacy, or philanthropic sectors preferred, with deep alignment to reproductive health, rights, and justice.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities, create systems, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft correspondence, prepare materials, and synthesize complex information clearly and persuasively.
• High emotional intelligence, integrity, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate delicate situations and build trusting relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated capacity for diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment in representing executive leadership.
• Deep understanding of the sensitivity of information handled by the Office of the President and a demonstrated ability to safeguard confidentiality when accessing high-level policy or organizational data.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, high-pressure environment; thrives as both a collaborative team player and an independent contributor.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and virtual collaboration tools; ability to learn new platforms quickly.
• Excellent skills in collaborating across divisions, functions, and geography, with a knack for engaging colleagues at all levels in projects and processes while continuing to own and drive them.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and ambiguous situations
• Commitment to PPFA’s mission and track record of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly surrounding race equity

Travel: 0-40% Domestic travel, including evenings and weekends, to support the President’s participation in events and relationship-building engagements.

The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America 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 Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.