Vice President of External Affairs

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 50,000 patients annually in 18 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin.

This is an excellent hybrid position for a Vice President of External Affairs (40 hours/week) at our Administration Offices in Milwaukee or Madison, WI, and remote. The role requires being available by phone for after‑hours on‑call coverage and may require occasional evening or weekend hours.

• Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Holiday Pay
• Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

PPWI’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting offers are determined by applicable experience and internal equity. The Vice President of Marketing and Communication pay starts from $129,189 annually.

Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish).

This senior‑level position sets the strategic vision and plan for PPWI’s Public Affairs and Community Relations work in alignment with the PPWI mission and strategic plan. It sets strategic priorities in government relations, community engagement and outreach, and issue advocacy to strengthen and protect Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s ability to provide health services and comprehensive sex education.

• Committed to excellent customer service and to the vision and values of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
• Demonstrated competency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as a strategic priority.
• Strong strategic, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of how sexual reproductive healthcare access and policies affect diverse, marginalized, and vulnerable communities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to ensure consistent and cohesive strategies across departments.
• Personal commitment to achieve the agency’s Public Affairs objectives with a focus on health equity and reproductive justice.
• Diplomatic skills and ability to collaborate effectively with employees, consultants, government entities, and partners at all levels.
• Comfortable working as a spokesperson with the media and providing policy perspectives to various audiences.
• Experience leading and managing teams and establishing accountability to goals and outcomes.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferably in MS365.

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy or Administration, Social Work, or related field required.
• Seven years of experience in government relations, external affairs, community organizing, community relations, or civic engagement work.
• Senior or executive level experience preferred, with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy or Administration, Social Work, or Juris Doctorate is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Predominantly sedentary with intermittent standing and walking (15% or less of time).
• Repetitive motions of hands and wrists related to typing and…