Application Guide
How to Apply for Fellow, Digital Programs
at Power to Decide
🏢 About Power to Decide
Power to Decide is unique in its singular focus on advancing sexual and reproductive well-being through evidence-based information and access expansion, operating at the intersection of public health advocacy and direct service support. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven organization that directly impacts reproductive autonomy, particularly in a challenging legal landscape, offering a chance to support clinics that provide essential care nationwide.
About This Role
This Fellow role is the backbone of Power to Decide's clinic database, ensuring accurate, up-to-date information on reproductive health providers across the U.S. You'll directly impact access to care by verifying clinic details, adding new providers through research and outreach, and maintaining data quality—work that becomes especially critical as laws and policies shift. Your meticulous data management supports both internal teams and external partners who rely on this information to connect people with services.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start by checking Monday.com for priority tasks, then spending hours researching new clinics online, making verification calls, and updating Airtable records with strict attention to formatting standards. You'd likely collaborate with team members via Google Workspace to align on policy changes affecting clinics, while also responding to data requests and ensuring all entries meet inclusion criteria before deadlines.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Power to Decide Is Looking For
- A detail-oriented self-starter who can independently research clinics online, make outreach calls/emails, and follow strict data protocols in Airtable or Google Sheets without constant supervision.
- Someone with 1-2 years of experience in data verification, research coordination, or administrative support—possibly from public health, nonprofit, or advocacy settings—who understands the importance of accuracy in sensitive health information.
- A responsive team player comfortable collaborating across departments (e.g., policy, programs) to update data based on legal changes, while also managing their own deadlines and project tracking in Monday.com.
- A clear communicator who can professionally contact clinics, document findings concisely, and flag discrepancies—all with an understanding of the reproductive health landscape and why this data matters.
📝 Tips for Applying to Power to Decide
Highlight any experience with Airtable, Google Sheets (beyond basic use), or Monday.com—even from volunteer or academic projects—since these are explicitly mentioned tools.
Emphasize instances where you've verified data or conducted outreach (e.g., calling organizations, online research) in a deadline-driven context, as this mirrors core responsibilities.
Tailor your resume to show how you've maintained accuracy in databases or followed detailed protocols, as the role requires strict adherence to formatting standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of reproductive health access issues, such as how clinic availability varies by state, to show you grasp the role's impact.
If you lack a Bachelor's degree, explicitly frame 1-2 years of relevant experience—like data entry, research, or nonprofit work—with examples of meticulous organization and self-direction.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your ability to meticulously verify and enter data while adhering to protocols, with a specific example of maintaining accuracy in a past role or project.', 'Experience conducting research and outreach (e.g., phone/email) to gather information from external sources, highlighting responsiveness and professionalism.', "Why Power to Decide's mission resonates with you, and how you'd contribute to keeping clinic data current amid policy changes affecting reproductive health access.", "How you've used collaboration tools like Google Workspace or project management platforms to track work and support team operations in a remote setting."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Power to Decide's Bedsider.org or other public tools to understand how their clinic database is used by the public and partners.
- → Review recent news or policy updates on reproductive health access in the U.S., noting how clinic availability might be affected (e.g., state-specific laws).
- → Look into the organization's partnerships or initiatives (e.g., culture change campaigns) to see how data supports broader goals.
- → Familiarize yourself with common challenges in reproductive health data, such as clinic closures or misinformation, to discuss during interviews.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning specific tools like Airtable or Google Sheets, or failing to show how your skills match the data verification tasks.
- Overlooking the importance of detail-orientation—e.g., a resume with formatting errors or vague descriptions of past data work.
- Not demonstrating an understanding of the mission; avoid applying solely for a remote job without expressing interest in reproductive well-being.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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