Application Guide

How to Apply for State Director, Oklahoma

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🏢 About Ppfa

PPFA (Planned Parenthood Federation of America) is a leading reproductive health care provider, educator, and advocate with a century-long legacy. Working here means joining a mission-driven organization at the forefront of protecting reproductive rights, particularly crucial in states like Oklahoma where legislative challenges are significant. The organization combines direct service with powerful advocacy and political action through its Action Fund.

About This Role

As State Director for Oklahoma, you'll serve as PPFA's primary strategist and director for all advocacy and electoral campaigns in a politically challenging state. This remote leadership role involves managing legislative relationships, overseeing electoral endorsements, and coordinating state-level communications to protect reproductive rights. Your work directly impacts policy outcomes and electoral results in a critical battleground for reproductive freedom.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might begin with reviewing Oklahoma legislative committee schedules and coordinating rapid response to newly introduced bills, followed by virtual meetings with national PPFA staff to align state and federal strategy. The afternoon could involve managing relationships with Oklahoma coalition partners, overseeing VAN data analysis for upcoming electoral assessments, and ensuring all advocacy activities comply with state lobbying regulations.

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🎯 Who Ppfa Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years of hands-on Oklahoma-specific advocacy experience, ideally with proven success in restrictive legislative environments
  • Demonstrates 3+ years as a campaign manager/director with experience managing complex electoral endorsement processes and compliance with Oklahoma lobbying requirements
  • Possesses established relationships with Oklahoma legislators, regulatory agencies, and coalition partners in reproductive justice spaces
  • Is proficient with VAN (Voter Activation Network) and can leverage voter data for both advocacy and electoral strategy in Oklahoma

📝 Tips for Applying to Ppfa

1

Quantify your Oklahoma-specific advocacy achievements: Instead of 'managed campaigns,' specify 'led 3 successful legislative advocacy campaigns in Oklahoma that defeated restrictive bills in 2022-2023'

2

Highlight your experience with Oklahoma's specific lobbying compliance requirements and electoral endorsement processes, which are explicitly mentioned in the job description

3

Demonstrate your remote management capabilities by describing how you've successfully led distributed teams in advocacy contexts

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Include specific examples of creative crisis management in high-pressure Oklahoma political environments

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Show familiarity with PPFA's dual structure by addressing both the Federation's advocacy work and Action Fund's electoral work in your application materials

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with Oklahoma legislative advocacy and how you've navigated the state's unique political landscape", 'Examples of managing complex relationships with Oklahoma legislators, agencies, and coalition partners simultaneously', "Demonstrated ability to balance PPFA's advocacy mission with Action Fund's electoral work in compliance-focused environments", "How you've used data (specifically VAN) to drive both organizing and electoral strategy in previous roles"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → PPFA's recent advocacy work in Oklahoma, including specific legislative battles and coalition partnerships in the state
  • → Oklahoma's current legislative landscape regarding reproductive rights and key committee structures
  • → The distinction between PPFA and PPFA Action Fund operations and how they coordinate in state-level work
  • → Recent electoral endorsements made by PPFA Action Fund in Oklahoma and their outcomes

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience managing advocacy campaigns in Oklahoma during legislative sessions with restrictive reproductive health bills
2 Walk us through how you would handle a crisis situation where Oklahoma legislators introduce an extreme anti-abortion bill with immediate hearings
3 How would you approach building relationships with potentially hostile Oklahoma legislators while maintaining PPFA's advocacy positions?
4 Describe your experience with Oklahoma's specific lobbying compliance requirements and how you've ensured adherence in previous roles
5 How would you coordinate between PPFA's advocacy work and Action Fund's electoral endorsements in Oklahoma's political environment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic advocacy experience without Oklahoma-specific context or examples
  • Failing to address both the advocacy (PPFA) and electoral (Action Fund) aspects of the role in application materials
  • Not demonstrating familiarity with Oklahoma's specific political landscape and legislative processes
  • Overlooking the compliance aspects mentioned in the job description regarding state lobbying requirements

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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