Regional Political Manager (Houston/Harris County) Texas

Core responsibilities:

• Serve as PPTV's primary political representative and strategist within the assigned region, developing and implementing regional political plans aligned with statewide goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, candidates, political clubs, coalitions, advocacy partners, and community leaders
• Monitor and analyze the regional political landscape, including elections, legislative activity, power dynamics, and emerging opportunities or threats
• Coordinate with organizing staff to ensure organizing tactics are aligned with political strategy and regional priorities

This role advances reproductive health care access in Texas by developing regional political strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and translating statewide priorities into local action to protect reproductive rights.

Required qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in political campaigns, government relations, issue advocacy, or electoral organizing
• Experience in Texas politics, including electoral campaigns, legislative advocacy, or movement-building
• Demonstrated experience building and managing political relationships and coalition partnerships, preferably in progressive and reproductive rights spaces
• Proven ability to translate political strategy into actionable plans and outcomes, with strong analytical skills for assessing regional political conditions

Salary: $65,000 annually

Benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage effective first day
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 27 paid holidays including winter break
• 17 days paid time off and 56 hours sick time in first year
• 401(k) retirement plan option
• Professional development opportunities

Planned Parenthood Texas Votes (PPTV) is the statewide advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas, working to foster a social and political climate favorable to full reproductive health care access through legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, and electoral activity.