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Thank you for your interest in the Young Leaders Steering Committee!

The Young Leaders Steering Committee provides essential guidance to the Planned Parenthood Young Leaders. They, in concert with Planned Parenthood staff, are the key players in producing, organizing, and ensuring the success of the Planned Parenthood Young Leaders.

Benefits of joining the Steering Committee:
• Networking and leadership building opportunities
• Free and discounted attendance to Planned Parenthood of Georgia events
• Fun activities planned just for you as a member of the Committee!

Requirements of joining the Steering Committee:
• Attend a Planned Parenthood of Georgia volunteer orientation
• Commit to a one year term
• Attend Steering Committee Meetings and Young Leaders events
• Annual Steering Committee pledge of at least $1

Open Volunteer Position:
2009-2010 Steering Committee
Marketing & Outreach (M&O) Team Leader

PURPOSE: To assume the role in leading the PPYL Marketing and Outreach team. Leads the M&O team in planning one cocktail party in September 2009

RESPONSIBLE TO: Young Leaders staff liaison and PPYL Group.

TIME COMMITMENT: It is anticipated that this volunteer position will require approximately 6 hours per month. Term is one year, beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads the M&O Team implementing creative ideas to promote the Young Leaders program, including planning one cocktail party in September 2009
- Attend PPYL Executive Team, Steering Committee and M&O Team meetings. Attend the September cocktail party.
- Creates a calendar of marketing activities
- Periodically reviews marketing materials
- Work with PPG staff and PPYL Treasurer on all event financial matters (income and expenses for events will be handled directly by PPG)
- Procure and negotiate on PPYL’s behalf for event venue, services etc.
- Works with PPG staff to maintain Planned Parenthood branding guidelines
- Share personal invitation list for events
- Recruits new volunteers to the Young Leaders
- Enjoy and assist with other PPYL events, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS: Must support PPG’s mission and goals. Needs to be comfortable with public speaking and providing strong group leadership. Must be willing to take initiative and problem solve. Previous marketing, communications or P.R. experience helpful. Should be reliable and flexible. A sense of humor, while not required, is a great asset.

To apply, please provide a resume and tell us in a few sentences why you want to serve on the Steering Committee. Please also indicate skills relevant to the position, as well as past experience.

RESPONSES SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO: ppgyoungleaders@ppfa.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 20, 2009

www.ppga.org/youngleaders