Chief Executive Officer
Six Rivers Planned Parenthood seeks a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic vision and leadership to carry out its mission: to ensure access to reproductive and sexual health care for all; to educate about healthy, responsible sexual behavior and reproductive choice, ensuring that sexuality is understood as a lifelong aspect of being human; and to advocate for the passage of laws and policies that guarantee reproductive freedom. The successful candidate will provide dynamic and inspirational day-to-day leadership and management to staff, develop and implement organizational strategies and policies that ensure short and long-term viability and success, and work in partnership with the Board of Directors to meet its governance responsibility. The CEO must be committed to the mission of Six Rivers Planned Parenthood and provide leadership in healthcare services, fiscal and business strategy, education, advocacy, fundraising and community relations. Additionally, qualified candidates will have experience in leadership positions, nonprofit organizations, demonstrated history of financial leadership informed by an understanding of operational metrics to support a high performance organization, proven management skills in a complex regulatory environment, successful track record in acquiring funding in a nonprofit environment, positive team builder with an ability to foster a synergistic and collegial culture, strong understanding of public policy, intellectual capacity to think critically and make strategic decisions while remaining flexible and creative, and a proven history of effective leadership in a healthcare setting.
Founded in 1975, Six Rivers Planned Parenthood has grown to be the largest nonprofit provider of reproductive health care and sexual health education on the North Coast of California. We have a staff of 52 talented and dedicated employees and more than 70 extraordinary volunteers, including a very active and passionate Board of Directors. Our budget size is $3.6 million and we had 18,000 patient visits last year. We provide a wide range of high-quality, affordable and confidential health care services including birth control, annual exams, emergency contraception, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and options counseling, medication and surgical abortion, cancer screenings and follow-up services, Essure female sterilization, and vasectomy.
Our Education Department has a team of highly effective Health Educators who provide sexual health education in nearly 30 of our local schools, serving over 5,000 students, parents, teachers, and community members. We have an award-winning teen theatre troupe and peer education program, Spare Change, who has performed in Sacramento and Washington D.C. and is well known and loved in our local community. In addition to our work in the local schools, SRPP offers parent/child communications classes both in English and Spanish. For the past three years SRPP has offered a very popular mid-life class, in conjunction with Humboldt State University (HSU), for women with questions about menopause. Our advocacy efforts include collaborating with Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California to address issues in state government, such as fighting multiple recent parental notification initiatives. Our Public Affairs Department also supports an active on-campus group at HSU.
Six Rivers Planned Parenthood is located in Eureka, California 275 miles north of San Francisco and minutes away from the beach, old growth Redwood forests, rivers, lakes, and mountains. The county has numerous beaches along its coastline – the longest undeveloped stretch in the continental U.S. – as well as six rivers, the world’s tallest trees, and Redwood State and National Parks. The World Wildlife Fund named Humboldt County one of the most diverse eco-regions left on the planet. Outside magazine named Eureka one of the “Best Towns in the West 2008” and “One of the ten best places to live in America.” Backpacker magazine named the Eureka area one of the “Top 25 Places to Raise an Outdoor Kid” –Aug. 2009. Humboldt State University, located about 10 miles north in Arcata, is considered the intellectual heart of the North Coast and offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Of the 58 counties in California, Humboldt County boasts more artists per capita than anywhere in the state! The abundance of writers, theater groups, museums, galleries, dance companies, concerts and other cultural events provide Humboldt County residents with rich and diverse recreational activities.
To Apply:
Send your electronic resume, including salary history and requirements, and cover letter to:
Joanna Donat, Director of Human Resources, Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, 3225 Timber Fall Court, Eureka, CA 95503. Phone: (707) 442-2961 humanresources@srpp.org
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; the position will be open until filled. Incomplete application packages will not be accepted. For a complete job description, click here. To learn more about us, please explore our website and visit our Facebook page.
Health Educator/Teen Program Assistant
Seeking a candidate who is energetic, creative and excited to work with youth in Humboldt County for the following benefitted, full-time position (30 hours/week, 9 months/year). This is a single position with two roles and two different wage rates. Please see description below.
Health Educator Duties: Approximately 20 hours per week conducting human sexuality education programs for schools, community organizations and parents in Humboldt County. Hourly wage $14.64-17.17, depending on experience. B.A. required or, 1-2 years experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Teaching credential preferred.
Teen Program Support Duties: Approximately 10 hours/week assisting the Program Coordinator of a peer education/teen theater group. Duties include: supporting and attending weekly meetings and presentations; help leading games and facilitating activities, creative writing experience to help write and edit scripts. Must be able to adapt to a flexible schedule and work occasional weekends and nights. Theatre experience and teaching experience preferred. Hourly wage 10.94-$13.63 D.O.E.
For a complete job description, click here. Must have a valid California driver’s license and reliable vehicle for transporting youth to programs; knowledgeable in the field of human sexuality and family planning. Email cover letter and resume to humanresources@srpp.org by 9-27-13.
Surgical Abortion Services Physician
Seeking a California licensed Physician for 1st trimester surgical abortion care services for our Eureka Health Center. This opportunity is for individuals interested in providing high-quality, safe, and respectful patient-centered abortion services with a committed and well-functioning team. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted California Physicians and Surgeons License, DEA #, and ACLS certification. Prior experience in first trimester abortion procedures using vacuum aspiration technique preferred. Ability to perform first trimester abortion at level of performance required by the Medical Director. Ability to function as member of clinic staff and give empathetic, un-biased support to clients throughout their visit. Understanding and sensitivity of people who are from various racial, ethnic, religious, and age groups, and/or who are physically disabled and/or have a non-heterosexual orientation. For a complete job description, click here.
Six Rivers Planned Parenthood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will not be excluded from employment by reason of race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical conditions, or physical or mental disability.
