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Grassroots Engagement Director - AFP, Virginia

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Stand Together

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Virginia
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You believe in empowering individuals, possess strong leadership skills, thrive in fast-paced environments, hold a valid driver’s license, and have grassroots activism or political experience.
  • You will build and lead volunteer teams for voter engagement, educate the public on key policies, plan events, manage grassroots projects, and provide training and resources to activists.

Requirements

  • A deep belief in people-empowering, bottom-up, public policy solutions that limit the coercive nature of government and empower individuals to pursue their American Dream
  • Leadership skills! We need someone with strong people skills and humility to embrace our growth-focused culture
  • Comfort and confidence working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment independent of direct supervision or direction. We need a go-getter who can figure out how to overcome new and unique challenges!
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Stand Out Candidates Will Also Have...
  • Knowledge of the political, economic, and legislative landscape of Virginia
  • A background in grassroots activism, political lobbying, canvassing, or campaign work
  • Experience managing and developing engaging social media

Responsibilities

  • - Build and lead a community of volunteers who will engage in multiple voter-contact activities including phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, and online activism
  • - Work with community leaders to educate the public on critical policy issues and legislation
  • - Be the brand ambassador and local face for the AFP in your community
  • - Plan, promote, and execute large public facing events
  • - Manage complex grassroots projects with multiple stake holders, partners, and vendors
  • - Support activist teams with on-going training, resources, and mentorship

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Grassroots Engagement Director?

The primary responsibilities include building and leading a community of volunteers for voter-contact activities, educating the public on critical policy issues, being the brand ambassador for AFP, planning and executing public events, managing grassroots projects, and supporting activist teams with training and resources.

Where is the Grassroots Engagement Director position located?

The position will be based in Northern Virginia.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates must have a deep belief in empowering individuals through public policy solutions, strong leadership skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and a valid driver's license.

What additional skills or experiences could make a candidate stand out?

Stand-out candidates will have knowledge of Virginia's political and legislative landscape, a background in grassroots activism, political lobbying, canvassing, or campaign work, and experience managing engaging social media.

What kind of training and support will be provided to volunteers?

Volunteers will receive ongoing training, resources, and mentorship to empower them in their voter-contact activities.

What benefits does AFP offer to its employees?

AFP offers competitive salaries and bonuses, generous 401K matching with immediate vesting, competitive health and wellness benefits, a flexible time-off policy, and a purchasing credit card for business expenses.

How does Americans for Prosperity promote diversity in the workplace?

AFP believes that diversity fuels creativity and success, and they strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect, and sensitivity, welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of various personal characteristics and statuses.

What is the mission of Americans for Prosperity?

The mission of Americans for Prosperity is to drive long-term solutions to the country’s biggest problems through grassroots outreach and to unite citizens behind policies that help improve people's lives.

Stand Together

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Stand Together is a philanthropic community. We help America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems. Our partners include nonprofit leaders, educators, Fortune 50 CEOs, NFL legends, civil rights leaders, Grammy-winning musicians, and grassroots activists. We help them transform their results by providing access to capabilities including funding to build capacity, a unique national network to reach scale, and a playbook for applying principles that are proven to help organizations grow and thrive. Together, we are driving solutions on economic opportunity, education, healthcare, bridging partisan divides, and dozens of other pressing issues. Explore how partnering with Stand Together can transform your results.

Benefits

  • Healthy Body

    Healthcare needs are different for everyone. That’s why we offer multiple plan options with generous company contributions towards individual and dependent premiums, so you can choose the coverage level best suited to your needs. Medical Plans Comprehensive medical plan options, including prescription drug coverage, are available through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependents. Dental Plans Select from two available plan options through MetLife Dental that cover diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and major care, as well as orthodontics. Vision Care Plan Vision benefits through VSP provide extensive coverage for routine eye examinations, contacts, eyeglass lenses and frames. Fitness The Peloton fitness benefit provides unlimited access to a growing library of live streaming and on-demand classes at no out-of-pocket cost as well as discounts on Peloton equipment.

  • Healthy Mind

    As a community of passionate and dedicated professionals focused on making a difference, we recognize you need time to recharge and care for yourself and your loved ones. Our policies and resources help make that wellbeing a priority. Mental Health The Talkspace benefit provides you and your dependents age 13+ with convenient, personal, and professional mental health support at no out-of-pocket cost. Flexible Time Off The flexible time off policy positions you to take vacation and sick leave as needed. This policy is rooted in mutual trust between you and your supervisor to effectively advance our goals. Parental Leave Paid parental leave is available to all employees to provide bonding time for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a baby/child. Holidays We recognize twelve paid holidays each year.

  • Healthy Finances

    Financial security is easier to achieve when you have the resources to plan. We have curated programs to help you prepare for your future and address unexpected events. 401k Pre- and post-tax contributions, and competitive dollar-for-dollar matching with immediate eligibility and vesting can help you meet your retirement goals. Pre-Tax Saving Accounts Flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, and health savings accounts with employer match provide pre-tax savings opportunities to cover eligible expenses, all while reducing your taxable income. Life & Disability Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement, and protecting your income with short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage help round out our comprehensive healthy finance benefit offerings. Commuter Assistance Plans We offer options to offset the cost of commuting into our Arlington, VA offices. Our HQ-based staff can select either onsite parking at no additional cost or a monthly allowance for WMATA/Metro.