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Grassroots Engagement Director - Alabama

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Stand Together

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
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AI generated summary

  • You should build relationships quickly, understand public policy, be self-motivated, organized, and flexible. Experience in grassroots advocacy, political campaigns, and staff supervision is required.
  • You will recruit and engage local activists, equip them with resources, execute public events, innovate outreach strategies, and manage grassroots projects with various stakeholders.

Requirements

  • You care about people and are able to build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate them
  • You have some degree of knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes
  • You are self-motivated, always looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish objectives
  • You are organized, able to keep multiple events and activities on track for yourself and the people you engage to help you
  • You work well with a team of people, including AFP staff and activists you engage
  • You are ready and willing to canvass neighborhoods and make phone calls for AFP priority initiatives and AFP Action endorsed candidates, as well as motivate and coordinate volunteers to do the same
  • You have a valid driver's license to be able to travel as needed to meet with people in your area and across the state, as needed
  • You're able and willing to work a flexible and changing work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Knowledge of the political, economic, and legislative landscape of Alabama
  • Experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing
  • Experience in political campaigns
  • Experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers

Responsibilities

  • As our Grassroots Engagement Director, you will identify, recruit, and engage everyday folks to join with others to take action and to drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all
  • You will identify activists in various parts of the state who are currently – or could become – leaders in their local communities, as elected officials or citizen organizers and motivate them to advocate for change
  • You will work to equip these local leaders to advocate for changes that are consistent with principles AFP believes in. You will do this, in part, by connecting them to the training and other resources of AFP
  • You will plan, promote, and execute large public facing events where you and other activists can engage the public through phone calls, social media, walking through neighborhoods to talk with people face-to-face. You’ll also be free to innovate, by creating fun or unique ways to reach people to educate them on public policy issues and initiatives
  • You will ensure that AFP stays in regular contact with our activists to keep them motivated, educated, and active
  • You will manage complex grassroots projects with multiple stakeholders, partners, and vendors

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Grassroots Engagement Director?

The primary responsibility of the Grassroots Engagement Director is to identify, recruit, and lead volunteers in voter-contact activities while holding elected officials accountable throughout Alabama.

What qualities are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a candidate who cares about people, can build relationships quickly, has knowledge of public policy landscapes, is self-motivated, organized, works well in a team, and is willing to engage in outreach activities like canvassing and making phone calls.

Is prior experience in grassroots advocacy or community organizing required?

While it is not strictly required, standout candidates may have experience in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, political campaigns, and supervising staff or volunteers.

What kind of events will the Grassroots Engagement Director be responsible for planning?

The Grassroots Engagement Director will plan, promote, and execute large public-facing events where activists can engage the public through various outreach methods such as phone calls, social media, and face-to-face interactions.

Are there flexible work hours for this position?

Yes, the position requires the ability to work a flexible and changing schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Is there a requirement for travel in this job?

Yes, a valid driver's license is required to travel as needed to meet people in the area and across the state.

What benefits does Americans for Prosperity offer to employees?

Americans for Prosperity offers competitive salaries and bonuses, a generous 401K match with immediate vesting, competitive health and wellness benefits, a flexible time-off policy, and opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

Does the organization have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Americans for Prosperity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strives to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect, and sensitivity, welcoming qualified applicants regardless of various protected characteristics.

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.