Grassroots Engagement Director, Arizona
Job Description
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.
As a Grassroots Engagement Director on our Americans for Prosperity Arizona team you will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders in the Phoenix, Arizona community, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reform that opens opportunities for all.
How You Will Contribute
- Work alongside local leaders to tailor our local strategy for the success and future of this group
- Every day you will make calls and plans to activate new volunteers that turn policy into reality
- You will develop and execute strategies to educate the public on public policy issues and initiatives
What You Will Bring
- You're able to build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate others
- You have knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes
- You can think of new ways to achieve our goals toward better public policy and develop the detailed plans to get us there
- You are ready and willing to canvass neighborhoods and make phone calls for AFP priority initiatives and endorsed candidates, as well as motivate and coordinate volunteers to do the same
- You have a valid driver’s license
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect
Standout Candidates Will Bring
- Experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing
- Experience in political campaigns
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive
Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation