Grassroots Coordinator, Wisconsin

Organization

Americans for Prosperity

Location

Wisconsin

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.

Are you dreaming of a career advocating for change? Do you see yourself working in politics or public policy 5 years from now, but aren’t sure of where and how to start? Do you want to bring people in your community together to solve problems and get lawmakers to take action? 
 
If you have a passion for making real connections, tackling issues that impact your community, and helping people improve their lives but have limited availability due to your season of life, class schedule, or other commitments, we have an exciting part-time job opportunity!
 
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is hiring part-time Grassroots Coordinators who want to get a jump-start in their political or policy career by advocating for our issues in their communities.
 

Your Responsibilities Include

  • Support various grassroots organizing activities  
  • Work alongside and assist AFP activists and volunteers in phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, and neighborhood events related to state-based policy initiatives 
  • Work with local Engagement Directors to execute state and local educational rallies and other grassroots events, including, but not limited to, phone banking and door-to-door canvassing 
  • Help to build, maintain, and grow communities of AFP activists in coordination with Engagement Directors 
  • Work directly with state staff to drive special projects related to AFP priority initiatives 
  • Help with logistics relating to canvassing literature and materials 

Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization

  • Strong interpersonal skills and strong relationship-building skills 
  • 1-3 years of experience in grassroots activism 
  • A drive to deepen your own knowledge and a focus on life-long learning 
  • A willingness to transform yourself and our organization to be more impactful in our efforts 
  • An eagerness to connect with teams to further shared interests and advance the state and federal priority initiatives 
  • Exceptional customer focus skills and ability to anticipate needs 
  • Strong knowledge of Wisconsin  
  • Must have a valid driver’s license 

What We Offer

  • A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunate.
  • A vision-driven organization of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others.
  • Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting.
  • Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs.

We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. 

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