Grassroots Engagement Director

Organization

The LIBRE Initiative

Location

Arizona

Job Description

Rooted in the Hispanic community, The LIBRE Initiative brings people together to advance public policy solutions that create the freedom and opportunity that people need to chase their American Dream.  LIBRE empowers our communities by fixing our broken immigration system, encouraging affordable and flexible healthcare options, building an individualized education system, and promoting a robust economy that helps everyone succeed. 

The LIBRE Initiative is a part of Americans for Prosperity and the Stand Together philanthropic community. 

You’re passionate about equipping Hispanic communities in Arizona with the tools they need for each individual to reach their full potential and achieve the American Dream. You appreciate the impact good public policy and effective government can have on all Americans. You’re a self-starter and people-person who’s looking to build connections and drive public policy outcomes across the state. Apply today to be The LIBRE Initiative’s next Grassroots Engagement Director in Tucson!
 
The Grassroots Engagement Director will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all. 

How You Will Contribute

  • Work with community leaders to educate the public on critical policy issues and legislation that are Libre's priority initiatives
  • Be the brand ambassador and local face for the LIBRE Initiative in your community
  • Plan, promote, and execute large public facing events
  • 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
  • Self-motivated, always looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish objectives
  • Organized, able to keep multiple events and activities on track for yourself and the people you engage to help you
  • Work well with a team of people, including LIBRE staff and activists you engage
  • Ready and willing to canvass neighborhoods and make phone calls for LIBRE priority initiatives and LIBRE Action endorsed candidates, as well as motivate and coordinate volunteers to do the same

What You Will Bring

  • 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 to be able to travel as needed to meet with people in your area and across the state, as needed
  • To be fluent in Spanish and English and also have a deep knowledge base on the issues facing the Latino communities in Arizona
  • Knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes in Arizona
  • Able and willing to work a flexible and changing work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
  • 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

  • Knowledge of the political, economic, and legislative landscape of Arizona
  • A background in grassroots activism, political lobbying, canvassing, or campaign work
  • Experience managing and developing engaging social media

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

Our Values: 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.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.

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