Grassroots Engagement Director
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.
Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.
The Grassroots Engagement Director will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders in Illinois, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all.
The location of the role may be any of the population centers in the state.
- 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.
- 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.
- Organize 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.
- Ensure that AFP stays in regular contact with our activists to keep them motivated, educated, and active.
- You care and are able to build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate them.
- You have 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.
- 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.
- Experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing.
- Experience in political campaigns.
- Experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers.
- 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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The Grassroots Engagement Director at Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a dynamic position based in Illinois, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming the way communities engage with civic leadership. In a political landscape often bogged down by partisanship, your mission will be to rally and inspire grassroots leaders to advocate for practical reforms that resonate with everyday Americans. Imagine embarking on a journey to identify passionate activists across various population centers in the state. You'll cultivate relationships with them and guide them to become influential voices in their communities, whether as elected officials or dedicated citizen organizers. Your creativity will shine as you organize events to connect, educate, and motivate the public - think engaging phone drives, social media campaigns, and community canvassing that brings ideas directly to people’s doorsteps. Each conversation can spark a movement! You'll ensure our network stays energized and informed, so they know their voices matter. If you’re a self-starter with a knack for building relationships and a genuine enthusiasm for community organizing, this role offers not just a job, but a meaningful opportunity to effect change and champion the values that AFP stands for. Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to driving solutions for our nation’s future!
We work with: Nonprofit leaders at over 100 community-based groups. Over 700 of the country’s most effective business leaders and philanthropists. Over 1,000 professors at 350 universities. Tens of thousands of K-12 teachers. And millions of grass...
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