Grassroots Engagement Director – LIBRE, Arizona

Americans for Prosperity (AFP)

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.

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 Arizona!

The Grassroots Engagement Director will:

• Identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders in the Phoenix or Tucson area
• Mobilize them to take action
• Drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Every day you will make calls and plans to activate new volunteers that turn policy into reality.
• Develop and execute strategies to educate the public on public policy issues and initiatives.
• Organize and lead phone banks and door knocking events to engage our community, raise awareness about important policy issues, and mobilize support for initiatives.

Knowledge And Skills You Bring To The Organization:

• You’re able to build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate others.
• Knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes.
• You can think of new ways to achieve our goals towards better public policy and develop the detailed plans to get us there.
• You have a valid driver’s license.
• You’ve worked with Hispanic communities in Arizona.
• You’re able to converse and write proficiently in Spanish and English.

Standout Candidates May Also Bring:

• Experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing.
• Experience in political campaigns.
• Experience in social media marketing.

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.
• Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve.
• Generous 401K match – 6% match with immediate vesting.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits.
• 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.

About Americans for Prosperity:

Americans for Prosperity is driving long-term solutions to the country’s biggest problems through broad-based grassroots outreach. Our activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit. We have an on-the-ground infrastructure in 36 states that recruits and unites citizens behind a common goal of advancing policies that help people improve their lives.

Americans for Prosperity Foundation is dedicated to educating and training citizens to be courageous advocates for the ideas, principles, and policies in a society of mutual benefit–knowing that leads to the greatest prosperity and well-being for all. Our educational programs break barriers standing in the way of people realizing their potential. By eliminating these obstacles to opportunity, in areas like occupational licensing, free speech, K-12 education, and free trade, we are supporting and working to lift up the lives of individuals and local communities.

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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