Grassroots Engagement Director, Mississippi
Company: Stand Together
Location: Clinton
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:
Do you wish people could disagree but still have civil
conversations? Are you frustrated that government at all levels
seems to take more and more power from the people it is supposed to
serve? Do you want to bring people in Mississippitogether to solve
problems and get lawmakers totake the right actions?Ifthese
questionsignite passion foryou and you are ready mobilizepeople to
change your community, state, and country apply today to
beAmericans for Prosperitysnext Grassroots Engagement Director in
Mississippi!This role will be located in either Northern
Mississippi or the Coastal region.Your Responsibilities IncludeAs
our Grassroots Engagement Director, you will identify, recruit, and
engage everyday Mississippians to join with others to take action
and to drive policy reforms that open opportunities for allYou will
identify activists in various parts of the state who are currently
or could become leaders in their local communities, as elected
officials or citizen organizersYou will work to 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 AFPYou will 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. Youll also be free to innovate, by creating
fun or unique ways to reach people to educate them on public policy
issues and initiativesYou will ensure that AFP stays in regular
contact with our activists to keep them motivated, educated, and
activeKnowledge and Skills You Bring to the OrganizationYou care
about people and are able to build relationships quickly with
people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and
motivate themYou have some degree of knowledge of state and
federalpublic policy landscapesYou are self-motivated, always
looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish
objectivesYou are organized, able to keep multiple events and
activities on track for yourself and the people you engage to help
youYou work well with a team of people, including AFP staff and
activists you engageYou 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 sameStandout Candidates May Also
BringExperience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing
Experience in political campaignsExperience with graphic design
and/or social media advertising or engagementExperience in
supervising staff and/or volunteersAbout UsRead about some examples
ofthe positive impact ourgrassrootsstaff have made in the lives of
Americans across the country.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. Thats why were proud
to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all
employeesand applicantswith honesty, dignity, respectand
sensitivity.We welcome all qualified applicants regardless
ofcolor,?race,religion,religious creed,sex,genderor 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 andveteran status,genetic
information,maritalor familialstatus, political affiliation,or any
other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal, state or
local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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