Grassroots Engagement Director, Michigan
3 days ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Grassroots Engagement Director to join our team in Michigan. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, and engaging everyday folks to join with others to take action and drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all.
Responsibilities- Identify and recruit 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.
- Work to equip these local leaders to advocate for changes that are consistent with principles AFP believes in, 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.
- Ensure that AFP stays in regular contact with our activists to keep them motivated, educated, and active.
- 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.
- Have some degree of knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes.
- Be self-motivated, always looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish objectives.
- Be 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 AFP staff and activists you engage.
- Be 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.
- 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.
- Be able and willing to work a flexible and changing work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
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