Michigan Regional Grassroots Field Leader

Reason Foundation; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Health plan

Wellness support

Job summary

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a premier grassroots organization focused on policy reform across Michigan. As a Regional Field Manager, you will recruit and mobilize activists, organize events, and drive AFP-endorsed initiatives throughout Eaton, Ingham, and Livingston counties.

You will work with AFP staff and volunteers, traveling across Michigan, to train leaders and sustain momentum for campaigns that align with Stand Together’s PBM principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and/or political campaigns.
• Volunteer or staff supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes.
• Ability to build relationships and motivate diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Identify activists in Eaton, Ingham, and Livingston counties and other surrounding areas who could become leaders; motivate them to advocate for change.
• Equip local leaders to advocate for AFP principles; connect them to AFP training and resources.
• Organize events to engage the public; create innovative outreach methods to educate on public policy issues.
• Maintain regular contact with activists to keep them motivated, educated, and active.
• Manage part-time canvassing contractors ensuring time management and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Relationship building

Public policy knowledge

Self-motivation

Organization skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

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.

As a Regional Field Manager on our Americans for Prosperity - Michigan team, you will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders across Eaton, Ingham, and Livingston counties, and communities throughout the state, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reform that opens opportunities for all.

How You Will Contribute

Identify activists in Eaton, Ingham, and Livingston counties and other surrounding areas 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

Manage part-time canvassing contractors including but not limited to time management, compliance with laws and regulations, and best practices

What You Will Bring

Passion for people and can build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate them

Knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes

Self-motivation, always looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish objectives

Organization skills and the ability to keep multiple events and activities on track for yourself and the people you engage to help you

Works well with a team of people, including AFP staff and activists you engage

Excitement 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

A valid driver's license to be able to travel as needed to meet with people in your area and across Michigan, as needed

Willingness 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

Experience in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and/or political campaigns

Volunteer or staff supervisory experience

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 1,400 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 for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The 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 employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

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

50000 - 65000 USD a year

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $50,000–$65,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.