Regional Field Manager

Medium; Michigan; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A grassroots advocacy organization in Michigan seeks a Regional Field Manager to identify and engage community leaders and drive policy reforms. This role involves organizing events, maintaining relationships, and managing a team of canvassing contractors. Candidates should be people-oriented, knowledgeable about public policies, and self-motivated. The organization offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

6% 401(k) match

Flexible time off

Health and dental plan options

Access to wellness services

Qualifications

• Passion for people and ability to build relationships.
• Knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes.
• Self-motivation and organization skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit grassroots leaders.
• Equip leaders to advocate for change.
• Organize public engagement events.
• Maintain contact with activists.
• Manage part-time canvassing contractors.

Skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of public policy

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Canvassing and public engagement

Job description

Overview

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 (internally referred to as Grassroots Engagement Director) on our Americans for Prosperity-Michigan team, you will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders in Michigan, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all.

How You'll Contribute

• 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 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 will 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 ability to 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
• Ability to work well with a team of people, including AFP staff and activists you engage
• Excitement to canvass neighborhoods to 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 travel as needed to meet with people in your area and across the state
• 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 organization, and/or political campaigns
• Volunteer or staff supervisory experience

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vest, flexible time off policy, health and dental plan options, and free access to wellness services
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving the lives of others
• 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

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.