Regional Field Manager - Weld County

About the role

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is seeking a Regional Field Manager (Grassroots Engagement Director) to lead grassroots efforts in Weld County, Colorado. The ideal candidate will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify activists in various parts of the state who are currently - or could become - leaders in their local communities, and motivate them to advocate for change.
• Equip these local leaders to advocate for changes that are consistent with principles AFP believes in.
• Connect local leaders 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.
• Create 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.

Requirements

• Passion for people, 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.
• Works well with a team of people, including AFP staff and activists.
• 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 to meet with people in your area and across the state, as needed.
• Willingness to work a flexible and changing work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and/or political campaigns.
• Volunteer or staff supervisory experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including:

• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive health and dental plans
• Wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation, paid parental leave and educational assistance

For this position, we anticipate paying between $60,000 - $65,000 per year. Actual amount may be higher or lower based on various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.