Phoenix Director for LGBTQ+ Rights

Grassroots Campaigns • Phoenix, AZ

256d • $42,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Grassroots Voter Outreach is looking to hire dedicated and driven individuals to join our leadership team as a Campaign Director in Phoenix, Arizona! The team you lead will work on LGBTQ+ equality initiatives through gathering support for the Human Rights Campaign and fundraising in order to help advance LGBTQ+ rights. For over ten years, Grassroots Voter Outreach has championed progressive change, designing and spearheading innovative outreach campaigns in collaboration with leading national progressive political groups and nonprofits.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and motivational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Passion for political change
• 2 years of leadership experience
• Ability to work within a team
• Proven leadership abilities
• Ability to handle substantial responsibility
• Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative

Nice To Haves

• Prior field or canvassing experience

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness for LGBTQ+ equality and fight back against the 540+ Anti-LGBTQ bills introduced throughout the country last year alone.
• Empower community members to make their voices heard
• Manage paid campaign staff
• Recruitment: Build a team of HRC canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
• Staff Management: Teach canvassing skills and educate staff on LGBTQ+ and civil rights issues. Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular focus on developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
• Canvassing: Canvass in the field to train new and seasoned staff, provide context for issues, and collect donations.
• Administration/Legal: Manage office budget, payroll, performance, and logistics. Work with HR/Legal to ensure compliance.

Benefits

• Pay: $42,000-$45,000/yr

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees