Regional Director Grassroots - Southeast

Wounded Warrior Project • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Grassroots Regional Director assists the Director for Grassroots and Constituent Affairs with developing and implementing WWP’s grassroots program and oversees day-to-day volunteer-advocate engagement within an assigned region. The role facilitates volunteer-advocate management, communications, recruitment, and training through outreach, meeting and event coordination, and operational oversight. The position develops and manages a geographically dispersed volunteer-advocate network and creates advocacy training and engagement opportunities that advance WWP legislative priorities and elevate the voices of post-9/11 veterans.

The Regional Director supports regional grassroots strategy and operations, builds relationships with volunteer leaders and community partners, coordinates advocacy events and training, tracks engagement and outcomes, and reports performance metrics to leadership. The role also supports congressional fly-ins, casework administration, community outreach, WWP initiatives, and representation of WWP at events and public forums. The position requires up to 50% travel and work in a general office environment, with some outdoor activities and events in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Three years of grassroots outreach and development experience, preferably involving veteran issues.
• Five years of relationship-building experience with military organizations, veterans associations, regional nonprofit organizations, community partnerships, or similar constituents.
• Five years of staff or volunteer management experience.
• Three years of experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Two years of legislative, advocacy, and policy experience, preferably in a government or nonprofit organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; an equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated success leading, motivating, coaching, and mentoring teams or volunteers.
• Strong leadership skills that foster open dialogue with staff and volunteers.
• Ability to establish credibility, make decisions, influence others, and work independently.
• Strong multitasking and adaptability in a dynamic operational environment.
• Understanding of WWP’s mission, values, programs, and services and their impact on wounded warriors and their families.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build working relationships and networks with community partners, lawmakers, and their staff.
• Knowledge of the legislative process, public policy, and advocacy issues and processes.
• Advocacy experience and understanding of issues affecting military and veteran populations, including military families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills for large audiences, small groups, and individuals.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines as priorities change.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex information, and develop creative, practical, high-impact solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as Zoom, and information tracking and management systems such as Salesforce.
• Commitment to high standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of military experience or experience working with veterans or military service organizations.
• Three years of experience organizing grassroots or community outreach campaigns.
• Three years of experience working with a nonprofit organization.
• Experience assisting individuals in crafting personal stories about potentially sensitive subjects.
• Three years of public speaking experience.
• ASIST Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Grassroots and Constituent Affairs Director in developing and implementing a comprehensive grassroots strategy to engage WWP Alumni, family support members, and other groups, and assist with advancing WWP policy priorities where appropriate.
• Oversee regional grassroots engagement and provide leadership and operational direction to volunteer-advocate leaders in support of organizational legislative priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with volunteer-advocate leaders and manage volunteer outreach through email advocacy campaigns and personal outreach.
• Oversee administration, logistics, coordination, and execution of advocacy opportunities for WWP Alumni, including volunteer development, coaching, recognition, and annual performance reviews.
• Coordinate volunteer-advocate training and curriculum development, and encourage participation in local and regional grassroots events and activities.
• Develop and distribute grassroots campaign materials, resources, and tools, including virtual advocacy programming and training using Zoom, Facebook Live, and other technology platforms.
• Develop operational methods for volunteer-network outreach; track, review, evaluate, and report regional engagement progress and outcomes to leadership.
• Collect and report performance metrics for regional volunteer-advocate events and activities.
• Assist with planning and executing two large-scale annual congressional fly-ins and other regional and local events, including recruitment, training, materials, logistics, and meeting scheduling.
• Assist with Government and Community Relations casework, including referrals, inquiries, correspondence, case tracking, and timely responses.
• Enter and maintain accurate records in organizational tracking systems such as Salesforce, Quorum, and Cvent.
• Speak to diverse audiences about WWP programs and services and develop community support for WWP by presenting its vision and values.
• Collaborate on WWP initiatives, including the Annual Warrior Survey rollout, Soldier Ride DC, and the WWP Project Advocacy Newsletter.
• Represent WWP at events, meetings, discussions, hearings, and conferences as needed or as directed by the VP of Community Engagement & Grassroots.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of WWP legislative priorities and the priorities of military and veteran service organizations.
• Attend and actively participate in required training and meetings, including New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, leadership training, culture and team training, and departmental huddles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule: three days in the office and two days working from home.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for teammates and family members.
• Competitive pay and performance incentives.
• Mission-focused and collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director