Regional Director Grassroots - Southeast

Wounded Warrior Project • Tampa, FL

6d • 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 leads outreach, communications, recruitment, training, event coordination, and operational support for a geographically dispersed volunteer-advocate network. It helps elevate the voice of post-9/11 veterans by providing advocacy training and engagement opportunities in support of WWP legislative priorities.

The Regional Director manages regional grassroots activities, develops relationships with volunteer leaders, tracks engagement and outcomes, and reports performance metrics to leadership. The role also supports congressional fly-ins, other events, casework coordination, community outreach, and WWP initiatives. It represents WWP with community members and partners, communicates the organization’s programs and values, and maintains knowledge of WWP’s legislative priorities and the priorities of military and veteran service organizations.

The position works in a general, temperature-controlled office environment, with a flexible hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home. Travel may be required up to 50%. The role may require carrying items up to 50 pounds and participating in outdoor events in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in grassroots outreach and development, 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.
• Demonstrated success leading, motivating, coaching, and mentoring teams or volunteers.
• Ability to establish credibility, make decisions, influence others, and work independently.
• Strong multitasking, adaptability, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines amid changing priorities.
• Understanding of WWP, its mission, values, programs, and services, and their impact on wounded warriors and their families.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build productive relationships and networks with community partners, lawmakers, and their staffs.
• Knowledge of the legislative process, public policy, advocacy issues, and advocacy processes.
• Strong 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.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex information, and develop practical, creative solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as Zoom, and information-tracking systems such as Salesforce.
• Commitment to high standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; an equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• May be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and participate in outdoor activities under varying weather conditions.

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 Director for Grassroots and Constituent Affairs 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 operational direction to volunteer-advocate leaders in support of organizational goals and legislative priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with volunteer-advocate leaders and manage outreach through email campaigns and personal contact.
• Oversee administration, logistics, coordination, and execution of advocacy opportunities, including volunteer development, coaching, recognition, and annual performance reviews.
• Coordinate volunteer-advocate training and curriculum development, and encourage participation in local and regional events and activities.
• Develop and distribute grassroots campaign materials, resources, and tools, including virtual advocacy programming and training using platforms such as Zoom and Facebook Live.
• Develop operational outreach methods and track, review, evaluate, and report on regional volunteer engagement and outcomes.
• Collect and report performance metrics for regional volunteer-advocate events and activities.
• Assist in planning and executing two annual congressional fly-ins and other events, including recruitment, training, materials, logistics, and meeting scheduling.
• Assist with Government and Community Relations casework, including referrals, inquiries, correspondence, tracking, disposition, and timely responses.
• Maintain accurate records in organizational electronic-tracking systems.
• Speak to diverse audiences about WWP programs and services, develop community support, and present WWP’s 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 directed by the VP of Community Engagement & Grassroots.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of WWP legislative priorities and military and veteran service organization priorities.
• Attend and participate in required training and meetings.
• 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.
• Fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

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