Regional Field Manager

Stand Together • Texas, TX

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About The Position

Rooted in the Hispanic community, The LIBRE Initiative brings people together to advance public policy solutions that create the freedom and opportunity that people need to chase their American Dream.  LIBRE empowers our communities by fixing our broken immigration system, encouraging affordable and flexible healthcare options, building an individualized education system, and promoting a robust economy that helps everyone succeed. The LIBRE Initiative is a part of Americans for Prosperity and the Stand Together philanthropic community. As a Regional Field Manager (internally referred to as Grassroots Engagement Director) on our Texas team you will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders in Texas, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reform that opens opportunities for all. This role will be located in Houston.

Requirements

• You care about people and are able 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-motivated, always looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish objectives
• Able to keep multiple events and activities on track
• Work well with a team of people, including LIBRE staff and activists you engage
• Ready and willing to canvass neighborhoods and make phone calls for LIBRE priority initiatives and LIBRE Action endorsed candidates, as well as motivate and coordinate volunteers to do the same
• A valid driver's license to be able to travel as needed to meet with people in your area and across the state, as needed
• Able and willing to work a flexible and changing work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• In-depth knowledge on the issues facing the Latino communities of Texas
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing.
• Experience in political campaigns.
• Experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• 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 LIBRE believes in. You will do this, in part, by connecting them to the training and other resources of LIBRE
• 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’ll 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 LIBRE stays in regular contact with our activists to keep them motivated, educated, and active

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges
• 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, allowing you to share in the success you help drive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees