Regional Field Manager, Texas - Central Texas/Greater Austin

Stand Together•Texas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Regional Field Manager (internally referred to as Grassroots Engagement Director) on our Americans for Prosperity-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 based in Central Texas/Greater Austin area.

Requirements

Passion for people and can 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 you engage
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 as needed 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
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, community organizing, and/or political campaigns
Volunteer or staff supervisory experience

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 AFP believes in. You will do this, in part, by connecting them 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. 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 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