San Diego Director for LGBTQ+ Rights

Grassroots Campaigns • San Diego, CA

261d • $23

About The Position

Grassroots Voter Outreach is looking to hire dedicated and driven individuals to join our leadership team as a Campaign Director! 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 and a passion for political change.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to work within a team and possess 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 in 2023 alone.
• Empower community members to make their voices heard.
• Manage paid campaign staff.
• Build a team of HRC canvassers by recruiting from within the local community.
• Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
• 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.
• Canvass in the field to train new and seasoned staff, provide context for issues, and collect donations.
• Manage office budget, payroll, performance, and logistics.
• Work with HR/Legal to ensure compliance.

Benefits

• Pay: $23/hour
• Target Start Date: 2-3 Weeks

What This Job Offers

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