Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way. 
Americans for Prosperity is part of the philanthropic community. 
As a Grassroots Engagement Director on the Americans for Prosperity Michigan team, you will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders in Michigan, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all. How You'll ContributeIdentify 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 changeEquip 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 AFPOrganize 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 initiativesEnsure that AFP stays in regular contact with our activists to keep them motivated, educated, and activeManage part-time canvassing contractors including but not limited to time management, compliance with laws and regulations, and best practicesWhat You Will Bring Passion for people and can build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate themKnowledge of state and federal public policy landscapesSelf-motivation, always looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish objectivesOrganization skills and the ability to keep multiple events and activities on track for yourself and the people you engage to help youWorks well with a team of people, including AFP staff and activists you engageExcitement to canvass neighborhoods to 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 neededWillingness to work a flexible and changing work schedule, including evenings and weekends as neededStandout Candidates Will BringExperience in grassroots advocacy, community organization, and/or political campaignsVolunteer or staff supervisory experienceWhat We OfferCompetitive benefits including: 6% 401(k) match with immediate vest, flexible time off policy, health and dental plan options, and free access to wellness services through Peloton and TalkspaceA meaningful career and a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving the lives of othersOpportunities for professional development and mentorship based on impact, not tenure, including a year-long onboarding program with multiple chances for in-person collaboration and travel to our Arlington, VA headquartersCompetitive salaries and bonus opportunity. Our compensation approach is aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curveOur Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.    We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.