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 – South Carolina is looking for a passionate advocate for liberty to be our next Grassroots Engagement Director. You will identify, recruit, and lead volunteers in voter-contact activity, as our activist base holds our elected officials accountable throughout Indiana! This position will be based in Charleston.
Your Responsibilities IncludeAs our Grassroots Engagement Director, you will identify, recruit, and engage everyday South Carolinians to join with others to take action and to drive policy reforms that open opportunities for allYou will 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 changeYou will work to 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 AFPYou will 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 initiativesYou will ensure that AFP stays in regular contact with our activists to keep them motivated, educated, and activeKnowledge and Skills You Bring to the OrganizationYou care about people and are able to build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate themYou have some degree of knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapesYou are self-motivated, always looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish objectivesYou are organized, able to keep multiple events and activities on track for yourself and the people you engage to help youYou work well with a team of people, including AFP staff and activists you engageYou are ready and willing 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 sameYou have a valid driver's license to be able to travel as needed to meet with people in your area and across the state, as neededYou're able and willing to work a flexible and changing work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed Standout Candidates May Also BringExperience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizingExperience in political campaignsExperience in supervising staff and/or volunteersWe believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.