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 Virginia team you will identify recruit and engage grassroots leaders in Virginia mobilize them to take action and drive policy reform that opens opportunities for all.
This role will be located in the Virginia Beach area.
How You Will Contribute
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. Youll 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
What You Will Bring
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 drivers 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
Fluent in Spanish and English
In-depth knowledge on the issues facing the Latino communities of Virginia
Experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing.
Experience in political campaigns.
Experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers.
What We Offer
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 1300 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
Our 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.
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