Community Engagement Director, LIBRE Northern Nevada

Categories

Americans for Prosperity

Location

Nevada

Job Description

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.

You’re passionate about equipping Hispanic communities in Nevada with the tools they need for each individual to reach their full potential and achieve the American Dream. You appreciate the impact good public policy and effective government can have on all Americans. You’re a self-starter and people-person who’s looking to build connections and drive public policy outcomes across the commonwealth. Apply today to be The LIBRE Initiative’s next Community Engagement Director in Nevada! 
 
The Community Engagement Director will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders in the Northern Nevada area, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all. 

Your Responsibilities Include

  • Develop strategies to identify, engage, organize, and educate local community groups to establish coalitions in support of Americans for Prosperity’s initiatives 
  • Represent LIBRE within local community groups, presenting the organization's vision, and facilitating connections for potential partnerships to collectively advance shared interests
  • Collaborate with community group leaders to have an impact on both state and federal policies
  • Unite with individuals from various backgrounds to generate traction for innovative concepts with the potential to revolutionize the status quo

Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization

  • Proficiency in cultivating connections and igniting motivation among individuals from various backgrounds
  • Capacity to innovate strategies for advancing our objectives in the realm of improved public policy, along with the ability to meticulously devise the associated implementation blueprints
  • Ability to welcome original ideas, excel in communication, and foster a deep commitment to your community
  • Proven track record of engagement with Nevada's Hispanic communities, coupled with proficient bilingual communication skills in both English and Spanish, both spoken and written
  • Possess a valid driver’s license 

Standout Candidates May Also Bring

  • Experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing
  • Experience in political campaigns
  • Knowledge of and/or experience in digital organizing

What We Offer

  • A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunate
  • A vision-driven organization of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others
  • Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve
  • Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting
  • Competitive health and wellness benefits
  • Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs

Americans for Prosperity is driving long-term solutions to the country's biggest problems through broad-based grassroots outreach. Our activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit. We have an on-the-ground infrastructure in 36 states that recruits and unites citizens behind a common goal of advancing policies that help people improve their lives. 
 
Americans for Prosperity Foundation is dedicated to educating and training citizens to be courageous advocates for the ideas, principles, and policies in a society of mutual benefit--knowing that leads to the greatest prosperity and well-being for all. Our educational programs break barriers standing in the way of people realizing their potential. By eliminating these obstacles to opportunity, in areas like occupational licensing, free speech, K-12 education, and free trade, we are supporting and working to lift up the lives of individuals and local communities. 
 
We 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.