Grassroots Coordinator

Organization

Americans for Prosperity

Location

Iowa

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. 
Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community. 
As a Grassroots Coordinator with Americans for Prosperity - Iowa you will advocate for our issues in your community and help grow the grassroots network by working alongside the local staff as a part-time employee.  This role is located in Iowa.

How You Will Contribute:

  • Collaborate with AFP activists and volunteers in phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, and neighborhood events related to state-based policy initiatives 
  • Work alongside local Engagement Directors to execute state and local educational rallies and other grassroots events
  • Help build, maintain, and grow communities of AFP activists in coordination with Engagement Directors 
  • Work directly with state staff to drive special projects related to AFP priority initiatives 
  • Help with logistics relating to canvassing literature and materials 
  • Support various grassroots activities  

What You Will Bring:

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Determination to continually expand personal knowledge, with a dedicated commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Readiness to drive both personal and organizational evolution, aiming for greater effectiveness in our endeavors.
  • Ability to connect with teams to propel shared interests and advance the state and federal priority initiatives 
  • Exceptional customer focus skills and ability to anticipate needs 
  • Exceptional familiarity of Iowa's local landscape
  • Valid driver’s license 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 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.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.