Grassroots Engagement Director - CVA, Wisconsin

Location: Wisconsin, United States
Categories: Grassroots and Community Organizing
Req ID: 4891

Overview

Are you frustrated that government at all levels cannot seem to get anything done and want make a difference? Do you believe that veterans and military families have the skills and experience to improve their communities? Are you connected to the veteran community and the veteran experience? If you answered \"yes\" then you are ready to lead and can inspire people to improve your community, state, and country. Apply today to be a Concerned Veterans for America's (CVA) Grassroots Engagement Director in Southeast Wisconsin!

The Grassroots Engagement Director will identify, recruit, and engage like-minded individuals , especially among the veteran communities, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reform that opens opportunities for all. America should stand for equal opportunity, freedom and liberty, and ever-increasing prosperity for every citizen. You will advance transformative policy that impacts veterans, active-duty military members, reservists, and their families. The mission is to grow CVA membership across the state in partnership with Americans for Prosperity (AFP).

Here is your chance to continue your service that you learned to love, in and around the U.S. military.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Every day you will talk to people from every background to build momentum around for new ideas that could change everything
• You will develop strategies to identify, engage, organize, and educate local community groups to establish coalitions in support of Americans for Prosperity's initiatives
• You will serve as the face of CVA with local community groups to share the vision of the organization and connect them to the opportunities to partner and advance shared interests
• You will build coalitions with other like-minded veteran groups to multiple the effort to change society and effect positive policy changes

Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization

• You're able to build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate others with what you have learned from your past service
• You have knowledge of current events in state and federal public policy and can assist others in understanding and advocating for them
• You have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Standout Candidates May Also Bring

• Experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing
• Experience in political campaigns
• Experience in a sales role
• Veteran status

About Us

Read about some examples of the positive impact our grassroots staff have made in the lives of Americans across the country.

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. #PM19

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