Director of Grassroots Operations

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.

Americans For Prosperity – Missouri is looking for a passionate advocate for liberty to lead their grassroots staff as the Director of Grassroots Operations.

How You Will Contribute:
• Lead, coach, and mentor our team of full-time and part-time staff as they recruit volunteers and mobilize their communities around AFP’s objectives
• Oversee the state’s voter-contact operations, and efforts around policy goals
• Manage the state chapter’s relationships with internal and external partners
• Supervise the team’s contractor recruitment strategy and implementation

What You Will Bring:
• Leadership skills! We need someone with strong supervising skills and the humility to embrace our growth-focused culture
• A passion for people, the ability to build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life, and an understanding of how to inspire and motivate them
• Organization skills and the ability to keep multiple events and activities on track for yourself and your team
• A valid driver's license to be able to travel to meet with people in your area and across the state, as needed
• Enthusiasm to contribute to AFP's principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect

Standout Candidates Will Bring:
• Knowledge of the political, economic, and legislative landscape of Missouri
• A background in grassroots activism, political lobbying, canvassing, or campaign work
• Proven experience leading staff

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 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.