Target Start Date: 2-3 WeeksPay: $23/hour
Grassroots Voter Outreach is looking to hire dedicated and driven individuals to join our leadership team as a Campaign Director! The team you lead will work on LGBTQ+ equality initiatives through gathering support for the Human Rights Campaign and fundraising to help advance LGBTQ+ rights.
For over ten years, Grassroots Voter Outreach has championed progressive change, designing and spearheading innovative outreach campaigns in collaboration with leading national progressive political groups and nonprofits.
As a Director, you will:
- Raise awareness for LGBTQ+ equality and fight back against the 540+ Anti-LGBTQ bills introduced throughout the country in 2023 alone.
- Empower community members to make their voices heard
- Manage paid campaign staff
Job Functions:
- Recruitment: Build a team of HRC canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
- Staff Management: Teach canvassing skills and educate staff on LGBTQ+ and civil rights issues. Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular focus on developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
- Canvassing: Canvass in the field to train new and seasoned staff, provide context for issues, and collect donations.
- Administration/Legal: Manage office budget, payroll, performance, and logistics. Work with HR/Legal to ensure compliance.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and motivational skills, strong work ethic, and a passion for political change are essential.
- 2 years of leadership experience
- Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work within a team, possess proven leadership abilities, and be able to handle substantial responsibility.
- Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also crucial qualifications.
- Prior field or canvassing experience is a plus, but not required.
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