The Role
The Coalitions Director will build relationships, develop events, engage activists, and foster connections with local officials to promote public policy reforms.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 - Louisiana is looking for a passionate advocate for liberty to be our next Coalitions Director.
This role will be work in the field and be based in Louisiana.
How You Will Contribute
- Build new relationships to expand our outreach and connect groups to our shared interests and goals
- Develop events and engage activists across the state to advance our state and federal public policy initiatives
- Work alongside our state leadership team to cultivate and foster relationships with elected officials at the local and state level
- You will speak to groups of all sizes, motivating and inspiring them to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities, state, and country so they advocate for public policy reform
What You Will Bring
- A deep belief in people-empowering, bottom-up, public policy solutions that limit the coercive nature of government and empower individuals to pursue their American Dream
- Experience building diverse coalitions around a shared vision, developing a strategy toward a shared goal, and executing the plan
- Leadership skills! We need someone with strong people skills and humility to embrace our growth-focused culture
- To be able to find common ground with just about anyone and focus on shared goals versus what makes you different
- Comfort and confidence working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment independent of direct supervision or direction. We need a go-getter who can overcome new and unique challenges!
- The ability to travel at least 30% of the time and have a valid driver’s license
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect
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 for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The 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 employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.
Skills Required
- Experience building diverse coalitions around a shared vision
- Strong people skills and humility
- Ability to travel at least 30% of the time
- Valid driver's license
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The Company
What We Do
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that partners with America's boldest changemakers to tackle the root causes of the country's biggest problems. By providing funding, a unique network, and a proven management playbook, they empower nonprofit leaders, educators, and activists to drive lasting solutions in areas like education, economic opportunity, and community development, ultimately helping people realize their full potential and live lives of meaning.
