LGBTQ Equality Campaign Director at Grassroots Voter Outreach

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LGBTQ Equality Campaign Director

United States | Full-time

Target Start Date: Immediately Pay: $42,500-$45,000/yr

Grassroots Voter Outreach is hiring passionate and motivated individuals to join our leadership teams as a Geoflex Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Director! The teams will work on HRC initiatives through gathering support for the organization and fundraising in order to help advance LGBTQ+ rights.

We are seeking candidates who are open to embracing new communities and ready to handle the exciting challenges that come with relocation and change. You'll be required to understand and engage with the local dynamics of various cities, establish rapport with the local community, and lead a team in an environment that might be completely new to you. If you are driven by change, growth, and making an impact, then we look forward to your application.

For over a decade, Grassroots Voter Outreach has been on the front lines of progressive change, designing and running groundbreaking outreach campaigns in partnership with top national progressive political groups and nonprofits.

As an HRC Director, you will:

Raise awareness for LGBTQ+ equality and fight back against the 540+ Anti-LGBTQ bills introduced throughout the country this year alone.
Empower community members to make their voices heard
Manage paid campaign staff

Functions of the Job:

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 experienced 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:

Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and a desire for political change are essential.
Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership skills, and the ability to handle a lot of responsibility.
Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.
Geographically flexible to go where you are most needed.
Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, but not required.

We’re requiring all employees, including new hires, to be vaccinated against COVID-19 against COVID-19 (subject to legally required accommodations).

Grassroots Voter Outreach (GVO) prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by any supervisor, manager, coworker, and/or any third party (contractor, alumnus, visitor, etc.) that come into contact with our employees.

We're committed to building a diverse leadership team, members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Form

First Name *

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Email *

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Resume *

What are your pronouns? *

Are you at least 18 years old? *

What state and city do you live in? *

What one social or political issue do you think most urgently needs to be addressed in our society? *

Are you currently authorized to work full-time in the U.S. for any employer? *

Will you require now or in the future sponsorship for an employment visa? *Note: We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas* *

If applicable, explain any gaps in your work history.

Have you ever been employed by Grassroots or any canvassing/calling organization before? If so, what organization, when, and why did employment end? *

We maintain offices nationwide with plans for further expansion. What areas are you willing to relocate to? *

We require all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required accommodations), with proof of same. This means that, as of your first day of work, at least 14 days have passed since your first shot of J&J or your second shot of Pfizer or Moderna. Will you be able to meet these requirements? *

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