State Director, Louisiana
Company: Stand Together
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Location: Louisiana, United StatesCategories: Grassroots and
Community OrganizingReq ID: 5007Overview You want to be a part of
something bigger. Something meaningful. You excel at
relationship-building, naturally inspire others, and know how to
prioritize. Now you're looking for an opportunity to leverage your
talents and build a legacy of which you can be proud. We have a
place for someone with your passion to lead the grassroots teams,
legislative initiatives, and partnerships throughout the Pelican
State. You will play a critical role in removing barriers holding
Louisianians back from improving their lives. This mission is
worthy of your life's work. While leading state initiatives, the
Louisiana State Director will act as the visionary and main
spokesperson for Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana. The State
Director will report to the Regional Director and will work closely
with volunteers, legislators, press, partners, and with different
departments in the national office. This position requires an
individual with a broad range of core competencies as he/she is
running an individual state chapter within the broader
organization. Your Responsibilities Include
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans to effectuate
public policy change in Louisiana
- Craft and advocate a legislative agenda to members of the State
Legislature, Governor, and Louisiana Senators and Congressional
Members
- Draft and implement a strategic plan that defines and measures
success for the state chapter
- Build relationships for the state chapter with political,
business, media, and community leaders
- Mobilize activists and volunteers to advance policy initiatives
that bring about institutional change
- Represent the organization as the key spokesperson for the
state through consistent branding
- Create and implement a state-wide legislative action plan and
assist on national issues of importance
- Collaborate with coalition partners, investors and AFPF & AFP
state chapters, and headquarters office to sustain state
operations
- Create and cultivate donor relationships with new, as well as
existing supporters, at the state level
- Lead a team to drive policy victories at the local, state, and
federal levelKnowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization
- Experience cultivating relationships with high-profile
individuals
- Supervisory experience
- Public speaking experience
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving
skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven, environment
- Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude
- A positive attitude and an earnest interest in providing good
customer service to our members, partners, and other state
chapters
- A firm commitment to advancing every individual's right to
economic freedom and opportunity through free markets
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining broad-based
coalitionsStandout Candidates May Also Bring
- State or federal public policy and/or legislative
experience
- Fundraising ExperienceAbout Us are 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 #externalPI177155775
Keywords: Stand Together, Baton Rouge , State Director, Louisiana, Executive , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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