Director of Grassroots Operations, Texas

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. TheDirector of Grassroots Operations (DOGO)is a senior leader on the state leadership team responsible for building, scaling, andoptimizingAFP’s grassroots field capabilityandplays a critical part in developing talent, executing grassroots strategy, and driving community impact. Youare a people leader andoversee the full grassroots talent lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding to coaching, performance management, and long-term development—while ensuring your team delivers high-impact results across events, volunteer activation, and policy engagement. This role will be working in the field and be based in Texas. How You Will Contribute: Design and execute statewide grassroots strategieesto advancealignedpublicpolicy and deliver measurable outcomes across key priority initiatives Lead,coach, and supervisea multi-layered grassroots teamand ensure field activities (events, canvassing, outreach) are legally compliant and operationally sound Help your team develop theirindividualabilities and strengths that can make a meaningful impact for theorganization Develop a portfolio of field tactics to drive volunteer engagement, advocacy, and community impact Ownthedata strategy for grassroots execution, including voter/advocate universe creation and targetingwhile also ensuring data integrity Partner with internal teams (Electoral Strategy, Policy, Strategy & Operations,Education &Training), vendors, and coalition partnersto align grassroots efforts with broader organizationalgoalsand nationalefforts Partner with leadership to deliver measurable outcomes across key priority initiatives Collaborate with data and implementation teams to support targeting, reporting, and field execution Own the full field employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, development, and offboardingand build andmaintaina strong hiring pipeline across grassroots roles within your state Drive adoption andproficiencyof internal knowledge systems (expense management, CRM, grassroots tools) 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 Leadership skills! We need someone withprovenexperience supervising large, multi-layered teamsand the humility to embrace our growth-focused culture. Demonstrated ability todevelop and execute grassrootscampaigns,large public policyevents,andcommunity engagement strategies. A deep understanding of the local, state, and national electoral and public policy landscape, the legislative process, and grassroots communities Comfort working with data systems, reportingtools,andperformance tracking Experience working with CRM’s and/or voter management systems like i360 Comfort and confidence working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment independent of direct supervision or direction. We needa go-getterwho can figure out how to overcome new and unique challenges! The ability to travel at least 25% of the time and a valid driver’s license. Enthusiasm to contribute to StandTogether'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 andTalkspace. A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,400 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 toshare inthe success you help drive. $65,000 - $90,000 a year For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $65,000–$90,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization. Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr