(CVA) believes veterans are a powerful force for driving solutions to America’s most pressing challenges. We build engaged communities of empowered veterans to amplify our unique perspectives on critical issues—from foreign policy to health care to federal spending. As part of the veteran community, we understand the meaning of service, and we remain committed to serving our fellow Americans and strengthening our country.
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As a Grassroots Engagement Director on the Concerned Veterans for America Montana team, you will identify, recruit, and engage grassroots leaders in Montana, mobilize them to take action, and drive policy reforms that open opportunities for all. How You’ll Contribute:Identify activists in various parts of the state who are currently – or could become – leaders in their local communities, as elected officials or citizen organizers and motivate them to advocate for change.Equip these local leaders to advocate for changes that are consistent with principles CVA believes in. You will do this, in part, by connecting them to the training and other resources of CVA.Organize events where you and other activists can engage the public through phone calls, social media, walking through neighborhoods to talk with people face-to-face. You’ll also be free to innovate, by creating fun or unique ways to reach people to educate them on public policy issues and initiatives.Ensure that CVA stays in regular contact with our activists to keep them motivated, educated, and active.Manage part-time canvassing contractors including but not limited to time management, compliance with laws and regulations, and best practices.What You Will Bring:Passion for people and can build relationships quickly with people from all walks of life and understand how to inspire and motivate them.Knowledge of state and federal  landscapes.Self-motivation, always looking for the best way to use your time to accomplish objectives.Organization skills and the ability to keep multiple events and activities on track for yourself and the people you engage to help you.Works well with a team of people, including CVA and AFP staff and activists you engage.Excitement to canvass neighborhoods and make phone calls for CVA priority initiatives and CVA Action endorsed candidates, as well as motivate and coordinate volunteers to do the same.A valid driver's license to be able to travel as needed to meet with people in your area and across the state, as needed.Willingness to work a flexible and changing work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.Standout Candidates Will Bring:Experience in grassroots advocacy, community organization, and/or political campaignsVolunteer or staff supervisory experienceWhat We Offer: including:  6% 401(k) match with immediate vest, flexible time off policy, health and dental plan options, and free access to wellness services through Peloton and Talkspace. A meaningful career and a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving the lives of others.Opportunities for professional development and mentorship based on impact, not tenure, including a year-long onboarding program with multiple chances for in-person collaboration and travel to our Arlington, VA headquarters.Competitive salaries and bonus opportunity. Our compensation approach is aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve.Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our 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 our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.    We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.