Santa Barbara Director for LGBTQ+ Rights

Target Start Date: 2-3 Weeks
Pay: $23/hour

Grassroots Voter Outreach is looking to hire dedicated and driven individuals to join our leadership team as a Campaign Director! The team you lead will work on LGBTQ+ equality initiatives through gathering support for the Human Rights Campaign and fundraising to help advance LGBTQ+ rights.

For over ten years, Grassroots Voter Outreach has championed progressive change, designing and spearheading innovative outreach campaigns in collaboration with leading national progressive political groups and nonprofits.

As a Director, you will:

• Raise awareness for LGBTQ+ equality and fight back against the 540+ Anti-LGBTQ bills introduced throughout the country in 2023 alone.
• Empower community members to make their voices heard
• Manage paid campaign staff

Job Functions:

• 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 seasoned 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:

• Excellent communication and motivational skills, strong work ethic, and a passion for political change are essential.
• 2 years of leadership experience
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work within a team, possess proven leadership abilities, and be able to handle substantial responsibility.
• Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also crucial qualifications.
• Prior field or canvassing experience is a plus, but not required.