Strategic Director
Georgia
Americans for Prosperity – Concerned Veterans for America /
Full-time /
On-site
Concerned Veterans for America (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.
Concerned Veterans for America is a part of Americans for Prosperity and the Stand Together philanthropic community.
The CVA Strategic Director will work with Americans for Prosperity (AFP) state leadership and like-minded organizations throughout the state to serve as the CVA spokesperson and form partnerships and develop strategies to promote a free and open society with a particular emphasis on reaching out to veteran communities.
Here is your chance to make a difference not just in your community, but similar communities across the state.
How You Will Contribute:
- You will develop strategies to identify and recruit allied groups throughout the state to discuss, build, and execute strategies to advocate for public policy changes at the state and sometimes federal level to advance our Vision
- You will serve as spokesperson for CVA across Georgia and help develop a communications plan to drive the brand across the state
- In collaboration with CVA Foundation and the state chapter staff, you will develop and execute public policy educational events with coalition partners to support community building and grassroots organizing efforts
- You will organize and participate in direct lobbying and testifying at the legislature
- You will partner with state chapter leadership to build and manage relationships in the legislature
What You Will Bring:
- You have knowledge of state and federal public policy landscapes
- You can think of new ways to achieve our goals towards better public policy and develop the detailed plans to get us there
- You have experience driving grassroots actions through coalition building and/or grassroots organizing
- You have demonstrated experience developing and executing strategies
- You’re able to build mutually beneficial relationships around a shared Vision
- You can communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences
- You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environments
- You’re comfortable working remotely and in office environments
- You’re able to travel for day and overnight trips in and out of state up to 50% of your time
- You have a valid driver’s license
- You’ve worked with veteran communities in Georgia
Standout Candidates Will Bring:
- You have experience in grassroots advocacy and/or community organizing
- You have experience in political campaigns
- Veteran status preferred
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 and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 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 to share in the success you help drive.
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 Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.
