Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job .
If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.
When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.
At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:
· A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
· Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
· Competitive pay and performance incentives
· A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment
A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Grassroots Regional Director assists the Director for Grassroots and Constituent Affairs with the development and implementation of WWP’s grassroots program and oversees day-to-day management of WWP’s volunteer-advocate engagement within an assigned region. Primary responsibilities for this role include the facilitation of volunteer-advocate management, communications, recruitment, and training through direct outreach, meeting and event coordination, and operational oversight. The Grassroots Regional Director plays a key role in elevating the voice of our post-9/11 veterans by developing and managing a large, geographically dispersed volunteer-advocate network and facilitating advocacy training and engagement opportunities in furtherance of WWP legislative priorities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the Grassroots and Constituent Affairs Director with the development and implementation of a comprehensive grassroots strategy to engage WWP Alumni, family support members, and other groups and, where appropriate, assist with the advancement of WWP policy priorities.
Oversee WWP regional grassroots engagement for an assigned region, (e.g., East, Central, West region, with specific states to be determined), and provide leadership and operational direction to volunteer-advocate leaders to achieve organizational goals tied to legislative priorities.
Build, nurture, and maintain relationships with volunteer advocate leaders, including day-to-day management of outreach to volunteers through email advocacy campaigns and personal outreach to volunteers.
Oversee administration, logistical support, coordination, and execution of advocacy opportunities for the WWP Alumni, including volunteer development and coaching, formal recognition, and annual performance reviews.
Coordinate training and curriculum development for volunteer advocates and connect with them, obtain their support, and gain their attendance at local and regional grassroots events and activities.
Contribute to the development and distribution of relevant grassroots campaign materials, resources, and tools for volunteer advocates, including the development and facilitation of virtual advocacy programming and training via Zoom, Facebook Live, and other technology-based platforms.
Identify and develop operational methods for outreach to WWP’s volunteer-advocate network with the responsibility to track, review, evaluate, and report to leadership on progression of regional volunteer-advocate engagements and outcomes.
Collect and report results and performance metrics for regional volunteer-advocate events and activities.
Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of two, large-scale annual congressional fly-ins as well as other regional and local events, to include participant recruitment, training and materials development; logistical preparation; meeting scheduling; and all other related requirements.
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