Club America Field Coordinator, Des Moines

Position Title: Club America Field Coordinator, Des Moines
Employment: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Des Moines, IA
Travel: 40-50%
Start Date: ASAP

Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit and the nation's largest and fastest-growing conservative youth movement, active on over 5,000 high school and college campuses. Our mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize the next generation of leaders who will champion freedom, free markets, and limited government. We are committed to relentless execution and a culture of excellence—because nothing less will secure America's future.

Job Description: Turning Point USA is seeking a highly skilled, professional, and motivated individual to assist in the nation's largest and most innovative issue advocacy field operation. The Club America Field Coordinator is responsible for working specifically with Turning Point USA student groups to launch new chapters, maintain established chapters, organize daily campus initiatives, recruit new activists, and develop strong activist networks throughout their assigned territory.

Field Coordinators are also responsible for importing and organizing recruitment-related data, conducting outreach to prospective members, giving oral presentations, representing the organization at events and conferences, representing the organization and the efforts of our student activists on social media, managing the territory's students, and developing new activism plans. The ideal candidate can work collaboratively to ensure the success of chapters, activists, and the Field Program overall - while embodying company culture with the following traits: grassroots humility, warrior spirit, and persistent innovation.

Please note, the nature of this role is temporary with an expected duration of three to four months. While there is no guarantee of future employment with the organization, excelling in this role may provide an advantage when seeking future opportunities as Turning Point USA continues to grow.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong representative of the TPUSA brand.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with various groups of people. 
• Knowledge of project management software  (Google Apps, Airtable, HubSpot).
• Proficiency with social media platforms (X, Instagram, and Facebook).
• Passion for conservative ideas and principles.
• Positive and goal-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsive, demonstrating ethical and responsible behavior.
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn in a dynamic work environment. 
• Proven leadership development.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without the need for constant supervision.
• Willingness to fulfill all duties listed and any additional duties assigned. 
• Receives and applies feedback constructively to improve performance. 
• Effectively reports updates and progress to leadership in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 15 lbs.

“WOW!” SKILLS:

• Sales, Teaching, or Campaign Experience;
• Past/present involvement in conservative youth organizations;
• Experience starting high school student organizations;
• Proven skills facilitating civic engagement and grassroots activism;
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit.

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