Should I skip the rest of the page and just read this FAQ?

No! Definitely read the whole page :) This is just where we're putting responses to some common questions.

Where is the money coming from?

Fight for the Future for now, and we're looking for more funding for more teams, and longer runs.

How does compensation work?

This is a full time position. Compensation is market rate and commensurate with skills and experience either through a contract rate or a salary (with full health care benefits), depending on what works best for you.

Do you have a timeline/commitment in mind for the co-founder role?

We can talk about this during the interview process, but are open to discussing what works best for you.

How does the structure of an A-Teams work and will you help match me with a co-founder?

We know the ideal set-up for an A-Team’s leadership is a Political Strategist working with either a Technical or Design Co-founder which is why we’re looking for both types of candidates. If we decide you are strong match for one, we’ll help match you with the other co-founder during interview process and finalize the political issue and opportunity as well. You’ll need other members (volunteers and potentially part-time contract staff, depending on the plan) for your team and part of your role will be to recruit the rest of your team. But we can help with that too.

If you have ideas for co-founders you would like to work, by all means, encourage them to apply!

Are you funding other things, like films, TV shows, apps, books, software projects, journalism, community spaces, etc?

Nope. Just A-Teams. We're looking for a single-issue focus, a political opportunity, and a strategy for winning which includes tapping into the power of the Internet.

There are many other valid ways to change the world of course, but we think this particular one (A-Teams) is very effective and not getting used as much as it should. We want to change that, and our resources are limited, so we have to stay focused on this singular mission.

Do I really have to send in an application?

That would be best, but if you have questions or just want to introduce yourself, email us: ateams@fightforthefuture.org

What's your metric for success, for a team?

Ultimately, policy change, or a significant shift in the national debate. Or, on a shorter timeline, at least the precursors to policy change: visible, palpable political pressure on important targets.

What's your metric for success, for yourselves?

Being able to make a dozen solid new A-Teams happen on top issues while continuing work in our issue area (Internet freedom) would be a solid success. If that works, we think we’ll be able to go much farther. We think the limiting thing will be finding the right people, and the right structure.

How many groups will you try to create?

As many as we can, but we want to have some significant level of contact with each group in the first months/year at least so probably half a dozen teams in the first year.

Are you funding teams outside the US?

No, just US based teams. If you live outside the US, feel free to email us. We can potentially match you with a team as a volunteer or work with you on FFTF campaigns.

Is there a deadline?

The next application deadline is Friday, June 1st. But apply soon because the world moves fast.

Is this a scam?

No, but don't take our word for it. Please take the time to carefully Google us and our work. (Understanding us and our work will probably help with your application too, if you choose to apply.)

Do A-Teams have to use the Internet in some way?

Yes, but that doesn't mean you need any technical expertise to start. Part of what we think is happening now is that the Internet has made collective action much easier, creating all kinds of new opportunities for creative activism. So if you can code that's great (some of us are learning now using this delightful book) but you really just need to be able to write, and speak, and think about how to use whatever skills you have to tap the Internet's potential. (But you should definitely be able to think creatively about how to use the Internet to help you win. It's a very big deal.)

What do you get out of this?

Epic victories we will die knowing we helped make happen. Also, more company! We're committed to remaining small. This is our way to grow: helping start other A-Teams.

Our stretch goal is that we can make starting an A-Team a thing people know they can do, the way doing a startup, working for a community-based nonprofit, or going to grad school are things people do.

What if I don't get the job?

Please, find some way to keep doing it anyway. The world needs you.











