State Director

Organization

Americans for Prosperity

Location

Alaska

Job Description

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way. 
Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community. 
The Alaska State Director will act as the visionary and main spokesperson for Americans for Prosperity- Alaska, while leading the state-based team. The State Director will report to the Regional Vice President and will work closely with volunteers, legislators, press, partners, and with different departments in the national office. This position requires an individual with a broad range of core competencies as he/she is running an individual state chapter within the broader organization.

How You Will Contribute:

  • Develop and implement long-term strategic plans that define and measure success for the state chapter to effectuate public policy change through grassroots mobilization in Alaska
  • Craft and advocate a legislative agenda to members of the Legislature, Governor, and the Alaska federal delegation
  • Build relationships for the state chapter with political, business, media, and community leaders
  • Mobilize activists and volunteers to advance policy initiatives that bring about institutional change
  • Represent the organization as the key spokesperson for the state through consistent branding
  • Create and implement a state-wide legislative action plan and assist on national issues of importance
  • Collaborate with coalition partners, investors and AFPF & AFP state chapters, and headquarters office to sustain state operations
  • Create and cultivate donor relationships with new and existing supporters at the state level
  • Build and lead a team to drive policy victories at the local, state, and federal level

What You Will Bring:

  • Experience cultivating relationships with high-profile individuals
  • Supervisory experience
  • Public speaking experience
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, environment
  • Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude
  • A positive attitude and an earnest interest in providing good customer service to our members, partners, and other state chapters
  • A firm commitment to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity through free markets
  • Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining broad-based coalitions
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect. 

Standout Candidates Will Bring:

  • State or federal public policy and/or legislative experience
  • Fundraising experience

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.