State Director, Virginia
Company: American for Prosperity
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
You want to be a part of something bigger. Something meaningful.
You excel at relationship-building, naturally inspire others, and
know how to prioritize. Now you're looking for an opportunity to
leverage your talents and build a legacy of which you can be
proud.
We have a place for someone with your passion to lead the
grassroots teams, legislative initiatives, and partnerships
throughout the Old Dominion. You will play a critical role in
removing barriers holding Virginians back from improving their
lives. This mission is worthy of your life's work.
The Virginia State Director will act as the visionary and main
spokesperson for Americans for Prosperity-Virginia, while leading
the 20 person team. The State Director will report to the Regional
Director 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.
Your Responsibilities Include
Develop and implement long-term strategic plans that define and
measure success for the state chapter to effectuate public policy
change in Virginia
Craft and advocate a legislative agenda to members of the State
Legislature, Governor, and the Virginia 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
Lead a team to drive policy victories at the local, state, and
federal level
Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization
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
Standout Candidates May Also Bring
State or federal public policy and/or legislative experience
Fundraising Experience
About Us
Here are some examples of the positive impact our grassroots staff
have made in the lives of Americans across the country.
Americans for Prosperity is driving long-term solutions to the
country's biggest problems through broad-based grassroots outreach.
Our activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and
encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of
mutual benefit. We have an on-the-ground infrastructure in 36
states that recruits and unites citizens behind a common goal of
advancing policies that help people improve their lives.
Americans for Prosperity Foundation is dedicated to educating and
training citizens to be courageous advocates for the ideas,
principles, and policies in a society of mutual benefit--knowing
that leads to the greatest prosperity and well-being for all. Our
educational programs break barriers standing in the way of people
realizing their potential. By eliminating these obstacles to
opportunity, in areas like occupational licensing, free speech,
K-12 education, and free trade, we are supporting and working to
lift up the lives of individuals and local communities.
We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge
and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive
success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer
and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty,
dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified
applicants regardless of color,race, religion, religious creed,
sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry,
age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran
status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political
affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under
federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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