Deputy State Director, Alaska

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Deputy State Director, Alaska

Posted 4 months ago

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About the job

Americans for Prosperity is a grassroots organization advocating for common-sense reforms, limited government, and empowering individuals. As Deputy State Director in Alaska, you'll lead policy, grassroots, and advocacy strategies to drive change and build partnerships. Join a mission-driven team.

Requirements

  • Strategic planning experience
  • Public speaking and advocacy
  • Leadership of teams
  • Stakeholder project management
  • Knowledge of Alaska politics

Qualifications

  • Deep belief in individual empowerment
  • Experience in policy and lobbying
  • Ability to travel 30%
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Entrepreneurial attitude

Full 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. 

As the Deputy Sate Director on our Alaska team you will be instrumental in the work that our team does. We are looking for a passionate leader who will help the Alaska chapter develop and execute a legislative and grassroots strategy that will reform public policy to open opportunities for all.

How You Will Contribute

  • Work with the State Director to develop and execute legislative, grassroots advocacy, and political engagement strategies to advance AFP's Vision
  • Create and implement strategies for building partnerships with like-minded individuals and groups to advance the goals of the state chapter
  • Be entrepreneurial by identifying and solving problems that will help the chapter drive greater outcomes
  • Supervise, coach, and lead team members as they shift the public policy narrative throughout Alaska
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive the execution of our initiatives and goals

What You Will Bring

  • A deep belief in people-empowering, bottom-up, public policy solutions that limit the coercive nature of government and empower individuals to pursue their American Dream
  • Strategic planning experience in policy, lobbying, legislative affairs, political engagement, and grassroots advocacy
  • Experience connecting individuals and groups to shared a vision and goals
  • To be comfortable and confident public speaker and advocate for liberty 
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • A history of success leading short and long-term projects with multiple stakeholders
  • A knowledge of the political, economic, and legislative landscape of Alaska
  • The ability to travel up to 30% of the time, and a valid driver’s license 
  • Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude
  • 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. 

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 1,400 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 for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The 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 employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.  That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

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