Stand Together · 13 hours ago
Deputy Director of State Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expStand Together is a philanthropic community focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. The Deputy Director of State Government Affairs will support and execute legislative strategies and policy outreach efforts, while leading a team and building relationships with policymakers to drive policy outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Advance state-level legislative and policy priorities by building strong relationships with internal teams, policymakers, and external partners
Lead and mentor high performing staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop and execute lobbying strategies, prepare policy briefs, and represent AFP in hearings, meetings with elected officials, and other events
Conduct research and policy analysis, providing strategic insights that inform messaging, stakeholder education, and advocacy strategy
Manage relationships with key external organizations, coalitions, and influential partners in the public policy ecosystem
Evaluate advocacy campaign effectiveness and identify emerging opportunities to expand collaborative policy efforts
Coordinate closely with state operations, communications, policy, and the federal affairs teams to ensure alignment and maximize impact
Support multistate initiatives and serve as a continuity lead when the Director is representing AFP externally
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of experience in government affairs, legislative work, lobbying, political advocacy, or public policy
Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to coach teams, drive performance, and maintain high accountability standards
Demonstrated success building relationships with elected officials, policymakers, coalition partners, grassroots leaders, and aligned organizations
Deep knowledge of public policy and the legislative process, with experience advancing free-market and limited-government policy priorities
Strategic planning and execution skills, including experience managing multistate legislative campaigns
An exceptional relationship-building ability, with a talent for creating buy in among internal stakeholders and external partners
A self-starter mindset, strong organizational skills, and a track record of thriving in a dynamic government affairs environment
An ability to travel approximately 40% of the time
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
Benefits
6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
Flexible time off
Comprehensive health and dental plans
Wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Life insurance
AD&D
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation
Paid parental leave
Educational assistance
Company
Stand Together
Stand Together is a non-profit organization management company that specializes in education, trade, foreign policy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Tracy Tomasso
Vice President, Infrastructure
Brian Howe
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