This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and direct proactive issue campaigns across multiple states.

• Evaluate policy environments, including affiliate engagements, legislative and regulatory battles, opposition tactics, and key stakeholders.

• Create multi-state campaign approaches and obtain leadership endorsement along with stakeholder alignment.

• Foster trustworthy relationships with affiliates and coalition partners, aligning their strengths towards common policy objectives.

• Establish routine coordination with Communications and the Center for Practical Federalism.

• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Policy and Vice President of Programs to craft persuasive funding narratives based on research and campaign strategies.

• Oversee and manage contractor scopes, deliverables, and implementation.

• Adjust contractor resources as campaign priorities shift.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in issue advocacy, policy, or government relations, with a deep understanding of how state-based organizations achieve policy victories.

• Strong strategic judgment: ability to interpret political dynamics, pinpoint key opportunities, and translate complex scenarios into actionable campaign strategies.

• Excellent relationship-building skills to gain trust across organizations, harmonize competing interests, and influence individuals outside of your direct oversight.

• A proactive self-starter who takes initiative, follows through, and is accountable for results.

• Experience with an SPN affiliate or another organization focused on state-based advocacy.

• Background in political strategy, campaign management, or collaboration with elected officials is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel as indicated in the application instructions.