Political Engagement Manager

Organization

Americans for Prosperity

Location

Arlington, VA

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 Manager of Political Engagements – States, you will work with state teams and coalition partners to identify and evaluate landscape opportunities, develop a perspective on ability to make a difference in races for public office, and make recommendations to engage politically in state level elections. This role partners closely with AFP’s state teams and internal capabilities to support independent expenditure campaigns, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive successful outcomes across multiple states and races.
This role can be performed remotely or based in our Arlington, VA HQ.  

How You Will Contribute

  • How you will contribute
  • Develop preferred partnerships within internal stakeholders and capabilities to assist state teams in developing short- and long-term strategies that will build policy coalitions and advance the state’s legislative policy agenda.   
  • Constantly seek knowledge from internal and external partners to develop a well-rounded POV on the electoral/political landscape throughout the engagement.  
  • Develop strategies to effectively engage in and win state level races while also refining and honing strategies to increase likelihood of success. 
  •  Manage partnerships with internal and external capabilities to successfully execute paid media tactics such as digital advertising and direct mail campaigns. 
  • Oversee campaign budgets and resource allocation nationwide to maximize impact and ensure strong financial stewardship.
  • Coach and advise state teams on political strategy, campaign operations, and electoral best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations concerning independent expenditure.
  • Lead with curiosity to innovative in political engagement strategies and have a commitment to testing new strategies. 

What You Will Bring

  • A minimum of 5 years of political campaign experience either directly in campaigns, independent expenditures, or consulting. 
  • Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, environment
  • 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 1,300 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.

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