[Hiring] State Government Relations Manager @Alliance Defending Freedom

Role Description

This position promotes ADF's strategic objectives through education and advocacy efforts that involve direct government action. As an alliance builder, the State Government Relations Manager will manage contact with members and/or staff of state legislators in Texas and Oklahoma and help plan and facilitate outreach and coordination with allies focused on government, legislative, and policy issues at the state and local levels.

• Advocate and coordinate support for the positions of ADF on governmental policies and legislation.
• Promote and support strategies and approaches for effective advocacy.
• Travel regularly to meet with policy groups, legislative staff, and other stakeholders to discuss policy, strategy, and how to effectively advocate to government officials and the public.
• Build and manage a network of relationships within Texas and Oklahoma, including direct relationships with legislators and staff within governmental offices.
• Track, research, analyze, and evaluate legislation and translate into possible plans of action.
• Assist in developing testimony, legislation, position papers, and reports.
• Encourage and facilitate effective working relationships with policy allies and coalition groups in your assigned region.
• Speak publicly to the media and before crowds as permitted and requested by management.
• Work collaboratively within the ADF team and with external allies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, especially during legislative seasons.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and relationship development skills, with the ability to navigate complex legislative structures to achieve desired results.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook).
• Knowledge of state legislative and executive branch processes and procedures.
• Legislative advocacy skills, including demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Must reside in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience involving government relations at the state level.
• Experience in public policy advocacy at the state level or experience in legislative or executive branch work at the state level.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical and dental insurance.
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• Paid disability and long-term care.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.