Federal Lobbyist

Stand Together; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Health and dental plans with wellness/

Wellness and mental health support (e‑

Job summary

Americans for Prosperity (AFP), part of the Stand Together philanthropic community, seeks a Federal Lobbyist (internal title: Federal Legislative Liaison) to advocate AFP positions in Washington, D.C. You will work with the Director of Federal Affairs to advance AFP’s economic, energy, and AI priorities.

You will engage congressional offices, coalitions, and think tanks, building trusted Hill relationships and guiding advocacy efforts to expand economic opportunity through free markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in government affairs or lobbying preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with congressional staff and agencies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to monitor and analyze federal policy developments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff and agencies to advance AFP priorities.
• Conduct meetings with congressional offices to advocate for AFP positions under guidance.
• Monitor federal legislative developments and track pending legislation.
• Draft and update position papers, fact sheets, and briefing materials.
• Support testimony, letters, and presentations for senior team members.
• Coordinate with policy, communications, legal, and research teams to align advocacy.

Skills

Relationship building

Policy advocacy

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Congressional liaison

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 a Federal Lobbyist (internal title: Federal Legislative Liaison), you will advocate for AFP’s positions in Washington, D.C., working under the direction of the Director of Federal Affairs. Your goal: break down the barriers that stand in the way of people realizing their full potential.

You will focus on federal legislative advocacy in three key policy areas: economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology.

This role is ideal for a motivated government affairs professional with a few years of Capitol Hill, state legislative, or advocacy experience who is ready to take on greater lobbying responsibility. You will build relationships with congressional offices, coalition partners, trade associations, and think tanks, and grow into a trusted voice for AFP on the Hill. You should share our commitment to advancing every individual’s right to economic opportunity through free markets.

How You Will Contribute

• Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, members of Congress, and federal agency contacts to advance AFP’s legislative priorities on economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology
• Conduct meetings with congressional offices to advocate for AFP’s positions, with guidance from the Director of Federal Affairs
• Monitor, research, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments, and track pending legislation
• Draft and update position papers, fact sheets, talking points, letters, and briefing materials
• Provide liaison and resource support to members of Congress, coalition partners, volunteers, and activists
• Support the preparation of testimony, comment letters, and presentations for senior team members
• Partner with the policy team to share Hill intelligence and inform ongoing policy initiatives
• Coordinate with the government affairs, communications, legal, and research teams to align advocacy with organizational priorities
• Participate in coalition meetings with trade associations and think tanks to advance shared policy objectives

What You Will Bring

• Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, members of Congress, and federal agency contacts to advance AFP’s legislative priorities on economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology
• Conduct meetings with congressional offices to advocate for AFP’s positions, with guidance from the Director of Federal Affairs
• Monitor, research, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments, and track pending legislation
• Draft and update position papers, fact sheets, talking points, letters, and briefing materials
• Provide liaison and resource support to members of Congress, coalition partners, volunteers, and activists
• Support the preparation of testimony, comment letters, and presentations for senior team members
• Partner with the policy team to share Hill intelligence and inform ongoing policy initiatives
• Coordinate with the government affairs, communications, legal, and research teams to align advocacy with organizational priorities
• Participate in coalition meetings with trade associations and think tanks to advance shared policy objectives

Stand Out Candidates Will Also Bring

• Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, members of Congress, and federal agency contacts to advance AFP’s legislative priorities on economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology
• Conduct meetings with congressional offices to advocate for AFP’s positions, with guidance from the Director of Federal Affairs
• Monitor, research, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments, and track pending legislation
• Draft and update position papers, fact sheets, talking points, letters, and briefing materials
• Provide liaison and resource support to members of Congress, coalition partners, volunteers, and activists
• Support the preparation of testimony, comment letters, and presentations for senior team members
• Partner with the policy team to share Hill intelligence and inform ongoing policy initiatives
• Coordinate with the government affairs, communications, legal, and research teams to align advocacy with organizational priorities
• Participate in coalition meetings with trade associations and think tanks to advance shared policy objectives

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.

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $120,000–$175,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.

$120,000 - $175,000 a year

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.