Remote State Government Relations Lead – TX & OK

Alliance Defending Freedom; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom seeks a State Government Relations Manager to advocate with Texas and Oklahoma legislators, building alliances and coordinating policy outreach.

Based remotely in Texas, you will travel up to 50% during legislative sessions, translate complex bills into action plans, draft testimony, and foster relationships with policy allies while advancing the organization’s goals. You will collaborate with the ADF team and external partners to shape public policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and relationship development skills.
• Knowledge of state legislative and executive branch processes and procedures.
• Must reside in Texas.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Affairs

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Alliance Defending Freedom seeks a State Government Relations Manager to advocate with Texas and Oklahoma legislators, building alliances and coordinating policy outreach.

Based remotely in Texas, you will travel up to 50% during legislative sessions, translate complex bills into action plans, draft testimony, and foster relationships with policy allies while advancing the organization’s goals. You will collaborate with the ADF team and external partners to shape public policy.