State Government Relations Manager

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

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Remote, Texas

Team Overview

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.

Key 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.

Minimum 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.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and growth. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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