Strategic Policy & Grassroots Leader — Virginia

Americans for Prosperity; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) with 6% match

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support (e‑

Meaningful career in a mission-driven,

Job summary

Americans for Prosperity in Virginia seeks a Deputy State Director to lead policy, political, and grassroots priorities across the Commonwealth. You will travel regularly and partner with the State Director to shape strategy and execution.

You will track the General Assembly, engage with lawmakers and coalition partners, and build trusted relationships across the political spectrum to advance AFP’s agenda. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on implementation.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of public policy, politics, and government affairs.
• Experience with legislative affairs, lobbying, policy development, coalition building, or grassroots advocacy.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: you take ownership, solve problems, and move work forward without heavy direction.
• Strong political judgment and the ability to tell short‑term activity apart from work that creates lasting impact.
• Experience building trusted relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and community leaders.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong communication skills and comfort representing an organization publicly.
• Familiarity with Virginia's political and legislative landscape, or the demonstrated ability to build that quickly.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the State Director to build and execute strategy across public policy, government affairs, grassroots advocacy, and political engagement in Virginia.
• Track Virginia's General Assembly, executive branch, elections, and policy landscape, and turn that knowledge into clear strategy and opportunities for the chapter.
• Build trusted relationships with legislators, administration officials, coalition partners, and community leaders across the political spectrum.
• Lead major legislative and advocacy initiatives from strategy through execution, working closely with grassroots, communications, and political teams.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members, building a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Represent AFP publicly with policymakers, coalition partners, media, and other audiences, and step into new priorities as they come up.

Skills

Public policy knowledge

Legislative affairs

Entrepreneurial mindset

Political judgment

Relationship building

Leadership/people development

Communication skills

Virginia politics familiarity

Driver's license

Job description

Americans for Prosperity in Virginia seeks a Deputy State Director to lead policy, political, and grassroots priorities across the Commonwealth. You will travel regularly and partner with the State Director to shape strategy and execution.

You will track the General Assembly, engage with lawmakers and coalition partners, and build trusted relationships across the political spectrum to advance AFP’s agenda. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on implementation.