Virginia State Policy & Grassroots Director

Lever, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health and dental plans

Wellness support

Flexible time off

Job summary

Americans for Prosperity in Virginia seeks a Deputy State Director to shape and execute policy, political, and grassroots priorities. You will travel Virginia to lead strategy, track legislation, and build trusted legislative relationships.

You’ll supervise teams, push initiatives from concept to completion, and represent AFP publicly with policymakers and partners while advancing Stand Together’s values.

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 with ownership and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to recognize lasting impact versus short-term activity.
• Experience building relationships with elected officials and community leaders.
• Experience leading and coaching teams, with strong public communication skills.

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 translate into actionable strategy.
• Develop trusted relationships with legislators, coalition partners, and community leaders.
• Lead major legislative and advocacy initiatives from strategy through execution with cross‑functional teams.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members to foster a high‑performing culture.
• Represent AFP publicly with policymakers, coalition partners, media, and other audiences.

Skills

Public policy

Grassroots advocacy

Strategic leadership

Legislative affairs

Political judgment

Stakeholder relations

Team coaching

Public speaking

Virginia politics

Driver's license

Tools

Coalition building

Policy development

Job description

Americans for Prosperity in Virginia seeks a Deputy State Director to shape and execute policy, political, and grassroots priorities. You will travel Virginia to lead strategy, track legislation, and build trusted legislative relationships.

You’ll supervise teams, push initiatives from concept to completion, and represent AFP publicly with policymakers and partners while advancing Stand Together’s values.