State Government Relations Manager

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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