Deputy State Director - AFP, Kansas

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.
The Deputy Sate Director of Kansas is instrumental in removing barriers holding people back from achieving their American Dream.  We are looking for a passionate leader who will help the Kansas Chapter develop and execute a legislative and grassroots strategy that will shift the public policy narrative and put more people-empowering policies in place.   

You Will...

• Work with the State Director to develop and execute legislative, grassroots advocacy, and political engagement strategies to advance AFP's Vision
• Create and implement strategies for building partnerships with like-minded individuals and groups to advance the goals of the state chapter
• Be entrepreneurial by identifying and solving problems that will help the chapter drive greater outcomes
• Supervise, coach, and lead team members as the shift the public policy narrative in Kansas
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive the execution of our initiatives and goals

You Will Need…

• A deep belief in people-empowering, bottom-up, public policy solutions that limit the coercive nature of government and empower individuals to pursue their American Dream
• Strategic planning experience in policy, lobbying, legislative affairs, political engagement, and grassroots advocacy
• Experience connecting individuals and groups to shared a vision and goals
• To be comfortable and confident public speaker and advocate for liberty
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• A history of success leading short and long-term projects with multiple stakeholders
• A knowledge of the political, economic, and legislative landscape of Kansas
• The ability to travel at least 25% of the time and a valid driver’s license 

What We Offer...

• A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunate
• A vision-driven and principle focused organization dedicated to improving the lives of others
• Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve
• Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed
• A purchasing credit card to use for business expenses

We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.