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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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, especially during legislative seasons
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and relationship development skills
- Ability to navigate complex legislative structures to achieve desired results
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of state legislative and executive branch processes and procedures
- Legislative advocacy skills with advanced verbal and written communication abilities
- Must reside in Texas
- At least 3 years of professional experience involving state-level government relations
- State-level public policy advocacy or legislative/executive branch experience
What We Do
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is a nonprofit legal organization that works to protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, parental rights, and marriage and family. It builds alliances among attorneys, ministry leaders, pastors, and organizations, pursues strategic victories in law and culture, and supports a network of more than 4,800 attorneys who advocate for religious freedom and the right to live out the Gospel.
