SUMMARY: While leading different Missouri state initiatives, the state director will act as the main spokesperson for Americans for Prosperity and Americans for Prosperity Foundation within Missouri. The director will report to the VP, State Operations, and will work closely with different departments in the national office, volunteers, legislators, press and donors. This position requires an individual with a broad range of core competencies as he/she is running an individual state chapter within the broader organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build relations for the state chapter with political, business, media and community leaders. Additionally, work with coalition partners, investors and AFPF & AFP national and other state offices to sustain state operations

Mobilize and educate grassroots activists on issues within the organization’s mission

Utilize activists and volunteers to advance policy initiatives that bring about institutional change

Represent the organization as the key spokesperson for the state through consistent branding

Create and implement a state-wide legislative action plan and assist on national issues of importance

Draft and prepare press releases and op-eds as related to issues of importance to the state

Create and cultivate donor relationships with new, as well as existing supporters, at the state level

Develop and work within state budget parameters

GENERAL: Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFP Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) organization of citizen leaders committed to educating consumers, business owners, and the general public about the value and operation of an open and market-oriented economy that is free of government interference. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a 501(c)(4) grassroots organization committed to educating and mobilizing citizen leaders interested in understanding and helping solve America’s most pressing policy problems while championing the principles of entrepreneurship and fiscal and regulatory restraint.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary history/requirements to: Heather de la Riva at hr@afphq.org with the position title in the subject line. AFPF is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.