Director of State Legislative Affairs

Department: Public Policy

Position: Director of State Legislative Affairs

Reporting To: Vice President Public Policy

Compensation: $90000-110000k/ year

About RAINN

RAINN is the nations largest anti-sexual violence organization and a leading voice in reshaping how our country understands prevents and responds to sexual violence. Through a holistic focus on Prevention Justice and Healing RAINN combines survivor support education research and policy advocacy to change minds change laws and change lives working every day to build safer communities and a more just future for survivors and those at risk.

Role Summary

The Director of State Legislative Affairs will support and advance RAINNs state-level policy research government relations and advocacy portfolio to align with the organizations PreventionJusticeHealing framework. This role will help drive coordinated policy efforts across multiple states strengthen legislative relationships and support national advocacy goals. Travel will be required to support state legislative and policy initiatives as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Vice President for Public Policy the director will:

Legislative Advocacy & Policy Strategy

• Lobby for state legislative policy and advocacy efforts in support of RAINNs mission and strategic priorities.
• Evaluate and develop state campaign initiatives that align with RAINNs policy goals and legislative agenda.
• Build and execute comprehensive state campaign plans across multiple states simultaneously.
• Support federal policy efforts as needed to ensure alignment across state and national advocacy strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong state legislative partnerships and relationships with key officials state agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and sustain state level coalitions as needed to support advocacy goals and legislative initiatives.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date database of key contacts for thePolicy Department.
• Manage and coordinate external contract lobbyists and policy consultants across multiple states setting strategic direction aligning deliverables with RAINNs legislative priorities and ensuring consistency with RAINNs PreventionJusticeHealing framework.

Policy Analysis Research & Issue Monitoring

• Provide regular weekly updates on both reactive and proactive state legislative efforts to keep internal teams informed and aligned.
• Prepare and deliver clear summaries and strategic recommendations on pending legislation and policy proposals.
• Prepare meeting materials and conduct policy research including support for media inquiries from RAINNs communications team.
• Develop legislative scorecards and state mapping tools to support strategic planning and execution of state campaign efforts.
• Maintain legislative tracking and organizational systems to monitor active and emerging policy activity across 30 states ensuring timely updates accurate documentation and clear visibility for leadership and internal stakeholders.

Project & Campaign Management

• Build and manage coordinated state campaign plans across multiple states nationwide to advance RAINNs legislative priorities.
• Coordinate with the Policy Coordinator to develop and deliver consistent weekly legislative updates.
• Manage and execute multiple overlapping initiatives simultaneously while maintaining timelines priorities and quality.

Operational Compliance & Administrative Management

• Help supervise and maintain state registration and lobbyist disclosure forms to ensure accuracy and ongoing compliance.
• Support adherence to all state advocacy and lobbying regulations and requirements.
• Maintain complete and up to date state compliance documentation in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Adaptability & Cross-Functional Support

• Support federal policy initiatives as needed to advance RAINNs national advocacy priorities and ensure alignment across state and federal efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Public Policy teams objectives and RAINNs mission to prevent sexual violence support survivors and pursue justice.

Position Specifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and/or ability required:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or advanced degree (Masters) or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of state legislative work at a statehouse or non-governmental organization with a robust state level advocacy program.
• Solid knowledge of and familiarity with policy issues affecting sexual violence.
• Experience on political campaigns preferred.
• Exceptional analytical research and organizational skills a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills with exceptional communication and presentation skills both written and spoken.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Gmail Calendar Drive Docs Sheets Slides Forms) with demonstrated ability to effectively utilize these tools for communication collaboration organization and data management.
• Excellent time-management and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to perform with minimal supervision and function well in a cooperative team environment. Must possess the ability to effectively
• relate to a wide variety of people and demonstrate creatively in addressing assignments and problem solving.
• Experience with and skill in statistical analysis is a plus but not required.
• Ability to exercise good professional judgment and ethical behavior in handling sensitive material with discretion.
• Commitment to RAINNs mission and goals.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 10% to support state legislative and policy initiatives.
• Must complete a criminal background check administered by RAINN.

RAINN is headquartered in Washington DC. This role may offer remote work flexibility but candidates must be based in the DC metropolitan area. This position will require on-site support at our headquarters as needed.

RAINN offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance life insurance employee assistance a 403(b) retirement savings plan paid vacation sick leave paid holidays including a bonus week and free access to the buildings fitness center. RAINN is based in Washington D.C.

Remote Work Requirements

RAINN employees are required to have a home office setup with a dependable high-speed internet connection. This must be sufficient to support all job-related tasks including accessing systems communicating with teams and providing uninterrupted hotline services or administrative support.

When you work at RAINN youre joining a team of experts and professionals who stand up for survivors of sexual violence every day. Your job is important and so are you! RAINN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color creed religion national origin sex age individual identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. RAINN encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

EOE/M/F/D/V

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the essential functions responsibilities and/or requirements.

Required Experience:

Director