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Deputy State Director, Virginia Richmond

Stand Together

Job Location:

Virginia, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 120000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (28 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the countrys 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.

Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.

As Deputy State Director for AFP-Virginia youll serve as a top strategic leader helping shape and execute the chapters policy political and grassroots priorities across the Commonwealth. Were looking for an entrepreneurial versatile leader who moves fluidly between big-picture strategy and hands-on execution and who can travel regularly throughout Virginia.

How You Will Contribute

Partner with the State Director to build and execute strategy across public policy government affairs grassroots advocacy and political engagement in Virginia.
Track Virginias General Assembly executive branch elections and policy landscape and turn that knowledge into clear strategy and opportunities for the chapter.
Build trusted relationships with legislators administration officials coalition partners and community leaders across the political spectrum.
Lead major legislative and advocacy initiatives from strategy through execution working closely with grassroots communications and political teams.
Supervise coach and develop team members building a high-performing collaborative culture.
Represent AFP publicly with policymakers coalition partners media and other audiences and step into new priorities as they come up.

What You Will Bring

Strong working knowledge of public policy politics and government affairs and how they connect to grassroots strategy.
Experience with legislative affairs lobbying policy development coalition building or grassroots advocacy.
An entrepreneurial mindset: you take ownership solve problems and move work forward without heavy direction.
Strong political judgment and the ability to tell short-term activity apart from work that creates lasting impact.
Experience building trusted relationships with elected officials policymakers and community leaders.
Experience leading coaching or developing high-performing teams.
Strong communication skills and comfort representing an organization publicly.
Familiarity with Virginias political and legislative landscape or the demonstrated ability to build that quickly.
A valid drivers license.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethersvision and principled approach to solving problems and a commitment to stewarding our culture which champions values including transformation and innovation entrepreneurialism humility and respect.

Standout Candidates Will Bring

Significant experience in or around a state legislature governors office political campaign advocacy organization or policy organization.
Established relationships within Virginias political business or civic community.
A track record of integrating policy political grassroots and communications strategy into a single coordinated plan.

What We Offer

Competitive benefits:Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

$90000 - $120000 a year

For this role the anticipated base salary range is $90000$120000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employees overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors including relevant experience capabilities demonstrated skills role responsibilities and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.

Our Values:Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM) a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress such as dignity openness and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers employees to be entrepreneurial to innovate and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. That is why were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty dignity and respect.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Director

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