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State Director, Indiana

Stand Together

Job Location:

Indiana, IN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 145000 - 165000

Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 October 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.

The Indiana State Director is the senior leader responsible for driving statewide public policy strategy grassroots organizing government affairs and coalition engagement. This role serves as the primary spokesperson and strategic leader for AFP-Indiana overseeing a high-performing team and advancing policy outcomes at the local state and federal levels.

You will partner closely with legislators donors activists coalition partners and national stakeholders to execute impactful campaigns and achieve measurable policy wins.

How You Will Contribute:

Lead Statewide Strategy: Develop and execute a data-driven long-term strategic plan to advance priority public policy initiatives and grassroots campaigns across the state.
Government Affairs & Policy Advocacy: Build and drive a legislative agenda engaging with the Governor state legislature and federal delegation to influence policy outcomes
Team Leadership: Hire develop and lead a high-performing team fostering a culture of accountability innovation and results-driven performance
Grassroots & Volunteer Mobilization: Recruit develop and activate grassroots volunteers activists and community leaders to support advocacy campaigns and policy reform
Coalition & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strategic relationships with business leaders policymakers media and nonprofit partners to expand influence and impact
Public Relations & Communications: Serve as the lead spokesperson delivering consistent messaging through media events and public forums
Fundraising & Donor Development: Cultivate and steward donor relationships and philanthropic partnerships to support sustainable state operations
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with national teams and other state chapters on multi-state initiatives policy campaigns and strategic priorities

What You Will Bring:

Proven experience in public policy government affairs political campaigns or advocacy leadership
Track record of building and managing high-level relationships (elected officials donors or influencers)
Strong leadership and people management experience
Exceptional communication skills (public speaking media and executive-level writing)
Demonstrated success in coalition building stakeholder engagement and grassroots organizing
Ability to develop strategy solve complex problems and execute in a fast-paced results-driven environment
Entrepreneurial mindset with high integrity humility and accountability
Commitment to free markets economic freedom and policy solutions that expand opportunity
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:

Direct experience in state or federal legislative policy lobbying or government relations
Background in fundraising donor development or nonprofit leadership

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 1300 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.

$145000 - $165000 a year

For this role the anticipated base salary range is $145000$165000 per addition to base salary additional bonus earnings may represent a meaningful portion of total compensation. Total compensation will align with an employees overall contribution and the value created for the organization.

We believe incentives matter. 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 compensation 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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