Deputy State Director

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s 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 the Deputy Sate Director on our South Dakota team you will be instrumental in the work that our team does. We are looking for a passionate leader who will help the South Dakota chapter develop and execute a legislative and grassroots strategy that will reform public policy to open opportunities for all.

## How You Will Contribute

• Work with the State Director to develop and execute legislative, grassroots advocacy, and political engagement strategies to advance AFP's Vision
• Create and implement strategies for building partnerships with like-minded individuals and groups to advance the goals of the state chapter
• Be entrepreneurial by identifying and solving problems that will help the chapter drive greater outcomes
• Supervise, coach, and lead team members as the shift the public policy narrative in South Dakota
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive the execution of our initiatives and goals.

## What You Will Bring

• A deep belief in people-empowering, bottom-up, public policy solutions that limit the coercive nature of government and empower individuals to pursue their American Dream
• Strategic planning experience in policy, lobbying, legislative affairs, political engagement, and grassroots advocacy
• Experience connecting individuals and groups to shared a vision and goals
• To be comfortable and confident public speaker and advocate for liberty
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• A history of success leading short and long-term projects with multiple stakeholders
• A knowledge of the political, economic, and legislative landscape of South Dakota
• The ability to travel up to 25% of the time, and a valid driver’s license
• Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

## 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 1,400 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.

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 we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.