State Director, Arkansas

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. 

The Arkansas 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-Arkansas, 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.

Lead Statewide Strategy: Develop and execute a data-driven, long-term strategic plan to advance priority public policy initiatives and grassroots campaigns across Arkansas

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

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 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. 

Direct experience in state or federal legislative policy, lobbying, or government relations

Background in fundraising, donor development, or nonprofit leadership

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.