The American Flood Coalition is a bipartisan, member-driven coalition working to scale innovative solutions to the country’s toughest flood adaptation challenges. AFC comprises more than 450 elected officials, local leaders, municipalities, civic and military groups, and businesses that work together to advance flood solutions at the local, state, and federal levels. As the only national coalition that focuses on flooding and sea level rise across all levels of government, AFC is uniquely positioned to transform how communities around the country adapt to flooding and sea level rise.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic State Government Relations Associate Director to join our growing State Strategy team, which is responsible for developing and scaling flood resilience policies and best practices across states. Reporting to the State Government Relations Director, this role will advise and guide our legislative strategy. By cultivating and maintaining authentic relationships with key officials and providing input on strategic decisions, this individual will help shape the future of flood policy and resilience across states.

The ideal candidate will be a driven self-starter with a deep understanding of state legislative processes, outstanding interpersonal skills, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire to apply their experience to grow our coalition. If you want to work alongside immensely passionate and talented people who are intent on helping flood-affected communities adapt and thrive, we want to talk to you. This role will require occasional work travel, no more than 20% of time.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, agency officials, and other key decision makers across states, and educate them on opportunities to build resilience and reduce flood risk.
Serve as an in-house expert on state legislator engagement and legislative strategies.
Evaluate, prioritize, and monitor legislation in key states to keep track of the status of legislative efforts and maintain a steady awareness of relevant ongoing policy priorities, hearings, briefings, etc.
Spearhead and advance tactics to support the creation and implementation of strategy to develop events, programming and partnerships to engage state legislators across the country interested in flooding.
Facilitate strategic discussions and serve as a collaborative thought partner in testing and refining hypotheses on how to effectively scale policy and best-practices across states.

Qualifications

7+ years experience in state government relations, association management, lobbying, or senior legislative staffing, familiarity with adaptation and resilience policy preferred.
Demonstrated experience building strong, authentic relationships with lawmakers across the political spectrum.
Strong track record of rapidly mastering and communicating complex issues and topics to a variety of audiences, verbally and in writing, in a clear, credible, and compelling manner.
A track record of effectively engaging senior stakeholders across in-person and remote settings.
Demonstrated aptitude in all areas of strategy development, including project management, problem-solving, and communication, managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Willingness to register as a lobbyist, if required.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Location

Washington, D.C., or open to state-based employees in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, or Gulf Coast. From all locations, employees must be located near an airport for travel.

Benefits

Salary range for Associate Director-level candidates: $100,000 to $120,000
Generous and flexible paid time off.
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401k plan with 4% employer match.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits.
Relocation assistance to DC for new employees living outside of the D.C. metropolitan area.

We also offer:

A hybrid work schedule: All D.C.-based are in-person in our D.C. office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Company-sponsored outings, such as happy hours, after-work activities, a holiday party, an annual retreat, and more.
Office closure the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
A modern office with amenities, including gym access, snacks and drinks, a business casual dress code, and a collaborative floor plan with options to suit every workstyle.

Please apply at https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/americanfloodcoalition/jobs/4524759008

We encourage you to apply for this position even if you do not meet 100% of qualifications listed here. The American Flood Coalition is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates with unique backgrounds and strive to create and maintain an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Position Summary