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 West Virginia team, you will be instrumental in the work that our team does, with a large focus on directing the chapter’s communications efforts. We are looking for a passionate, articulate leader who will help the West Virginia chapter develop and execute comprehensive communications plans that tier up to our long-term strategy of making West Virginia a better place to live, work, and raise a family. This includes work on both policy and politics.

How You Will Contribute::
• Work alongside the State Director to design and execute communications strategies that advance the chapter’s long-term vision and respond to key moments in policy, government affairs, grassroots advocacy, and political engagement.

• Own and shape the narrative around our federal and state priorities through traditional and social media—helping drive policy transformation and elevate the organization’s reputation among media, policymakers, activists, and the public.

• Serve as an on the record spokesperson and primary communications contact—internally and externally—to drive constructive narratives across the media, statehouse, and communities statewide.

• Stay closely attuned to the daily news cycle, identifying opportunities to amplify our message and expand brand recognition.

• Equip legislative champions and grassroots advocates to become more confident, persuasive voices for our shared priorities.

• Lead, coach, and develop team members as they help shift the policy narrative throughout West Virginia.

What You Will Bring::
• A deep belief in people-empowering, bottom-up, policy solutions that limit the coercive nature of government and empower individuals to pursue their American Dream

• Strategic planning experience in communications, policy, government affairs, political engagement, and grassroots advocacy

• Experience connecting individuals and groups to a shared vision and goals

• Experience as an on the record spokesperson and media point of contact

• Experience with developing and executing impactful social media brands across multiple platforms

• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

• A history of success leading short and long-term projects with multiple stakeholders

• Knowledge of the media, political, economic, and legislative landscape of West Virginia

• 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 1,300 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 at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our 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 our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.