About the Role
The Goldwater Institute is seeking a multi-state government affairs professional to join our State Affairs Team. The State Affairs Team at the Goldwater Institute builds coalitions and engages elected officials across the country to pass Goldwater model reforms in as many states as possible. The State Affairs Manager will build relationships with elected officials and coalition partners in the assigned region and provide key operational support to the State Affairs Team during legislative session. The ideal candidate should possess strong speaking, analytical and writing skills and have a passion for engaging in the legislative process.
This position can be on-site or remote.
Minimum Requirements
- Years experience: 3 to 5+ years of experience in legislative affairs, public policy, or working in a legislature or executive branch office.
- A strong understanding of the legislative and public policy processes. Candidate should also have a basic understanding of Goldwater’s key policy issues.
- Strong writing, organizational and public speaking skills. The ideal candidate would be comfortable explaining Goldwater model reforms to external audiences.
- A demonstrated willingness to learn and a keen interest in advancing free-market policies.
Candidate must be willing to travel as needed to state capitols during legislative session and to conferences over the summer.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, and resume to kday@goldwaterinstitute.org.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. No phone calls, please.
Salary and Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience
Goldwater pays a competitive salary and provides excellent benefits: employer-paid group health insurance, health savings accounts, 403(b) plan with an employer match, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick time, and voluntary dental & vision plans.
The Goldwater Institute is an equal opportunity employer. The Goldwater Institute was established in 1988 as an independent, non-partisan research and educational organization dedicated to the study of public policy. Through its research and litigation, the Institute promotes public policy founded upon the principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberty.
