Deputy Director, Government Affairs

About the role

The Government Affairs team leads advocacy and campaign strategy across federal, state, and local government. This role will serve as a senior member of the federal affairs team, helping drive lobbying strategy on Capitol Hill while also supporting integrated state legislative campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal lobbying portfolio and advocacy efforts before Congress and the Administration
• Develop and execute legislative strategies tied to organizational priorities
• Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, coalition partners, and external stakeholders
• Track and analyze federal legislative and political developments and advise senior leadership on strategy and engagement opportunities
• Manage and mentor up to two Associate Directors with their own government affairs portfolio that includes leading state, fed, and local campaigns in multiple states
• Support state and local campaign strategy, manage and contribute to other priority government affairs projects as needed, and support broader team development
• Oversee and support integrated advocacy campaigns that may include federal, state, and in-district organizing and legislative activity
• Partner with communications, policy, political, and research teams to align advocacy strategy and messaging
• Support state legislative and in-district efforts as needed, including stakeholder engagement, coalition management, legislative strategy, and campaign execution
• Represent the organization in coalition meetings, briefings, advocacy events, and external engagements
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts during key legislative moments, including hearings, markups, floor votes, and campaign activations

Requirements

• Significant experience working in Congress, the Executive Branch, or senior-level political campaigns preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing staff and leading complex advocacy or legislative efforts
• Strong understanding of the federal legislative process and political landscape
• Experience working across multiple levels of government and supporting coordinated campaigns
• Strong relationship-building skills with policymakers, staff, coalition partners, and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with strong political judgment and execution skills

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, Capitol Hill, political campaigns, advocacy, or related fields
• Strategic thinker with strong political judgment and execution skills
• Existing relationships on Capitol Hill and within national advocacy coalitions

Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong political judgment and execution skills

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Match
• Education Assistance

Pay

$135,000 to $147,000 per year

Schedule

N/A

Application Instructions

To be considered for the role, you must submit a cover letter and an updated resume with your application. Applications that are missing a cover letter and/or a resume will not be reviewed by the Hiring Team.

About Everytown

A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success. Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.