State Director, Arkansas

The Arkansas State Director for Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is responsible for driving statewide public policy strategy, grassroots organizing, government affairs, and coalition engagement. Key responsibilities include:

1. Develop and execute a data-driven, long-term strategic plan to advance priority public policy initiatives and grassroots campaigns across Arkansas.
2. Build and drive a legislative agenda, engaging with the Governor, state legislature, and federal delegation to influence policy outcomes.
3. Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-driven performance.
4. Recruit, develop, and activate grassroots volunteers, activists, and community leaders to support advocacy campaigns and policy reform.
5. Build and maintain strategic relationships with business leaders, policymakers, media, and nonprofit partners to expand influence and impact.
6. Serve as the lead spokesperson, delivering consistent messaging through media, events, and public forums.
7. Cultivate and steward donor relationships and philanthropic partnerships to support sustainable state operations.
8. Partner with national teams and other state chapters on multi-state initiatives, policy campaigns, and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in state or federal legislative policy, lobbying, or government relations.
• Background in fundraising, donor development, or nonprofit leadership.

Pay

Competitive benefits package including 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.

Schedule

Full-time position.