Federal Lobbyist

Stand Together•Washington, DC

22h•$120,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Americans for Prosperity (AFP), part of the Stand Together philanthropic community, is hiring a Federal Lobbyist (internal title: Federal Legislative Liaison) to advocate for AFP’s positions in Washington, D.C. under the direction of the Director of Federal Affairs. The role focuses on federal legislative advocacy in economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology. It is intended for a motivated government affairs professional with a few years of Capitol Hill, state legislative, or advocacy experience who is ready to take on greater lobbying responsibility. The lobbyist will develop relationships with congressional offices, coalition partners, trade associations, and think tanks, and grow into a trusted voice for AFP on the Hill. AFP’s advocacy is grounded in a commitment to advancing each individual’s right to economic opportunity through free markets.

Requirements

A few years of Capitol Hill, state legislative, or advocacy experience.
Commitment to advancing every individual’s right to economic opportunity through free markets.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, members of Congress, and federal agency contacts to advance AFP’s legislative priorities in economics, energy, and AI and emerging technology.
Meet with congressional offices to advocate for AFP’s positions, with guidance from the Director of Federal Affairs.
Monitor, research, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments, and track pending legislation.
Draft and update position papers, fact sheets, talking points, letters, and briefing materials.
Provide liaison and resource support to members of Congress, coalition partners, volunteers, and activists.
Support preparation of testimony, comment letters, and presentations for senior team members.
Partner with the policy team to share Hill intelligence and inform ongoing policy initiatives.
Coordinate with government affairs, communications, legal, and research teams to align advocacy with organizational priorities.
Participate in coalition meetings with trade associations and think tanks to advance shared policy objectives.