Legislative Liaison - Michigan

Stand Together•Michigan, MI

About The Position

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. This role is for someone who wants to bring people together to solve problems and get lawmakers to make long-term, sustainable public policy changes that will improve the lives of all Michiganders by tearing down government-erected barriers to economic prosperity. This role is for someone who appreciates how grassroots advocacy and principled elected officials can drive meaningful policy reform and understands the power and importance of leveraging grassroots citizens in the policymaking process.

Requirements

Minimum of three years professional experience working in a related field (i.e. policy analysis, statehouse position, etc.)
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Experience drafting op-eds, news releases, etc.
Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced environment
Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude
A positive attitude and an earnest interest in providing good customer service to our field team members, partners, and activists by ensuring that the appropriate resource support services are available and ready for all engagement activity.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between AFP-MI and members of the State House and State Senate, coalition partners, activists on political, policy and legislative activities
Monitor, research and analyze state legislative and regulatory trends in collaboration with AFP Policy team that impact our policy areas.
Track pending legislation and mitigate as needed
Work closely with state director, deputy director, and AFP Policy team in the development and analysis of information for advocacy documents, issue summaries, presentations, testimony, etc.
Build relationships with local government officials, business owners, and other strategic partners to further coalition strength in the statehouse
Compile answers to inquiries from field staff and assist and coordinate with their efforts in the field