Position: Director of Congressional Affairs – Full Time

Salary Range: $110K-$140K

Location: Washington D.C.

About American Promise

American Promise is leading a fast-growing, service-oriented national campaign to pass and ratify the For Our Freedom Amendment to the United States Constitution. The amendment would restore power to the States and Congress to pass laws to “reduce the influence of money in politics” – now a top policy priority for nearly all Americans, regardless of party or political preference.

The For Our Freedom Amendment will strengthen free speech for all Americans, protect elections from foreign influence and systemic corruption, restore the relationship of elected representatives to their constituents and the interests of their States and districts, strengthen federalism by enabling the States to decide what works best, and reverse the collapse in civic trust that is eroding freedom.

Our staff, board, advisory council, thousands of supporters, and millions of Americans who have participated in American Promise campaigns come from across the political spectrum. We are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents; Navy Admirals, Army Colonels, and combat veterans; experienced politicians from both major parties who have served in the Senate, the House, as Governor, and in State legislatures; faith and civic and business leaders; rising generation leaders who are tired of our broken system; law professors, former U.S. and State Supreme Court Justices, experienced lawyers, and ordinary citizens.

Our campaign focuses on building deep, cross-partisan support in the States. We then leverage that support to build the required two-thirds vote in Congress and subsequent ratification in three-quarters of the States. To date, 22 States and over 1,000 cities, towns, and counties have enacted resolutions calling on Congress to pass the For Our Freedom Amendment and return it to the States for ratification.

Position Overview

American Promise seeks an enterprising, strategic professional to serve as the Director of Congressional Affairs to drive federal strategy and legislative communications to accelerate proposal and ratification of the For Our Freedom Amendment. This position will report to the Chief Program Officer and will be a key leader within American Promise’s programs & campaigns team.

In collaboration with our state and federal government affairs partners, the Director of Congressional Affairs will advance American Promise’s goals in Congress and Washington, D.C. The Director will help to expand American Promise’s profile, recognition, and thought leadership among opinion shapers, think tanks and NGOs, trade associations, and media.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and advocate, combines strategic thinking with proactive planning and execution, is committed to the mission, values and objectives of American Promise, and is hungry to make history at a critical time for America.

Key Position Responsibilities

• In coordination with senior leadership and external government affairs partners, develop and execute American Promise’s federal strategy in Congress and Washington, D.C.
• Serve as the primary contact with our federal government affairs firm, responsible for managing and driving progress on key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer and Senior Director of Programs & Campaigns to align state-based activities with American Promise’s federal priorities.
• Lead federal lobbying efforts to advance American Promise’s mission, including by establishing strong relationships and communication with Members of Congress and their staff.
• Help to build American Promise’s brand in Washington, D.C. among federal lawmakers and staff, national opinion leaders, media, think-tanks and non-profit organizations, trade associations, and others.
• Provide weekly federal strategy reports for senior leadership.

Key Qualifications and Attributes

• A passionate commitment to the American Promise mission, goal, and values
• Relationships with federal decision makers and their staffs, as well as potential allies
• 5+ years of lobbying/advocacy on Capitol Hill
• Strategic planning and leadership skills, including the ability to develop and drive multi-year plans
• Superb interpersonal and organizational skills, with an impressive history of forging and tracking the progress of relationships with stakeholders
• An entrepreneurial mindset that seeks out new opportunities to advance the mission of American Promise
• Excellent political acumen and judgment
• Collaborative leadership style and commitment to teamwork
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious work environment
• Ability to work with elected officials from both political parties and differing ideologies
• Integrity, excellent judgment, leadership, adaptability, and reliability
• Computer proficiency & technical competence; Google Suite, Salesforce, Excel, MS office, Zoom and other software applications.

Location: American Promise staff are located all over the country. This position is in Washington, D.C.

This is a full time position with an annual salary range of $110K-$140K, flexible scheduling and an awesome mission driven inclusive company culture. An excellent benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, 401K savings plan, company provided short term disability insurance and generous paid time off.

To Apply

To apply for this position, submit a resume and cover letter online at Suea@americanpromise.net with “Director of Congressional Affairs” in the subject line. The cover letter should be concise and compelling and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

American Promise celebrates the freedom and diversity of our nation. American Promise team members are service-oriented and have demonstrated experience in military, civic, or other forms of service to the country and our people. We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect and share this vision.  American Promise does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.