Coalitions Director, Alabama

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. 

Americans For Prosperity – Alabama is looking for a passionate advocate for liberty to be our next Coalitions Director.

This role will be work in the field and be based in Alabama.  

• Own the chapter’s coalition portfolio and grassroots strategy, turning relationships into measurable advocacy.
• Translate chapter goals into clear grassroots plans with defined outcomes, decision-makers, audiences, tactics, timelines, and metrics.
• Build and manage coalitions across Alabama, including community, faith, business, veteran, issue, and civic organizations.
• Design and execute effective grassroots tactics, including legislative days, town halls, testimony, calls/texts, door programs, petitions, letters to the editor, and earned media.
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders and equip coalition partners to advocate effectively.
• Build relationships with state and local elected officials alongside the state leadership team.
• Maintain activist and coalition data in i360 and the chapter CRM; track results and adjust tactics based on what the data shows.
• Collaborate across Policy, Electoral Strategy, Education & Training, grassroots teams, and national partners to align Alabama efforts with broader initiatives.
• Speak to and inspire groups of all sizes to become informed and engaged citizens and advocates.

• A deep belief in people-empowering, bottom-up solutions that limit coercive government and empower individuals to pursue their American Dream.
• A track record of turning goals into effective grassroots strategies and campaigns, with clear reasoning behind tactics and measurable results.
• Experience building diverse coalitions around shared goals and executing strategies together.
• Strong knowledge of grassroots tactics and judgment about which tactics best fit a given objective.
• Comfort using data, CRM systems, and voter-management tools such as i360 to build and measure targeted universes.
• The ability to find common ground, build trust, and stay focused on shared goals.
• Strong people skills, humility, initiative, and comfort working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel, with a valid driver’s license.
• Commitment to Stand Together’s vision and principles, including transformation, innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

• Strong knowledge of Alabama’s political, economic, and legislative landscape, legislative processes, and the communities and institutions that influence them.

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy 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.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   

 

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.  That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.