Senior Director of Public Affairs – ALEC – Washington, DC
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the nation’s largest non-partisan, individual membership association of state legislators is seeking a Senior Director of Public Affairs. This position is charged with developing and implementing an energetic and proactive media and communications strategy for the organization. The candidate must be capable of providing senior-level counsel in a fast-paced environment to a wide variety of leaders from diverse geographic regions. He/she must also possess strong tactical skills with a special emphasis on writing, communicating, media relations and design talents.
The candidate must be an innovative problem-solver who will drive and initiate organization projects while working under tight deadlines. It is likewise essential to have a strong commitment to ALEC’s mission of promoting Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, and individual liberty.
The ideal candidate will be accomplished in publication layout, design, and production and will have experience in managing websites and new media platforms. Please list any relevant management experience, technical skills, and software knowledge. In addition to resume, please submit writing samples and examples of web/new media work, graphic design experience, and media relations accomplishments.
This position reports to the Executive Director of ALEC.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6-10 years of public policy, media, and/or public affairs experience
- Graduate degree is a plus
This position is based in Washington, DC. Travel requirements: ? 25%. Immediate Start.
Salary commensurate with accomplishment and experience: $85,000-$110,000.
Interested applicants should a resume and a cover letter expressing philosophical interest in ALEC and this role to claire@talentmarket.org.
