Associate Director, Government Affairs

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate Director of Government Affairs to join our team. This position will play a critical role in managing government affairs for three states. This position will report to the Director of Government Affairs.

This position is located in our NY or DC office, and will adhere to a hybrid work schedule (work in office from Monday to Wednesday, and work remotely from Thursday to Friday).

WE TRUST YOU TO TAKE ON THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Government Affairs & Campaign Management
  • Lead state and local campaigns in 3–4 states, with autonomy to develop and execute strategic and tactical plans, in collaboration with manager and Senior Staff.
  • Manage execution of federal campaign strategies in states with federal targets, coordinating with regional pods and facilitating stakeholder engagement.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key municipalities in each state, recruiting them into Mayors Against Illegal Guns where appropriate, and deploying resources to advance local, non-legislative gun violence prevention efforts.
  • Cultivate partnerships with stakeholders at the state and local levels—including partner organizations, law enforcement, elected officials, coalitions, networks, and influencers—to build grassroots and grasstops capacity.
  • Develop deep expertise in firearm policy to effectively advance or defeat proposed policies.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of each state’s legislative agenda and political environment, with a focus on advancing gun violence prevention legislation and related interventions.
  • Foster collaboration between state, federal, and local leaders to align campaigns at all levels of government.
• Project Management
  • Lead state-specific, cross-functional team meetings to ensure strong project management of campaigns, including municipal non-legislative goals and federal targets.
  • Represent the Government Affairs team on issue-specific or long-term campaign teams.
• Contract Management
  • Hire, oversee, and manage state-based consultants.
  • Establish and manage contracts with vendors and consultants.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in government affairs, legislative work, or advocacy, with at least some experience in both state and federal policy arenas.
• Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at both state and federal levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to craft persuasive messages and briefing materials.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel periodically within the Northeast region.
• Experience using legislative tracking tools and CRM systems is preferred.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to advocacy and problem-solving.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000 per year. Everytown offers a generous package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401K Match, Education Assistance and more.

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS

We are accepting applications until 4/30/2026 and will review them and reach out to candidates who meet the requirements of the position.

• Please note, to be considered for the role, you must submit a cover letter and an updated resume with your application. Applications that are missing a cover letter and/or a resume will not be reviewed by the Hiring Team.

DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND OPEN CULTURE

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply to Everytown. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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About Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”) is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 11 million supporters and more than 700,000 donors, including moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans who are fighting for common-sense gun safety measures that can help save lives. Learn more at www.everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.