Louisiana Families for Vaccines State Co-Director

Location: Must reside in-state, preferably in or near Baton Rouge, with the ability to travel frequently to the state capitol and occasionally nationally

Employment Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Compensation: $70,000

Reports to: Director of Advocacy, American Families for Vaccines

About Us

American Families for Vaccines (AFV) is a fast-growing, mission-driven organization mobilizing families, clinicians, and communities to support pro-vaccine policy and defeat anti-vaccine extremism. Our state chapters defend strong vaccine policy, fight misinformation, and advocate for evidence-based public health. As we scale both our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities, we are expanding our national infrastructure and growing the number of state-based Families for Vaccines chapters.

Position Summary

The Co-Director for Louisiana Families for Vaccines will serve as the organization’s lead strategic policy director, working alongside a Co-Director focused on grassroots organizing and community mobilization. This full-time, senior-level position centers on policy strategy, legislative engagement, and high-level state leadership.

The Policy Co-Director must live in or close enough to the state capitol to travel there frequently, as this role requires regular presence at the legislature, agency meetings, coalition briefings, and rapid-response policy events.

The Co-Director will help shape and execute statewide strategy, oversee legislative and regulatory work, represent the organization in policy and media spaces, and collaborate closely with the Organizing Co-Director to ensure seamless alignment between grassroots power-building and policy impact.

This is a high-autonomy role ideal for someone who excels at strategic thinking, relationship-building, and navigating complex political environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as the lead strategist on policy, legislative, and regulatory priorities for the state chapter
• Co-lead statewide planning, campaign development, and organizational direction with the Organizing Co-Director
• Represent Louisiana Families for Vaccines in high-level policy coalitions, media engagements, and strategic planning forums
• Ensure alignment between policy goals, community needs, and national AFV strategic priorities

Policy & Government Relations

• Maintain a frequent presence at the state capitol, attending legislative hearings, meetings, and coalition briefings
• Cultivate and deepen relationships with legislators, agency staff, caucuses, and policy influencers
• Track, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory threats or opportunities related to immunization policy
• Draft and present policy memos, fact sheets, position statements, and testimony
• Lead policymaker education efforts, including briefings, roundtables, and one-on-one meetings

Communications and Public Voice

• Serve as a primary spokesperson on policy issues
• Develop policy-focused communication materials, including talking points, briefings, action alerts, and op-eds
• Collaborate with AFV national communications staff to ensure message discipline, accuracy, and alignment

Grassroots & Coalition Integration

• Work closely with the Organizing Co-Director to ensure community stories, needs, and perspectives inform policy advocacy
• Participate in advocacy days, community meetings, and storytelling efforts as needed
• Help connect grassroots advocates with policymakers and shape opportunities for public testimony and engagement

Operational & Organizational Leadership

• Contribute to grant writing, reporting, and strategic planning
• Manage aspects of the state policy budget, in collaboration with national AFV teams
• Supervise or mentor policy fellows, interns, or part-time support staff as the chapter grows
• Provide monthly and quarterly updates on policy progress, opportunities, and challenges

Qualifications

We do not expect candidates to meet every qualification. If you bring passion for vaccine access, policy strategy, and public health, we encourage you to apply.

Required

• 5+ years of experience in legislative affairs, policy advocacy, government relations, or related fields
• Proven track record shaping or running policy or legislative campaigns
• Deep knowledge of the state’s political landscape, institutions, and policy processes
• Ability to maintain a regular presence at the state capitol (residency in or near the capitol area strongly preferred)
• Exceptional strategic thinking, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Experience working collaboratively with grassroots groups and/or marginalized communities
• Commitment to evidence-based policy, vaccine access, and health equity
• Willingness to work some evenings/weekends and travel in-state as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in public health, law, political science, or government
• Familiarity with legislative tracking systems, Quorum, Canva, or other digital tools
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $70,000 annually

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents, retirement contribution, generous PTO, paid holidays, travel reimbursement, and remote work flexibility.
• Flexible work hours and fully remote work environment with opportunities to travel and engage colleagues in-person a few times per year.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to jobs@familiesforvaccines.org with the subject line: Louisiana Co-Director Application – [Your Name]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

American Families for Vaccines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people with diverse life experiences.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Work Authorization

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. AFV is not able to sponsor employment visas at this time. AFV participates in the e-Verify system to determine employment eligibility.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@familiesforvaccines.org

Employment Status

All positions are considered at-will unless otherwise stated in a written employment agreement and are subject to background and reference checks where applicable.

Pay Transparency

This position is offered with a salary range of $70,000 per year, depending on experience and location. The position includes comprehensive benefits. This disclosure is in compliance with applicable state laws including those in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington.

American Families for Vaccines is an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring without regard to age, race, ethnicity, ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations or assistance to complete an application, we welcome you to contact hr@familiesforvaccines.org.