Date Posted:
May 18, 2026
Position Title:
State Legislative Manager
Office/Company:
GIFFORDS
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06901
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$71,000–$77,000 annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Manage efforts achieving progress toward GIFFORDS’ legislative priorities in target states and serve as a liaison to elected officials, key stakeholders, and staff at the state level.Strategic legislative planning, Relationship building, Represent GIFFORDS to state allies and partners, Manage work plans for advancing GIFFORDS’ gun violence prevention priorities, Manage in-state contract lobbyists, Collaborate with colleagues to develop clear, consistent messaging, Coordinate with GIFFORDS State Initiatives and Coalitions teams, Develop strong understanding of political dynamics in target states, Coordinate with policy, research, and litigation teams, Collaborate with the Center for Violence Intervention, Monitor and report on legislative developments.Three to five years of full-time experience working with legislation, lobbying, or advocacy at local, state, or federal levels, Commitment to GIFFORDS’ mission to combat the gun violence epidemic, Ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities, Ability to coordinate effectively with allied organizations and build partnerships, Demonstrated problem-solving skills and flexibility, Ability to travel up to 20–40%.
Responsibilities:
• Strategic legislative planning
• Relationship building
• Represent GIFFORDS to state allies and partners
• Manage work plans for advancing GIFFORDS’ gun violence prevention priorities
• Manage in-state contract lobbyists
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop clear, consistent messaging
Qualifications:
• Three to five years of full-time experience working with legislation, lobbying, or advocacy at local, state, or federal levels
• Commitment to GIFFORDS’ mission to combat the gun violence epidemic
• Ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities
• Ability to coordinate effectively with allied organizations and build partnerships
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and flexibility
• Ability to travel up to 20–40%
Instructions:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (400 words maximum) outlining three specific ways you would be a good fit for this position.
Other:
GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender-nonconforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
