State Director, State Affairs

Humane World for Animals

. Advance public policy priorities through direct lobbying .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and legislative processes, particularly in animal welfare. Proven ability to manage diverse coalitions, develop strategic plans, and communicate effectively with various audiences.

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Public Policy AdvocacyLegislative ExperienceStakeholder EngagementAnimal Welfare KnowledgeProject Management

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Hard Skills

LobbyingGrassroots AdvocacyPolitical CampaigningBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningProblem AnalysisMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Social Media ManagementTechnological Platforms

Industry Keywords

Animal ProtectionDiversity, Equity, and InclusionLegislative ProcessPolitical ProcessCoalition Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance public policy priorities through direct lobbying
Influence and build relationships with agency officials, lawmakers, executives, and staff
Manage and direct policy reform through each stage of the process
Build and engage a diverse coalition of stakeholders in support of the organization’s strategic plan and public policy goals
Develop state-specific strategy with program teams and internal stakeholders and implement the plan in Montana
Pass public policy, defend against attacks to weaken animal protection laws, and work on priority issues in Montana
Serve as a spokesperson with government officials, key stakeholders, and the media
Seek media opportunities to advance public policy goals and increase public awareness
Comply with internal, local, and statewide lobbying regulations
Manage the state’s budget
Update and maintain social media sites with information regarding organizational priorities
Provide guidance, training, and support for local investigators and enforcement officials, including hands-on assistance when appropriate
Occasionally work with the Humane World Action Fund to carry out State PAC work or political activity
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government/Public Affairs, Communications/Media, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in animal protection/advocacy work or other related experience required
Legislative/lobbying experience strongly preferred
Volunteer management experience preferred
Grassroots advocacy and political campaigning experience is a plus
Strong knowledge of and interest in the animal welfare movement preferred
Strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative and political process, particularly at the state level
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments
Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across diverse political, cultural, socioeconomic spectrums; uphold organizational values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
Excellent organizational skills; ability to analyze and manage problems in advancing legislative strategy and effectively provide solutions
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable learning new technological platforms as introduced by the organization
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes
Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment
Must live within a one-hour commute from Helena, Montana
Ability to travel extensively across Montana and occasionally out of state