Strategic Director - CVA, Texas
Stand TogetherAbout Concerned Veterans for America
Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) is the only national grassroots organization which is purpose-built to amplify veteran’s voices across every aspect of American government and civil society.
We believe that veterans are a powerful force for driving solutions to America’s most pressing challenges. We build engaged communities of empowered veterans and patriotic Americans to amplify our unique perspectives on critical issues—from foreign policy to health care to federal spending. We understand the meaning of service, and we remain committed to serving our fellow Americans and strengthening our country.
Concerned Veterans for America is a part of Americans for Prosperity and the Stand Together philanthropic community.
As the Strategic Director, Texas, you'll be the senior voice and strategic leader for CVA in the Lone Star State. Working alongside Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and LIBRE Initiative leadership and allied organizations, you'll build powerful coalitions, set statewide strategy, and advance liberty-based policy solutions for a freer, more secure America, with a focus on Texas's veteran communities.
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Build and lead coalitions across Texas that turn shared goals into federal and state policy wins
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Serve as CVA's Texas spokesperson and own a communications plan that grows the brand statewide –Your audience is NOT just veterans – your audience is Texas, and your communications plan will show that veterans are the best advocates for policies that benefit ALL Texans.
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Lobby and testify at the Texas Legislature, and build and manage legislative relationships (state and federal) with chapter leadership
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Partner with the CVA Foundation and Texas grassroots staff on policy education events that fuel community building and organizing
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Coordinate with CVA headquarters staff on national priorities; leverage your federal relationships to maximize our impact in Washington, D.C.
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Deep understanding of Texas and federal policy landscapes, plus the grassroots strategies that turn policy goals into results
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Direct, senior-level experience driving grassroots action through coalition building and/or organizing
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Proven track record developing and executing high-impact strategy, with fresh ideas and detailed plans.
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You are comfortable working with high-impact colleagues, the freefree exchange of ideas, and pursuing mutual success.
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Skill at building relationships with lawmakers, partners, and community leaders around a shared vision
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Ability to translate complex ideas for any audience, from legislators to the press
- Fluency in CVA’s Policy Priorities:
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- Economic Prosperity: Fiscal reform to tackle the national debt, pro-growth regulation, and energy abundance
- Realism & Restraint in American Foreign Policy: Burden-shifting in Europe and a smaller U.S. Middle East footprint; no more “forever wars”
- Veterans’ Health Care Choice: Expanding VA community care and ensuring real VA accountability
- Experience working with veteran communities in Texas
- Energy to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel up to 50% (day and overnight, in and out of state); valid driver's license required
- Enthusiasm for Stand Together's vision and principled approach and a commitment to stewarding our culture: transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect
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Hands-on advocacy and community organizing experience
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Political campaign/party experience
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Experience working with elected officials and/or political candidates
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Camera-ready: experience speaking on the record (broadcast news or testimony) and willing to receive additional media training
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Veteran status (preferred) or a personal connection to the military/veteran communities that you will be engaging
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Competitive benefits: 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, health and dental, plus Peloton and Talkspace wellness support
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A meaningful career: Join 1,400+ colleagues solving complex social challenges
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Commitment to grow: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that develops your unique talents
For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $75,000–$90,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.
Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.
Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.