Interfaith Alliance: Director of Government Affairs
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Management
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Government
Interfaith Alliance:
Director of Government Affairs LOCATION
Washington, DC, 20002
SALARY$90000 - $110000 (Yearly)
COMPANYInterfaith Alliance
DEPARTMENTLegal
EMPLOYMENT TYPENon-Profit
MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCEDepartmental Staff Manager (overseeing staff within a specific department, and/or reporting to a Department Director. Ex: Deputy Data Director, Regional Organizing Director, GOTV Director)
JOB DESCRIPTIONLocation: Washington, D.C. headquarters required
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Supervises: Employees, interns, and consultants as assigned
FLSA Status: Exempt
Start date: Fall 2026
About Interfaith AllianceInterfaith Alliance is a vibrant, growing and trusted network of people of diverse faiths and beliefs across the country working together to build a resilient democracy and fulfill America’s promise of religious freedom and civil rights not just for some, but for all.
We mobilize powerful coalitions to challenge Christian nationalism and religious extremism, while fostering a better understanding of the healthy boundaries between religion and government. We advocate at all levels of government for an equitable and just America where the freedoms of belief and religious practice are protected, and where all persons are treated with dignity and have the opportunity to thrive.
Position Overview
The Director of Government Affairs will lead Interfaith Alliance’s federal and state advocacy efforts, representing the organization across all three branches of government and within the broader progressive faith-based advocacy ecosystem. This is a role for a legally trained advocate who combines expertise in faith-based advocacy and/or the organization’s seven issue areas, all focused strategically and specifically on the intersection of these issues with religion and religious freedom.
The Director will be a key external face of the organization, working in close partnership with our Senior Policy Manager, Director of Affiliate Partnerships, and Director of Campaigns, and serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. Required in-person work from D.C. headquarters at least three days per week.
Legislative and Executive Advocacy (60%)
Develop and coordinate a comprehensive federal legislative and executive branch agenda across all of Interfaith Alliance’s 7 issue areas, with support from the Senior Policy Manager.
Bring a track record of experience in at least one issue area and a desire to strengthen expertise across all seven immediately upon hire.
Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, their staff, and relevant committee offices across both chambers – and staff at federal agencies that impact our work
Monitor, analyze, and respond to relevant legislation, hearings, and executive actions.
Represent the organization in coalition meetings and high-level stakeholder convenings.
Develop advocacy materials including policy briefs, testimony, fact sheets, and legislative correspondence.
Engage with the White House and federal agencies on relevant rule‑making.
Speak publicly in a variety of formats on our seven issue areas and support senior leadership in this function as well.
State and Local Affiliate Support (20%)
Together, with the Director of Affiliate Partnerships and the Senior Policy Manager, serve as a key resource for the organization’s state and local affiliates, helping them understand and engage with federal, state, and local lawmakers.
Develop tools, briefings, and trainings to help affiliates connect their on-the-ground advocacy.
Coordinate with affiliate leaders to elevate state and local perspectives in federal advocacy efforts and identify opportunities for coordinated campaigns.
Legal Strategy (10%)
Supervise the organization’s legal docket, including amicus curiae briefs in federal and state courts on matters relating to the intersection of religion and Interfaith Alliance’s 7 issue areas.
Oversee and coordinate litigation strategy in partnership with outside counsel, ensuring legal work advances the organization’s broader advocacy goals.
Monitor significant court cases and regulatory proceedings for opportunities to intervene or submit amicus briefs, and…
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