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Expect questions on building bipartisan relationships, moving policy through statehouses and city halls, and partnering with local service providers. Prepare examples of coalition leadership, testimony or bill campaigns, crisis communications, and measuring advocacy outcomes. Be ready to discuss how national strategy supports local Covenant House programs without inventing unverified program metrics.
Strong fit if you have senior advocacy experience, comfort with multi-jurisdiction politics, and a mission focus on youth experiencing homelessness. Less fit if you prefer pure corporate public affairs without nonprofit field partnerships or extensive stakeholder travel.
As Director, State & Local Advocacy at Covenant House International, a typical day centers on advancing youth-housing and anti-trafficking priorities with governors’ offices, state legislators, city councils, and coalition partners. Mornings may mean briefings on bill language, hearing prep, or talking points for local affiliates. Midday often involves calls with field teams, coalition coordination, and drafting testimony or one-pagers. Afternoons can include strategy on appropriations, media coordination, and tracking votes. Travel and evening coalition meetings are common when sessions are in full swing.
The listing is not marked remote; expect U.S.-wide advocacy work that may require travel to state capitals and partner sites.
Policy and relationships at state and municipal levels—legislation, budgets, and coalitions—rather than only federal lobbying.
Directors in this lane typically bring senior government affairs, nonprofit advocacy, or public-policy leadership with a track record managing partners and campaigns.
DIRECTOR, STATE & LOCAL ADVOCACYCovenant House InternationalUnited States About This Position The Director of State and Local Advocacy at Covenant House International is a pivotal role for an emerging mid-career policy leader. This position requires a blend of legislative and regulatory knowledge with practical, implementation-oriented skills to strengthen advocacy capabilities across domestic sites in the United States. The director will develop tools, analyze policy landscapes, support advocacy campaigns, build partnerships, and translate policy opportunities into actionable strategies. They will serve as a trusted advisor and coach to site leaders. Core Duties Develop and implement advocacy strategies to prevent and end youth homelessness and combat human trafficking Analyze policy landscapes and develop tools for effective advocacy campaigns Build and maintain strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, including government officials, non-profits, and community organizations Navigate complex political environments and cultivate trust across diverse stakeholders Support site leaders in becoming more powerful advocates for youth and young families experiencing homelessness, human trafficking, and exploitation What We're Looking For A proven track record of leading advocacy efforts to advance policy solutions that impact youth and young families Strong cross-cutting legislative and regulatory knowledge with a practical implementation approach The ability to independently lead projects, build trust across diverse stakeholders, and navigate complex political environments Demonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships and translating policy opportunities into action A commitment to effectiveness over ideology, capable of working across political perspectives Experience in developing tools and analyzing policy landscapes for advocacy purposes About the Company Covenant House International has been serving and advocating for youth and young families experiencing homelessness, human trafficking, and exploitation since 1972. Our mission is to end homelessness among these groups by helping them achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, tap into their innate resilience, and hone their interests and skills to forge new pathways to independence. This work is carried out across Covenant House sites in 34 cities in the US, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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