Position Title: Director of Policy and Engagement
Reports To: Sr. Director of TPUSA Faith
Employment: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Travel: 25%
Start Date: April 30, 2026
Turning Point USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. Turning Point USA believes that every young person can be enlightened to true free market values. Since its founding, Turning Point USA has embarked on a mission to build the most organized, active, and powerful conservative grassroots activist network on high school and college campuses across the country. With a presence on over 3,500 campuses, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing youth organization in America.
To learn more about this venture, TPUSA Faith, and to stand for religious liberty, visit its website.
Job Description: Turning Point USA Faith is seeking an experienced, hard-working, and professional Director of Policy and Engagement. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of TPUSA Faith and works with the leadership team to translate the department’s long-term vision into clear, actionable policy initiatives. The Director will develop biblically grounded policy proposals, strengthen relationships and alignment with partner organizations, and craft messaging strategies to advance our mission of countering progressive influences in the American pulpit and uniting churches around primary doctrine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write high-level cultural and theological statements that articulate biblical truth with clarity and cultural relevance.
- Build, manage, and convene a council of TPUSA Faith experts (theologians, pastors, and scholars) to provide strategic counsel and resources.
- Lead internal team professional development to ensure alignment with biblical orthodoxy and effective cultural engagement.
- Design and implement practical engagement strategies that drive measurable cultural and ecclesial change.
- Oversee policy initiatives that equip pastors and churches to stand firm on primary doctrines while engaging the culture with confidence.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to connect effectively across audiences.
- Proficiency in Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Classroom).
- Deep grasp of biblical principles and conservative ideals.
- Comprehensive understanding of current events and emerging issues.
- Creative, outside-the-box thinker with a strong work ethic.
- Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize multiple projects, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Actively seeks, receives, and applies feedback to improve performance.
- Routinely provides clear, timely progress updates to leadership.
- Based in Phoenix with the ability to travel 25-30% of the time.
“WOW!” Skills:
- Degree in Theology, Civics, Political Science, or a related field.
- Previous policy, leadership, or strategic communications experience.
- Strong network of relationships among partner organizations.
- Proven track record driving high-impact initiatives or engaging Christian pastors and leaders.
- Experience facilitating civic engagement and building coalitions within the Church.
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