Summary

Governors Safeguarding Democracy (GSD) is a governor-led alliance of Governors Action Alliance (GovAct). Founded in 2024, Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit initiative that supports governors in championing fundamental freedoms across the United States. Launched in late 2024, GSD is co-chaired by Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and Governor Jared Polis of Colorado and helps governors collaborate to strengthen democracy by advancing policy that improves people's lives. GSD helps to marshal the collective strength, experience, and institutional knowledge in governors’ offices across the country to craft policies that protect institutions and serve people. Together, GSD aims to help push back against threats of autocracy and protect the systems of democracy that our country and our states depend on.

GSD is seeking a talented and experienced legal and policy professional with background in the democracy field to be its Policy Counsel. This role will help direct the policy and legal support and guidance offered to governors’ offices participating in the Governors Safeguarding Democracy initiative. The Policy Counsel will work closely with GSD leadership and subject matter experts that partner with the GSD team and will report to GSD’s Managing Director.

To Apply

This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs, Sharon Gerstman, and Ashley Jones of NPAG. We anticipate an efficient hiring process for this role and expect candidates to be available to start no later than July 15, 2025, so applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

Governors Safeguarding Democracy (GSD) is a part of Governors Action Alliance (GovAct). At GovAct, we celebrate a culture of belonging and are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace of diversity, equity, and inclusion. GovAct encourages individuals to apply for this position who are of underrepresented backgrounds including, for example, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

GovAct is an equal opportunity employer.