Political Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead and implement the political and coalition strategy for the campaign across Central Texas.

• Establish, nurture, and enhance relationships with elected officials, community leaders, advocacy organizations, labor partners, faith leaders, and important regional stakeholders.

• Identify, recruit, and foster endorsers, validators, and surrogate speakers throughout the area.

• Plan and carry out political events, coalition roundtables, stakeholder briefings, community meetings, and candidate interactions.

• Oversee and mentor the Central Texas Political Associate while managing regional priorities and workflows.

• Provide support for candidate meetings, political events, and surrogate engagements as necessary.

• Prepare briefing documents, political memos, stakeholder profiles, and strategic recommendations for the campaign leadership.

• Monitor political outreach, endorsements, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up activities using campaign databases and internal systems.

• Recognize emerging political opportunities, partnerships, and community issues that enhance the campaign's influence across Central Texas.

• Represent the campaign at political, civic, and community events throughout the region.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in campaign work, government, labor, nonprofit, or political organizing.

• In-depth knowledge of the Central Texas political landscape, including officials, advocacy organizations, and community leaders.

• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Strong management capabilities with the capacity to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic campaign environment.

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational abilities and a keen attention to detail.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by campaign demands.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and political tools (e.g., NGP, VAN).

• Access to reliable transportation and readiness to travel frequently across Central Texas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Sick leave.