Regional Political Director

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

📋 Description

• Oversee TSP’s political and governance strategy along with relationship management in designated states.

• Act as the primary contact for TSP’s operations in assigned states, managing political and governance relationships.

• Report directly to the Senior Director of Political Strategy.

• Establish strategic connections with caucus staff, candidates, campaign personnel, lawmakers, and local political organizations.

• Enhance TSP’s understanding of political dynamics in assigned states and keep track of recent developments.

• Ensure state lawmakers are informed about TSP governance resources and how to utilize them.

• Identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with key legislators.

• Develop relationships to gather campaign metrics and data.

• Assist lawmakers and caucuses in effective governance and align them with strategic priorities.

• Conduct outreach to lawmakers for programming opportunities while managing continuous engagement.

• Evaluate the state legislative campaign spending landscape and identify any spending gaps.

• Create state spending plans in accordance with TSP’s Spending Guidelines.

• Make investment decisions regarding critical districts.

• Influence the overall spending strategy in collaboration with TSP’s in-state strategic spending partner.

• Provide updates on candidates, caucuses, partners, and state landscapes to internal teams and supporters.

• Share best practices, identify innovations, and support the operations of the Political team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong passion for and alignment with TSP’s mission, vision, and theory of change.

• A self-motivated individual with a proven ability to drive results; demonstrated excellence in political or campaign roles and high standards of success.

• A minimum of three cycles of experience in political campaigns with oversight of multi-million dollar paid programming and budget management.

• Comprehensive understanding of political campaigns and best practices.

• Strong grasp of the relationship between politics and governance outcomes, and how key lawmakers can leverage their influence to enhance lives.

• Proven capability to establish and nurture political relationships with essential stakeholders including candidates, caucus staff, and/or lawmakers.

• Excellent interpersonal abilities with a collaborative approach.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to independently manage time and tasks in a fast-paced organizational environment.

• Capacity to foster a work environment rooted in mutual respect where team members aim for excellence.

• Experience working directly with lawmakers along with knowledge of state legislative caucuses and campaigns.

• Willingness to travel to assigned states as needed.

• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.

• Preferred: experience that goes beyond managing a single campaign, particularly in overseeing a portfolio budget and making strategic investment decisions across multiple races.

🏝️ Benefits

• 75% coverage of medical, dental, and vision costs for individuals and dependents.

• Basic life insurance provided.

• Access to an employee assistance program.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• 401(k) matching program.

• Annual stipend for professional development.

• Wellness stipend available.

• Work-from-home stipend offered.

• Paid family leave provided.

• Opportunities for occasional in-person events and team retreats.