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Regional Political Director

Regional Political Director

Leaders We DeserveWashington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Leaders We Deserve Regional Political Director Washington, DC

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The Regional Political Director who will support young candidates in their efforts to be elected to federal and state offices. This role will work closely with the Executive Director and partner with a Regional Finance Director to lead political operations in support of multiple targeted campaigns in a specific region of the country to help their campaigns operate at the highest level possible.

About Leaders We Deserve

Leaders We Deserve is a political organization dedicated to electing the next generation of bold, young, progressive leaders to state legislatures and Congress by running hard-hitting independent expenditures on their behalf, along with working with them directly and advising them on all aspects of their campaign. By collaborating directly with candidates on their campaign strategy, communication, fundraising, political outreach, coalition building and more, LWD helps candidates take their campaign to the highest level and maximize their chance of winning.LWD was co-founded by David Hogg, Parkland survivor and Gun Safety advocate, along with Kevin Lata, Congressman Maxwell Frost’s Campaign Manager and the 2022 Campaign Manager of the year.

Description

Leaders We Deserve is a PAC and SuperPAC dedicated to electing the next generation of bold, young, progressive leaders to state legislatures and Congress. We collaborate directly with candidates on their campaign strategy, communication, fundraising, political outreach, and coalition building to help them run the best campaigns humanly possible and maximize their chance of winning. In the final months of their campaigns, we run hard-hitting independent expenditures on their behalf.

LWD was co-founded by David Hogg, Parkland survivor and Gun Safety advocate, along with Kevin Lata, Congressman Maxwell Frost’s Campaign Manager and the 2022 Campaign Manager of the year.

Location : In-person, Washington, DC; LWD office

Regional Political Director Overview :

The Regional Political Director who will support young candidates in their efforts to be elected to federal and state offices. This role will work closely with the Executive Director and partner with a Regional Finance Director to lead political operations in support of multiple targeted campaigns in a specific region of the country to help their campaigns operate at the highest level possible.

A successful Leaders We Deserve employee will :

  • Think outside the box : This person will have a high level of creativity and regularly question conventional knowledge.
  • Be a self-starter : This person possesses a can-do attitude and constantly thinks about how we can exceed what seems possible.
  • Be detail-oriented and thoughtful : This person understands that working in a small organization means that the details and precision matter, but also doesn’t become a prisoner to them and let perfection stand in the way of action.
  • Be highly communicative : This person will be a proactive communicator towards management and co-workers when issues arise in carrying out their projects and duties. This person can give feedback in a direct and respectful way.
  • Extremely dedicated to electing young progressives : This person sees the virtue in electing progressive young people and believes they have a critical role to play in our party and in advancing the progressive agenda.
  • Regional Political Director Responsibilities :

  • Work with campaigns and regional pod teams to set and execute plans for fundraising, budgeting, organizing, political strategy, paid media, press, and research for each campaign - and help them run the best campaign possible.
  • Build and manage relationships with relevant political organizations in your assigned region in collaboration with Leaders We Deserve leadership.
  • Identify and place top-tier campaign managers and staff in key races.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to Leaders We Deserve leadership on investments and resources in targeted districts.
  • Travel to work directly with candidates and campaign teams.
  • Contribute to broader organizational success with additional tasks as needed.
  • Regional Political Director Qualification :

  • Have at least one cycle of campaign management at the Congressional level or equivalent experience.
  • Highly skilled in written and verbal communication.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and a flexible approach to managing day to day demands and tasks.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively to meet goals while following the strategic guidelines of the organization.
  • This role is dynamic and will be time intensive. Leaders We Deserve is looking for a candidate who is comfortable with late-night work sessions and weekend projects when there are important events, deadlines are pressing, or urgent communication needs arise, particularly in the lead up to the election. Additional responsibilities are likely to arise given the growth stage of the organization and the current political environment. Additionally, this role includes travel across the country, which could be a few days a month, up to two weeks. The most likely amount of travel will be 0 - 7 days a month, but you should be prepared and ready if more is needed.

    Regional Political Director Compensation

  • Healthcare : 100% employer paid platinum level healthcare, dental, and vision.
  • 5% employer match for 401k retirement plan
  • $5,000 moving stipend if living outside DMV area
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Transportation stipend
  • Lots of snacks in the office
  • Classpass fitness benefit
  • Paid time off policies :
  • Vacation (starting at 15 days per year)

  • Sick (10 days per year)
  • 14 paid holidays, along with bereavement and voting time off.
  • Work From Home : 15 days per year
  • 12 week paid parental leave policy, with a service qualification.
  • The Regional Political Director is a full-time, exempt position with a limited term. The estimated end date is November 2026. This position will report directly to the Executive Director with the expectation of eventually reporting to a Campaigns Director.

    We value diversity, equity and inclusion.Leaders We Deserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

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