Political Director, Campaigns

Summary

Join Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) as their seasoned Political Director, a key leadership role in developing and executing electoral, advocacy, and civic engagement strategies. Lead efforts to build and implement a high-impact political program encompassing candidate engagement, issue advocacy, voter mobilization, and coalition-building. Shape and execute electoral strategies across seven key states, ensuring climate champions are elected and climate policies prioritized. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and coalition builder with at least 7 years of experience leading large-scale political campaigns, well-versed in electoral strategy, issue advocacy, political data, and field organizing. This role requires a deep understanding of leveraging nonprofit structures to advance climate policy and clean energy goals. The position is remote (U.S.-based), with a preference for Washington, DC, requiring regular virtual meetings and occasional travel.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in political campaigns, electoral strategy, issue advocacy, or government affairs
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale political campaigns, managing campaign budgets, and overseeing field programs
• Deep understanding of electoral processes, voter engagement strategies, and the intersection of politics and climate policy
• Strong relationships with political leaders, advocacy groups, and movement partners
• Proven experience working collaboratively across teams, fostering a culture of mutual support, shared goals, and collective success
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to climate action and a clean energy future
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment, with an understanding of how systemic inequities impact our work
• A growth mindset with a willingness to adapt, take initiative, and seek opportunities for learning and improvement
• Ability to manage time effectively, balance priorities, and adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining productivity and well-being
• A results-driven mindset with a track record of following through on commitments, taking responsibility for outcomes, and continuously striving for excellence
• Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed and a willingness to travel for field-based activities and partner meetings

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-state electoral strategies to elect climate champions and advance clean energy policies
• Oversee independent expenditure campaigns, candidate engagement, and voter mobilization efforts in alignment with our advocacy goals
• Work across the organization’s 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and Super PAC entities to maximize impact while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical guidelines
• Lead the organization’s electoral targeting and voter outreach strategy, ensuring alignment with demographic and geographic priorities
• Develop and execute strategic advocacy campaigns to drive climate action at the local, state, and federal levels
• Expand the organization’s civic engagement initiatives, including voter education, voter registration, and turnout programs emphasizing young and historically underrepresented voters
• Build and strengthen partnerships with allied organizations, elected officials, labor unions, environmental groups, and community leaders
• Oversee field programs, including paid canvassing, relational organizing, volunteer mobilization, and digital engagement efforts
• Lead a team of organizers, consultants, and volunteers to execute high-impact voter contact programs, including door-to-door, phone banking, text messaging, and digital outreach
• Analyze data to assess program effectiveness, inform strategy, and refine voter outreach and engagement tactics
• Manage political and organizing staff, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leadership to set organizational priorities and ensure programmatic success
• Work with the development team to secure funding for political and advocacy programs, including grant writing and donor engagement
• Ensured compliance with campaign finance laws and nonprofit regulations across different organizational entities
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working across 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and Super PAC structures preferred

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $130,000-150,000, commensurate with experience
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403b retirement savings plan
• Vacation
• Sabbatical
• Paid Parental Leave
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 2 Community Service Floating Holidays
• Sick time
• Two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week)
• 13 observed holidays