Political Director, Campaigns

Summary

Join Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) as their seasoned Political Director! Lead the development and execution of electoral, advocacy, and civic engagement strategies across seven key states. This critical role involves overseeing independent expenditure campaigns, candidate engagement, voter mobilization, and coalition-building. You will shape and execute electoral strategies, ensuring climate champions are elected and climate policies prioritized. The ideal candidate possesses at least 7 years of experience leading large-scale political campaigns and a deep understanding of electoral strategy, issue advocacy, and political data. This remote position (U.S.-based, with a preference for Washington, DC) requires regular virtual meetings and occasional travel. ACE offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

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
• Ensure 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

Benefits

• 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