California Economic Security Director: Strategy & Growth

Economic Security Project; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Remote-first culture

Five-year sabbatical program

Job summary

Economic Security Project seeks a Senior Director to expand Economic Security California's team and footprint, set long‑term strategy, and drive fundraising to sustain ambitious campaigns.

The role requires strong political, philanthropic, and advocacy relationships in California, plus experience directing campaigns on cash policies, tax credits, and antimonopoly work. It offers a remote‑first, high‑impact environment with regular in‑person engagement in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with state legislative and budget processes in California.
• Strong relationships across California's philanthropic, advocacy, and political sectors.
• Proven track record in managing budgets and leading high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive ESCA's state strategy across core campaigns in California.
• Set policy agenda and oversee advocacy, coalition-building, and public events.
• Lead fundraising for ESCA with major donors and institutional funders.
• Direct ESCA's long‑term growth, budget, and operational capacity.
• Recruit and mentor a diverse team; collaborate with ESP leadership.
• Represent ESCA publicly as a spokesperson and strategist.

Skills

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Policy advocacy

Coalition building

Public speaking

Budgets

Team leadership

Stakeholder relations

Media relations

Job description

Economic Security Project seeks a Senior Director to expand Economic Security California's team and footprint, set long‑term strategy, and drive fundraising to sustain ambitious campaigns.

The role requires strong political, philanthropic, and advocacy relationships in California, plus experience directing campaigns on cash policies, tax credits, and antimonopoly work. It offers a remote‑first, high‑impact environment with regular in‑person engagement in Sacramento.