Director, National Campaigns & Rapid Response

Human Rights Campaign; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Rights Campaign is seeking a Director of National Campaigns to lead strategy, planning, and execution of nationwide campaigns from our DC headquarters. This hybrid/in-person role requires guiding a deployment-ready team, coordinating cross-functional partners, and driving measurable outcomes across campaigns and rapid-response moments.

The Director will nurture partnerships, mentor staff, and ensure campaigns align with HRC’s priorities while maintaining bold, innovative approaches to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electoral or advocacy campaign experience.
• Proven track record leading legislative and/or electoral campaigns with grassroots mobilization.
• Experience managing multi-state or region-wide campaigns focused on grassroots engagement.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills; experience mentoring diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of political organizing, candidate campaigns, and legislative advocacy.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of national campaigns advancing strategic priorities.
• Translate strategy into implementation plans, timelines, staffing, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate execution across teams and partners ensuring alignment of priorities and messaging.
• Monitor performance, identify barriers, and drive towards measurable results.
• Lead deployments and provide on-the-ground leadership during campaigns and rapid responses.
• Foster a culture of initiative, risk management, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Maintain a deployment-ready team for rapid opportunities and moments.

Skills

Leadership

Campaign strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Data-driven decision making

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Administration preferred, or equivalent working experience

Job description

Human Rights Campaign is seeking a Director of National Campaigns to lead strategy, planning, and execution of nationwide campaigns from our DC headquarters. This hybrid/in-person role requires guiding a deployment-ready team, coordinating cross-functional partners, and driving measurable outcomes across campaigns and rapid-response moments.

The Director will nurture partnerships, mentor staff, and ensure campaigns align with HRC’s priorities while maintaining bold, innovative approaches to