Director, Political

POOLHOUSE; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer covered medical, dental and vision insurance

12 days of PTO a year

401k with employer match

Company funding for continued education

Dependent medical coverage

12 days PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401k with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

A political consulting firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director to lead client engagements and manage strategic initiatives for Republican candidates. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a background in political campaigns. Responsibilities include scoping projects, fostering client relationships, and providing strategic guidance. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Willingness to learn new things and new ways of doing things.
• Knowledge of the current public and political affairs landscape.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client needs and strategic initiatives.
• Define, estimate, and manage projects and timelines.
• Foster strong relationships with clients through outstanding service.
• Support business development through research and pitches.
• Oversee work from concept to completion and manage priorities.
• Foster strong client relationships with proactive communication.
• Provide strategic political guidance internally and externally.
• Manage workloads and deadlines across multiple projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience working in political campaigns or political communications

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively

Learning mindset

Public affairs knowledge

Attention to detail

Willing to travel

Job description

As a POOLHOUSE Director, you’ll serve as a lead on our political team, which works with Republican candidates, causes, and SuperPACs. You’ll jump headfirst into managing the day-to-day client needs, shepherding strategic initiatives from start to finish, and most importantly, helping our candidates and causes win.

Our ideal candidate is independent, creative, detail-oriented, politically sharp, and ready to learn (while having a bit of fun along the way).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Scope, define, estimate, and manage projects and timelines for our clients
• Write, conceptualize, create communications and scripts both independently and collaboratively
• Serve as day-to-day project lead for assigned client accounts
• Support the core team in business development functions, including research and pitch opportunities
• Oversee work from concept to completion by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadlines are met
• Foster strong relationships with clients by providing outstanding service and proactive communication
• Provide clear, sound political guidance and strategic recommendations internally and externally
• Manage your workflow according to set procedures and timelines, including juggling multiple projects simultaneously and understanding project priorities in the context of agency expectations

• 4+ years of experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working in political campaigns or political communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Willingness to learn new things and new ways of doing things
• Knowledge of the current public and political affairs landscape
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm sense of overall goals
• Ability to adapt to new situations and solve problems on the fly with a team
• A commitment to producing high-quality work
• Able to thrive in uncomfortable and high stakes situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to occasionally work long hours, occasional weekends, and travel when necessary
• Position is based in Washington, DC; applicants must be willing and able to fulfill the role in person.

• Competitive salary based on industry standards
• A collaborative and creative work environment
• 100% employer covered medical, dental and vision insurance
• 100% employer covered medical for dependents
• 12 days of PTO a year
• Generous paid holiday schedule including Thanksgiving week and Christmas Break
• Parental leave
• 401k with employer match
• Company funding for relevant continued education and skill development