Political Director

SBA Pro-Life America; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SBA Pro-Life America in Arlington, VA seeks a strategic Political Director to lead candidate engagement, endorsements, and training efforts, building relationships with candidates, party committees, and allied groups to advance pro-life laws. You will empower candidates with messaging, manage PAC budgeting, and coordinate with the Communications team to amplify endorsed candidates and win elections.

This role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong public engagement with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in political campaign operations or candidate advocacy.
• Strong relationship-building with candidates, committees, and allied groups.
• Ability to develop and implement candidate training and messaging.
• Experience managing budgets and PAC activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Candidate Endorsements: Oversee the SBA Candidate Fund endorsement process, including candidate recruitment, interviews, and vetting.
• Cultivate Candidate Relationships: Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with endorsed candidates; provide strategic support throughout the campaign cycle.
• Manage External Partnerships: Serve as the primary liaison to party committees and political staff at aligned organizations.
• Drive Candidate Training: Develop and execute training programs to equip pro-life candidates with winning messaging and campaign strategies.
• Oversee Political Budgeting: Manage PAC budget planning and execution.
• Coordinate Messaging: Collaborate with the Communications team to amplify endorsed candidates and advance effective, pro-life political messaging.

Skills

Strategic problem-solving

Attention to detail

Public engagement & communications

Job description

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA) is the largest pro-life political organization in the nation, mobilizing a nationwide network of more than one million Americans. We integrate politics and policy by investing heavily in voter education, issue advocacy, and aggressive grassroots engagement to advance laws that protect the unborn.

SBA seeks a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Political Director to lead the organization’s candidate engagement, endorsement, and training efforts. This role will play a critical part in building and sustaining relationships with candidates, party committees, and aligned organizations, while equipping pro-life candidates to effectively communicate and win.

Essential Duties

• Lead Candidate Endorsements: Oversee the SBA Candidate Fund endorsement process, including candidate recruitment, interviews, and vetting
• Cultivate Candidate Relationships: Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with endorsed candidates; provide strategic support throughout the campaign cycle
• Manage External Partnerships: Serve as the primary liaison to party committees and political staff at aligned organizations
• Drive Candidate Training: Develop and execute training programs to equip pro-life candidates with winning messaging and campaign strategies
• Oversee Political Budgeting: Manage PAC budget planning and execution
• Coordinate Messaging: Collaborate with the Communications team to amplify endorsed candidates and advance effective, pro-life political messaging

Core Competencies

• Strategic Problem-Solving: Demonstrates sound judgment and creativity in navigating complex political challenges while maintaining ethical standards
• Attention to Detail: Executes work with precision, consistency, and accountability across all responsibilities
• Public Engagement & Communications: Comfortable and effective speaking before candidates, elected officials, organizational leaders, and grassroots audiences