Senior Campaign Director, Pro-Housing Advocacy

Open New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k retirement plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Open New York is seeking a Campaign Director / Senior Campaign Director to lead city and state pro-housing advocacy campaigns. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will translate strategic priorities into coordinated campaigns, supervise policy staff, and work with communications and organizing teams to build public support and win policy gains.

The role requires proven experience in high‑profile campaigns, a deep understanding of NYC and Albany political landscapes, and a track record in

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale advocacy campaigns at state or federal level.
• Experience driving complex campaigns that integrate policy, lobbying, communications, and coalition advocacy.
• Working knowledge of pro-housing policy landscape, especially New York.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive political advocacy campaigns at city and state level in New York.
• Oversee policy and political staff, build policy expertise and legislative strategy.
• Coordinate with communications and organizing to leverage media, coalitions and grassroots efforts.
• Shape organizational messaging and advise on rapid-response at milestones; interact with reporters as needed.
• Develop relationships with partners to build political power and strategic campaigns.
• Design and manage budgets to meet campaign goals.
• Manage vendors (lobbyists, research partners, consultants) across campaigns.
• Support fundraising by briefing donors and partners on strategy and grant proposals.

Skills

Advocacy campaigns

Coalition building

Policy lobbying

Strong communication

Job description

Open New York is seeking a Campaign Director / Senior Campaign Director to lead city and state pro-housing advocacy campaigns. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will translate strategic priorities into coordinated campaigns, supervise policy staff, and work with communications and organizing teams to build public support and win policy gains.

The role requires proven experience in high‑profile campaigns, a deep understanding of NYC and Albany political landscapes, and a track record in