National Political Director

About the position TheNational Political Director is tasked with executing ECU’s federal and non-federal political, PAC and partnerships strategy. In this role, the Director will oversee staff at a variety of career and experience levels within the department. They will join a collaborative work environment and partner with ECU’s VP of Campaigns to ensure the organization continues increasing its political impact. This role is a temporary position through the 2026 election cycle (November 2026), with the potential to extend depending on organizational needs and budget.

Responsibilities

• Direct and track our political work with House, Senate and non-federal candidates and ballot initiatives, including endorsements, contributions, candidate services, events, and other efforts.
• Manage and mentor three political staff members day-to-day, ensuring they are set up to succeed in their roles.
• Coordinate regularly with campaign teams to manage updates, facilitate information flow, coordinate requests and ensure alignment across teams.
• Represent ECU publicly at meetings, candidate events, and occasionally in the press or on panels or other events.
• Engage as a senior level contributor to the political team to help set department short and long-term goals and priorities.
• Lead and manage weekly political strategy meetings, ensuring clear accountability, timelines, and executions across all priority campaigns and initiatives are met.
• Oversee and maintain comprehensive federal and non-federal budget tracking systems to align with organizational priorities.
• Operationalize the organization’s federal and non-federal process, ensuring timely execution, cross-team coordination, and alignment with ECU’s strategic priorities for the cycle.
• Provide critical election updates on a weekly basis.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The National Political Director must be a self-starter with at least three campaign cycles of experience, including two cycles in high-level campaign leadership positions.
• The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in political strategy and advocacy at the national or state level.
• A proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with key political stakeholders, as well as leading high-impact campaigns, is essential.
• Strong political acumen and the ability to navigate complex political landscapes are crucial for success in this role.
• The candidate should also possess strong leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and collaborating across departments to drive organizational goals.
• The Director must be aligned with our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.
• We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as diversity strengthens our team and drives innovation.

Benefits

• End Citizens United offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance (there are many health plans available that are fully employer paid, and Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, & LTD plans are fully employer paid), reimbursement for your cell phone bill up to $100 a month, and an IRA with up to 3% of salary matched.

Apply tot his job Apply To this Job