Director, Political

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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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