Political Director - Campaigns

March 14

☕ Washington – Remote

Although this job is listed in Washington, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $130k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Action for the Climate Emergency

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Action for the Climate Emergency is an organization dedicated to addressing climate change and promoting a future powered by renewable energy. They work to accelerate the implementation of climate policies and renewable energy solutions by engaging communities, especially focusing on young people, to take action against fossil fuels. Their programs include clean economy acceleration, fossil fuel accountability, and climate education initiatives. Action for the Climate Emergency believes in the power of public opinion and narrative to shift political will and transform energy systems worldwide.

climate • education • youth • leadership • diversity

11 - 50 employees

🤝 Non-profit

⚡ Energy

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• We seek a seasoned Political Director to be a key leader in developing and executing our electoral, advocacy, and civic engagement strategies. • This role will lead efforts to build and implement a high-impact political program that includes candidate engagement, issue advocacy, voter mobilization, and coalition-building. • The Political Director will play a critical role in shaping and executing electoral strategies across our seven key states, ensuring that climate champions are elected and climate policies are prioritized at every level of government. • The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and coalition builder with at least 7 years of experience leading large-scale political campaigns. • They should be well-versed in electoral strategy, issue advocacy, political data, and field organizing, with a deep understanding of how to leverage nonprofit structures to advance climate policy and clean energy goals.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in political campaigns, electoral strategy, issue advocacy, or government affairs. • Demonstrated success in leading large-scale political campaigns, managing campaign budgets, and overseeing field programs. • Deep understanding of electoral processes, voter engagement strategies, and the intersection of politics and climate policy. • Experience working across 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and Super PAC structures preferred. • Strong relationships with political leaders, advocacy groups, and movement partners. • Proven experience working collaboratively across teams, fostering a culture of mutual support, shared goals, and collective success. • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Commitment to climate action and a clean energy future. • Ability to contribute to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment, with an understanding of how systemic inequities impact our work. • A growth mindset with a willingness to adapt, take initiative, and seek opportunities for learning and improvement. • Ability to manage time effectively, balance priorities, and adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining productivity and well-being. • A results-driven mindset with a track record of following through on commitments, taking responsibility for outcomes, and continuously striving for excellence. • Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed and a willingness to travel for field-based activities and partner meetings.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • 403b retirement savings plan • Vacation • Sabbatical • Paid Parental Leave • 2 Floating Holidays • 2 Community Service Floating Holidays • sick time • two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week) • 13 observed holidays