Senior Director - Communications and Marketing

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Run for Something

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Politics • Campaigns • Organizing • Inspiring young people

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2017

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

🏛️ Government

💰 Seed Round on 2018-07

Description

• Run for Something recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot races. • Since 2017, engaged nearly 150,000 potential candidates, endorsed over 3,000, and celebrated 1,000+ election victories. • The role elevates national communications strategy to achieve the organization’s mission.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in electoral or movement work, managing communications teams in political campaigns, 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PACs, or media organizations. • Expertise in developing and executing multi-channel communications strategies, including social media, press relations, and paid media, with a strong understanding of the national political communications landscape. • Proven experience in budget management, staff supervision, and mentoring in remote settings; demonstrated ability to drive team goals, evaluate metrics, and apply data-driven insights. • Previous experience in developing inspiring messaging and talking points for principals or organizations • Skilled in short-form and medium-form writing, talking points, content creation, and adapting strategies based on digital trends and audience needs. • Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, make informed decisions, and pivot as necessary; strong emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and problem-solving across teams. • Strong project management skills, which includes being detail-oriented, coordinating across multiple departments, managing different stakeholders with competing goals, and holding stakeholders accountable to deadlines • Commitment to DEI principles, with demonstrated experience fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and upholding organizational values. • Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of working independently in a remote environment with a deep commitment to advancing Run for Something’s mission and goals.

Benefits

• Four-Day Work Week • Unlimited Paid Time Off policy • Platinum Medical Insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 50% of premium covered for dependents) • Dental and Vision Insurance (100% of premium covered for both employees and dependents) • Professional Development Stipend • Treat Yourself Stipend ($500 a year to do something that brings you joy) • Equipment Stipend • 401k • Work from Home Stipend • Cell Phone/Internet Stipend • 12 weeks of paid family leave • Paid Sabbatical (after 3 years of service to RFS) • Employee Assistance Program~ Four weeks in organization-wide holiday closures, including a two-week winter break • Flexible, remote work environment • Transition payment for departing employees