4+ years of experience in political campaigns or communications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills for team collaboration
Knowledge of current public and political affairs
Ability to adapt and solve problems in dynamic situations
Commitment to high-quality work and attention to detail
Willingness to learn and try new approaches
Responsibilities
Define and manage projects and timelines for clients
Write and create scripts and communications independently and collaboratively
Lead day-to-day management of assigned client accounts
Support business development through research and pitches
Oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met
Build and maintain strong client relationships with proactive communication
Provide strategic political guidance and recommendations
Benefits
100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
12 days of PTO plus generous paid holiday schedule
Parental leave and 401k with employer match
Company funding for relevant continued education
Collaborative and creative work environment
Full Job Description
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
