SBA seeks a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Political Director to lead the organization's candidate engagement, endorsement, and training efforts. This role will play a critical part in building and sustaining relationships with candidates, party committees, and aligned organizations, while equipping pro-life candidates to effectively communicate and win.
Essential Duties:- Lead Candidate Endorsements: Oversee the SBA Candidate Fund endorsement process, including candidate recruitment, interviews, and vetting
- Cultivate Candidate Relationships: Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with endorsed candidates; provide strategic support throughout the campaign cycle
- Manage External Partnerships: Serve as the primary liaison to party committees and political staff at aligned organizations
- Drive Candidate Training: Develop and execute training programs to equip pro-life candidates with winning messaging and campaign strategies
- Oversee Political Budgeting: Manage PAC budget planning and execution
- Coordinate Messaging: Collaborate with the Communications team to amplify endorsed candidates and advance effective, pro-life political messaging
Core Competencies- Strategic Problem-Solving: Demonstrates sound judgment and creativity in navigating complex political challenges while maintaining ethical standards
- Attention to Detail: Executes work with precision, consistency, and accountability across all responsibilities
- Public Engagement & Communications: Comfortable and effective speaking before candidates, elected officials, organizational leaders, and grassroots audiences
Requirements
- Proven experience working in political campaigns, grassroots advocacy, or issue-based organizing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities
- Unwavering commitment to the pro-life mission
Position Type & Work ScheduleThis is a full-time position. The position requires occasional work outside of normal office hours.
Supervisory RequirementsPosition will supervise a full-time political researcher and writer.
Travel RequirementsTravel in and around the Washington, DC area is required. Occasional political travel outside of Washington, DC is required.
Benefits That MatterAt SBA, we believe in taking care of our team so they can focus on making an impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance - because your well-being matters.
- 401(k) with employer match - invest in your future while you change the world.
- Life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Paid holidays and generous PTO - recharge and come back ready to fight for life.
- Free onsite parking - because convenience counts.
