[Hiring] Regional Political Director @Future Now

Role Description

The Regional Political Director (RPD) will lead TSP’s political and governance strategy and relationship management in an assigned set of states with a goal of achieving TSP’s powerbuilding outcomes. They will have the opportunity to work directly with legislative leaders, caucuses, candidates, lawmakers, and other key partners. They will be the point of contact for TSP’s work in assigned states, responsible for both political and governance relationships. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Political Strategy.

The successful candidate will:

• Build strategic relationships, collect and analyze political data and information.
• Develop a deep understanding of the changing political and governance dynamics in assigned states.
• Write spending plans based on evidence-based Spending Guidelines.
• Provide key strategic guidance around campaign best practices.
• Provide oversight of campaign effectiveness and impact of TSP dollars and overall budgets.
• Track whether campaigns and caucuses are hitting specific metrics.
• Communicate TSP's impact regarding political strategy and stakes in assigned states.
• Understand how TSP’s electoral and governance goals relate and build upon each other.
• Help identify the most effective, diverse lawmakers in assigned states.
• Provide tools and resources to help advance the American Promise.

Qualifications

• Passion for and alignment with TSP’s mission, vision, and theory of change.
• Self-starter with a drive to make things happen; proven track record of excellence in political or campaign roles and high standards for success.
• At least three cycles of experience on political campaigns with responsibility for multi-million dollar paid programming and budget management.
• Deep understanding of political campaigns and best practices.
• Strong understanding of the interplay between politics and governance outcomes.
• Proven ability to develop and build political relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a highly collaborative approach.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of independently managing time and tasks associated with a fast-paced organization.
• Ability to create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect.

Requirements

• Experience beyond managing an individual campaign is strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing a portfolio budget and making strategic decisions about investments across multiple races.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including 75% paid coverage of medical, dental, and vision for individuals and dependents.
• Basic life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual professional development.
• Wellness and work-from-home stipends.
• Paid family leave.

Company Description

The States Project (TSP) focuses on improving Americans’ lives by winning state legislative power and working with lawmakers to achieve goals for the common good. Our electoral work focuses on winning governing majorities in the states by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better funded. Our policy work provides nonpartisan tools and resources that connect a diverse community of state lawmakers committed to improving lives for the people they serve.