- Optionales Büro in Washington
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
