Director, Political
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentPolitical
Company size1+ people
PostedFeb 2, 2026 · 9mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Feb 2, 2026No pay range listed, though District of Columbia requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
401(k)
Professional development
About the role
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
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Scope, define, estimate, and manage projects and timelines for our clients
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Write, conceptualize, create communications and scripts both independently and collaboratively
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Serve as day-to-day project lead for assigned client accounts
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Support the core team in business development functions, including research and pitch opportunities
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Oversee work from concept to completion by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadlines are met
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Foster strong relationships with clients by providing outstanding service and proactive communication
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Provide clear, sound political guidance and strategic recommendations internally and externally
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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
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4+ years of experience
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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Experience working in political campaigns or political communications
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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
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Competitive salary based on industry standards
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A collaborative and creative work environment
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100% employer covered medical, dental and vision insurance
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100% employer covered medical for dependents
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12 days of PTO a year
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Generous paid holiday schedule including Thanksgiving week and Christmas Break
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Parental leave
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401k with employer match
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Company funding for relevant continued education and skill development