Qureos Mentor

End Citizens United

<div>Status: Exempt (Temporary 2026 Cycle)

Reports to: VP of Campaigns

Location: Washington, D.C.

Union Position: No

Salary: $125,000-$145,000, commensurate with experience 
Job Summary: The Senior Political Director is tasked with executing ECU&rsquo;s federal and non-federal political, PAC and partnerships strategy. In this role, the Director will oversee staff at a variety of career and experience levels within the department. They will join a collaborative work environment and partner with ECU&rsquo;s VP of Campaigns and EVP of Political to ensure the organization continues increasing its political impact. This role is a temporary position through the 2026 election cycle (November 2026), with the potential to extend depending on organizational needs and budget. 
Primary Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Direct our political work with House, Senate and non-federal candidates and ballot initiatives, including endorsements, contributions, candidate services, events, and other efforts.</li>
<li>Oversee our relationships with federal and state-based political organizations.</li>
<li>Manage and mentor the organization&rsquo;s political staff day-to-day, ensuring they are set up to succeed in their roles.</li>
<li>Represent ECU publicly at meetings, candidate events, and occasionally in the press or on panels or other events.</li>
<li>Engage actively as a senior member of the political team to help set department short and long-term goals and priorities.</li>
<li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li>
<li>Provide critical election updates on a weekly basis.</li>
<li>Track campaign progress and overall campaign performance.</li>
<li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul> 


Qualifications: 
The Senior Political Director must be a self-starter with at least three campaign cycles of experience, including two cycles in high-level campaign leadership positions. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in political strategy and advocacy at the national and state level. A proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with key political stakeholders, as well as leading high-impact campaigns, is essential. Strong political acumen and the ability to navigate complex political landscapes are crucial for success in this role. The candidate should also possess strong leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and collaborating across departments to drive organizational goals. The Senior Political Director must be aligned with our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as diversity strengthens our team and drives innovation. 
Employee Benefits: End Citizens United offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance (there are many health plans available that are fully employer paid, and Dental, Vision, Life, AD&amp;D, STD, &amp; LTD plans are fully employer paid), reimbursement for your cell phone bill up to $100 a month, and an IRA with up to 3% of salary matched. 
Job Location: This is a remote position, but the Senior Political Director must be located in the DMV area and have the ability to attend meetings and events in Washington, D.C., on a daily basis. Regular work-related travel is required.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through our website. No calls please. 
End Citizen United&rsquo;s Mission: End Citizens United is the leading electoral organization dedicated to fixing our democracy, getting big money out of politics and protecting the right to vote. We are a grassroots movement made up of millions of supporters across the country dedicated to fighting corruption from Washington to Wall Street to State Capitals. Over the past 10 years, the organization has grown from a start-up to an established force that is driving change across the country. We have raised over $230 million to fight back against the powerful special interests and have over 1.4 million individual donors. This grassroots power has changed the face of the pro-democracy movement and helped respond to the ever-increasing corruption, attacks on democracy, and voter suppression that we see in our country. Over the past five cycles, we have helped elect over 700 candidates up and down the ballot. These leaders have kept reform efforts at the top of the agenda and pushed forward on impactful policies. Over the coming years, we will continue combatting big money in politics, voter suppression, and corruption, both federally and at the state level, through organizing, electoral work, research and messaging, and legislative advocacy. 
End Citizens United is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. ECU&rsquo;s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. ECU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. 
Note: At the end of this application we include several optional questions about your identity. These questions are completely optional and will not be used to make specific hiring decisions, but rather to help us make sure we're building a diverse pool of candidates in the initial stages of the process. Your responses are kept separate from the rest of your application and are not shared outside of our human resources team.</div>

Senior Political Director

<div>Status: Exempt (Temporary 2026 Cycle)

Reports to: Political Director

Location: Washington, D.C.

Union Position: This job is covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Local 32035

Salary: $67,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience. 
Job Summary: The Political Manager is tasked with developing and cultivating relationships with political organizations, state campaigns and influencers that align with the organization&rsquo;s mission to combat big money in politics, fight corruption, and protect voting rights. The Political Manager will join a collaborative work environment and help ensure ECU continues developing and strengthening its alliances with partners. This role is a temporary position through the 2026 election cycle (November 2026), with the potential to extend depending on organizational needs and budget. 
Primary Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Coordinate coalition efforts by working closely with internal teams and external partners to align strategies, share resources, and amplify collective impact in pursuit of shared policy goals and electoral successes.</li>
<li>Nurture ongoing campaign partnerships to ensure successful collaboration, including organizing joint events.</li>
<li>Act as the primary point of contact for assigned partners and organizations by organizing regular meetings, providing regular updates on organizational initiatives, legislative priorities, and campaign updates to ensure alignment and deepen engagement between internal and external partners.</li>
<li>Serve as the internal project manager to ensure cross-departmental collaboration meets campaign needs.</li>
<li>Monitor campaign metrics and provide regular reports on progress and outcomes, including polling, fundraising, and general campaign updates.</li>
<li>Contribute to the organization&rsquo;s long-term growth by identifying new partnership opportunities and expanding the reach of the organization&rsquo;s network and influence across the political and advocacy landscape in working with the federal team.</li>
<li>Represent ECU in an official capacity at meetings, events, and other engagement opportunities,</li>
<li>Identify and recommend meetings and events that organizational leadership should participate in to advance organizational goals.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul> 


Qualifications: 
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in political development, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement, with experience in political relationship building and campaigns. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse partners, including grassroots organizations, advocacy groups, and political leaders, is essential. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, along with a passion for democracy reform and protecting voting rights, are key to success in this role. The Manager must be aligned with our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as diversity strengthens our team and drives innovation. 
Employee Benefits: End Citizens United offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance (there are many health plans available that are fully employer paid, and Dental, Vision, Life, AD&amp;D, STD, &amp; LTD plans are fully employer paid), reimbursement for your cell phone bill up to $100 a month, and an IRA with up to 3% of salary matched. 
Job Location: This is a remote position, but the Political Manager must be located in the DMV area and have the ability to attend meetings and events in Washington, D.C. Regular work-related travel is required.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through our website. No calls please. 
End Citizens United&rsquo;s Mission: End Citizens United is the leading electoral organization dedicated to fixing our democracy, getting big money out of politics and protecting the right to vote. We are a grassroots movement made up of millions of supporters across the country dedicated to fighting corruption from Washington to Wall Street to State Capitals. Over the past 10 years, the organization has grown from a start-up to an established force that is driving change across the country. We have raised over $230 million to fight back against the powerful special interests and have over 1.4 million individual donors. This grassroots power has changed the face of the pro-democracy movement and helped respond to the ever-increasing corruption, attacks on democracy, and voter suppression that we see in our country. Over the past five cycles, we have helped elect over 700 candidates up and down the ballot. These leaders have kept reform efforts at the top of the agenda and pushed forward on impactful policies. Over the coming years, we will continue combatting big money in politics, voter suppression, and corruption, both federally and at the state level, through organizing, electoral work, research and messaging, and legislative advocacy. 
End Citizens United is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. ECU&rsquo;s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. ECU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. 
Note: At the end of this application we include several optional questions about your identity. These questions are completely optional and will not be used to make specific hiring decisions, but rather to help us make sure we're building a diverse pool of candidates in the initial stages of the process. Your responses are kept separate from the rest of your application and are not shared outside of our human resources team.</div>

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