# Director, Political

> POOLHOUSE · Washington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-02

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Political

## 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

## Apply

[Apply at POOLHOUSE](https://apply.workable.com/poolhouse/j/1824489240/apply)

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