Political Director

Galvanize USA

Political Director developing electoral strategies and relationships to advance Galvanize USA's mission. Leading political initiatives and coalition partnerships in the Washington, D.C.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $128,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive electoral strategy across priority geographies ensuring Galvanize Action’s programming is aligned to where it can have the greatest impact on political outcomes.
Build and proactively grow high-trust relationships and lead alignment with key state and national allies.
Own internal political sensemaking, translating shifts in the political landscape into clear implications for Galvanize Action’s strategy.
Monitor and analyze electoral dynamics in real time, providing actionable guidance to Leadership and cross-functional teams.
Define and operationalize Galvanize Action’s political role in the ecosystem, ensuring efforts are coordinated.
Lead internal electoral reporting, creating visibility into how our work is contributing to political outcomes.
Partner closely with programs, research, and fundraising to align strategy with execution.
Represent Galvanize Action externally in high-level political spaces, bringing credibility and clarity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of relevant experience in political strategy, electoral campaigns (candidate and/or issue), independent expenditure programs, or closely related work.
Strong track record of building new relationships and maintaining existing ones with state partners, national organizations, and coalitions.
A deep commitment to the mission and goals of Galvanize USA and Galvanize Action.
Demonstrated experience operating in or alongside campaigns, political organizations, or movement infrastructure.
Deep familiarity with the national political and electoral landscape, including key actors, timelines, and power dynamics.
Experience advising senior leadership and contributing to high-stakes strategic decisions.
High confidence with political metrics and evaluation approaches (e.g., persuasion measurement, RCTs, voter file analysis, turnout modeling).
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize across multiple high-stakes workstreams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
401k retirement plan with a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match.
Pre-tax transportation benefits and ability to contribute pre-tax to dependent care and health Flexible Spending Accounts.
120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually.
13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electoral Dynamics AnalysisPersuasion MeasurementRCTsVoter File AnalysisTurnout Modeling

Soft Skills

High-Trust Relationship BuildingStrategic Decision-MakingCross-Functional Collaboration