National LCV- National Campaigns Director (5.3.2011)

Title: National Campaigns 

Director Status: Exempt

Reports To: Sr. Vice President for Campaigns

Positions Reporting To This Position: Campaigns Program Manager and others as assigned

General Description:

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national priorities. To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies, to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies and to provide the state LCVs with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission. The National Campaigns Director will work with the Campaigns Department to develop and manage all of our issue and electoral campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of all campaign plans for issue campaigns (energy, global warming, ballot initiatives and accountability) and electoral campaigns. This includes budgets, staffing, timeline, research, media plans, voter contact, and managing consultants.
• Work with the state LCVs to develop joint issue or electoral campaign plans and help the state leagues with their state-based political plans.
• Supervise the development of and approve all campaign materials (mail, paid phone scripts, ads, etc).
• Interact with candidates, including interviewing candidates seeking LCV’s endorsement and managing candidate recruitment and training efforts, as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance and reporting of all LCV electoral activities working with Legal and Finance divisions.
• Liaise with national organizations and other members of the political community, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Education: College degree required.
• Work experience: At least eight years campaign experience including with message development, paid media, and campaign planning.
• Skills: Strong campaign skills, including the ability to seize strategic opportunities; very well-organized; understands how to develop effective voter contact programs; good writing skills; creative and aggressive in campaign approach; works well in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task without sacrificing quality of work; demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; understanding of environmental issues and their potential to engage the public.
• Conditions: Ability to work overtime with little notice; able to work hours exceeding state office hours to get the job done; ability and willingness to travel. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@lcv.org with Campaigns Director in the subject line by May 27, 2011. No phone calls please.

League of Conservation Voters is an equal opportunity employer