WA - Political Director (3.11.11)

Political Director, Washington Conservation Voters

Washington Conservation Voters (WCV), the political voice for the environment, is seeking a

dynamic Political Director to lead our statewide campaign efforts. The Political Director is a key

member of the WCV leadership team who is expected to develop and implement the

organization’s electoral, nonpartisan, and grassroots outreach programs.

WCV is a vibrant, growing organization with a strong reputation for electing environmentally

responsible candidates to office over our 30-year history. Working with our allies in the

community, we advocate for strong environmental policies and hold our elected officials

accountable. Through our political work we strengthen laws that safeguard the health of our

communities, the beauty of our state, and our economic future.

This position reports to the Executive Director.

Specific Responsibilities

• Create and oversee implementation of WCV’s political strategy and political program

budget.

• Collaborate with Executive Director managing political staff.

• Work in partnership with Washington Environmental Council staff to design and

implement 501(c)(3) nonpartisan voter education programs.

• Collaborate on communications, messaging, and media.

• Build relationships with stakeholders including candidates, elected officials, community

groups, WCV Board members, and donors.

• Coordinate with WCV’s State Lobbyist on legislative programs.

• Ensure the success of our grassroots outreach and chapter programs.

Skills and Experience

Required

• Extensive experience and leadership developing and implementing successful grassroots

advocacy or electoral campaigns, including experience working on candidate campaigns

or with political organizations.

• Hands-on experience with 501(c)(3) nonpartisan campaign strategies, tactics, and legal

restrictions.

• In-depth knowledge and insights regarding Washington environmental politics

(statewide, legislative, and local).

• Demonstrated ability for strategic planning, political communications, and working with

coalitions.

• Commitment to environmental protection and a bipartisan political strategy.

Desirable

• Experience working for PAC/ 501(c)(4)/ 501(c)(3) organizations.

• Demonstrated personnel management skills and budget experience.

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend work and

travel to meetings throughout the state.

Salary and Benefits

Washington Conservation Voters provides competitive salary compensation and benefits.

Salary for this position will be based on experience. Benefits include medical/dental,

retirement, transit reimbursement, generous leave time, and a high-quality work environment.

Washington Conservation Voters is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via email to

leea@wcvoters.org by March 18, 2011. Indicate “Political Director” in the subject line.

No phone calls, please.

This Job Description generally describes the principal functions and job requirements of the position, as well as the general level of

knowledge and skills typically required. This Job Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer

and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job.