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Job description
Political Director
The Elect Katie Hobbs campaign is seeking a full-time Political Director to work with the campaign through the 2026 election cycle. The Political Director will lead the campaign's political outreach efforts. This position is a unique opportunity to obtain significant experience, as well as build and deepen relationships with key players in Arizona, on a top-tier gubernatorial campaign.
Responsibilities
Create and execute the campaign's two-year political plan with measurable metrics, strategic tactics, and deliverables to keep the program accountable
Serve as the campaign's point of contact for elected officials, issue groups, labor unions, constituency groups, and other political organizations
Ensure stakeholders are continually updated on the campaign's progress and successes while being utilized to further the campaign's strategic goals
Manage the endorsement process, including identifying key endorsers for the campaign, building the rollout plan, and keeping them engaged throughout the campaign
Build and manage a statewide surrogate program
Pro-actively identify and build public-facing and private events, meetings, and roundtables for the principal
Hire and manage the political team, ensuring all regions and constituencies of the state are strongly represented
Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Self-starter with multiple cycles of campaign experience
Experience managing staff, principals, and external partners
Deep interest in relationship-building and working across various constituencies in a culturally-competent way
Strong work ethic, creative thinking, and willingness to take ownership of wide-ranging responsibilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities at once, meet key deadlines, and work in fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Access to cell phone, laptop, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation
Desired Qualifications
Roots in, connection to, and/or relationships in Arizona
Spanish language proficiency
Previous experience on a gubernatorial race or in state politics
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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