0053 Political Campaign Director

About Ethos

Ethos Organizing is a full-service organizing and grassroots mobilization firm founded by a team of seasoned campaign professionals, activists, and organizers. Ethos is at the forefront of bringing community-based organizing principles to innovative canvassing, ballot initiatives, voter registration, and relational organizing programs. We work in and with all communities, and our shared experiences give us a unique perspective and understanding in BIPOC communities.

Position Title: Project Director

Reporting Structure: Reports to the National Program Director

Rate of Pay: The salary range for this position is $78,000-$90,000, depending on experience and skill sets

Job Classification: Full time, exempt

Schedule: Full-time (40 or more hours per week, and can reach 70+ hours at peak times)

Location: On-site

Benefits: Ethos Organizing offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits. Any job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by Ethos Organizing.

Position Summary

Ethos Organizing is seeking talented, driven individuals for the role of Project Director (PD) to manage a canvass program through the duration of the election cycle. PDs will work with company leadership to develop high-quality, innovative programs for a broad, diverse set of clients and partners, and will be the primary conduit to our project teams.

Project Directors will report directly to the National Program Directors. This role is in-person throughout the duration of an assigned project. Salaries for this position range from $78,000-90,000 based on experience and skillset. This position is eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage the day-to-day activities of the project team, overseeing and guiding all aspects of hiring, training, and team member accountability
• Cultivate an inclusive culture that fosters learning and professional growth for every team member
• Supervise the planning, execution, and performance of each project, emphasizing the delivery of high-quality, cost-efficient results
• Maintain close communication and engagement with client stakeholders in partnership with Ethos leadership
• Ensure adherence to reporting and accountability protocols, delivering up-to-date, actionable data and information to campaign leadership
• Undertake additional duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of management experience, preferably in a campaign, advocacy, or organizing environment
• Highly organized, with the ability to actively manage project goals and operations with the ability to multitask without compromising the quality of work
• Proven ability to anticipate challenges and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Ability and willingness to work a demanding schedule, which can reach 70+ hours per week at peak times and can be expected to include evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a cell phone and laptop
• Must have ready access to personal transportation and will be required to provide proof of driver’s insurance
• Must be able to travel and/or relocate to project locations across the country on short notice; travel, lodging, and other related expenses are provided by Ethos
• Familiarity with Google Suite and VAN is preferred
  
  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Ethos Organizing is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates, and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic about this role and uncertain whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you experience an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process with Ethos, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

Ethos Organizing is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Ethos Organizing welcomes applications from those with a criminal record. Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. Ethos Organizing will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.